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JoeReal · 03-25-2008, 05:19 PM

Citrus Grafting Tip.

Effect of temperature.

For most citruses:

Best maximum day time temperature for callousing is 75 deg F to 85 deg F. The quicker your grafts callouses, the better are your chances of take. If you have consistent day time temperature within this range, it will have the best success rate. 70 deg F would be the lower limit and 90 deg F would be the higher limit of good callousing that result in most successful grafting or budding. These temperatures are the best, and they should not kill your grafts. If your grafts die at these temperature range, it could be another issue unrelated to temperature.

When it gets over 90 deg F, shield with aluminum foil.

03-25-2008, 05:19 PM	#95 (permalink)
JoeReal Senior Member JoeReal's Photo Gallery Location: Davis, California USDA zone 9 Find me on the map! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,034 BananaBucks : 416,866 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 108 Times Was Thanked 474 Times in 228 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 16 Times	Re: What did you graft today ? Citrus Grafting Tip. Effect of temperature. For most citruses: Best maximum day time temperature for callousing is 75 deg F to 85 deg F. The quicker your grafts callouses, the better are your chances of take. If you have consistent day time temperature within this range, it will have the best success rate. 70 deg F would be the lower limit and 90 deg F would be the higher limit of good callousing that result in most successful grafting or budding. These temperatures are the best, and they should not kill your grafts. If your grafts die at these temperature range, it could be another issue unrelated to temperature. When it gets over 90 deg F, shield with aluminum foil.