Plant Propagation – Grafting

Categories: Agronomy, Crop Production
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About Course

This practical course introduces participants to the art and science of grafting—an essential technique in plant propagation used to improve crop quality, disease resistance, and adaptability. Through hands-on demonstrations and expert guidance, learners will gain the skills needed to successfully graft fruit trees, ornamentals, and other valuable plants.

What Will You Learn?

  • Identify and select healthy scions for grafting
  • Perform clean cuts to expose the cambium layer
  • Understand the purpose and benefits of grafting in plant propagation
  • Identify the roles of the scion and rootstock in a grafted plant
  • Learn how to make clean, matching cuts for successful grafting
  • Discover how to align cambium layers for proper fusion
  • Practice securing the graft union using tape or bands

Course Content

Scion prep and the grafting process
This video module walks participants through the critical steps of preparing the scion—the upper part of the plant used in grafting. Topics include: Selecting the ideal scion: age, health, and bud activity Proper cutting techniques to expose the cambium layer Timing and handling to preserve scion viability Storage tips for scions before grafting Common mistakes and how to avoid them This lesson introduces students to the technique of grafting—an essential method used to combine the strengths of two plants into one. Through a short instructional video, learners will observe the step-by-step process of joining a scion and rootstock, understand the importance of cambium alignment, and learn how to secure the graft for successful healing. The video reinforces key concepts from the course and provides a visual guide to proper grafting practices.

  • Scion Prep
  • Reflection
  • Grafting in Plant Propagation
  • Lesson notes pdf

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