Annual Calendar of Propagation

Your society has been evolving in the organisation of grafting techniques and provision of budwood and rootstock for many years. Your committee thinks it is time to formalise the main events on an annual calendar so that you may anticipate what to expect.

We also ask you to participate in some new directions, in the growing of rootstock from seed and in the provision of budwood for budding in January. We hope to be able to provide some seed for you to plant and advise when and how to plant rootstock seeds.

The two main summer and autumn fruiting meetings have been nominated as especial tasting times but we will continue to enjoy produce from members at every meeting at supper time.

January - Budswap
Please pick twigs, cut off the leaves, wrap them in damp newspaper and label them clearly to display at the meeting. We will provide budding demonstrations but you will need to bud at home unless you can provide vigorous rootstocks in pots!

March and May - Harvest Festivals
Please bring labels and any notes about the fruit. The idea is to show what can be grown and of course so the taste may inspire others to grow that variety. Seed planting instructions.

July - Deciduous Fruit Grafting
Rootstocks and budwood will be available for members to purchase. Grafting techniques will be demonstrated. Seed planting instructions.

September - Sub-tropical Grafting
Avocado, cherimoya and citrus budwood should be obtainable. Hopefully rootstock material will also be available for sale. Demonstration of grafting and seed planting instructions.

November - Sub-tropical Grafting
White sapote, loquat and subtropical budwood supply. Demonstration of grafting, protection from weather and after-care. Seed planting instructions.