{"id":1515,"date":"2026-11-03T21:51:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/merlinyes.com\/propagation-handbook\/prunus-persica\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T21:51:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T20:51:24","slug":"prunus-persica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/merlinyes.com\/cs\/propagation-handbook\/prunus-persica\/","title":{"rendered":"Propagating Prunus persica"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2190 Propagation Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Grafting or budding<\/strong> \u00b7 MerlinYes plant guide<\/p>\n\n\n

Before you start<\/h2>\n\n\n

Check whether the stems are dormant, healthy and have viable buds. Confirm cultivar identity and rootstock compatibility before cutting or planting.<\/p>\n\n\n

Gather clean grafting tools, labels, suitable rootstock and grafting tape. Keep the scion cool and protected from drying until use.<\/p>\n\n\n

Plant-specific notes<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ice peach, flat peach and other peach cultivars are normally budded or grafted onto compatible rootstocks. Confirm that the supplied wood is viable scion material.<\/p>\n\n\n

Making the graft<\/h2>\n\n\n

Ask a propagation nursery to match suitable rootstock and timing. When bench grafting is appropriate, align the living cambium on at least one side, secure the union and prevent the scion from drying. Use clean tools and trained help for knife work.<\/p>\n\n\n

When to pot on<\/h2>\n\n\n

Watch for a firm healed union and sustained scion growth. Remove shoots arising below the union once the graft has taken. Pot or plant according to rootstock requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n

If something goes wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n

A shrivelled scion or blackened union suggests failure. Check the fit, timing and rootstock compatibility before trying again.<\/p>\n\n\n

Related shop listings<\/h2>\n\n\n

View cutting 1<\/a> \u00b7 View cutting 2<\/a> \u00b7 View cutting 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

Further reading<\/h2>\n\n\n

University of Georgia Extension fruit propagation<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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