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Originally Posted by beetkvass
I came here to basically ask the same thing. I'm starting root stock and some scion today. But I can't recall what I really need to start when. I guess I'm going to stagger the planting some.
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As I mentioned I did them at the same time last year and was able to make it work. A few varieties (Opalka maybe) were a little behind the rootstocks, so I think I'll follow the advice of others of start the scion first and follow with the rootstocks a little later. You can always just cut the top of the scion a little higher up to get a smaller stem to match the rootstock, but it is harder to get a small scion on a thicker rootstock and still get a good connection.
I was hoping someone would have the perfect formula, but if nobody has a specifics, I'll just stagger by 3-4 days and see how it goes and adjust for next year.