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Delerium · December 11, 2013

I thought of a new experiment for you (although it wouldn't surprise me if you're already trying this). Using a disease resistant rootstock, graft on a dwarf variety, and then, once that's large enough, add on your other cultivars....

Sounds like fun - lets do it. Should be easy enough. I have some seeds of Mountain Merit & Amelia i can try out. I do have a Dwarf that survived our freezing temps that i took a cutting from to duplicate the plant as it seemed to survive almost a week in to the 20's without any protection/covering. Most likely due to the micro climates around the house.

With all the varieties i am growing right now i can easily harvest scions to do a multi grafted version that is disease tolerant.

December 11, 2013	#56
Delerium Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: California Posts: 942	I thought of a new experiment for you (although it wouldn't surprise me if you're already trying this). Using a disease resistant rootstock, graft on a dwarf variety, and then, once that's large enough, add on your other cultivars.... Sounds like fun - lets do it. Should be easy enough. I have some seeds of Mountain Merit & Amelia i can try out. I do have a Dwarf that survived our freezing temps that i took a cutting from to duplicate the plant as it seemed to survive almost a week in to the 20's without any protection/covering. Most likely due to the micro climates around the house. With all the varieties i am growing right now i can easily harvest scions to do a multi grafted version that is disease tolerant. Last edited by Delerium; December 11, 2013 at 05:15 PM.