Farmershawn, you may be right about not being able to plant deeply. That also worries me a little. I usually plant well past the cotyledons, even in containers. My understanding is that the root systems of these rootstock are vigorous enough to make up for that, but it still seems strange.
I'm under the impression that you lose all of the characteristics of the rootstock if the scion forms it's own root system, but may be mistaken.
Have you heard anyone talking about making the graft higher up the root stock? Maybe pinch the cotyledons off and make it between there and the first true leaves?
You would have to be on the lookout for stray rootstock branches from where the cotyledon was, so it might not be good for large operations. But for a home gardener with about twenty plants, like me, it really shouldn't be a problem. That would give you at least a few more inches (once they are larger) to bury.
Has anyone heard of any reason that would be a problem?
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