How to Graft an Apple Tree
Steven Edholm is a California homesteader who teaches a wide variety of self-reliance skills.
He is passionate about grafting fruit trees. He's created trees that have over 100 varieties.
In this episode, he explains how to graft apple trees at home.
We talk about:
Reasons to graft apple trees
Apple trees with lots of grafts (Frankentrees!)
Cutting and storing apple scion wood
Apple rootstock
Supplies for apple tree grafting (spoiler alert: what you DON’T need to buy)
Best grafts for beginners
Solving common apple-grafting problems
Steven Edholm showing a red-fleshed apple.
Steven Edholm’s 11-Part Grafting YouTube Video Series
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Website: skillcult.com
YouTube: @SkillCult
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