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 T-budding | A Guide Of Propagating Roses

T-budding, also known as T-grafting, is a common method of propagating roses and many other woody plants. It's a technique used to create new rose plants by grafting a bud (scion) from one desirable rose variety onto an established rootstock of another rose plant. Here's a step-by-step guide to T-budding in roses:

Materials Needed:

1. Rootstock rose plant: This will serve as the root system for the new plant.

2. Scion budwood: A healthy, disease-free bud or budwood from the rose variety you want to propagate.

3. Budding knife or sharp grafting knife.

4. Rubber budding strips or grafting tape.

5. Pruning shears.

6. A container with a mix of moist peat moss and perlite for storing the budwood.

Procedure:

1. Select the Time: 

T-budding is typically performed during the summer when the bark of the rootstock is actively growing and easily separable.

2. Prepare the Rootstock:

   - Choose a healthy rootstock plant with a stem of suitable thickness for budding.

   - Using pruning shears, cut off the top of the rootstock, leaving a smooth, straight stem.

3. Collect Budwood:

   - Choose a healthy rose bush of the desired variety.

   - Select a mature bud that is plump, well-formed, and located in the leaf axil.

   - With a sharp budding knife, carefully cut a T-shaped incision (hence the name T-budding) through the bark of the rootstock, usually about 1.5 to 2 inches above the soil line.

4. Insert the Bud:

   - Carefully lift the bark at the top of the T-cut to create a flap.

   - Insert the bud (scion) with a small sliver of the woody tissue attached into the flap created in the rootstock, making sure it fits snugly.

   - Ensure that the bud is oriented correctly, with the bud facing upwards.

5. Secure the Bud:

   - Use rubber budding strips or grafting tape to wrap around the bud and the rootstock, securing the bud in place. Make sure it's tight enough to hold the bud securely but not so tight that it damages the bud.

   - Trim any excess rubber or tape.

6. Label and Monitor:

   - Label the newly budded rose plant with the variety name and date.

   - Keep an eye on the bud to ensure it begins to grow and take hold. This may take a few weeks.

7. Cut Back Growth:

   - Once the bud has successfully grown and new shoots emerge from it, you can cut back the rootstock stem just above the bud.

8. Care for the New Rose Plant:

   - Continue to care for the new rose plant as it establishes itself, providing adequate water and nutrients.

T-budding is a reliable method for propagating roses because it allows you to reproduce the desirable characteristics of a specific rose variety while utilizing the vigor of a hardy rootstock. Proper technique and timing are crucial for successful T-budding.

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