Grafting Cannabis. Multiple strains, one plant.

Farmer's Hat

Farmer's Hat

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Hello everyone. I felt inspired to share this info, so that it might stimulate some ideas.

In Dec 2024 I attempted to graft 3 different strains onto one plant. One of those grafts was successful. I used an uncommon grafting method that was purely experimental. I read on the forum somewhere, that plugs increased the chances of a successful graft. I didn't find any videos or pictures, so I just kind of winged it. Below are before and after pictures of the successful graft. IMG_20241202_053905508.jpgIMG_20241221_200715360.jpgIMG_20241229_205627716.jpgIMG_20250111_032321555.jpgIMG_20250111_032345769.jpg1733148399152.jpeg

Today I am attempting another graft. I currently have 2 father plants, and would like to consolidate them into one plant. I am using a different method this time. I made the cut on a section of the plant where there is a knuckle forming. My theory is that these knuckled areas have a lot of energy and hormones that will help the graft take and heal quicker. Also, I am placing the plant in a bag, so that RH is extremely high. This will prevent the cutting from drying and wilting, which will lead to a failed graft.IMG_20250111_024834098~2.jpgIMG_20250111_024919637~2.jpgIMG_20250111_025121050.jpg
 
conor c

conor c

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Farmer's Hat said:
Hello everyone. I felt inspired to share this info, so that it might stimulate some ideas.

In Dec 2024 I attempted to graft 3 different strains onto one plant. One of those grafts was successful. I used an uncommon grafting method that was purely experimental. I read on the forum somewhere, that plugs increased the chances of a successful graft. I didn't find any videos or pictures, so I just kind of winged it. Below are before and after pictures of the successful graft. View attachment 5450127View attachment 5450128View attachment 5450129View attachment 5450130View attachment 5450131View attachment 5450132

Today I am attempting another graft. I currently have 2 father plants, and would like to consolidate them into one plant. I am using a different method this time. I made the cut on a section of the plant where there is a knuckle forming. My theory is that these knuckled areas have a lot of energy and hormones that will help the graft take and heal quicker. Also, I am placing the plant in a bag, so that RH is extremely high. This will prevent the cutting from drying and wilting, which will lead to a failed graft.View attachment 5450133View attachment 5450134View attachment 5450135
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Looking good
@Star Dog has done it a bit it's handy especially in our situation where plant numbers matter so you can keep many mothers on one plant to cut it down
 
Farmer's Hat

Farmer's Hat

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Woedae said:
I've considered grafting in the past. Looks like high failure, probably to risky for me.
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Woedae said:
Have you come across a preference with the way to cut the two ends to come together. I'm looking at the wedge style. It seems like it will make really good contact and the vascular of both match up well.
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Ive only tried cleft grafting, which is similar to wedge grafting. I want to try the T Budding method next.
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Also want to try the splice graft, with two live plants. In other words, bond two branches that are still attached to the plants.
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(1) simple splice graft, showing cut surfaces of stock and scion and the cut surfaces joined and bound; (2) tongued graft; (3) whip graft; (4) cleft graft; (5) side cleft graft.
 
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Star Dog

Star Dog

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A v cut imo is best it lets you seat the graft properly without seeing it, with a wedge for example you can't see the joint so you can't line up the faces, in general it's easier to upset them with a careless knock.

Working with soft fairly delicate stems is way different to cutting woody stems it limits the type of cuts/joints you can use.
 
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Woedae

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Star Dog said:
A v cut imo is best it lets you seat the graft properly without seeing it, with a wedge for example you can't see the joint so you can't line up the faces, in general it's easier to upset them with a careless knock.

Working with soft fairly delicate stems is way different to cutting woody stems it limits the type of cuts/joints you can use.
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Which would be better to use, soft or woody? I'm not very experienced on the topic but it seems that woody would increase the likelihood of success.
 
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