Pecans - Grafting Supplies


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		This is the rubber tape discussed in the grafting section. I prefer this tape because it provides a good watertight wrap with plenty of elasticity. There is no need to coat it with wax plastic or any other material.		I have not used this material however many of the papers on grafting recommend it. I am not sure if it is watertight and needs to be covered with a water tight material.
		The older methods of coating the graft with wax to provide a watertight material are no longer commonly used. I use this wax to coat the ends of my scion wood when I cut it. This wax is too sticky to use straight so I dilute it with parafin. Straight parafin is too brittle and falls off.		This is a basic grafting knife. There are several other styles shown under GRAFTING SUPPLIES below.
		Good sharp bypass pruners are a must. This set is one of the better type made and will last a lifetime		A pole pruner is a must for collecting scion wood. The scion wood should be the most vigorous last years growth. This is usually at the top of the tree.
		This is the most comprehensive book I have found on Pecan Cultivars. It discusses nut size, color, % halves, shell thickness, insect and disease resistance, pollination, nut shape, and the history of the cultivar. The first few pages are viewable at the link to the left.	GRAFTING SUPPLIES	This link has many other supplies not listed on this page.