One pear tree is not enough for you? Then just multiply it. It's not that difficult. Just follow our guide.
Make two out of one? If you want to propagate your pear tree, grafting is the most promising method. All you need is a scion and a pad. Now many may think that it sounds easier than done, but that is not true. Propagating a pear tree really isn't that difficult. There are just a few key points to keep in mind.
How to propagate a pear tree
❶ Win noble rice:
Springs of a noble variety of fruit trees are called noble rice. You can get this shoot from your own pear tree. The best time for this is the deep hibernation of the tree from December to January.
Choose a shoot with multiple buds that grew last summer. The shoot should be as straight as possible, must not show any signs of disease and must have received plenty of light. Such shoots are easy to find in the outer crown area of a he althy pear tree. Cut off the shoot to a length of about 30 centimetres.
❷ Store scion:
Store the scion in a cool but frost-free place until the rootstock is processed in March or April. The ideal temperature is 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. The cellar is a good place to store it.
During storage, the scion must neither dry out completely nor lie in standing water. It is best to put the scion in a pot with moist soil or cover it with moistened moss.
❸ Select underlay:
The rootstock is the area of the pear tree from the root to the grafting point. It plays a crucial role in growth and fruit yield. Quince rootstocks are mainly used for the propagation of pear trees. Well-known varieties are Quince A, Quince BA29, Quince C, Quince Adams, Quince Sydo and Pyrodwarf. Each strain has its own likes, dislikes, and needs. In addition, not all rootstocks are compatible with all noble varieties. So it is best to get advice from the tree nursery when buying the rootstock.
❹ Refine underlay:
Need for Refinementthe quince base, scion, a very sharp knife, grafting wax and raffia. The simplest method is copulation, which consists of the following four steps:
- Cut the quince root and the scion at an angle. The cut surfaces must match.
- Place the cut surfaces on top of each other and press them together.
- Wrap the intersections tightly with raffia and seal the raffia with finishing wax.
- Remove the wax and raffia from the graft area after about ten to twelve weeks. The ends should now be stable.
You can find out how to plant and care for the pear tree here.