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Originally Posted by Darkman
Hi Kat,
Avocados are grafted their first year even before they are 1/4" in diameter. The success rate is higher when they are very young.
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Yes I agree with the younger trees do seem to even respond to air layering better. I also notice in my experience when air layering a older trees 10 + years, that if I can get a ladder and select a upwardly growing branch from the top canopy my rate of success is by far much better. I suppose it’s because the canopy has all the new growth occurring and its more active up there.. That said a healthy tree is a huge help.
But it’s been my luck to be involved with abused trees. Ones that produce blooms but no fruit or fruit fall off. Or simply no fruit at all.. Mostly from lack of nutrient.