When can citrus be budded?

Q: When can citrus be budded?

A: When sap is flowing and there has been a recent growth flush so that the bark is still slipping. Buds are taken, preferably from an upper section of the tree, not a watershoot with spikes. Leaves are removed leaving part of the leaf stalk. The budwood can be grafted immediately or kept in the fridge for up to six weeks.

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