Really, it shouldn't have been mentioned ~ grimace ~
Don't worry..I am aware of the potential problems associated with that graft. However, hypothetically, shouldn't grafted plant material maintain all of its own traits?
Really, it shouldn't have been mentioned ~ grimace ~
It's a dangerous world out there, my wrecked body is testimony to that.
Steve
My loaded pantry and freezer are testament to the fact that I don't need more tomatoes, but I love to experiment and see what could be. It seems like a fairly straightforward process. (Although, I may completely fail. But even if I do, so what, it wouldnt be my first or last garden failure.) So why not try it? Besides, if I dont have to crawl around on the ground pinching off all of the little suckers to try to prevent spots on my plant leaves, I'm in!
Both sides of the graft retain their genetics... but they share sap. Consider what that could mean.
I agree that there is no point to grafting if a vegetable already does well unadulterated, other than curiosity & scientific experimentation. If I were to attempt grafting annuals, it would be to add or augment a new trait, such as heat/cold tolerance, insect/disease resistance, etc. Who knows, something unexpected might come out of the graft, such as a reduction in blossom end rot, or higher sugar content... or something negative, like bitterness.
It could also prove to be a way to provoke photoperiod sensitive plants to perform outside their normal range. That uncertainty is what makes experimenting fun. I certainly wouldn't put a lot of eggs into that basket, though.
Did you try to graft them outdoors? Grafted plants are not just useful in the greenhouse. Outside the grafted plants are also heavier. In fact, the grafted tomatoes are too vigorous for growing bags, the roots just don't have enough room. as per my personal experience.
I’d think out of over 15,000 varieties of tomatoes, I’d find several I liked that fit all my criteria. But agree, so what. If you enjoy it, do it. Carry on.Because I love my heirlooms!
Yea, I dont plan to pursue such a crazy graft as datura.Both sides of the graft retain their genetics... but they share sap. Consider what that could mean.
I agree that there is no point to grafting if a vegetable already does well unadulterated, other than curiosity & scientific experimentation. If I were to attempt grafting annuals, it would be to add or augment a new trait, such as heat/cold tolerance, insect/disease resistance, etc. Who knows, something unexpected might come out of the graft, such as a reduction in blossom end rot, or higher sugar content... or something negative, like bitterness.
