Grafting Tape

[DumbFalang]

I have a local source for Parafilm but I'd also like to find some cheaper grafting tape if anyone can point me in the right direction

[khwaibah]

This is what the wife uses, no tape. Works great.

 

 

 

[Wanderer555]

Many things will work including the above plastic twine. If your graft is already covered with plastic etc, you can try a bit of paper masking tape. For small grafts, I have sliced the tape in half lengthwise while on the roll to get 1/4"  wide tape. Just take a razor knife and run it around the roll penetrating a few layers, then peel and stick.

 

It is not as flexible as grafting tape, but it does work.  You might also try to get some floral tape from a local florist. 

Cheers!

[khwaibah]

Just taken photos. These two grafts are on Spanish lemon trees. You can see the plastic wrapping and it has a compost mixture inside. The paper is pulled back to show the graft but I did return it to cover the graft. The paper is to keep out un welcomed guest. You also can see the twin.  The wife has made over 30 grafts on the Spanish lemons, all successful.