Grafting Compatibility with Kevin Folta

Grafting Compatibility with Kevin Folta

Author: Susan Poizner, OrchardPeople.com January 30, 2024 Duration: 58:08

Learn about grafting compatibility and what kinds of trees can be grafted together by understanding the science of graft unions! Our guest is Dr Kevin Folta, Professor of horticultural sciences at the University of Florida.

Tune into Kevin's Podcast Here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/talking-biotech-with-dr-kevin-folta/id1006329802

Additional Episodes on Grafting Here:
Fruit Tree Grafting for Beginners: https://share.transistor.fm/s/953789b9
Fruit Tree Grafting and Legal Considerations: https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c1144cf

Read our online grafting guide here:
https://orchardpeople.com/grafting-fruit-trees/


The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  Tune into The Urban Forestry Radio Show LIVE by going to RealityRadio101.com on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.00 pm Eastern Time or download the podcast. 


Learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully. Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's premium online courses at https://learn.orchardpeople.com/

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (01:44) - Episode #100 information
  • (03:33) - What is fruit tree grafting
  • (04:37) - Does grafting happen in nature?
  • (08:00) - Why are some fruit tree cultivars easy to graft with than others?
  • (11:17) - Plant Morphology and Fruit Tree Grafting
  • (14:56) - Cellular Physiology and Grafting
  • (19:20) - Kevin's Podcast
  • (20:47) - Can you graft flowering plants and non-woody plants?
  • (21:58) - Do you need to pay royalties when using scion cuttings?
  • (25:21) - Can you graft zone 5 apples onto a zone 4 rootstock?
  • (27:23) - Sponsors
  • (31:39) - Part 2
  • (32:46) - Plant hormones and fruit tree grafting
  • (37:31) - Grafting and Taxonomy
  • (39:08) - Molecular biology and fruit tree grafting
  • (42:46) - Cherry trees and fruit tree grafting compatibility
  • (44:09) - Grafting vs Budding and stone fruit trees
  • (45:54) - Grafting chestnut trees onto oak trees?
  • (47:06) - Grafting Pear onto Quince
  • (49:56) - Grafting European Pears onto Various Rootstocks
  • (52:03) - Citation rootstock in California vs Florida
  • (54:59) - Why Kevin Loves Grafting
  • (57:15) - Access more grafting and fruit tree resources

Imagine stepping into your own backyard and picking a perfect, sun-warmed apple from a tree you nurtured yourself. That tangible connection to the land and the deep satisfaction of growing your own food is at the heart of Orchard People. Hosted by fruit tree care educator Susan Poizner, this podcast digs into the practical and often surprising world of cultivating fruit trees, whether you have a few pots on a balcony or several acres to explore. Each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation with a knowledgeable friend, as Susan and her guests unpack the nuances of pruning for better harvests, managing pests without harsh chemicals, and understanding the life beneath our feet through soil health. You’ll hear from specialists on topics like grafting heirloom varieties, designing resilient food forests, and integrating permaculture principles into any space. It’s more than just tips and tricks; it’s about building confidence and community around sustainable growing. Tune in to this garden-focused podcast for grounded advice that helps both new and experienced growers foster healthier trees and more abundant yields, season after season.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 123

Orchard People
Podcast Episodes
How to Choose the Right Fruit Tree with Josh Davis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:12
Learn how "anyone can grow" by choosing the right fruit tree with Josh Davis, a Master Gardener and Fruit Tree Grower in South Carolina, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.He is known as Uncle Josh Gardens…
Growing Medlar Trees with Jane Steward [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:12
Learn how to grow and enjoy the fruit of the overlooked and forgotten medlar (Mespilus germanica) with Jane Steward, author of MEDLARS - Growing & Cooking (affiliate link), founder of Eastgate Larder in North Norfolk, UK…
Best Apple Trees for Warm Climates with Larry Stephenson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:37
Learn about the best apple trees for warm climates with Larry Stephenson, nurseryman at Southern Cultured Orchards and Nursery in Coldwater Mississippi and NAFEX director, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show…
Pruning to Improve Fruit Quality with Harold Thornbro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:36
Learn how to make your fruit trees produce better quality fruit with specialist fruit tree pruning!In this special episode, Harold Thornbro, Host of The Modern Homesteading Podcast (https://redemptionpermaculture.com/cat…
Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning with Andy Lewis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:40
Learn espalier fruit tree pruning and the Lorette pruning system with Andy (Apples) Lewis, Lead Grower at The Newt in Somerset, UK, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.Plus, don’t miss this month's Spotlight…
How to Keep Water in the Soil with Bill Wilson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:27
How can you create a self-watering permaculture garden or orchard? The secret is in the soil! We explore that topic with Bill Wilson of MidwestPermaculture.com in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Learn abou…
Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:54
Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry. Learn about the best fruit tree pruning tools with Ron Perry, Ph.D, Professor Emeritus, Department of Horticulture, Michigan State University (MSU). Ron Perry is the co-autho…
Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:45
Learn about Columnar Apple Trees for Small Gardens in this episode of the Orchard People radio show. Our guests are: Kenong Xu, Associate Professor, and Laura Dougherty of Cornell University in Geneva New York and Angela…
Fruit Tree Nutrient Deficiencies with Eric Hanson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:22
Learn how to look at fruit tree leaves and identify common nutrient deficiencies (ie a lack of nitrogen, magnesium or boron) with Eric Hanson, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture Michigan State University.The host of the…