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Introduction

Grafting Cuts: Face Cut

Face Cuts. A face cut is made at the top side of the trunk aligned along the grapevine row. This cut is repeated on the other side of the trunk. It is preferable to have the two face cuts parallel to the vine row so that the fragile new shoots growing from the graft are close to the supporting trellis wires. The face cuts may not always be made exactly parallel to the row, but could be somewhat offset, depending on the quality of the trunk surfaces available. The best surface area is always chosen for the cut.

Grafting Cuts: Diagonal Incision

Diagonal Incisions. For each face cut, two parallel incisions are made downward into the trunk at approximately a 30^o angle. The first incision starts approximately 1/4″ from the bottom of the face cut, and the second is placed midway up the face cut.

Diagonal Incisions. The second diagonal incision is made midway up the first face cut.

Second Face Cut and Diagonal Incisions. Repeat the steps above, making a second series of face and diagonal incisions on the trunk opposite the first set.
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