Growing Citrus from Cuttings - Rooting

Citrus Rootstocks
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Published on Nov 30, 2018
In this video on growing citrus from cuttings, I show how to root citrus rootstocks in stonewool.
These rootstocks can then be used to graft citrus trees of many different varieties. For example,
to propagate a lemon tree, rather than rooting lemon cuttings, citrus rootstock cuttings are rooted.
A lemon cutting is then grafted to the rootstock. Grafting to a rootstock will produce a superior
tree. Benefits include disease resistance and improved fruit flavor and texture. Materials that I
used to root the citrus rootstocks in stonewool can be found here:
http://www.fruitmentor.com/materials-... When propagating citrus trees from cuttings in
California, it is mandated by state law and regulation that cuttings come from a registered source.
This is to avoid the spread of the deadly huanglongbing disease that is now spreading. Disease-
free cuttings of rootstocks, lemons, limes, and other citrus varieties can be ordered here:
https://youtu.be/PqEgzSsEgNo Once the rootstocks have been successfully rooted, please see the
following videos that show how to graft citrus trees: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adkhS...
The photo of Pele’s hair is courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey at Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano.
In California, the collection of any citrus propagative materials, including budwood and seeds,
from non-registered sources is illegal. Any citrus trees grown or grafted in California must come
from source trees registered with either: (1) The Citrus Nursery Stock Pest Cleanliness Program,
administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, or (2) The Citrus Clonal
Protection Program, located at the University of California at Riverside. CDFA program: https://
www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/pe/nsc/... CCPP: http://ccpp.ucr.edu/