T-budding is the most common budding method for fruit and ornamental plants. It involves inserting a single bud from a budstick into a T-shaped cut made in the actively growing rootstock. An experienced propagator can perform over 2,000 T-buds in a single day. The method uses buds efficiently. Materials needed include a grafting knife, budsticks, and grafting strips. Rootstocks are selected based on traits like dwarfing and are grown indoors before budding. The process involves making cuts in the rootstock and shield bud to insert the bud, then wrapping with grafting strips. After 2-3 weeks, the graft union will form and the scion can begin growing on

1. Budding