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AZPHATMAN Mesa, AZ Oct 29, 2007

First off let me say that I have read everything I can find on line about air layering. All that I read still left me with one question which is....

Do I really have to wait until the trees are dormant before start air layering?
You see I live in Arizona and its still 80-90+ deg F here and if this year is anything like last year we will still be in the 70-80+ deg F through November and it will be in the 50-70+ deg F till Feb and then start warming up. The reason I want to start now is because I want to get 4+ air layered branches on each of several trees and the branches are so close that I can only do half at a time and I want to have them all done before spring Feb-March when temps will be in the 80-90+ deg F again. If I don't start soon my trees will only be half done and look lopsided or I will just have to cut the rest off and try and grow from cutting which I would rather not have to do.

So whats the verdict? Can I start air layering while the temps are still worm while some of the trees are still fruiting? Or do I have to wait till fall sets in and they go dormant?

AZPHATMAN

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Oct 29, 2007

I'd say start now. The problem you'll probably run into is keeping the airlayer moist. Lee Valley Tools has a neat airlayering kit: http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page.aspx?c=&cat=2,47236&p=46938

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AZPHATMAN Mesa, AZ Oct 30, 2007

Hi growin, Glad to here that I can start now and get them all done before Spring.

I purchased the rooter pots there and also purchased some air-pots from another vendor.

Just One or two more questions...

Should I remove the fruit from the branches I am air layering?

If the fruit is left on will it take longer for them to root?

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growin Beautiful, BC(Zone 8b) Oct 30, 2007

The fruit takes away from the energy in the stem. It also weighs down the stem so you might want to take them off. I'd try and figure out a way to keep the airlayering pot cool and moist - maybe some kinda bag to keep the heat and dry air out.

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