Re: [nafex] Grafting Tape Choices

I have used Parafilm M for 25 years...do not like the Parafilm 'grafting
tape'.
That said, I use Parafilm ONLY to seal in moisture...It does NOT provide
any significant support strength, so I always overwrap the graft union with
at least a couple of wraps of masking tape...or, more frequently, masking
tape and then a rubber band.

On Tue, Apr 21, 2020, 6:19 PM sherwin <sherwindu@att.net> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Many of the orchardists I know use non-breathable grafting tape with
> reasonable results. I usually use Parafilm because I think it allows
> the graft to breath. Is this an unnecessary reason to use Parafilm?
> Other grafting tapes can also be applied easily, so why use Parafilm?
>
> Sherwin Dubren
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