Inoculation of fruit trees gardeners simultaneously solve several problems. For summer residents - this is a good way out of the situation, when the size of the "standard" area is small, but I want to have apples of different varieties. Willy-nilly, and you have to understand the intricacies of such a thing.
When to do vaccination - depends on local conditions. There can not be the same "template" for everyone. We will try to summarize all the recommendations of experienced summer residents. But first we will understand the terminology. This is useful when receiving information from other sources.
- Privoj - cuttings which will be inoculated.
- A stock - in this case, an apple tree, which is being vaccinated.
Basic rules for
It is better to graft during the spring pruning of apple trees( combine these measures).Then the tree will easily transfer such an "operation".
The main argument is that when branches are removed to the cutoff point, the juices begin to flow more intensively, which facilitates the rapid "survival" of new branches. But, in general, you should focus on the
period from mid-March to mid-April .At the same time, it should be taken into account that the method of propagation of cuttings is applied mainly, and not "on the bark".The latter option is suitable mainly for old trees and is carried out with the aim of their "rejuvenation". 
Before you get started, you need to figure out whether the varieties of a particular apple tree are combined and "vaccinated".Otherwise, this event loses its meaning.
Vaccination should be done before the beginning of the "sap movement", either with fresh cuttings( before the appearance of the kidneys), or harvested in winter( but only annuals).In the latter case, they need to ensure proper storage conditions - in a cool room and in a humid environment( sawdust, sand).
All trees without exception tolerate the vaccination procedure very painfully. To cuttings quickly took root, you need to work a special secateurs( garden).In extreme cases - a knife, but sharp and with a thin blade.
