How to Graft Papaya Trees

Grafting papaya tress is successful using the budding method of grafting. This is best performed in the spring. When planting papaya trees, it is necessary to plant two trees so they can cross-pollinate each other, producing the best fruit. These trees grow well in a wide variety of conditions from full sun to shade. They require the full sun to fruit properly though, making trees in the shade less productive. Grafting can add a branch to the tree and increase fruit production.

Budding knife
Grafting knife
Paper towel
Grafting tape

Instructions

- 1
  Choose a budstick on the cultivar from this year's growth. The budstick should be sturdy and brownish, not green.
- 2
  Cut the budstick flush with the branch using a budding knife.
- 3
  Cut the leaves off as soon as the budstick is cut.
- 4
  Remove the soft end tip of the budstick.
- 5
  Wrap moist paper towel around the budstick to retain moisture.
- 6
  Cut a T shape into the trunk of the stock tree with a grafting knife. Carefully peel the bark back with the grafting knife.
- 7
  Cut a bud section from the budstick that includes a thin piece of wood from the stem.
- 8
  Insert the bud into the flaps of peeled bark.
- 9
  Wrap the bud graft with grafting tape, securing it in place. Do not cover the bud.
- 10
  Cut the tape off after 2 to 3 weeks.
- 11
  Cut growth above the bud off the following spring,

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