2017 Grafting thread: Open to all

b54red · May 17, 2017

I just don't see the big advantage to grafting unless you are fighting a stubborn soil born disease or pest like nematodes that the root stock can give you some protection from. I really don't have much choice if I want to successfully grow heirloom type tomatoes in my garden because of the fusarium and RKN. I know some varieties do somewhat better when grafted onto the right root stock but for 8 to 10 bucks. Why not just plant a couple more?

Bill

May 17, 2017	#11
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	I just don't see the big advantage to grafting unless you are fighting a stubborn soil born disease or pest like nematodes that the root stock can give you some protection from. I really don't have much choice if I want to successfully grow heirloom type tomatoes in my garden because of the fusarium and RKN. I know some varieties do somewhat better when grafted onto the right root stock but for 8 to 10 bucks. Why not just plant a couple more? Bill