How to Cut and Store Dormant Scions

https://youtu.be/042ugo3x-TY

(1) Carefully remove leaves and leaf litter from the plant materials.

(2) Cut each scion about 8″ long (pencil length and thickness). Aim to have at least 4 buds on each piece (see red arrows on the photo).

(3) Cut the bottom of each piece square and the top end at a diagonal so others can tell which end is up.

(4) Place all the scions of one kind together in a plastic bag. Put a few drops of water in the bag and then shake it out before putting the scion material in, so there is just a small amount of moisture. Seal the bag (knot, twist-tie, or ziplock).

* it is not recommended to place wet paper towels in the plastic bags

(5) Label each bag CLEARLY, for example:  PLUM, Santa Rosa.  Or APPLE, Wickson Crab. 

(6) Store scions in the refrigerator (NOT IN THE FREEZER), or a COLD basement.

* stored scion woods away from fruits and Veggies

* the “optimal storage temperature” is 35°F – 38°F