Maximise your Grafting success

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It’s that time of year that comes around quicker than we think – GRAFTING!

There’s so much to consider for regular FOLLOW-UP CARE.

Reasons for Grafting:

Phylloxera Prevention:
Grafting onto resistant rootstocks is the standard method to protect vineyards from the phylloxera pest.
Variety Change:
Grafting allows growers to change a vineyard from one grape variety or clone to another, often to improve market value or address changing consumer demand.
Improving Vine Performance:
Rootstocks can be selected to improve a vine’s tolerance to drought, disease, or specific soil conditions.

SWAT has you covered for all your GRAFTING needs!

From grafting and budding KNIVES to suit your budget, grafting TAPE, pruning and grafting SEALANT, WOUND DRESSING – plus our friendly, expert ADVICE.

We stock PREMIUM grafting tools and supplies to assist YOU in maximising your grafting success.

GRAFTING & BUDDING KNIVES:
Thinking about a new grafting and budding knife? We have plenty to choose from:

RYSET – offering combination budding and grafting design. Straight blade with polished bark lifter on top corner.

FELCO – engineered for clean cuts and minimal wound damage, featuring ergonomic handles and superior blade quality.

FALKET – with a forged bill-hook blade featuring a comfortable, polished, wooden handle -a perfect tool for professionals that take their grafting seriously.
All ensure EXCELLENCE in performance and plant health.

IT’S TIME TO STOCK UP ON:

TAPE – We sell QUALITY grafting tape with high elasticity with an embossed finish – ideal for binding together graft and buds.

WOUND PROTECTION

Consider Tree Stac- it has no pesticides or harmful chemicals – it encourages natural healing and growth and gives pruning cuts a clean finish. Tree Stac also guards against bacteria and disease and reduces sap flow that is weatherproof and watertight.

PRUNING & GRAFTING SEALANT–

Ideal for preventing disease in recently pruned trees and plants. Applied directly after pruning, it cures and closes tree wounds, allowing bark to breathe while the cut is healing.