Grafting

65F-80F. 1-2″ leaves seems to be the point when I have had the best luck on average over the years. 1/2″ to 3″ can work depending on how the temperatures are, peaches are more grafted based on temps than on growth because they are so temperature-sensitive for callusing. The above range is the callus window but don’t forget the sun effects, and shield with aluminum foil if it is getting sunny and temps are in the 70’s or higher.^R

Cultivars

These varieties are reported to do well in the Phoenix area.

Peaches

• Florida Prince
• Desert Gold
• Tropic Snow White
• Galaxy White
• Eva’s Pride^[1]

Nectarines

• Arctic Star
• Desert Dawn

Root stock

• Hansen 536
  • Very good for Phoenix^[1,2]
• Lovell
  • Ok for Phoenix^[1]
• Nemaguard
  • Ok for Phoenix^[1]
• Viking
  • Very good for Phoenix^[1,2]
  • Roots easily from dormant cuttings^[1]
  • https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP8912P/en (expired)

Plant Logs

Links

• https://www.sierragoldtrees.com/rootstock