When should I air layer?

[julie]

I decided to headstart a few of my trees inside the house in front of a south facing window with lots of sun. They are just starting to bud out. I am wanting to air layer them this year to shorten the main whip. Should I start the air layer now or should I wait a few more weeks?

Cheers!

 

[sykofan]

Perfect timing with this question.
I early started my Calderona 2 weeks ago and it's started waking up. I started an airlayer 4 days ago on the top section I plan to cut off. Will update in a month.

 

[Jigfig]

You should be able to start one now right? I mean it’ll take longer to root, but still be ok I would think.

 

[ktrain]

Spring is always the best time for AL's in my opinion, unless of course they're in a controlled environment and actively growing.
I always set about a dozen early spring.

 

[TorontoJoe]

Yep... if it's awake or will be soon.... it's a good time. Especially if you're keeping the temps warm.

 

[julie]

Thanks everyone! I think I may start one this week to test it out. I am curious how much sap flow there will be. I will try to keep give updates!

 

[MI.FIGS313]

How timely, I am waking up a cessac and a WM#1 in basement, I am going to risk it with 6 airlayers on both, temp around 65/68, had no problems having trees in the winter at this temp till spring, my belief is that they will root but at a slower pace, I guess we'll see.