Q: When is the best time to graft mangoes? Please note that I have no grafting experience!

M.T., Homestead

A: Grafting is a skill that is best taught hands-on. Look for a workshop that is offered in the county so that you can have a live demonstration. Also, check out books from your local library, especially books with photos and drawings of grafting. This UF fact sheet shows several different techniques: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP031.

Grafting mangoes can be done anytime of the year but the easiest time is spring through summer.

Adrian Hunsberger is an entomologist/horticulturist with the UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension office. Write to Plant Clinic, 18710 SW 288th St., Homestead, FL 33030; e-mail aghu@

ifas.ufl.edu.

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