Grafting Tape Red Stretchable 1.1cm x 30m – Self-Adhesive Grafting Tape, Pack of 5

Stretchable Self-Adhesive Tape for Grafting and Budding

This red grafting tape is a stretchable, self-adhesive tape made for binding grafts and buds while they heal and take. Once you have made your graft, you wrap the tape firmly around the join to hold the pieces together and seal out moisture, giving the graft the best chance to knit. Each roll is 1.1cm wide and about 30 metres long, and this is the value pack of five rolls, plenty for a full grafting season.

Holds a Firm, Protective Seal

The tape is soft, flexible and elastic, so it stretches to conform tightly around the join without cutting into the stem. It is self-adhesive and sticks to itself as you wrap, so there is no need for clips or ties, and it forms a good wet barrier that helps keep rain and moisture out of the graft. At the same time it still lets gas pass through, so the join can breathe while it heals, which supports a stronger take.

Breaks Down in Sunlight

Made from polyolefin with a little wax, the tape is designed to break down gradually in sunlight over time. That means it does its job of holding and protecting the graft while it heals, without needing to be cut away as urgently as some rigid tapes, though you should still check your grafts and remove or loosen the tape as the union sets so it does not restrict growth.

A Pack of Five Rolls for the Season

With five 30 metre rolls in the pack, you have a generous supply on hand for grafting fruit trees, vines and vegetable seedlings, top-working established trees, or bud grafting through the season. It is a practical buy for home gardeners, orchardists and nursery growers who do more than the odd graft.

Key Features & Benefits

• Stretchable, elastic tape that conforms tightly to the join
• Self-adhesive, sticks to itself with no clips or ties needed
• Good wet barrier that helps keep moisture out
• Lets gas through so the graft can breathe while it heals
• Soft, so it will not cut into stems
• Breaks down gradually in sunlight
• Value pack of 5 rolls, each 1.1cm x 30m

Product Details

• Product: Red stretchable grafting tape
• Width: 1.1cm
• Length: Approx. 30 metres per roll
• Pack: 5 rolls
• Colour: Red
• Material: Polyolefin with a little wax
• Best for: Grafting and budding fruit trees, vines and seedlings

How to Use

Make your graft or bud, then start wrapping the tape a little below the join and work up over it, stretching the tape gently and overlapping each turn so it seals the union. Because it sticks to itself, you can finish by pressing the end down without a knot. Wrap firmly enough to hold the pieces in close contact and keep moisture out, but not so tight that you strangle the stem. Check your grafts as they heal, and once the union has taken and set, remove or loosen the tape so it does not restrict the growing plant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grafting tape used for?
It is used to bind and seal grafts and buds, holding the scion and rootstock together while keeping moisture out so the graft can heal and take.

Is it self-adhesive?
Yes. The tape sticks to itself as you wrap, so you do not need clips, ties or extra fasteners to secure it.

Does it let the graft breathe?
Yes. While it forms a good wet barrier against moisture, it still allows gas to pass through, so the join can breathe while it heals.

How wide and long is each roll?
Each roll is 1.1cm wide and about 30 metres long, and this pack contains five rolls.

Does the tape need to be removed?
It is designed to break down gradually in sunlight, but it is still good practice to check your grafts and remove or loosen the tape once the union has set, so it does not restrict growth.

What can I use it on?
It suits grafting and budding of fruit trees, grape and other vines, and vegetable seedlings such as tomato, cucumber and watermelon.

Where can I buy grafting tape in Australia?
It is available online from BPG Supplies, with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW.