Emily Porter

Today I grafted 2 rootstocks (both G214) with scion from a very old apple tree at my childhood home. It is likely going to die within the next decade and I want to save a part of it if possible. Assuming that at least 1 of the grafts takes, I want to plant it in a pot as I do not have land of my own and my parents are planning on downsizing in a couple years.

What is a good container size (in terms of depth and diameter or gallon size) to start from? Most of what I've found has suggested sizing up 2-4" from it's starting pot size but since my rootstock came in a plastic bag I can't use that as reference.

You said you used earthen plaster on the exterior. Did you seal with 4-6 coats of limewash? Also, have you maintained your earthen plaster? Earthen plaster needs regular maintenance unlike other plaster options. Limewash does as well, and acts as a deterrent for insects as well as rodents. Aside from those issues, what kind of "tight seal" are you talking? Insulated windows, and such are great but their purpose is defeated if there are unaccounted for weaknesses in the areas where the windows, doors, vents, and such meet the walls. Leakage is way more common than most people realize, particularly when it comes to strawbales.