This study was carried out to investigate the effect of simple hydroponic culture in cultivation of grafted cactus. The results obtained are as follows: Growth indexes of grafted cactus cultivars, such as scion diameter, fresh weight, and scion hardness were improved in simple hydroponic culture compared with soil culture regardless of cultivars. Stem rot and rate of non-graft take were lower in simple hydroponic culture than in soil culture, but no significant difference was monitored between cultivars. Time for harvesting was fast in simple hydroponic culture compared with soil culture. Marketable yield increased in simple hydroponic culture.

• 이종원(충청북도농업기술원) | Joung Won Lee (Chungcheongbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services) Corresponding author
• 오훈근(충청북도농업기술원) | Hoon Geun Oh (Chungcheongbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services)
• 김주형(충청북도농업기술원) | Ju Hyoung Kim (Chungcheongbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services)
• 이기열(충청북도농업기술원) | Ki Yeol Lee (Chungcheongbuk-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services)
• 이정수(국립원예특작과학원) | Jung Soo Lee (Postharvest Research Team, National Institute of Horticultural and Herbal Science)