Question about splicing since the gardening patch

I've had an Orchid grow from splicing, but it did take a very long time. I then of course planted the one orchard I got, and it only yields two orchards per plant...they sell for quite a bit of money I think two are about 1200 dollars(and I think mine are perfect) on other games of mine Patchy has left me seeds when I talk to him and ask and I've had an orchard in there, also when your gardening skills get to 10 you can buy the rare seed backs and I've had an orchard in there.