There are generally a few different methods of propagating figs to make new trees. These methods include air layering, rooting a cutting, and stool layering. I’ve done all three, but stool layering isn’t as common, and will be covered in a future post. This leaves air layering and rooting a cutting, which begs the question […]
What Are The Best Cold Hardy Fig Trees?
Fig trees usually like the warmer weather found between zones 8 and 9 in the United States. Most of them will tolerate warmer climates as long as they get the right amount of water, but it takes a certain kind of fig to tolerate the lower temperatures found in the northern parts of the United […]
7 Fruit Trees That Grow Well From Cutting (Or Layering)
Once you start rooting your fig cuttings, you may begin to wonder if there are any other fruit trees that grow well from cuttings, like figs do. Well, if that’s you I’m glad to tell you that you’re in the right place because I’ve rooted, and attempted to root, several other different kinds of fruit […]
How Long Do Fig Cuttings Take To Root?
I’ve now rooted several different types of fig varieties, even to include wild fig trees that I’ve taken cuttings from out in public. This is an addictive hobby, and one that actually bears fruit at the end of the endeavor. There is one question usually on the mind of those who are new to rooting […]
Fig Tree Propagation: 5 Benefits to Rooting a Cutting
The most popular method of creating new trees from old, at least in the fig and mulberry communities, is by rooting a cutting. What is a fig cutting? A cutting is essentially a part of a branch that has (usually) at least three nodes and is at least six inches in length. When placed in […]
How To Transplant a Fig Cutting After Rooting
The entire process of rooting a new fig cutting is exciting to me. From getting a bare cutting, to prepping it, watching the roots sprout, and then finally up potting it — is fun and more than slightly addictive. I’ve done this quite a few times now and I’m not sure I can stop. To […]
Can I Root Fig Cuttings In Sand?
Fig trees are extremely easy to propagate as you turn one tree into several. We’ve already covered the benefits of air layering and rooting from a cutting, so now it’s time to start talking about the best rooting mediums for fig cuttings to set roots. If you don’t know what a fig cutting is or […]