Author: Evan Panagiotopoulos
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Always Be Ready
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I was in New Paltz, New York, today for some business, and it was freezing cold. Naturally, I stopped at Starbucks and ordered a Frozen Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher! Yes, you read that right—it was freezing cold outside, and I ordered a frozen drink with, brace yourselves, extra ice. Why, you ask? Well, it’s a…
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Upcoming Free Workshops
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I am in the final stages of collaborating with several local libraries in Dutchess and Orange counties to organize engaging workshops about fig cultivation. These workshops will provide attendees with valuable insights into the history of figs, their cultural significance, and practical knowledge on growing and maintaining fig trees. Topics will include propagation techniques, pruning…
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My Pastilliere Rooted!
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On 11/25/2024 I purchased four Pastilliere cuttings (five shipped) from www.figbid.com. I must give credit to the seller, CoastalFigCompany, for providing an exceptional experience that earned them a perfect score. One of the cuttings I received was unusually thick, which initially worried me since I had never worked with such a cutting before. However, as…
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Winterized Figs Update
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The past few days, temperatures in New York, Zone 6b, have been on the warm side and I decided to get out there and “play” with the winterized figs. Each bed has two one-inch PVC pipes running diagonally to connect its corners. Then, I covered the bed with a tarp to protect it. I installed…
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Cutting Development Stages
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I am trying to help customers of mine understand what they are buying. Most fig cuttings are taken from dormant trees, but some cuttings, when taken during the summer, are green and come from trees that are not dormant. At this stage the cutting doesn’t have any roots and its bark is smooth. At this…
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Rooting Fig Cuttings in Water
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Rooting figs in water requires careful attention, as the water needs to be changed daily. Occasionally, I skip a day—but never more than that—because staying vigilant is key. The process is “simple”. It will take about two weeks for tiny bumps to start forming at the bottom of the cuttings. Approximately four weeks later, you…
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Selling Rooted Fig Cuttings
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I have plenty of rooted fig cuttings that I’m looking to sell to a good, fig-loving home.These cuttings were taken from dormant trees growing in my backyard. As shown in the pictures above, these fig cuttings have well-developed roots and were rooted using the ‘fig-pop‘ method. The parent tree is of an unknown variety, but…
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Coast of Maine Potting Soil
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This year I witched to higher-quality potting soil called Coast of Maine and it was a great move, especially since some cheaper soils can harbor fungus gnat eggs. Sticky traps are also an effective way to monitor and reduce gnat populations, BUT they are expensive and you will have to change them every few days.…
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My Name is Evan and I am a Fig Addict
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Rooting fig cuttings is both a science and an art, and when you’re passionate about figs, it can quickly take over your space—in the best way possible! Around the house, you’ll find fig cuttings in all stages of growth, sitting in fig-pops, water cups, and pots filled with dirt. Each method has its unique charm…
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The Gift of Twine
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Well, it’s Dec. 17 and most birds have already migrated to warmer places away from New York. Spring, though, is right around the corner (wishful thinking) and I am already thinking about the birds returning to our backyard. Still, the thought of spring brought a smile to my face. Spring is my favorite season, the…