Author: Evan Panagiotopoulos
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YES! The Fig-Pops Started to Root!
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Fig lovers, rejoice! About three weeks ago, I started a whole bunch of fig-pops at home using cuttings from my own varieties: Violette de Bordeaux, Red Lebanese, Brown Turkey, Magnolia, and several unknown types. In addition, I began rooting two other varieties that I purchased online: Pastilière (5 cuttings) and Campaniere (3 cuttings). I always…
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Partial Fig Rooting Setup
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Here I am, rooting about 50 cuttings of various fig varieties and I am also rooting another 200+ cutting in another room. Some are in water, while others are in soil. While pruning a neighbor’s fig tree, I came across several branches with well-developed roots that I was able to save. These cuttings are now…
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Rooting Pastilliere Cuttings
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My recent Pastiliere fig acquisition has been an exciting addition to my collection! I purchased four cuttings from figbid.com, but the generous seller, Roundrockroots, sent five. The entire process was seamless, and the quality of the cuttings exceeded my expectations. The Pastiliere fig, also known by its many names—DFIC 47, Pastellère, Hirta Du Japon, Rouge…
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Think Spring
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Have you ever watched how birds build their nests? It’s a fascinating and meticulous process, as they gather twigs, grass, and other materials to create a safe haven for their eggs and young. Every spring, robins visit our property and carefully construct their nests in the trees and bushes. They seem to have an instinctive…
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Little Cutting is Growing Up
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I wish I could go back in time and use a transparent to-go cup. I know it has grown some roots, but now I can’t see the progress because the pot I chose isn’t ideal for rooting cuttings. Ach! That said, the branch is showing a lot of healthy progress, and I’m so glad I…
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Always Wash the Cuttings First
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It makes no difference whether you purchased the cuttings or they are your own—you must wash them before proceeding.I use an old toothbrush, water, and a little dishwashing soap. You can imagine the rest: I brush them thoroughly, rinse them with water, and then set them on a dry paper towel to air dry.Don’t skip…
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My Newest Acquisition: Pastilliere
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Good golly, Miss Molly! Look at the first cutting—just look at it! It’s HUGE! This is the thickest cutting I’ve ever purchased. There was a tiny fracture at the bottom, but I trimmed it with my pruners. I washed them with cold water and dish soap, then brushed them with a toothbrush. I added a…
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IT’S ALIVE! IT’S ALIVE!
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My first blog post was about a fig cutting that I almost tossed onto the compost pile because it was just too small. Well, look at it now! It’s grown a tiny leaf and is alive and well. It took nine days for this leaf to emerge, and the cutting was in water for about…
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Double Cup When Rooting Fig Cuttings
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While winterizing a friend’s fig tree, I pruned several suckers with established roots. I separated and immediately processed them upon returning home to prevent the roots from drying out. For each cutting, I used two same-sized plastic cups, poking holes in one and placing it inside the other to catch excess water. After adding potting…
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Pruned a Neighbor’s Fig Tree
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This morning I pruned a neighbor’s fig tree. I’ve been pruning this tree for several years and my neighbor lets me keep the cuttings. As you can see this fig bush has grown quite a lot this year. I brought the branches home, cut them to root them, and although I haven’t counted them, there…