In its first year, my Magnolia/Brunswick fig tree produced 19 sweet, dormant cuttings, most of which were very thick and full of energy. To prepare the cuttings, simply wash them with clean water, scrub them with a brush, and dry them with paper towels. After that, I mark the top of each cutting with ‘MAG’ using a Sharpie. I also label each plastic bag with the fig variety using a permanent marker and seal the label with tape.
I score the bottom of each cutting with a razor blade, removing the bark and cambium layers. This process aids in root system development and is also used in air layering. The cutting(s) are then left to heal for no more than one day, uncovered, inside the house.
Tomorrow I will be fig-poping these cuttings.
Keep on rooting!
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