Not too long ago, I was gifted two White Kadota fig cuttings, and I decided to root them using the water cup method. I tend to favor this approach, especially when working with thicker cuttings, as I’ve had great success with it over the years.
One common challenge many fig growers face with this method is that by the time they’re ready to up-pot, the newly developed roots are often too delicate and prone to breaking during the transition. This can be frustrating, as those fragile roots are essential to the cutting’s survival.
But as with many things in gardening, there’s a simple solution to what seems like a complicated problem: don’t wait too long. Instead of allowing the roots to grow excessively long in water, up-pot the cutting while the roots are still small and manageable. By doing so, you minimize the risk of damage and give your fig cutting a much smoother transition into soil—setting it up for strong, healthy growth.
The cutting displayed above is set to be up-potted tomorrow morning. This crucial step will ensure it transitions smoothly from water to soil, giving its young roots the best possible environment to establish and thrive. With careful handling and the right conditions, this fig cutting will be well on its way to vigorous growth in no time!
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Stay tuned, keep on rootin’ and happy growing!
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