Tag: fig cuttings
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Oops!… I Did It Again — Two More Smith Fig Cuttings
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The two Smith fig cuttings, recently purchased on January 22nd, arrived in good shape, though they were unfortunately frozen. I carefully washed and gently scrubbed them with water and a bit of dishwashing soap. Then, I lightly scored the bottom of the cuttings and placed them together in a transparent cup filled with plain water…
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The Secret to Happy Fig Cuttings: A Little Pampering
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When you take a fig cutting, you’re not starting from zero. That piece of wood contains stored carbohydrates (starches and sugars) that the mother tree packed away during the growing season. Think of it like a built-in lunchbox for the cutting. What that stored energy does Before a cutting has roots or leaves, it still…
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Fig Cuttings with Character
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It’s late November here in Zone 6b (Mid-Hudson Valley, NY), and my fig trees have finally gone fully dormant—perfect timing for pruning. As always, trimming day means a bounty of cuttings, and I’m constantly on the lookout for ones that stand out in some special way. The thick cuttings are always my favorites—they root more…
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Types of Fig Cuttings
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Fig Propagation Using Cuttings Fig propagation through cuttings is a technique embraced by many fig enthusiasts, and I feel compelled to share this post especially for those new to the process. Personally, I prefer taking cuttings from dormant fig trees, selecting branches that are brown and woody—not green. To explain: if a fig branch begins…
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My Figgies Get A Gentle Introduction to the Great Outdoors
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On Monday, March 10th, 2025, the forecast promised a warm 60°F day, and I knew exactly what I had to do—it was time to take all my figgies outside for their first taste of fresh air and natural sunlight. Most of them, nestled in their plastic cups, had been thriving indoors—pushing out lush green leaves,…
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Doing the “fig shuffle”
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It’s February 18th, 2024, and this winter has been nothing short of relentless. The snow has piled high, the wind howls through the bare trees, and the biting cold lingers, making every day feel like a battle against the elements. Yet, amidst this icy gloom, a small triumph unfolds—my cuttings have rooted beautifully, their delicate…
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Rooting Figs: What a difference a day makes…
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The late Dinah Washington sang the song What a Difference a Day Makes and won the 1959 Grammy Award for Best Rhythm & Blues Performance. As I gazed at the roots of this Red Lebanese rooted cutting, I couldn’t help but start singing that song. The two images below are screenshots captured from my cellphone.…
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Rooting Figs in Water
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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…
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Experiment #486
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Well, not really—but I do love experimenting, especially when it comes to my figgies. I’m always eager to try different and sometimes unorthodox methods in my gardening adventures. Whether it’s tweaking propagation techniques, testing new rooting mediums, or experimenting with unconventional ways to winterize, I believe that every trial is an opportunity to learn something…
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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…