When Is the Best Time to Take Fig Cuttings? A Propagation Method for Fast Rooting

The fig is a fruit with very high nutritional value. It is not only sweet but also greatly beneficial to the body, so many people grow a pot of it at home. To grow figs well, you need to master cutting propagation techniques. So when is the best time to take fig cuttings? What are the propagation methods for fast rooting?

I. Introduction to the Fig:

1. What fig varieties are there?

There are three fig varieties: Brunswick, Penglai Persimmon, and Qingpi. Among them, Brunswick can bear fruit continuously, while Qingpi produces the largest fruits and has a relatively good flavor.

2. Do figs really have no flowers?

Figs do actually have flowers, and the flowers they bear are delicate and beautiful, very attractive to butterflies. In real life, the figs we eat are fruits formed after the flower receptacle swells. When broken open, there are many thread-like flower stamens and small seeds inside, so most of the time you cannot see them blooming.

II. When is the best time to take fig cuttings?

Figs have strong vitality and can generally be propagated by cuttings in all four seasons, but the survival rate is higher when the temperature is around 20 degrees, so taking cuttings in spring is best, as this favors later growth. After the cuttings survive, they generally sprout in about 30 days, and with proper management, they can bear fruit in the same year.

III. What are the propagation methods for fast rooting of figs?

Step 1. Branch selection and treatment: how to treat them?

Choose some branches that have grown for one or two years, then use sterile scissors to cut them into 15cm-long sections. Finally, cut the top end 1cm from the bud into a flat cut, and cut the lower end into a 45-degree slant cut, ready for soaking. Generally, branches pruned in early autumn are best cut into sections with two buds, while branches pruned in mid-autumn or late autumn are best cut into sections with four buds, as this can increase the survival rate.

Step 2. Soaking the branches: how long to soak?

Put the treated branches in water to soak for 12 to 24 hours, or bury them in sand for 2 to 3 months, then take them out for later use.

Step 3. Choosing soil: what soil is suitable for planting?

Figs do not have high soil requirements, as long as it is loose and fertile. So when choosing soil, try to choose nutrient soil; if you do not have any, you can buy some directly from a flower shop.

Step 4. Cutting method: how to take cuttings?

Insert the end with the slant cut into the soil by 1/3, then water lightly, cover with a thin layer of soil and straw, or put a bag over the surface and make two small holes in the bag to let it grow freely. After a period of time it will root and sprout, and once new leaves grow, the plastic bag can be removed.

Overall, figs are generally best propagated by cuttings in spring, as the survival rate is higher. At the same time, when taking cuttings, be sure to select good branches and treat them properly, and then master the cutting technique, so they can root and sprout quickly.