What are the propagation methods for figs? One article explains it clearly

Figs are generally distributed in the tropical provinces of our country, because due to the growth habits of figs, many provinces are unable to grow this fruit. But because the market for figs is now growing larger and larger, if growers do not promptly expand the planting area, there may be a phenomenon of supply falling short of demand. To expand the planting area, propagation must be carried out, so how should figs be propagated? Below, the editor brings you the propagation methods for figs. Let's take a look together!

1. Cutting propagation

Cutting propagation is the most commonly used propagation method for figs, usually carried out around Qingming Festival each year and in summer. If propagating in summer, choose vigorously growing branches as mother branches; under normal management, they can take root in about 28-30 days. If carrying out cuttings at Qingming Festival, choose branches about two years old that have not sprouted as cutting mother branches. Cut the branches at about 40 cm, then after treatment and disinfection, insert them diagonally into the soil. Leave about 1/3 of the aboveground part exposed, then water promptly to keep the soil moist. Note that after cutting the cuttings, the wounds on the plant parts should be disinfected to avoid infection by pathogens that could cause pests and diseases.

2. Division propagation

Division propagation is also a relatively commonly used propagation method for figs, and its propagation time is similar to cutting propagation, and can be 15-20 days earlier. When using division propagation, choose fruit trees that grow vigorously, have high yield, and are free of pests and diseases as mother trees. Then dig out the soil around the roots; the roots will sprout some small root seedlings, and we need to cut off these small root seedlings together with the roots. After cutting, the root area of the plant must also be disinfected and sealed, otherwise it may be threatened by underground pests. Then place the cut roots into the soil, cover with fine soil, and carry out water and fertilizer management properly.

3. Layering propagation

The last one is layering propagation. The best time for layering propagation is around June each year. First, we need to choose naturally drooping branches about one year old on the fruit tree, and press the branches into the nearest soil. If the fruit tree is relatively tall and the branches are not long enough, then we need to properly raise the surrounding soil, then apply an appropriate amount of farmyard manure and water, and manage carefully. After the branches take root, cut them off from the fruit tree, water them thoroughly, and manage them according to ordinary seedling management methods. The layering propagation method is relatively simple, but the rooting cycle is long, and the survival rate is relatively low, making it the least used of the three propagation methods.

The above is a brief introduction to fig propagation methods. Figs can actually also be propagated by sowing, but almost no one uses this propagation method. Because the sowing propagation cycle is very long, and seed germination and seedling emergence are also affected by many factors, it is not conducive to large-scale planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. If you want to learn more related information, please continue to follow us!