Three Methods to Successfully Root Fig Trees

We go over three methods that have worked for us! This was an experiment with mixed results. We used some tried and true methods plus one I had never seen before using a new piece of equipment to the homestead. Aeroponics, Air Layer, Tree Pots.

[@DDiamondRRuby]

Thanks for pointing me to your video. I took cuttings in the Fall and rooted them in cups in my basement over winter, put a sandwich bag over each cup and clipped it on fir humidity and had a heat mat under them and grow lights. To my surprise they all grew! This summer I am trying the air layering, hope I have success. I scraped the branch but I didn't cut the bark.

[@twiggshomestead6497]

That’s awesome! Yeah I go dormant myself in the winter and relax lol. The basement on bottom heat sounds like a great idea because they like to root when the bottom is warmer than the air above. Air layering is a good solid bet. They always seem to root. Sometimes I will bend a branch down to the ground, place a brick on to hold it down and cover with woodchips or soil. Seems to work better because of consistent moisture in the ground.

[@Professional-seo-services]

I Saw your video. Your video content quality is very good and interesting.

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Thank you very much

[@RainbowWarriorChris]

So awesome!!! Great job man

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Thanks you!!

[@herbgraybill8963]

Try opening up the center a bit to avoid the shading and you will bump up your harvest numbers.

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Good call! I think I’m going to do some heavy pruning this fall.

[@kws1957]

I thought I would be the only one who makes mistakes, but I am proven wrong.

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Oh yea, no shortage of mistakes on this channel!

[@VirginiaFruitGrower]

Nice fig rooting tips. I find them pretty easy to root

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Thanks! Yes they cooperate in the right conditions. I am learning more with every attempt. Thanks for the comment!

[@terrigilreath5067]

Where can I buy those things that you put on the live tree to get roots

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Amazon

[@socorrogonzalez5891]

I agree with everything except I don't think you need bottom heat in August... winter, yes.

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Thank you for that. I kind of thought the same thing as I was saying it. I just know that keeping the root zone warmer than the surface temps encourages root growth. In the full shade and somewhat damp, even in August, the surface temps were way warmer than the soil so I drew that conclusion. I am learning out loud here so I really appreciate the thought and comment!

[@ixchelsmith3025]

Could you use cat water fountain for the hydropo?

[@twiggshomestead6497]

I’m sure you could. I’ve successfully propagated in many ways including water, spray, sand, soil, woodchips. It’s really just a matter of care and ensuring you keep a consistent temp and climate around the cutting.

[@joanntorre1955]

I have a question about my fig branches. I tried propagating them back in June after watching a different video. It didn’t go well. Let me know if you can give me some advice.. TY

[@twiggshomestead6497]

Less water! The branches have no roots yet so watering them will cause rot and quickly. You want really good draining medium or else they turn black and never root.