Fig Tree Propagation

[Guest guest]

I went to a garage sale today where the lady had a magnificent Fig Tree. She

gave me a branch to see if It would take root. Does anyone know how to get this

branch to grow into a tree ?

 

Thanks....~malinda

 

 

[Guest guest]

Don't know about figs specifically but usually you take cuttings, dip

them in root hormone, and stick it in soft soil. When roots grow you

plant it in a pot. That is what I would do, anyway

 

HTH

 

Karen J

 

 

Malinda Jones [mthiesse]

Friday, August 27, 2004 2:58 PM

 

Fig Tree Propagation

 

I went to a garage sale today where the lady had a magnificent Fig Tree.

She gave me a branch to see if It would take root. Does anyone know how

to get this branch to grow into a tree ?

 

Thanks....~malinda

 

 

[Guest guest]

>

> Malinda Jones [mthiesse]

> I went to a garage sale today where the lady had a magnificent Fig

Tree. She gave me a branch to see if It

> would take root. Does anyone know how to get this branch to grow into

a tree ?

> Thanks....~malinda

 

Happy fig growing :-D

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

 

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

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http://www.canadiangardening.com/finessing_fig2.shtml

 

PROPAGATING

To propagate figs, take cuttings whenever the plant isn't actively

growing-early spring, just before buds open, or midsummer, after the

spring growth spurt is over. The cuttings should be 15 to 30 centimeters

long, with some two-year-old wood at the bases. Make a straight cut just

below a node and dip the bottom end in rooting hormone. In a cool place,

lay a sheet of waxed paper on a table or shelf, put the cuttings on the

paper and place another sheet overtop. Let the cuttings callus (form

protective tissue over the cut) for one week; then dip them in rooting

hormone again and plant into containers. Keep the cuttings in a cool,

shady location and maintain even soil moisture. They will initiate roots

in six to eight weeks.