Figs

Growing Fig Trees

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Hello, Welcome to the Fig section of my website.

Figs are a soft, teardrop-shaped fruit of the fig tree (Ficus carica), known for their sweet, slightly sticky flesh and numerous tiny edible seeds.

They are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Figs are often eaten fresh or dried, and have a long history of being used both as food and as a symbolic fruit in various cultures.

Figs & Cultivation Update

At present, I’m cultivating 16 unique fig varieties, including well-known selections such as Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Green Italian, LSU Gold, Malta Black, Red Libya, Silabwi, Violette De Bordeaux, and White Marseilles.

I’ve begun air layering several of these varieties, and they will be available for purchase in October.

Contact me if you’d like to schedule an appointment to view or reserve plants.

How To Start A Fig Tree From A Fig Cutting:

propagation from cuttings is an economical way of obtaining new fig trees. As opposed to buying the new plant in the nursery, you can successfully transplant the old one from your or friend’s garden. In this article, I am explaining how to root your fig cuttings in a cheap and straightforward way. Instead of buying the new tree, just propagate your own – includes nearly zero cost.

Materials Needed:

Healthy fig cuttings (6–10 inches long, pencil-thick)
Pruning shears
Rooting hormone (optional)
Small pots or plastic containers
Plastic bag or humidity dome
Well-draining soil (potting mix + perlite/sand)
Water

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Take the Cutting

In late winter or early spring, cut a dormant branch from a healthy fig tree.
Choose cuttings about 6–10 inches long with 3–5 nodes (the small bumps where leaves/buds grow).

2. Prepare the Cutting

Trim the bottom end just below a node.
Optionally dip the cut end in rooting hormone to encourage faster root development.

3. Plant the Cutting

Insert the bottom 2–3 inches of the cutting into a pot filled with moistened, well-draining soil.
Make sure at least one node is buried, as roots grow from nodes.

4. Create a Humid Environment

Cover the pot with a plastic bag or place it under a humidity dome to retain moisture.
Ensure the bag doesn’t touch the cutting (use sticks if needed).

5. Provide Warmth and Light

Place the pot in a warm location (65–75°F or 18–24°C) with indirect sunlight.
Avoid direct sun which may dry out the cutting too quickly.

6. Water Lightly

Keep the soil lightly moist but not soggy.
Mist occasionally if needed to maintain humidity.

7. Wait for Rooting

Roots typically develop in 4–8 weeks.
You’ll know roots have formed when you see new leaves or feel resistance when gently tugging the cutting.

8. Transplant

Once roots are well-developed, transplant the cutting into a larger pot or directly into your garden (if weather permits).