Complete Tutorial - Fig Tree Pruning and Rooting of Cuttings

[@bosquebear1]

I have been treating the cut tip with a dab of wood glue to prevent it from drying out. Excellent information.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

I’ve never tried that before. But sounds like it would be promising. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

[@whosedoingwhat]

Thank you just got 2 Figs end last yr. Planted larger & potted smaller both are happy doing great!

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Awesomeness. Figs are such a fun plant to grow and it’s hard to resist those tasty little fruits. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

[@lanettelawrence6308]

Rainwater is free is a correct statement.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

And plants love it the best. Unfortunately water from a supplier has so many chemicals. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@NinabearX4]

I found your video Very educational. I have been wanting to prune my fig tree for a while now. My mother in law planted it about 9-10 yrs ago and it’s never been pruned back. I’ve watched lots of other pruning videos and NONE of them mentioned that I could propagate the cuttings!! Rock on!! Sweet !! I have a reason to look forward to winter now!!!! Unless…. I can prune in the spring??????

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Thanks for watching and the awesome comment. The earliest I would prune is after you pick your fruit. Once the tree is done fruiting. It puts its energy back into the growth phase. Much like it does when waking up from winter dormancy. Get some tree wound repair. And after you cut the cutting. Seal the ends of the branches. And then propagate the cuttings just like I’ve shown. Just be prepared to shelter the cuttings as needed based on your location from any freezes. The cuttings will need a couple months to set roots and make decent growth. Otherwise I would wait until after the winter when it’s nearing spring. Happy Growing

[@billyclark6375]

Hello, I just came across your video on fig propagation. Thank you so much for the content. I did my first cuttings successfully last winter. I dipped the top inch of the cutting in melted paraffin wax. This worked very well for me. Just thought I’d share the tip. Good luck in the future.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Thanks for watching and commenting. I’ve seen the wax before but have never personally tried it. Thank you for sharing your success. I’ll try it this coming spring. Happy Growing

[@tiberiuswade8789]

Pray tell what purpose waxing will do to the cuttings

[@sallyjohnstone8535]

thanks, great info, i hope my cuttings work out

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Good luck🤞🏼. Growing figs is very rewarding. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@rozettatrammell6780]

Thank you… ❤❤❤I learned a new method.. I have to try this.. my cutting always die.❤

[@lanettelawrence6308]

Thank you for sharing .

[@gloriasanders9616]

Thanks so much great video

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

[@socorrogonzalez5891]

Nice presentación!

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Thank you

[@melanieromero1342]

Great video!

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Thank you. And thanks for watching

[@TimsCajunAdventures]

Great video, where do you get the super large garden pots?

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

The biggest pots I use are repurposed cattle protein tubs. If you have cattle or livestock in your area, these mineral/molasses tubs are fed over the winter. And many ranchers or farmers are looking to discard the tubs just prior to spring. If you don’t have access to that sort of tub, I recommend the 20 gallon or larger grow bags. They work well and hold up for a few years. Thanks for asking. Happy Growing

[@TimsCajunAdventures]

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead Thanks, i dont have that around here but i was thinking the big black plastic 55gal drums cut into halves should work good also and we have many in out area.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

@@TimsCajunAdventures yep. That will work just fine. Ive used those drums for years. I always tried to get the food grade ones when possible.

[@jneckcrank]

Were you able to find the tubs your trees are planted in or buy them?

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

The tubs my big trees are in …. Cattle protein lick tubs. I can find them at my local feed store for around $5 a piece. And from local farmers for free or around the same. I also see them on market place usually after the winter. As that’s when they are used and become empty. The little tubs my starts are in were ordered from Amazon. I believe they were around $1 a piece. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching and asking. Happy Growing

[@jneckcrank]

The large fig tree cattle tubs seem to be the perfect size? Don’t need to up pot the tree unless you want a larger tree. Is there an average amount of figs that the cattle tubs yield ? For the common fig trees you grow.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

@@jneckcrank no average number of figs I’ve noticed per tree. Most fruit trees won’t make quality fruit until three years of age or older. And I’ve got quite a few trees 3-4 years old that are still rocking in the tubs. If and when they become root bound. I can remove them from the tub. Trim the root ball. And put them back in with some potting mix. And the tree will continue to grow. I have some trees currently in the tubs over 7-8’ tall and 4-5’ wide. With numerous figs on them. Probably around or near 100 would be my best guess on most of the trees. Hope that helps

[@jneckcrank]

@@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead that’s very good. Efficiency at work . Bet that converts to $ saved or earned per tree?

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

@@jneckcrank growing in the tubs definitely helps me save money with watering and fertilizing. Keeps those two resources contained and tree specific. And the ability to take the trees with me or move them is also a great feature.

[@yesidtac7863]

Execelente video

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Thank you for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

[@milagrosripski7679]

How long do you have to wait to get a cutting from a tree?

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Your optimal cutting wood is 1 year old growth. Typically that growth is no longer green and has started to lignify. Meaning it has started to create a wood bark. You can expect around 18” of growth per year from a branch. And that just lets you know the tree is happy and has all it’s needed air, water, and nutrients. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@davidroberie6572]

What a coincidence! I did the same thing today with my brown turkey tree. I am trying to get more varieties. Would you be willing to sell any of these cuttings? By your slight Cajun accent, I probably dont live too far from you. Let me know. Great video.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Hey David …. Typically I have a few Celeste for sure for sell because my mother tree is so large. but I’m sure you have those already. But as things sprout and grow I may be willing to get rid of a few if you’re not too far. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@margaretmarshall3645]

I bought a couple of those “FMV-free Black Madeira Tissue Cultures” early in 2023 too. Grew fantastically before and after planting in ground, though no fruit it’s first year. Leaves deeply lobed like fingers, NOT typical of Black Madeira. I eventually found something (I think in the OurFigs forum) that said they are actually a variety called Tena, mixed up with Black Madeira at the tissue culture lab. I’m grafting mine to other varieties. So disappointing!

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

Same here….. I was much disappointed when I found out they indeed were not black Maderia. The fella at profig has another tissue culture in progress of true black maderia and claims to replace any and all sent out previously that were mislabeled. Thanks for watching and commenting. Happy Growing

[@wilma6181]

Is your fig tree leaning.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

I’m assuming you’re asking about the in ground tree that I showed during pruning. It’s not leaning. Just has more growth on the northern side compared to the southern. I imagine it’s due to some large oak trees blocking some sun light that it receives. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@socorrogonzalez5891]

I use wood glue on the top end. I put it on before refrigeration.

[@A.L.B.O.E.SouthernHomestead]

That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing. I’ve used the tape. The tree wound repair. Etc. but never wood glue. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@waynemasters8673]

No