How to Propagate Fig Trees -Easy and Effective-

[@edibletropicaltrees]

I just started growing Figs from cuttings about a year ago and now have 24 different varieties of Figs grown from cuttings.

[@hdwoodshop]

I picked up fig cuttings at a scion exchange and i potted them like you showed and to my surprise, one cutting grew 4 leaves and 2 tiny figs. I let the figs grow and eventually they matured…tasted like strawberry jam. I up potted that fig and I can’t wait to see what happens this year!

[@urbanfarmstead]

That is awesome!

[@melissasouza3301]

Amazing! Who knew it was so simple!! You always have the most informative easy to follow tutorials!! Thank you!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! It really is so simple! Thank you for your feedback and support!

[@conspiraterry7393]

I love that idea of mulch below the pots, I have a little fig tree and can't wait to clone it!

[@waterleo8888]

Thank you for showing the process so simply. Last week I was given a branch from a fig my dad gave to his best friend many years ago. I was able to get 7 tips from it. I got rooting hormones and planted in mixed sand, potting soil, seed starter mix, perlite, and worm castings. I cut at an angle, wet the soil, dipped and pressed them in well. Pretty much what you did but my planting mixture was different. I hope it works. ❤

[@urbanfarmstead]

You’re welcome! Sounds great!

[@addammadd]

Love to see/hear how those “bucket cuttings” worked out. If that’s a viable method it seems like it’s hella less finicky work.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yeah, it worked well to root, but they were slightly less viable/ more fragile for transplanting.

[@tonyawallace6279]

Wow! That was easy! And nice quality video. These trees go for 50$ - 100$ dollars, and so many of them are growing in nature on every corner. Only if people knew their worth!!!!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yeah, super easy! Thank you!

[@jackhaugh]

Figs basically sell for $1/each now. I moved into a house that has an amazing fig bush in the corner of the yard by the street. It makes hundreds if not thousands of figs every year. I work with a bunch of middle eastern people, and bring figs into work as often as I can. Everyone is always excited when I do, apparently figs are the favorite breakfast food in a lot of Mediterranean countries. Of course I eat a lot on my own, and my girlfriend and I make Fig jam as well as slicing them and dehydrating them. It’s like candy. My house has been here since 1963, and I know people my age (I’m 51) that grew up in my neighborhood and still live here today that they’d stop at my fig bush as children on their way to the bus stop to eat figs. I’ve had 3 different people ask me for cuttings off of the bush. Now I know how to do it properly. Thank you so much for this helpful video!

[@Optimally_healthy5831]

I know right?!! My ex coworker told me how badly she wanted a fig tree because the saplings are so expensive. I gave her one of my cuttings and now I am going to try and propagate them and sell them. I'm really excited because it seems like there's a lot of money to be made. Who wouldn't want a fig tree?

[@MountainofInspiration]

You’re truly an expert. Thanks for sharing your love of nature with us. Remain tremendously blessed

[@andrearoseg11]

It's amazing how easy fig cuttings will root! Thanks for this video showing a couple of ways to do this! Super cool 😀

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes! Happy to share

[@samlakhal5742]

Wow! I've been looking to creat more fig trees from the two ones I braught back from Algeria to give to my family and friends. Now I know how. Thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome!

[@misspandesal]

Thank you for this video. I currently have a full grown fig tree and wanted to take a piece of it with me to my new house. You are inspirational!

[@chappiethedog]

Same. My (I think) great, great, great, great grandma who was born and raised in the middle east brought a fig tree from there when she came to America and that tree has been following my family for generations, when we move we cut off a branch and grow it, currently the fig tree that is growing right now has been in my backyard for almost 30 years and it is humongous and to be honest I don't know how it has survived cuz we do not take care of it at all, we just left it to do it's thing, and it has gone through an attack of an invasive vine in my yard, freezes, and droughts but always produces delicious fruit and I'm currently trying to grow the fig tree since we are most likely going to move again, so wish both you and I luck on continuing this tradition

[@BornFreeFilms]

@@chappiethedog If there is any way, I would love to have some cuttings from that tree. Any idea what kind of fig it is? If interested, I am heading to turn on my email in my channel. Please reply to this comment.

[@apotter8888]

This is very helpful. I have had success propagating roses from cuttings, and this looks even easier!

[@haratomaraxiha]

Thanks for the info. Now I can propogate a new fig tree. Awesome educational video. Keep up the good work

[@urbanfarmstead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lisathiedeman4487]

Thank you so much for this video! I wish I saw this before I moved homes and had to leave behind my beautiful fig tree.

[@trojanlrey8133]

Your method worked for me when I tried it just before summer. 4 of my 10 did take off and tripled in size by November. Its now the end of December and all the leaves have dropped so trying again using dormant branches.

[@megang790]

Very cool! And so gratifying to make new trees out of a chore!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Megan G thank you! Yes, definitely!

[@mcmproductons]

Very very simple thanks I failed last year but I’m going to try it out a second time around

[@urbanfarmstead]

I wish you the best of luck this year!

[@whitwillrun]

Thank you for the info on propagating figs. We have a fig tree that was left to its own devices by the previous owner. It’s extremely tall (think 15-20’ tall) and barely produces any figs. We now know how we can tackle part of bringing it back down (but we are worried it needs to be taken back so far that we might damage the tree). Maybe we can be successful at propagating the cuttings and then see if neighbors are interested in one!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Whitney Lynch I’ve seen large fig trees cut down to a stump and the green back. Now I’m not recommending you do that but I’ll just say that they are quite resilient and very tolerant of heavy pruning in most situations.

[@whitwillrun]

Urban Farmstead Would we cut back our overgrown fig down low all at once or gradually over a few years?

[@petermcfadden9426]

Thanks for the encouraging information. Greetings from north Wales, UK.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Happy to share!

[@brianmacdonald9855]

How much water do the cuttings need as they grow roots in their pots? Also, How much light should they get during this phase? Great video, Thanks!

[@margaretm366]

Thank you! This is most helpful! I plan to take my first ever plant cuttings from a fig tree this week, and your video made me feel confident and like I’m actually going to enjoy gardening! :D

[@urbanfarmstead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@melissasouza3301]

Amazing tutorial as always! Who knew it was so simple! I would love one!! Thank you!!!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! Yes, super simple! I’ll put your name of one!

[@MariaNkitu]

I know right. I used the cuttings from my neighboor figtree🙏🏾

[@grootbm]

Thanks for your video. Verry clear. Greeting from the Netherlands

[@urbanfarmstead]

My pleasure

[@tahiniandthecourgettes]

Nice and straightforward thanks. What time of year to take cuttings? And does it need to be during the dormant stage when pruning or can I take cuttings during summer? Thanks!

[@deirdrecarlson4635]

Wow, this is a super informative video Kyle! I will definitely be trying this in the future!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Deirdre Carlson thank you! You definitely should!

[@scottvmatera]

Excellent…after up potting cuttings to 1 gal, containers would you recommend stay on heat pad..if not what temperature…..also since they established roots can I water more frequently without worrying about rot …thankyou

[@darrellsmith4463]

Tried your method and it worked great-thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

I’m so glad to know that!

[@loisreichert3640]

Great and informative Thank you. Didn't know to just prune in dormant stage.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@anxiousbeachbums]

Anxious to receive my online-purchased (and difficult to find locally) "Dip-n-Grow". Fig and apple cuttings are waiting.......!!!!! I went with the Dip-n-Grow (that you use) because it has more of the active ingredient than the other brands (1% vs. as low at .1%). Hoping that gives better results (as I need all the help I can get).

[@joonsup]

i just used a pretty big branch that I cut from our 2 year old fig tree and followed this process and planted in a one gallon bucket. I wonder if I needed to cut them into smaller pieces similar to what you used and start small

[@urbanfarmstead]

Larger branches are certainly more difficult because it’s a lot of potential growth for a small root system. But could work depending on how large

[@joonsup]

Thanks for the heads uo. Last question. Once you remove the cuttings that you are trying to propagate, how long do you have before it.."dies" and it is too late to propagate? Thanks! @@urbanfarmstead

[@OrchidandKitties]

I also do the bucket method.I feel its more easy way to root because it much less work and much less space to use.thanks for sharing.its will help others to grow figs.

[@alialibenali520]

Thank you so so much. you realy make it as easy as we need. keep going on we love the way you do it

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I appreciate you sharing this feedback

[@BornFreeFilms]

@chappiethedog Lost your comment. I would sure like some cuttings from your great, great, great, grandmothers fig tree.

[@j.d.1488]

I used your method with round waxed cups with drain holes. I used peat instead of mulch. I want to know what would you put in between cups. I used the peat instead of potting soil which is in cups as well as covered surface. This is my first time trying to propagate in my basement. Temperature about 55 constant during winter. Thank you for any input.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome! Any type of mulch between cups should be good, even dry leaves if they are tree of disease, or shredded paper.

[@christavarda]

I would love to reserve a fig tree if possible! Thank you so much for sharing this video...so easy!

[@urbanfarmstead]

All reservations are spoken for but there I have a bunch of trees that I’ll post to IG stories in a couple weeks. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@CinemaSasquatch]

I enjoyed this video and also learned that root starting hormone comes in a liquid. I subbed and rang that bell.

[@elementsofelle888]

Love this I’m going to do this to my grandma fig tree

[@Humvatan]

What time of the year is best for taking these cuttings ?

[@whatcanihavethen]

For the bucket method, how often did you water them and how exactly were they in the bucket? Did you do mulch on bottom, cuttings/soil, mulch on top; or did you just mix mulch, soil, and cuttings in a big random mess in the bucket? Also, what temp was the heating mat at and which mulch did you use? Thank you, great video! Super excited to propagate figs of my own this coming winter/spring!!

[@icouldjustscream]

Nature is amazing. Would love me a fig but zone 4 Canada. I have pears and apples though! Awesome little twigs in that bucket! Hope they all go to good homes.

[@urbanfarmstead]

icouldjustscream it really is! Sounds cold, but I’m sure y’all grow some delicious apples and pears!

[@graphguy]

We are in Roseville and have a 4 year old fig tree that is producing well and the fruit is great. Can't wait to follow your instructions !

[@FlywithMe365]

I like the bucket of dirt option

[@urbanfarmstead]

I was pleasantly surprised to see how well it worked!

[@alysonviducich1758]

Loving all of your videos! Certainly inspired me to garden more and I’m learning so much.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Alyson Viducich Thank You! I’m glad you are enjoying them!

[@gioknows]

Great video. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

[@liuyunqian]

Looks so easy, good job

[@rosettesoilandseed6878]

Great video... very informative and helpful.....

[@urbanfarmstead]

Rosette Soil And Seed Thank you!

[@Ampicokid30]

Interesting and well done. I have 5 Brown Turkey Fig trees that I propagated from the Mother tree back in NJ about 10 years ago. Now living in WV and have the 5 "figlets" planted in my small orchard. They're doing great and I have a bumper crop of Figs this year. Here's my question. I need to cover them for the cold Winters, and each year it becomes more and more difficult to do so as the trees grow bigger and bigger. I prune them back each Fall before I wrap them, and the next year they grow twice at big. This year they average about 10 ft. tall and 10 to 12 ft. wide. How do I handle a tree that large??? I love seeing them growing and happy, but am cringing at the thought of trying to cover them this year. All of the KZbin videos I see about covering Fig trees show these little wispy plants that are easy enough to cover. I need to see something for an "adult" Fig tree. Thanks very much. Bob

[@kevinscheuller4429]

I’ve been growing fig trees for a few years. From all the sources I have consulted, they will grow exponentially and it’s necessary to prune them back to keep them as trees instead of bushes. It’s great to know how easy it is to propagate them from cuttings.

[@carlhale5405]

Thanks. Good information 👍

[@victoriaroberts7837]

should you use new year's growth or old growth for cuttings?

[@ImRic242]

What time of year did you get the cuttings? Did you place them in the growing media without refrigerating them? What moisture content should they have for optimal root growth? When should you transplant to a larger container?

[@lucyloo8965]

If we don’t have a warmer, does it help to put a clear bag over it???

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes. Or do it in summer in the shade

[@brinkshows2720]

Amazing to see how quickly they root. Dayum. Such a shame i don't have space for a small tree but i would love to have a fig tree now. XD

[@urbanfarmstead]

Brink Shows It is pretty amazing!

[@Run4Ever77]

They grow well in pots, fyi! Just in case you do have room for a large pot.

[@yanding8001]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

[@juicemcnorway]

Great video. Put me on the list for one. Thanks!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! You got it!

[@angelamarchbanks2621]

Never heard of a Tiger Stripe Fig before. Been looking for a fig and a nectarine variety that works here in 9b Sac. Thanks!

[@urbanfarmstead]

they are rare but they thrive here. you're welcome

[@alexhintenaus6]

Great video, thanks. It helped me a lot.

[@theresacoleman-bagley5068]

This is very helpful! I have numerous new shoots coming from around my fig tree. Can these be used to create new trees? I make the fig jam, but know nothing of how to care for the tree. My husband was an incredible gardener and landscape artist. We lost him last year to pancreatic cancer. I'm learning everything anew. Any help is appreciated! I'd somehow love to make him proud! Thanks.

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Very nice work!

[@POSMhorsefarmer7]

Cool! Thanks.

[@marcosmarron3654]

Nice video! I have a question, how hot was in there? 🤔

[@dkburruss]

Thanks for this video! Where is your farm stand? will you have this variety of fig in spring of 2024? Thanks. I am in San Joaquin County to not to far away ;)

[@urbanfarmstead]

You’re welcome. Yes, I will this year and probably every spring plant sale. It’s in Sacramento

[@urbanfarmstead]

I post details on Instagram only

[@jenicesmith2056]

This is amazing, so easy! What other kinds of trees can you grow from just a cutting?

[@urbanfarmstead]

Jenice Smith thanks! Yes, surprisingly simple and effective! Grape vines.

[@haifagorial816]

Thank you for showing how to propagate fig trees . Just a question ! When you cut the stem where exactly you cut it ? Before the node ?

[@urbanfarmstead]

It doesn’t really matter from a propagating standpoint, but from a pruning perspective there is a process and I do have a few videos here on that

[@gabrielareyesaviles1362]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@AustinCDennis]

Straight to the point. Thanks!

[@piaaladdin1973]

I really enjoy watching. Very helpful. So it's best to take the cuttings when all the leaves fall off right? Can I take them in September when leaves are still on? Also I bought a mini green house. Would they be ok in there for the winter? I'm in the state of Maryland and it gets cold. Thanks

[@Xbitrate]

Excellent video! Super informative and to the point! One question tho, the cuttings didn't receive any light up to the 8-week point when they all had leaves??

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! They weren’t in complete darkness, but that’s correct, they don’t really need light when rooting.

[@mariaangelopoulos3317]

Thank you so much for this great video! I'm trying this method as we speak! I was wondering what the ideal atmosphere is for the cuttings while they're rooting. I believe you said you put yours in the garage. Does the temperature need to be cold? Warm? How much light do the cuttings need? And at what point do you remove them from that atmosphere? Bc I'm assuming once they start growing leaves and such, they'll need to be transferred to a warm area with light? Thank you so much!

[@llo3744]

Nice and simple video. Nice and simple process. Where is your farmstead? I wouldn't mind checking it out to get some of those tiger stripe fig tree proprogations.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I live in Sacramento

[@deborahrendon9273]

Does it have to be in spring time like sticks from a bare tree? My tree has a lot of leaves already, can I still do this now?

[@edemyre8993]

Great info. Well done!

[@mebestes8885]

Can you do this anytime? Or only when tree is dormant? Great video and thanks!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes you can!

[@researchbear3960]

what rooting hormone do you recommend? thank you for this!!!!!!!!!

[@AmyBaggott]

This video is so timely for me! I am going to start some cuttings today. Question: Did you put on the rooting hormone and slice the outer bark on the cuttings in the bucket? Thanks for the amazing videos!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Amy Baggott great! Yes I did but in a more rudimentary way.

[@georgechenriques]

When do you gather your cuttings? I live in central Va

[@omarchaudhry3542]

hi...didn't you have a video showing how you potting the fig cuttings into 1 gallon pots after they had rooted? i swear i saw the video and now i can't find it. in that video you showed what the potting soil mixture was...EBstone sure starter, 420 and something esle...

[@urbanfarmstead]

Hi, yes. It was in my Instagram stories, but I did actually save it to my “fig propagation” highlights, so you can still find it there.

[@omarchaudhry3542]

@@urbanfarmstead thanks. I don't have Instagram...maybe on FB...but I can't find it there either. What was the 3rd thing if you can tell?

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@omarchaudhry3542 it’s the E.B. Stone Big Harvest Garden Soil.

[@queenbee4real42]

Absolutely beautiful

[@samirbell1278]

At what time in the year you do this things ? Thanks a lot for this information.

[@MrTexaz101]

Excellent; how much do you sell the little trees for?

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you $20-25

[@TamVo-uk8je]

Wow that's nice! Where do u usually sell? I'm local in sac area, and thx

[@bopinart]

thank you for sharing

[@urbanfarmstead]

Happy to share! Thank you

[@myhad8330]

Thank you for such an informative video on propagating fig trees! Is there space for one more on your reservation list? I’m interested!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Myha D thank you! Happy to share! You’re on the list! #10

[@530eman]

Great video, thank you sir

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@paigeaustin]

Love your videos!! I hope there’s a fig tree left for me lol

[@urbanfarmstead]

Paige Austin thank you! Would you like to reserve one?

[@KeBuNTiNNairAINDONESIA]

I will try sir. Thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

Great!

[@littlefanbigfan4122]

Thumbs up! A friend gave me fig trees grow out of ground near his original tree. Do you know if that kind of tree will fruit? and how many years do I have to wait? Thanks!

[@Figamico]

Well explained, thanks 🙏

[@urbanfarmstead]

vito Fall thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@frankturrigiano7406]

When do you start the process? What time of year?

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Thanks for this tutorial! It was very helpful!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Sleepless In The Carolinas you’re welcome! I’m really glad you enjoyed it!

[@Chloe-pc2zt]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I don't have a heat mat, so if they were outside would part sun part shade be okay? Or is better to put in mostly shade?

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you. Best in mostly shade

[@MariaHanke-k9c]

Hi! I have a question do you put them to direct sun.after planting. And if you sale and shipped 🚢 ?

[@coltonmorris6546]

Where did you get the plastic bin you put the 4x4 pots inside from? I couldn't seem to find it on your linked items.. I just put some cuttings to soil but was thinking for next time that bin would come in handy! Thanks for the detailed video!

[@BG-bz1nj]

Awesome video I would love one do you send to Arizona

[@mykvass]

did the large white box have holes for drainage ?

[@urbanfarmstead]

No, it’s not necessary for the bin to have drainage.

[@timkilburn687]

Question: when do you prune for the cuttings? I see it is the dominant time but towards the end or the beginning? Month?

[@tsinay40]

Did he ever respond?

[@khall999]

Where do you keep the cuttings… as they are rooting?… in shade or part sun or where is best?

[@urbanfarmstead]

From my tree, but people sell different varieties online. Part shade

[@selmat7860]

When do you put it in ground?

[@urbanfarmstead]

Any time

[@NerdyYuki]

I just found your videos and now I'm binging your whole channel lol so excited for more

[@ErickSalazar40]

I would love to get one if they are still available

[@urbanfarmstead]

Erick Salazar pre orders are full but there are more that will be available first come first serve once I announce on instagram stories

[@ErickSalazar40]

Urban Farmstead thank you. Hopefully I don’t miss it

[@urbanfarmstead]

Erick Salazar 🤞🏼

[@exSCOOTsive]

I have a huge fig tree in my backyard and I was thinking of trying this. I'm in Vallejo. Is it too late in the year to do this now?

[@urbanfarmstead]

It’s late, but not yet too late

[@sundusqureshi6655]

So i put pete moss (the powder kind) moistened it a lil and added banana peels on the bottom of my cuttings. I covered them in zip locs to retain humidity and i added hole at the bottom of my cups. Then i added those cups into smaller cups with a lil bit of water in them just touching the bottom of the fig cup. Do you think this should work? Im very nervous

[@urbanfarmstead]

I think I can picture what you’re describing, and it will probably work if you’re using rooting hormone.

[@sundusqureshi6655]

@@urbanfarmstead so i saw somewhere banana peel is a natural rooting hormone. I didn't add any other

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@sundusqureshi6655 cool! I’ll definitely be interested to know how it works out. Please let me know!

[@CatalpaCreekFarm]

When the figs start to leaf out do you put them under light? If so...Do you notice a difference between the LED shop lights or LED Grow lights? I am debating on what ones to get for my growing setup. Thank you.

[@stitISH]

do you fertilize the cuttings?if yes which one? thanks