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.

[@hydrogreen1111]

I am trying to get five different varieties going here in Japan. Started growing last year and what a blast this is.

[@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!

[@paulanelson2183]

How many cuttings did you have? Only 1 grew? Not sure if I understood correctly.

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@MountainofInspiration]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Shad-1]

Thanks so much! So clear and precise! Cant wait to try!

[@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!

[@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🙏🏾

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@petermcfadden9426]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Happy to share!

[@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.

[@apotter8888]

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

[@darrellsmith4463]

Tried your method and it worked great-thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

I’m so glad to know that!

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@grootbm]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

My pleasure

[@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!

[@beachbum4691]

"I just subscribed": what an incredible educational crammed into 6 minutes. "Wow" small wonder you've got almost quarter of a million subscribers :) John, Perth Au'

[@loisreichert3640]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 !

[@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).

[@CinemaSasquatch]

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

[@FlywithMe365]

I like the bucket of dirt option

[@urbanfarmstead]

I was pleasantly surprised to see how well it worked!

[@PorchGardeningWithPassion]

Very nice work!

[@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 ?

[@liuyunqian]

Looks so easy, good job

[@gioknows]

Great video. Cheers from Ottawa, Canada.

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@carlhale5405]

Thanks. Good information 👍

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@rosettesoilandseed6878]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Rosette Soil And Seed Thank you!

[@bopinart]

thank you for sharing

[@urbanfarmstead]

Happy to share! Thank you

[@queenbee4real42]

Absolutely beautiful

[@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

[@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.

[@Austin-t3k]

Straight to the point. Thanks!

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

Thanks for this tutorial! It was very helpful!

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@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

[@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

[@withpaige]

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?

[@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.

[@alexhintenaus6]

Great video, thanks. It helped me a lot.

[@edemyre8993]

Great info. Well done!

[@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

[@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.

[@gabrielareyesaviles1362]

Excellent video! Thank you!

[@kcramona13]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I'm a new home owner and I've adopted a HUGE fig tree with the house - like at least 15' tall and just as wide. It's out of control! Plan to prune it WAY down this fall - wondering if your propagation technique will work for me. Did you keep them in the garage because they need to be kept out of sunlight for that period of time? I am in El Paso, TX - so mild winters, but it does freeze. Appreciate any insight you might have for me as a super newbie gardener. Thanks in advance!

[@judyhowell7075]

They need humidity so that helps, I’ve got my first cuttings in the garage with a light.

[@POSMhorsefarmer7]

Cool! Thanks.

[@mebestes8885]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes you can!

[@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

[@meghancmahoney]

Hi Kyle, such a great tutorial! I was wondering if it's possible to propagate other fruit varieties (i.e. plums or apples) in the same way, and if you might do a video on that one day?

[@530eman]

Great video, thank you sir

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@KeBuNTiNNairAINDONESIA]

I will try sir. Thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

Great!

[@Figamico]

Well explained, thanks 🙏

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@andinalong8870]

Great info!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you!

[@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

[@BG-bz1nj]

Awesome video I would love one do you send to Arizona

[@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

[@michaeltewes7833]

What is the best time of the year to propagate these figs ?? Spring of before the first frost ??

[@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.

[@beachbum4691]

Congratulations on a brilliant series of videos, I'm new and have only just subscribed, may I ask what city you are near? to give me an idea with regard your "latitude and altitude" as these factors are very important when dealing with horticulture as it relates to a global audience. I'm located in Perth in Western Australia: which transposed to the continent of the Americas: is at almost exactly the same "latitude and altitude" as Tijuana in Mexico..... again thanks for so many very helpful pointers. John :)

[@annagarzon9141]

Would love to have a fig tree reserved if possible! Can’t wait to watch this video and maybe propagate my own fig tree :)

[@urbanfarmstead]

Anna Garzon great! You’re on the list!

[@tsinay40]

Hi, love to see this video, you make it look so easy! I live in the northeast, upstate NY, always had a fig tree in the back yard in our Brooklyn home, in fact every backyard had at least one! A friend has giving me cuttings from her tree, but they do have fruit on them, my question is can I still propagate as you've shown, or will I need to wait till fall! The way we've done cuttings before was to bury the cutting and leave just the top sticking out of the ground and it's always worked. Now living in a colder climate I want success! And figs, 😋please advise! Thanks!

[@kaityaitken855]

Really enjoyed this video and have been binging all your other content and Instagram too haha. I’m going to go and steal some clippings from my mums fig tree 🙈 I was just wondering how many years it would be from rooting to fruiting?

[@urbanfarmstead]

Hey thanks! They usually set fruit in year 3

[@kaityaitken855]

You’re the best! Thanks!

[@juicemcnorway]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! You got it!

[@yanding8001]

Amazing! Thanks for sharing. Subscribed!

[@MariaHanke-k9c]

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

[@victoriaroberts7837]

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

[@emmanuelV37]

This is awesome! You've inspired me to get this type of fig tree for my garden and I have a sapling tree now. Can't wait for it to fruit! Thanks!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Emmanuel Vera I’m so glad you enjoyed it! That’s awesome!

[@NerdyYuki]

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

[@larnettewalker4117]

Good job!

[@samirbell1278]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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?

[@ckirkwood9]

Great video... Thoughts on covering the tops of the plastic totes to keep the humidity up?

[@biker9114]

I have a large mission fig tree that has multiple main trunks. The largest needs to be taken down as it shades and leans over some valuable garden area. .... Can the large trunk after it is cut out of the way be rooted as a 5 foot tall tree.

[@urbanfarmstead]

No

[@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

[@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

[@beewithpen]

This is fascinating! I live locally and would love to get one :)

[@urbanfarmstead]

beewithpen great! You got it!