How to Root Fig Cuttings in Just Two Weeks! | FAST & EASY METHOD

[@LazyDogFarm]

See all our fig varieties here: lazydogfarm.com/collections/fig-trees 0:00 Intro 0:43 We Need a Bigger Greenhouse! 2:05 What Fig Varieties Are We Growing? 2:45 Stages of Fig Tree Growth During Propagation 3:19 Using Dunnage Racks to Increase Greenhouse Space 3:58 What's a Realistic Success Rate for Fig Propagation? 4:43 The Importance of Heat and Humidity 5:45 When Can You Take Fig Cuttings? 6:11 Why Do We Like Using Green Cuttings? 7:47 How to Prep a Cutting for Propagation 8:36 Using Rooting Hormone on Fig Cuttings 8:56 Coating Fig Cuttings with Paraffin Wax 10:41 Why Does ProMix Work So Well? 11:53 Stepping Up Fig Trees Into Larger Pots 12:37 What's Left to Prune in Our Fig Orchard?

[@williamcobb1408]

I ate four figs off of my Canadria tree yesterday. Purchased and planted in half barrels this spring. I'm very impressed with my trees from you. Look forward to adding a few more this spring.

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

Try the "Walking onions!" I have to harvest and give some away almost every week!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Those Conadria figs are so good! Glad you got a few in the first year.

[@pghinga8127]

Where are You?. In October we have hard frost here .

[@danielchilds1067]

I started using wax on my cuttings 2 years ago. I use bees wax instead of paraffin wax because it’s organic and paraffin wax in its melted state releases harmful chemicals into the air. I don’t have a wax melter like what you have but now I know what I want to get for the next season! I just use a torch on top of the block and dip the cut ends into it. I put wax on both ends to hold the moisture until I’m ready to propagate. I just leave a little extra branching on the rooting side so when I’m ready to propagate I start off with a fresh clean cut. Great video and nice looking orchard!

[@LazyDogFarm]

Thanks!

[@jimmymcconnell4462]

I like the wax tip also. I will try it on my Mulberry and Quince propagations in the Spring. Your videos are always informative and entertaining. Thanks. By the way, I'm about 40 miles north of Atlanta.

[@almostoily7541]

Great video! I was recently at a Dutch oven gathering and one of the speakers said he finds paraffin wax at estate sales relatively cheap. He uses them for fire starters but maybe someone here may want to keep their eye out if they go to estate sales and save some money. I don't know if other wax has chemicals in it that would hurt the cuttings but for a few cents it might be worth it to try.

[@veronicacarrington5824]

I like the way you explain things keep it up you are doing great

[@gitatit4046]

A very informative and entertaining video Travis. I especially like the tip of using the wax to seal with instead of the tape. It does seem a lot simpler and quicker. God bless you and the family.

[@markspivey957]

If you mix clonex rooting gel in your water you let them sit in for an hour you can skip having to dip them in the powder

[@raymondferguson3358]

I used melted soy wax to seal the top cut ends for the handful of blackberry cuttings I did recently. Since it's a softer wax and melts at a much lower temperature than paraffin, it wouldn't be as hot on the cuttings, and would be a lot easier if it gets spilled on skin.

[@paulbraga4460]

towards the end of winter but still winter is good. the leaf buds will not pop out and so the energies will be spent for root formation. scouring? tis the nodes/knots (not the space between them or internodes) is what one scours because the cells in that area is where roots tend to develop - so best to cut not too far below the node and 2 nodes into the ground would be ideal. i am stunned that such a small role of wax tape - i can sell that for 5 dollars hahahaa. wax dipping is a nice experience actually. sand, particularly large-grain sand, as part of the potting mix is great....blessings

[@johnbishop8684]

This is a great video, thanks for the heads up on wax. The tape was expensive, but this year I heated up a candle on the stove that was still in the jar used that to seal the cut ends. I was surprised how far the wax goes. One candle is going to last me a few years.

[@sn232]

Thank you! I'd love to watch your FIG Series of videos!

[@valerieg9494]

Your greenhouse looks like fig heaven.

[@olsonlr]

Man definitely extend the greenhouse. Take it with you when you go.

[@rickthelian2215]

Moving home would be difficult, when you know your garden and put the work into building them to have a food source and educational base, now orchids like the figs. Buying a neighboring property is ideal if available allowing you to use their home or rebuild a new home. You can ultimately rebuild or extend your own home where your family is currently living.😊

[@LazyDogFarm]

We considered that option, but the land owners around us don't want to sell. Home is where you make it. With a little sweat equity, I can easily duplicate this setup somewhere else.

[@TerpsNtacos]

I’m going to try to root one in spring water changed daily. Remove all the large leaves and keep the apical meristem growth. Wish me luck. I give it three weeks and I’ll have roots.

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

Maybe I'll try to propagate the mystery fig in my backyard. It makes a large dark purple fig that I haven't been able to try yet as I was gifted the cutting last year and it's been moved twice so no figs yet. The friend that gave it to me told me it makes a large dark purple fig and gave me a small jar of the preserves she had made from her tree my cutting came from. I've not pruned it at all but I think I will once it goes dormant. I'm not a fig expert by any means because my family always had the brown turkey fig only. I did have some figs in Malta/Gozo that were huge and I could peel them like a banana and was the best fig I've ever tasted, but since I'd only had the brown turkey I didn't have a lot to compare it to.

[@andielliott7721]

Some good information. Thank you.

[@lauras5312]

Thanks Travis

[@TexasNana2]

Great info... Thanks 😊

[@Keith_Alamond]

Nice info there Travis.

[@stevesamoffgridsmallholdin5378]

Great video uk👍

[@mariopuppup1]

You know. Jus figgin around!

[@aaronf8915]

So informative!!! Thank you!!!

[@SheenaOfTheJungle]

So informative and helpful. I wanna try all your varaties

[@79PoisonBreaker]

the wax tape better for grafting out in orchard but yah if in one spot the pot of wax be great.

[@cathya44]

Great video!

[@joshadair4744]

Green unlignified cuttings dry very fast if you are taking green wood cuttings to propagate yourself it works great but when someone is shipping you cuttings there is a great chance that green wood will dry out during shipping and or by the time you actually get them and start them

[@georgewhiteiii8205]

Thanks for the videos, very informative. What is the purpose of the wax on the tip of the cutting? Can I use scented wax to do this? Thanks in advance for your response and keep up the great work.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Keeps the cutting from drying out. And yes, you can use scented wax.

[@GainingDespair]

Thank you for sharing the information in the video. If I follow all the steps mentioned, including green wood cuttings, how long can I expect a good portion of a tray to start rooting? I understand that it may vary depending on the specific plant types, but I'm curious if it generally takes around 8 weeks, 12 weeks, or 16 weeks. I'm planning to try it later this year. Thank you for your time!

[@LazyDogFarm]

I have some that will root in 8 weeks. I have others that might take a few months.

[@HotPotatoGardener-HPG-143]

Why did the fig cutting avoid the internet? It didn't want to get caught up in too many "rooting" forums! 🌿💻

[@MikeMurphyinc]

Hey, I have to say that I love your videos, especially the shorts. They have helped me a ton. 😊 I'm going to use candle wax to seal the ends of the cuttings. If there are little green sprouts at the tip should I break them off before dipping them in the wax? I know I'm trying to prevent green growth until the roots are formed. What about the little buds and sprouts that will be below the soil, should I pinch them off? Thanks!

[@LazyDogFarm]

I always snip the tips of my cuttings.

[@kevinquinlanphoto]

What type of wax do you use? Ive used some melted candles before, but if you are using a lot of it, you might have found something more cost effective 😁

[@LazyDogFarm]

I got a pretty decent-sized bar of paraffin wax off Amazon for $10 or so -- enough wax to do hundreds of cuttings.

[@kevinquinlanphoto]

@@LazyDogFarm found it, the 1lb block for 10$, thanks!

[@StevenBCrosby]

You can also dip the tip in wood glue. Very cost effective and does not wear off like wax.

[@oftenlongphong-qo5zt]

Thanks man. I'm glad I scrolled down. The more I garden, the more uses I find for wood glue when it comes to trees. If you have any more uses for the stuff in the garden, please share.

[@ChristmasLights2]

Like, wood glue from the hardware store?

[@amessnger]

The problem with glue is that it is much more difficult for the new leaves to break through it. Wax is a softer texture and easier for the leaves to break through

[@mulox1]

Great video Travis, love your channel and your content! Regarding the wax, I assume that is only needed for dormant cuttings, not green/live wood, correct?

[@jamestboehm6450]

Love to have something that would survive an Ohio winter. Some years get brutally cold and I'm not sure one would make it.

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

I'm in North Carolina, and I found Hardy Chicago (better than a Brown Turkey) has done well the years we get a full week or two of frost and freezing temps. BUT, you're gonna have to mound the trees roots with leaves or straw/hay/or some kind of tree blanket. The frost may actually help by "self-pruning" your growth. Figs grow on new growth. The other thing is to plant (in ground) a tree that fruits EARLY. Travis has Black Malta, or "Malta" fig which was MY earliest tree (JUNE!) AND we had a late frost, so it came back super fast and the fruit was a delicious fig. I would try that.

[@monnanugent8168]

My dad passed away a couple years ago and while I was walking around his property I came across a fig tree. How can I find out what kind it is? My Daddy had a green thumb and could grow anything so there is no telling what kind it is or how long he has had it. I would like to find out if possible though. Thanks.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Very tough to identify a variety because there are so many. Most of the older trees around here are either Brown Turkey or Celeste because that was all that was sold or planted years ago.

[@monnanugent8168]

@@LazyDogFarm I live in North Florida but I would imagine its the same here as it is around there. I guess I could try and get a good cutting and maybe send it to you if that would be okay. If I can even do it. My dad had the green thumb. I always grew the roses lol... Anyway, if you would be willing to let me send you a couple of cuttings and see what kind of fruit it bore or maybe I could take it to the University of Florida. They might be able to tell me. Its just got me curious because I thought I knew all Daddy had planted out there but apparently I don't. Thanks for your time.

[@HotPotatoGardener-HPG-143]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Discovering his fig tree must be a special connection to his memory. To identify the fig variety, you could look at characteristics like the leaf shape, fruit size, color, and taste. Local gardening clubs, nurseries, or agricultural extension offices can be great resources for help. Additionally, there are gardening forums and online communities where you can share photos and get input from other fig enthusiasts. It's a beautiful way to continue your dad's gardening legacy. 🌳🌿

[@monnanugent8168]

@@HotPotatoGardener-HPG-143 You are a big help. Thank you so much. I will use the techniques you suggested. My dad was pretty special but apparently.not well versed in somethings at times. I went to visit him one day and he had me walk out back with him. He showed me a plant and told me he had no idea what it was but it was sure growing nice. I took one look at it and told him to cut it down. It was a marijuana plant that was probably 5-6 foot tall. We would laugh about that all the time lol... Thanks again for your advise.

[@matthewbonsall-kn3zb]

Question: I’m new to rooting fig cuttings . Recently I rooted six cuttings successfully and the have Growth with new stems and leaves. They are rooted in pro mix bagged soil in one quart containers. My question is how often should these cuttings be watered and how much water ?

[@LazyDogFarm]

ProMix is pretty forgiving. I'd water them every 2-3 days until they get a nice root ball developed. Then they'll probably need it every day.

[@margaret2222]

I live in Northwest Ohio in Zone 6a. What type of Fig Tree would you recommend for this area? Should I put them in the ground or in a large pot?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I'd probably put them a large pot. Salem Dark or Brooklyn White would both be good options.

[@margaret2222]

Thank you.

[@larawines4875]

Have you ever tried rooting green soft wood cuttings? I just did some thinning cuts and looking for any suggestions.

[@andielliott7721]

After you put them in the tree pots, where do you put the pots since your greenhouse is full?

[@crazyplantlady2403]

What would you recommend for zone 4, I have brown turkey, Chicago hardy and Desert king. I'm looking to add another variety.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Brooklyn White or Salem Dark would be good options. Both of those are known to grow well in the New England area. Olympian is another cold-hardy one.

[@ounooinel3978]

Thanks for the great video , what size pots do you use

[@LazyDogFarm]

I start with 2.5" pots and then put the ones that root in 4x9" pots.

[@dovinhgardenfarm]

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[@toddvlasak4015]

Is there any advantage to starting figs in the smaller pots ? I am sure the re-potting to the "shipping pots" is a significant task adding to the expense of production ... thoughts ? or, is it just a "space issue" ?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Starting in the 2.5" pots saves space, watering time, and soil. Not every cutting makes it, so we don't waste a bunch of soil on those when we start them in the 2.5" pots. We also use a different soil for the larger pots -- one that is chunkier and less expensive than the ProMix. So yes, it does add to the production cost. But it's worth it IMO.

[@greenvice7452]

What do you do with the fig tree once you receive it in the mail? Winter is coming. Do you store them inside

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yes, you can just keep it inside and let it grow throughout the winter.

[@BooYahPower]

Using the greenhouse, what do you think would be ideal temperature range for rooting cuttings

[@LazyDogFarm]

I think low 70s is good.

[@wildabezet860]

Could you please describe your greenhouse and give the seller’s information? I would love to have a greenhouse that’s tall enough to grow a couple of citrus trees in since everyone I have planted outdoors has died back below the graft. Of course, that wouldn’t be my only reason for purchasing a greenhouse. Thank you.

[@Iranirandoost]

Hi, do you pre-moist the promix hp before filling up the pots and planting the cutting? And would you please tell me how much water do you give plants right after planting the cuttings? Some people pre-moist the promix drain it thoroughly and once they plant the cuttings they don’t water them right away , some people use the promix out of the box and once the cuttings are in the ground the water the pot thoroughly . Thanks

[@willemadriaannel746]

Thanks for the great video what are the height of the 2.5 inch pots

[@LazyDogFarm]

3-4" - not sure exactly.

[@olsonlr]

What is your greenhouse floor made out of?

[@LazyDogFarm]

dirt

[@smnch5445]

Hi there, new viewer trying to propagate this unknown fig tree in our yard.. So (this is a dumb question but) I have a ton of those Scentsy warmers with scented wax cubes I bought from a friend trying to start a home-based business. Could I use that to seal or would it be too much scent and stuff 😮 ?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I don't think the scent would hurt anything.

[@9sec93lx]

Which type of Pro-Mix do you use? There are several listed online HP, MP, BX were the ones I saw listed,

[@LazyDogFarm]

I use BX because that's what I can get in the big bales locally.

[@9sec93lx]

Thanks@@LazyDogFarm

[@ABlueDahlia]

Do you use the wax on the top of them even if you don't clip the top?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Yes

[@ABlueDahlia]

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[@btwh007]

Are any ready to ship? Looking to give a family member some fig trees for Christmas

[@LazyDogFarm]

Unfortunately not. They probably won't be big enough to ship until late March or early April.

[@btwh007]

Thanks@@LazyDogFarm

[@josephzimmer2664]

which Promix do you use?

[@LazyDogFarm]

BX

[@heronthere]

Try a toilet wax ring. Will not need to melt it and probably cheaper.

[@beckywine3407]

Which pro mix do you use?

[@LazyDogFarm]

BX

[@jamesmarotta5650]

Ace hardware can order big bales of promix.

[@ClassicHauler]

Can you grow these trees in a large pot?

[@JohnDeWeese-lq4pf]

Yes. But you're gonna have to prune! And move so the roots stay warm.

[@HotPotatoGardener-HPG-143]

The cutting could also dry out because water in pots pools around the outside and soil tends to be dryer in the center

[@brendanjohnson7456]

So do you keep them in the greenhouse to propagate, or do you start them in a dark room. I curious because I have 2 cuttings in trying to propagate and one video I seen said to stick them in a dark room. Thanks

[@LazyDogFarm]

I keep mine in the greenhouse.

[@EXTREMERC416]

Parafilm is 15$ on amazon

[@PeasLovePineapples]

Do you have the link to the exact ProMix you use, there are a few different kinds and you didnt show it in the video and I dont see it in the info above

[@amessnger]

Pro Mix HP

[@tomsurace7313]

What varieties do you recommend for zone 7 ?

[@LazyDogFarm]

White Marseilles is considered to be relatively cold tolerant. I'd grow it out in a 3-5 gal pot though before planting it. A larger tree will be more cold hardy. Also wouldn't hurt to prune it and cover it in the winter.

[@josephzimmer2664]

what are the differences between different types of promix?

[@LazyDogFarm]

There's quite a few of them. I just use what I can get in the big bales locally, which is the BX.

[@Xray.71]

Yo, do you have any Ouriola or Ispilya fig cuttings?

[@LazyDogFarm]

I don't have either of those.

[@lyndeer2173]

In your greenhouse where did you get the black plant stands at the bottom. I’ve been using pallets on bricks and the rot really fast.

[@temujinkhan6326]

purpose of tape/wax?

[@LazyDogFarm]

Keeps the cuttings from drying out before they root.

[@temujinkhan6326]

@@LazyDogFarm thats what i thought

[@helenconstantinou6511]

Put the wax in the microwave it melts the the wax in seconds.

[@ShakiraYah]

I want a black maderia so bad 😢

[@LazyDogFarm]

Trust me. You don't. They're not worth the hype. They take forever to grow and there are plenty of varieties out there that are just as good. I dug up the one BM tree I had a month ago and will be replacing it with something else.

[@ShakiraYah]

@LazyDogFarm good to know, what variety do you suggest that's comparable?

[@Xray.71]

@@ShakiraYahGalicia Negra is what was suggested to me… it roots from a cutting fairly quick and grows fast but then again I’m in SWFL

[@ShakiraYah]

@@Xray.71 thanks I'll look into it.

[@lyndeer2173]

Sorry I should have watched the whole video before asking. Thanks.

[@lisafahrner8257]

I would build a home on your property or I would wait for the interest rate come down.

[@JohnJohnson-rj5uf]

Did you start cutting in smaller pots last year? i thought you just started yours in the 4x9 tree pots. Better get that greenhouse extension on before you have to up pot all those this year...... your not going to have the room.

[@LazyDogFarm]

I started them in smaller pots last year too. Worked great.

[@fwhunt5021]

Typical Georgia math 16 + 11 = 36 or 37; in Florida 16 + 11 = 27 GO GATORS.

[@LazyDogFarm]

Gators wear jean shorts

[@hitta200m3]

wood glue

[@jhutto3814]

Dude, with all the trees you have in the ground, you can't afford to move. And since you have built the new green house now, I guess you decided that too. It's way too easy to add on to your house. Give the kids their own wing, lol. Give mom and dad a little more date night time.

[@hogginger2982]

coco peat is cheaper and works better than pro mix

[@LazyDogFarm]

Cheaper than $35 for a huge bale?

[@BougieBiz]

Hi, what is the "pro mix"? I didn't see it anywhere.