How to propagate figs by cuttings and when How to propagate figs by cuttings

The survival rate of fig cuttings is high in spring and summer. Choose relatively sturdy and disease-free branches as cuttings, then soak them in clean water for 3 days, take them out and dry them, cut them into 3 to 4 branches, and then insert them in moist and fertile culture soil respectively.

What is the best month to take cuttings of figs?

Figs have a high survival rate when taken from cuttings in spring and summer . This is because the weather is very warm during this period and the climate is suitable for rooting. In addition, the fig plants are in their growing season and the branches have strong growth capacity, which can increase the success rate. It is not recommended to take cuttings in winter when the temperature is very low.

How to propagate figs by cuttings

1. Selection of cuttings

The branches for cuttings should be those that look strong and have no diseases or insect pests . Such branches will have a higher survival rate. If there are leaves with diseases and insect pests, we should also remove them.

2. Disinfection of branches

There may be some very small insect eggs on the branches of figs, which are difficult to find. Before we go home to cut the figs, we must take a good look. Prune the branches to be cut, and then soak them in potassium permanganate solution to disinfect them . If you don't have potassium permanganate solution at home, you can use carbendazim instead.

3. Soak in rooting agent

In fact, for thick branches like this, Huahua recommends that you dip them in some rooting powder. We can find a bowl, put some clean water in it, and then sprinkle some rooting powder, soak the branches directly in the water with rooting powder , soak for a day and a night, take them out and put them in a cool and ventilated environment to dry.

4. Prepare the soil

Next, we need to prepare the right soil. Generally, the soil for cuttings must be well-ventilated. You can go directly to the flower market to buy soil for cuttings, or you can make your own soil . Use leaf mold, river sand, and peat soil in a 1:1:1 ratio to make the right soil, and then you can use it for cuttings.

5. Cutting branches

When we plant cuttings, we first dig a hole, then insert the branch into the hole, and then cover it with soil. What everyone should pay attention to is that the soil around the branch must be compacted, so that the branch can grow more stably and will not shake back and forth.

Fig cutting maintenance

After the figs are cut, the soil needs to be kept slightly moist, and watered once a day. Because figs are not resistant to low temperatures, you can bury the soil or cover it with a layer of leaves or straw in winter to prevent the plants from being frozen and affecting their growth.