Fig cutting time and method

Fig cutting time

The survival rate of fig cuttings is high in spring and summer. This is because this period is very warm and the climatic conditions are relatively suitable, which is very suitable for rooting cuttings. Moreover, the fig plants are in the growing season at this time, and the branches have strong growth ability, which can increase the success rate. Cuttings are not recommended when the temperature is very low in winter.

Fig cutting method

Choose relatively sturdy, 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 into moist and fertile culture soil respectively. Apply an appropriate amount of decomposed manure solution in time, and keep the soil moist. They will sprout again after about 25 to 30 days.

Fig cutting maintenance

1. Post-insertion management

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

2. Nutrition provision

After fig cuttings, a compound fertilizer solution mainly composed of nitrogen fertilizer can be applied once every 30 days. Water should be poured after fertilization to alleviate fertilizer damage. During the growth period, a decomposed organic fertilizer solution can be added every 20 days or so. Stop fertilizing during the winter dormancy period.