How To Take FIG CUTTINGS From Fig Trees [COMPLETE GUIDE]

In today's video, I teach you how to take fig cuttings from fig trees perfectly. You'll learn all the DO's and DON'Ts of taking fig cuttings from a fig tree so you'll have the best chance of rooting fig cuttings and propagating fig trees in your own backyard garden!

Figs are one of the most popular fruit trees grown in the world. This fruit tree is so popular because growing figs is possible in a wide range of climates, soil types, and fig trees are one of the easiest trees for propagating from cutting. With thousands of fig varieties worldwide, you simply must know how to properly take fig cuttings so you can grow figs in your yard.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 How To Take Fig Tree Cuttings Properly
1:35 Two Must Have Tools For Taking Fig Cuttings
2:40 Hand Pruner Problems: Why I Use A Pruning Saw
4:12 Hardwood Cuttings VS Greenwood Cuttings
5:46 Proper Node Quantity On A Fig Cutting
7:19 Ideal Fig Cutting Length
8:24 Taking A Fig Cutting Demonstration
9:54 Labeling Your Fig Cuttings With A Paint Pen
10:50 Adventures With Dale

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[mousiebrown]

I found rooted cuttings of two LSU figs for a good price, on Etsy, & ordered them. Two-three years till bearing fruit.

[superalex]

Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge!

[Gamer-mknr]

It's your fault that my fig trees are uncontrollable lol. I appreciate your videos. I live in Canada Ontario zone 6. Thanks to all your videos that have following for a while, now I have unbelievable variety of figs that I even planted some of them in the ground and they survive in the winter which I couldn't believe. Thank you again keep you the great work

[BadarTVInternational]

your skills about grafting and others are very extraordinary

[beanhan]

1:12 your shirt design is quite interesting… especially the location of those ‘fruits’ 😅

[nogodsnomasters]

extra like for your dog and their toy, and the fact that theyll get another one if the current one gets destroyed
(also good tutorial, am about to take some cuttings!)

[vonries]

Thanks for another great video. I always like to put an arrow for growth direction on my cuttings. Although it's not as important with figs because you can look at them to figure out growth direction. I like to keep in the habit; it's good practice. I think you should have told people that the nodes should be above the old leaf location. That way people don't plant them in upside down.

[jeffreyjann]

Very nice tutorial!
That saw is awesome…
Your garden looks really organized and clean!

[great]

I have bought a rooted Smith and a Col de Dame Blanc cutting from you before.

That CdDB cutting is the beastliest of my three.

Thank you for the excellent cutting!!! Even got a few figs off of it the first year.

[garyfontenot]

it is now end of October cold days just ahead, is now the time to cut fig cutting? the last frost here in mid west Tennessee is may. nobody address the time of the year for cutting. great show!

[piaaladdin]

Great info. Where do I put the plantings when I take them from the tree? Do I leave them uncovered? Can i put them in my mini greenhouse uncovered for the winter? I appreciate your help.

[DominoSprite]

Great information video 😊
I'd forgotten I'd taken cuttinh in the Spring here in the UK, then wrapped them in damp paper towel and placed in an open plastic bag and forgot about them until now (mid summer!) Whoops.
Three long cuttings still look viable out of the ones I'd placed away in a dark area, sheltered outside.
It might be the wrong time of year to start, but I like a challenge and hopefully a few months left of warm sunny weather (UK... If we're lucky! Ha).

Just liked this video and it jumped to 2k likes! 😁

[sylvia]

Thank you for making this helpful video😊👍

[lauranilsen]

How does the Japanese pruning saw differ from a regular saw? How is it better? I'm anticipating my husband's question when he sees me looking at these. 🧐

[billyblunt]

You've convinced me to buy a Japanese pruning saw 👌👍

[DJBrown-nlls]

What month is the best time to propagate fig trees, I am in North Texas. Thank you😊

[haifagorial]

Thank you for the videos .
I have a question ! In mi now temperature started getting down, keaves fell . Can I take a cutting in this time as the fig tree started dormancy period ? Abd can I trim the tree now
Thanks

[veronicaali]

Thanks for the info. Does the BUDDY budding tape work the same way as LABORATORY parafilm for wrapping budwood. Will the shoots grow through it? Thank you

[planetimagine]

Where do you sell your cuttings? Thanks to you and some other YouTubers, I am getting to know that there are other varieties in America I can get besides the common Brown Turkey fig that is available at most of the stores.. I am in Florida and I am hoping I can get some varieties that can grow here in this weather. Thank you for your videos all the time.

[richardletell]

Rich from Houston here, Im still looking to purchase a Italian 258 from you. Where do I go to find that?