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Easiest ways to grow fruits from cuttings - figs, jujjube, grapes and more

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Propagating fruit trees from cuttings is a rewarding method to clone your favorite varieties, especially for species like figs and jujubes. This technique allows gardeners to produce genetically identical offspring from a parent plant, ensuring the preservation of desirable traits.

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Methods of Propagation: Water vs. Soil

Cuttings can be rooted in either water or a suitable potting medium.

  • Water Propagation: Place the cutting in a container with clean water, ensuring that only the lower part of the cutting is submerged. Change the water regularly to prevent stagnation and monitor for root development. Once roots are established, transplant the cutting into soil.

  • Soil Propagation: Insert the cutting into a well-draining potting mix, such as a combination of peat moss and perlite. Maintain consistent moisture and provide a humid environment, possibly by covering the cutting with a plastic dome or bag to retain humidity.

  • Rooted Propagation: Make sure to mulch heavily when figs are done giving fruit and that should develop more roots at the base of the fig. Keep only the main trunks you want and rip up the extra saplings with all it's roots. Anyone can do it, especially with an extra hand!


Mrs. Stewart Proudly Holding Up Her Fig Root Ball


Steps for Successful Propagation

  • Selecting the Cutting: Choose healthy, disease-free branches from the parent tree. For figs, hardwood cuttings taken during dormancy are ideal, while jujubes can be propagated using green cuttings dipped in rooting hormone.
  • Preparing the Cutting: Cut a segment approximately 8 inches (20 centimeters) long, ensuring it includes at least a few nodes. Make a clean cut just below a node at the base.
  • Applying Rooting Hormone: Dip the base of the cutting into a rooting hormone to enhance root development. This step can significantly improve success rates. GrowTip Honey is also a root simulator. Many growers don't use any hormones and do fine because they've mastered maintaining the right amount of moisture required for rooting. 

Our Friends at Profound Microfarms also has conclusive studies on how much better it is to scour the base of your cuttings. Grow Tip The top of the fig cuttings make the stem point up; the scoured base would be the first node from the bottom. 

Visit our Farms and Friends for great selections on mature figs and even Share Stations where cuttings, mushroom blocks, and other grower extras can be found for free.

 

 

  • Planting: Place the cutting into your chosen medium (water or soil), ensuring that at least one or two nodes are submerged or buried.
  • Environment: Keep the cutting in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Maintain high humidity levels, especially for soil propagation, to prevent desiccation.
  • Monitoring: Regularly check for root development. Once a robust root system has formed, acclimate the new plant to standard growing conditions before transplanting it to its final location.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

  • Overwatering: Excess moisture can lead to rot. Ensure the medium is moist but not waterlogged.

  • Insufficient Humidity: Especially in dry environments, lack of humidity can cause cuttings to dry out. Using a humidity dome or plastic cover can help maintain adequate moisture levels.

  • Poor Sanitation: Always use sterilized tools to make cuttings to prevent the introduction of pathogens.

Success Rates and Fun Facts


  • Success Rates: Propagation success can vary. For figs, success rates can be quite high when proper techniques are employed. For jujubes, using green cuttings with rooting hormone has shown promising results.
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  • Did You Know?: Not all plants can be propagated from cuttings. However, many fruit trees, especially figs, are particularly amenable to this method, making them favorites among gardeners for cloning.

    By following these guidelines and being mindful of common challenges, you can successfully propagate figs, jujubes, and other softwood trees, expanding your garden with new, self-grown plants.

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