Methods of Figs Propagation: Full Guideline

Figs are the fruit of the ficus tree, which is part of the mulberry family. It seems too good to be true that fig is a plant that is indigenous to a mediterranean climate and actually thrives in our climate. They have a unique, sweet taste, soft and chewy texture, and are fill with slightly crunchy, edible seeds. Fresh figs are delicate and perishable, so are often dried to preserve them. This produces a sweet and nutritious dried fruit that can be enjoyed all year round.

Seed Propagation

The first step in fig seed propagation is to collect seeds from a ripe fig fruit. Allow the seeds to dry on a paper towel for a day or two. Plant the fig tree seeds in a small pot filled with well-draining potting mix. The fig tree seeds should germinate in 1 to 3 weeks. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged and remove the plastic covering once the seedlings emerge.

Stem Cuttings Propagation

The most popular method of rooting figs is through dormant cuttings. Using sharp pruners or loppers, take fig cuttings from branches from trees. In late March or early April, stick the cut ends into moisture potting soil or perlite/vermiculite in a pot and water deeply. Only one node needs to be above the surface of the pot. Keep the potting soil moist and the pot in the shade until rooting is complete. It usually takes a couple weeks for rooting to start and leaves to begin to emerge.

Ground Layering

Make sure to remove most of the leaves on the branch. The branch can secure with a stake tied to it or a landscape fabric pin. When the buried portion roots, likely a few months later, the branch can then be severed from the parent tree.

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