Some Basic Fig Cutting, Rooting Questions

[Richard]

@TK421
part 1:

Fig Talk

@sharq I prefer to start propagation of cuttings in the last month of winter. However, a half dozen cuttings from a persistent caprifig arrived a few days ago and so I had to “make do”. Our outdoor weather this month in Vista CA is predicted to have daytime temperatures up to the low 70’s F and bottom out in the low 50’s F pre-dawn – and no rain. So I attempted two grafts which might adhere before cooler temperatures in next month. I don’t expect to know if they are successful until midsummer …

part 2:

Fig Talk

@sharq Here’s an update on my post far above. The two scions I grafted are still looking healthy. Our daytime temperatures have been in the 60’s F and pre-dawn lows in the low 40’s. One of them is pushing leaf buds, but real test will be their status next summer. [PXL_20241123_210132884] The cuttings I’m attempting to root are indoors with nearby air temperatures ranging from 64° to 78°. Underneath the tray and towel (pictured above) is a Sunlight Supply 9" x 20" seedling heat mat. It is pl…

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