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  • Tutorials
    • Sanitizing, Hydrating and Inoculating Fig Cuttings Prior to Striking
    • Rooting Methods
      • The Fig Pop Method
      • Coir and D.E. Method
      • “Tree pop” Or tree pot in a bag
      • D.E. Method
      • Coco Coir in Bin
      • Outdoor
      • Air Layering
    • Potting Mixes
    • Pest Control
    • Up-Potting
    • Watering and Fertigation
    • Mulching and Weed Control​
    • Pruning
    • Winter Protection
  • Reviews
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Read more about the article Rooting Fig Cuttings – Coco Coir vs. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) – Lessons from My A/B Test
Comparing DE vs COCO COIR for rooting fig cuttings.
An Introduction to Figs / Propagation Methods / Tutorials

Rooting Fig Cuttings – Coco Coir vs. Diatomaceous Earth (DE) – Lessons from My A/B Test

This is a summary from my 2023 A/B test on OurFigs (128 cuttings, two each from 64 varieties sourced from Figaholics). One cutting per variety went into coco coir, the…

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February 10, 2026
Read more about the article Lets Talk About Fig Cuttings
An Introduction to Figs / Discuss / Propagation Methods / Rooting Cuttings / Tutorials

Lets Talk About Fig Cuttings

I want to start with defining what is generally considered as the industry standard for a "fig cutting". This is a minimum length of 6" or 8" and three nodes.…

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December 23, 2025
An Introduction to Figs / Discuss / Fig Trees / Tutorials

Types of Figs: A Primer on Fig Terminology

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSFFJV_YF8 Female fig types.Common: These figs are self-pollinating, so they don't need the pollen from a capri fig to ripen fruit.San Pedro: These figs need pollen to ripen the main crop…

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August 17, 2025
Read more about the article Damaged Fig Cuttings
An Introduction to Figs / Discuss / Propagation Methods / Seasonal Tips

Damaged Fig Cuttings

As soon as you get your fig cuttings you want to check if they are damaged, so you can get a refund or replacement. Here are the signs that you…

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July 3, 2025
An Introduction to Figs / Discuss / Gardening Tips / Tutorials

Pick The Right Fig For You.

When people ask, "What is the best fig?" or "Which fig should I grow?" There is more to it than just the fig. The answer depends on conditions you could…

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July 2, 2025
Read more about the article A Brief History of Figs
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A Brief History of Figs

The common fig, or Ficus carica, is native to the Middle East, where scientists believe it was the very first plant species cultivated by early farmers of the Neolithic age,…

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February 20, 2025
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