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    • Sanitizing, Hydrating and Inoculating Fig Cuttings Prior to Striking
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      • D.E. Method
      • Coco Coir in Bin
      • Outdoor
      • Air Layering
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Read more about the article Sanitizing, Hydrating and Inoculating Fig Cuttings Prior to Striking
Propagation Methods / Rooting Cuttings / Seasonal Tips / Tutorials

Sanitizing, Hydrating and Inoculating Fig Cuttings Prior to Striking

Protocol for Preparing Fig Cuttings Using Top Products This protocol targets molds, bacteria, viruses (Physan 20), fig bud mites, spider mites (Forbid 4F), rehydration, and fungi responsible for damping off…

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February 28, 2026
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
Read more about the article Setting Fall Airlayers in Zones 6-9
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Setting Fall Airlayers in Zones 6-9

Timeline for setting air layers based on zone.Inground vs In PotsIf you want to set air layers and still have enough time for the roots to develop before needing to…

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September 18, 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
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Air Layering Figs

Air layering figs is a great way to propagate figs and is one of the easier ways. You will Need Sphagnum Moss An air layering clamshell Tin foil Sharp grafting…

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December 12, 2024
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