I hope the Pastiliere stays alive for you!
I had a couple make it to leaf stage then just die on me
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First Attempt at Rooting Figs!
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I had a couple make it to leaf stage then just die on me
Ah man, that would be brutal, I wish you success with your rooting season.I hope the Pastiliere stays alive for you!
you too man. All year round is rooting season for me
I'm new to winter rooting, usually I do spring and summer rooting.
I've heard that you can root year-round and there are many methods to utilize but I like yourself am new to rooting in general, but as it is most cuttings become available in the fall/winter months. After I establish the varieties that I have, it will allow me to experiment with other methods to determine what is best for my environment. Here's to the next generation of fig-fanatics.you too man. All year round is rooting season for me
Many indoor growers like to grow in the dark initially.....I prefer a balanced leaf/root approach. I'm sure the rooting still works out the same in he long run. Find a way that fits your lifestyle, $$ to play with and your time commitment. I like free and carefree so jelly jars and water on the window sill works well for me. Others may think it is old fashion. But it works the same as a clay cup in the sun 2000 years ago. Lights, timers and gnats......been there done it with no better results that my window and no gnats.
Update to "First attempt at rooting figs", the fig pop method. 1 month in. The first thing that I noticed was the first of the varieties to root were those so-called early varieties such as Malta Black, LSU Scott's Black, Improved Celeste, Red Lebanese, Marseilles Black, Black Jack, Black Greek and Hollier. There are others but to give a general profile the what I have as a result of the method that I used.
I've been going crazy looking for fine mulch with no luck. I don't need it for rooting but to add to my mixes instead.
Any way that produces a healthy crop of new plant life works for me. I use a wet paper towel wrapped around the cutting in a 1 gallon plastic ziplock baggie until I see roots forming, then I put the cutting in a see through plastic throw away cup. Come spring I will put them in nursery containers.
