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Monty Don taking fig cuttings last night-did anyone see it?

young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
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On 'gardener's world' last night 02.10.20, I watched Monty taking cuttings from fig trees. He said it was easy. I assume he meant they are easy to root.  

The cuttings he planted had  both the hardwood and  soft wood on the same stem, which is a bit different. He then planted them deep in the pot with just about 1 inch above the soil.

I wonder how long fig trees take to produce fruit? 
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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,385
    I took a similar cutting a few years agos and it produced fruit in its second season.
    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
    That is amazing Bob, very encouraging. I will try it.

      I 'think' there is a fig tree at the side of the canal where I go. I will get a leaf for you to confirm. I will get some cuttings from it.
  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
    edited October 2020
    How long did your cutting take to bear fruit.
  • Dirty HarryDirty Harry Posts: 1,048
    edited October 2020
    They always make cuttings look so easy.

    I try and follow all the steps but my success rate is absolutely woeful.
  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
    edited October 2020
    The part of the cutting that is above soil needs to be kept moist. Ideally by misting.

    They don't seem to mention this on the GW program. They just water them at the time of planting. The part under the soil does not want to be very wet as it will rot before roots develop.
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    I always root my fig cuttings (soft wood) in very wet vermiculite. I guess it is a cross between rooting them in a jar of water and sticking them in a pot of soil. They never dry out and don't need misting. I have had some produce a fig or two in their first year but I prefer to let them mature for another year before producing fruit.
  • Mrs-B3-Southampton,-HantsMrs-B3-Southampton,-Hants Posts: 732
    Monty did mention misting.
    Southampton 
  • melvyn.westYTyIdjmjmelvyn.westYTyIdjmj Posts: 9
    edited October 2020
    We saw the programme last friday but can't remember what type of soil he used to plant the fig tree cutting in, can anyone remember please.
    Cheers
    Melv
  • amancalledgeorgeamancalledgeorge Posts: 2,736
    He did describe the mix in his trug, as he always does...your answer at 20:19 https://youtu.be/aPIvqCkPXZ8 
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  • young codgeryoung codger Posts: 543
    @BobTheGardener
    Here is the leaf I got this morning, together with 10 cuttings to have a go with. 

    Most of the 'fruits' were on the ground now. A few green ones still on the trees. There is a row of about 4 or 5 by the canal.


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