Fig trees are among the easiest to propagate from cuttings; however, there can still be some issues. Also, people often make simple mistakes when trying to root and grow fig trees from cuttings. You could write a book about problems and mistakes surrounding fig tree propagation from cuttings, but most of them are so rare… Read More »Common Problems When Starting a Fig Tree From a Cutting

Unlike many other trees, fig trees in nurseries are always grown from cuttings because they grow quickly. My question is; why waste money on a one-year-old tree when you can simply grow figs from cuttings yourself? Buying fig cuttings is cheaper, or even better, you can get them from someone who already has a grown… Read More »How To Start a Fig Tree From a Cutting?

There is a lot of fuss around fig tree pinching. I think people do it more often than necessary because they don’t really know what it does and how it works. Common misconceptions are that pinching a fig tree is always a good thing and that it forces a fig tree to produce more figs.… Read More »Should I Pinch My Fig Tree?

Choosing fig varieties that grow well in humid weather is one of the most difficult tasks I have ever had. There are so many factors on which to decide upon. What I can say straight away is that choosing the right variety is more important than any other part of the growing process you can… Read More »Best Figs for Humid Weather – Based on More Than Split Resistance

A fig tree can grow in tree or bush shape, making it problematic for the tree to know if the tree trunk needs more strength. The strength comes from tree trunk thickness. In ideal conditions, a fig tree could be left to grow on its own, and it would grow a perfectly thick and strong… Read More »How Do I Make My Fig Tree Thicker?