I got a skinny De Tres Esplets cutting with 6 nodes this winter. By far the strangest cutting I have. I cut it in half and now they both have the tiniest buds growing from them. Can tell already that it has a unique growing pattern.
My way is similar to your setup here. I had an order of cuttings that got stuck in transit for an extra day. They've been rooting for over a month & still no root nodes, I know I'm going to lose at least one, probably all of them. Just goes back to your mention of the quality of cuttings I think, because I had 100% success last yr doing my method & so far this time it looks like 100% failure.
Bummer. It’s tough. And it’s not just east to west. I would assume folks back east would need to be careful ordering from the west coast as well. Just important to look at the weather when shipping.
Haven't heard of Sunshine Mix before. I'll have to look for it next time I'm at the Ace here in WA. I will probably do a mix of tree pots and clear cups this year. I have a couple large cuttings that I think would be much better off starting in a tree pot. But I do really like to see the roots grow. :) Do you disinfect your cuttings first with bleach or hydrogen peroxide? I didn't notice you mention it.
haha, I found some in a ditch as well up by Pasedena on a trip to CA. I grabbed a few cuttings, but there were no fruits, so it's unlikely to be anything special. One had really interesting leaves, so we'll see what happens.
@@vanessaoconnor5000 this is the one I use generally. www.amazon.com/Gardentech-RootBoost-Rooting-Hormone-Feeder/dp/B0068IS16S/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=1ZG9BNTDLN8HI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C5r2MPva-xc3ay_AXfuB_AgzKkJ_hPJResr6_FZi7sfyiVgl_fKlKf9ail9xcDpZRD438SJQSCg9ptrC-qMQG1V1OXQcqkCLY3P3QQ2A98kOFT04nmxWzKBT8aDUrbAkCvk9RYURTC-9pm5Bs2FblaM8AN48TaChpzuHFHeJ0R5NgjtQzt0DHL1pksnJ8NKA6MAfsmxQUXszJguu_8MzWw.NtIkV8iATY4W8FK7x-pp9EtDpJXDKSxRvUmVf-Ce9O0&dib_tag=se&keywords=rooting+hormone+powder&qid=1728735981&sprefix=rooting+hormone+%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-13 Good luck!
Thanks for the video. It always helps to see other perspectives. 100% agree with the bottom watering.
Wow loftin, mr Kincaid commented on your vid.
Nice vid, just getting into figs and this gave me lots of great ideas. Great name by the way.
@@EricM-gm5wz good luck!
Hi neighbor! Just watched this… and I’m prepping my fig cuttings now. Thanks for posting this.
A great vid. Eric. Useful information, that I can put to use right away. Thanks for posting.
Glad it was helpful!
I got a skinny De Tres Esplets cutting with 6 nodes this winter. By far the strangest cutting I have. I cut it in half and now they both have the tiniest buds growing from them. Can tell already that it has a unique growing pattern.
Thanks for the info! That gnatrol looks to be the same or very similar to mosquito bits if you’re looking for an option available at the box store!
What have you had success with in combating voles? I know in containers you use pottery shards at the bottom.
@@jonahschmidt5117 keeping grass mowed helps. That’s the trade off of having the dogs, they seem to be able to keep them a little more in check.
My way is similar to your setup here. I had an order of cuttings that got stuck in transit for an extra day. They've been rooting for over a month & still no root nodes, I know I'm going to lose at least one, probably all of them. Just goes back to your mention of the quality of cuttings I think, because I had 100% success last yr doing my method & so far this time it looks like 100% failure.
Bummer. It’s tough. And it’s not just east to west. I would assume folks back east would need to be careful ordering from the west coast as well. Just important to look at the weather when shipping.
Haven't heard of Sunshine Mix before. I'll have to look for it next time I'm at the Ace here in WA. I will probably do a mix of tree pots and clear cups this year. I have a couple large cuttings that I think would be much better off starting in a tree pot. But I do really like to see the roots grow. :) Do you disinfect your cuttings first with bleach or hydrogen peroxide? I didn't notice you mention it.
It really depends. Most of my trees are pretty clean. Stuff that comes in dirty I’ll scrub with antibacterial soap. That’s about it.
Do you use bottom heat? What temp is your garage?
Gnatrol EVERY time I water. And only bottom water. Gonna try those things; thanks!
haha, I found some in a ditch as well up by Pasedena on a trip to CA. I grabbed a few cuttings, but there were no fruits, so it's unlikely to be anything special. One had really interesting leaves, so we'll see what happens.
A couple of these were female. I doubt they’ll be common. Just a fun follow up on the road trip.
What kinda heat mat & tote are you using or recommend ? I’m planing to root 60 cuttings this weekend. Thank you
Heat mat from Amazon or you can use a heating pad if you’re careful. Bins from local department store.
Which number hormone powder do you use, please?
@@vanessaoconnor5000 this is the one I use generally. www.amazon.com/Gardentech-RootBoost-Rooting-Hormone-Feeder/dp/B0068IS16S/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?crid=1ZG9BNTDLN8HI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C5r2MPva-xc3ay_AXfuB_AgzKkJ_hPJResr6_FZi7sfyiVgl_fKlKf9ail9xcDpZRD438SJQSCg9ptrC-qMQG1V1OXQcqkCLY3P3QQ2A98kOFT04nmxWzKBT8aDUrbAkCvk9RYURTC-9pm5Bs2FblaM8AN48TaChpzuHFHeJ0R5NgjtQzt0DHL1pksnJ8NKA6MAfsmxQUXszJguu_8MzWw.NtIkV8iATY4W8FK7x-pp9EtDpJXDKSxRvUmVf-Ce9O0&dib_tag=se&keywords=rooting+hormone+powder&qid=1728735981&sprefix=rooting+hormone+%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-13
Good luck!
How often do you bottom water?
When you do water, do you leave the water In the bottom or do you drain it after a period of time ?
I only put about a 1/2 inch of water in the bin. I water when pots feel light weight. It’s not very scientific.
I have some fig cutting just blooming, I knows it’s towards the end of the season, do you think I should do this method since they aren’t as big?
If I had any that were only just rooted I’d protect them over the winter for sure.
Is it better to wrap cuttings in parafilm or dip top of cuttings in wax?
I usually use parafilm but it works either way. The problem I’ve had with wax is it flakes off before I want it to.
I've been using wood glue that seems to work just fine.