starting a tree orchard small one just to start... I have my great-grandmother's fig tree don't know what it is. Purchased ground turkey fig and Celeste. Wondering how your fig trees are placed spacing rolls... anything you may have done to get it set up? I live in Texas... probably going to plant some plums... love kumquats blueberry
Is it possible to purchase fig cutting from yourself. The only fig tree I have is Brown Turkey love to graft two other verities to this tree. Thanks for all your help on grafting and taking cutting.
Great video. For a whip-and-tongue graft, say matching pencil diameters, what's the ideal length (or number of buds) of the scion? Is the apical section preferable?
I usually try to have at least two buds but with expensive wood I will make multiple grafts using 1 bud each. I don't find any advantage over the tip cuttings. A fatter bud is more important to me.
Thanks for posting a very helpful video on grafting figs. I am in NJ, zone 6b or 7, and am a new fig enthusiast, currently growing four small figs about 2-3 ft tall, with branches about 3/8" thick. I am very interested in trying my hand on grafting, and would appreciate your thoughts on a few questions I have. I was wondering if I can graft together branches from two different varieties together while they are still growing on the respective plants in order to get two varieties on one plant. Also, should I wait until the plants are a bit more mature, or grafting on young plants like mine could succeed. Lastly, if I graft in the Fall would the graft 'take' during the following few months when the plants become dormant? Thank you for any tips and insights on grafting figs.
Grafting the two plants together would involve an "approach graft" which I don't cover in my videos since it's not very commonly used. However, I did post about a Bordissot Negra Rimada fig that I used this on. It's easiest if your wood is at least semi-hard (somewhat lignified). Also, I think it is best to graft when you have at least a couple of months of good growing weather left. However, if your trees are in pots and protected from winter cold, you could still try now. Good luck.
I just lost limb on a planted Brown Turkey and thought about grafting another limb back onto it. I heard you say you use dormant cuttings on live plants, if so, do I have to put my cutting in the fridge for a while or can they both be growing. Thanks.
The highest success will be with using a dormant scion since it will not be trying to grow immediately after grafting and the graft union will have time to callus (heal) at the same time the scion comes out of dormancy. Putting an actively growing cutting into your refrigerator will not make it go dormant, that is a longer process that takes place gradually during cooler weather. However, it is still possible to graft a non-dormant branch but you need a scion that has some buds that are not yet open. Success rate may be lower, especially in outdoor environment, but you may help by shading the scion for a period of time (wrapping with foil or otherwise). Good luck.
Hello Sir ! I just came across your video and find it very informative. My question is , which varieties have you found to be the best to use as root stocks for grafting on to. I heard you mention the brown turkey is there any other ones that you would recommend?? Thank you
Any vigorous growing variety is suitable for rootstock and there are many dozens of those. I suggest you pick ones that tend to grow best for you and graft onto an extra one of those. I've also used Panache with good success and a many other varieties.
How does grating affect the flavour of the figs? i.e. Is there a difference in the flavour of a grafted fig vs. an ungrafted one if grown side-by-side?
I believe all figs can live indefinitely in a suitable climate. In our climate, they are hold to kill if someone decides to remove them (requiring much digging through roots). Rootstock selection should be made based on preferred vigor and Black Mission has moderate vigor. I like Panache for a vigorous rootstock but there are many others that are vigorous. Also, most seedlings show good vigor (you can start seeds from many dried figs such as Calimyrna which we know must be pollinated).
Yes, but there is greater risk of the scion drying out before the graft union callus. Ideally, temperatures should be reach over 70F or so before grafting.
Thank you Harvey for teaching me this new skill! I plan to start my first graft this winter in my Southern California orchard.
You're awesome, Harvey. I've learned so much from you.
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Thanks Harvey for sharing your knowledge.looking forward to see more .
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starting a tree orchard small one just to start... I have my great-grandmother's fig tree don't know what it is. Purchased ground turkey fig and Celeste. Wondering how your fig trees are placed spacing rolls... anything you may have done to get it set up? I live in Texas... probably going to plant some plums... love kumquats blueberry
Is it possible to purchase fig cutting from yourself.
The only fig tree I have is Brown Turkey love to graft two other verities to this tree.
Thanks for all your help on grafting and taking cutting.
I sell cuttings beginning in late January at www.figaholics.com/cuttings.htm (some rare varieties are expensive but most are priced modestly)
Great video. For a whip-and-tongue graft, say matching pencil diameters, what's the ideal length (or number of buds) of the scion? Is the apical section preferable?
I usually try to have at least two buds but with expensive wood I will make multiple grafts using 1 bud each. I don't find any advantage over the tip cuttings. A fatter bud is more important to me.
Thanks for posting a very helpful video on grafting figs. I am in NJ, zone 6b or 7, and am a new fig enthusiast, currently growing four small figs about 2-3 ft tall, with branches about 3/8" thick. I am very interested in trying my hand on grafting, and would appreciate your thoughts on a few questions I have. I was wondering if I can graft together branches from two different varieties together while they are still growing on the respective plants in order to get two varieties on one plant. Also, should I wait until the plants are a bit more mature, or grafting on young plants like mine could succeed. Lastly, if I graft in the Fall would the graft 'take' during the following few months when the plants become dormant? Thank you for any tips and insights on grafting figs.
Grafting the two plants together would involve an "approach graft" which I don't cover in my videos since it's not very commonly used. However, I did post about a Bordissot Negra Rimada fig that I used this on. It's easiest if your wood is at least semi-hard (somewhat lignified). Also, I think it is best to graft when you have at least a couple of months of good growing weather left. However, if your trees are in pots and protected from winter cold, you could still try now. Good luck.
Thank you!
I just lost limb on a planted Brown Turkey and thought about grafting another limb back onto it. I heard you say you use dormant cuttings on live plants, if so, do I have to put my cutting in the fridge for a while or can they both be growing. Thanks.
The highest success will be with using a dormant scion since it will not be trying to grow immediately after grafting and the graft union will have time to callus (heal) at the same time the scion comes out of dormancy. Putting an actively growing cutting into your refrigerator will not make it go dormant, that is a longer process that takes place gradually during cooler weather. However, it is still possible to graft a non-dormant branch but you need a scion that has some buds that are not yet open. Success rate may be lower, especially in outdoor environment, but you may help by shading the scion for a period of time (wrapping with foil or otherwise). Good luck.
Hello Sir ! I just came across your video and find it very informative. My question is , which varieties have you found to be the best to use as root stocks for grafting on to. I heard you mention the brown turkey is there any other ones that you would recommend?? Thank you
Any vigorous growing variety is suitable for rootstock and there are many dozens of those. I suggest you pick ones that tend to grow best for you and graft onto an extra one of those. I've also used Panache with good success and a many other varieties.
How does grating affect the flavour of the figs? i.e. Is there a difference in the flavour of a grafted fig vs. an ungrafted one if grown side-by-side?
I have not noticed any different so far I have grafted and non-grafted versions of at least three varieties
What would you say the longest living rootstock would be if I were to choose one that would live longer. I was thinking black mission.
I believe all figs can live indefinitely in a suitable climate. In our climate, they are hold to kill if someone decides to remove them (requiring much digging through roots). Rootstock selection should be made based on preferred vigor and Black Mission has moderate vigor. I like Panache for a vigorous rootstock but there are many others that are vigorous. Also, most seedlings show good vigor (you can start seeds from many dried figs such as Calimyrna which we know must be pollinated).
Have you tried T-budding figs?
Yes, but my success rate so far has been too low to be satisfied with my method. I've also done some chip budding.
thank you, can one graft during dormant season ?
Yes, but there is greater risk of the scion drying out before the graft union callus. Ideally, temperatures should be reach over 70F or so before grafting.
@@Figaholics Thank you, I will do later this year as our temp here is still around 5 C .