About 6 weeks ago, I cut a single twig from 5 varieties of Fig tree and 4 twigs from 1 Pomegranate. They appeared to be 1 year old wood with buds and 8" long each. Dipped them in rooting hormone and planted in Miracle Grow potting soil. 3 Figs have leaves now and the other 2 roots at least. Pomegranate is a dud. Still, I'm happy for it being my first try.
Planning to try again with the Pomegranate. Maybe mid winter or spring, when plant's fully dormant, is a better time. Also, I'll try scraping the bark at the base to stimulate root development. Here's a good website that describes many varities of fig: http://figs4fun.com/
FIGS:
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| 3 of 5 Varieties Of Rooted Figs Sprouting After 6 Weeks |
Planning to try again with the Pomegranate. Maybe mid winter or spring, when plant's fully dormant, is a better time. Also, I'll try scraping the bark at the base to stimulate root development. Here's a good website that describes many varities of fig: http://figs4fun.com/
FIGS:
- 1st place: LSU Purple, 3 large leaves
- 2nd place: Maybe Brown Turkey but figs are huge (parent), 1 large leaf, 1 small leaf
- 3rd place: Brown Turkey, teensy tiny leaf about to fall off. 3 leafs before it have dropped too. (11/21, this one died and was tossed)
- Tied for last: Sugar Fig: Twig shows resistance when tugged, so maybe roots are forming, but no leaves yet. (11/21 update, 1st leaf growing)
- Unknown Variety: Same status as Sugar fig (tossed it on 11/21)
- Unknown Variety: No leaf or root growth (tossed it on 11/21)
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