This is from my (Rob's?) Genovese Nero.  I did the air layer on a 2 year old tree from a 5 gallon SIP.  Just 24 days from start to finish!  The roots were pretty fragile, and I guess I should've left it another week or two so the roots would toughen up some more, but we'll see what happens.

 

Looks like its got a good stong root system. Nice variety. The famous robs genovese nero. I want to get cuttings one day. Not sure which rob it is though.

Nice picture show by the way

That's great, Frank! Your video inspired me to set a bunch too. I have them on Preto, It 258, Black Madeira, and Genovese Nero. I hope they are as successful as yours. How do you like the Rob's GN, by the way?

Thanks Richie.

Gary,
I haven't tried Rob's GN yet, but it has been a very vigorous grower.  There are a bunch of figs on it and they're very large to be in the stagnant phase.  These should be huge when they ripen.

Frank that is a lot of root growth fast!  Well done!

Looks good Frank. Nice and healthy.

Thanks, Joe & Danny.

Nice photos!  Good job!  I have some I need to get started also.  Thanks for the inspiration!

Suzi

How did you do that photo shoot?

Good question, pretty darn neat!

Very neat!

BTW, did you girdle?  I tried two air layers last year without girdling and got nothing.  I tried the same two this year and have lots of nice developing roots.

Now that is a nice root system for 24 days.

Hey Frank, Outstanding job, my friend! Love the way you did the photos! You have made it look so easy, I am going to do some air layers myself! It's not too late is it? Thanks so much for, the great Information, you always post! : )

The other Frank, from Alabama

Thank you, Frank.  I thought I was done air layering, but I went ahead and started 5 more today on another tree.  ;)
I think you'd be just fine starting air layers now.  Assuming they're ready by early September, that should be enough time for them to adapt before dormancy.  I appreciate the kind words!

Hi Figgyfrank,
When the tree wants it, rooting can be achieved fast. But on a green stem, that was really fast .
Until the end of august one can airlayer the fig trees as they are still actively growing and seeking nutrients.

Wow nice roots,
I bet u used rooting hormone.

Eli,
Actually, I've never used rooting hormone.  It's simply Pro-Mix BX.  It must be the variety because other air layers take 4-6 weeks on average.

Once you put the air layer on (peat, coco, whatever) and assuming the medium is wet, do you ever have to wet it again?
The roots look so nice and healthy. I am surprised that the clear plastic had no ill effects it seems. Some pple wrap with foil and I'm not sure why?

I never wet it again. You should definitely cover with foil, otherwise it will certainly dry out. The vid doesn't show it, but it was wrapped with foil. You should still check the moisture every so often just in case.

Frank those photos are awesome.. I love the presentation (Gif)

Thanks Vinny.  Despite the fragile roots, this air layer never wilted and continues to grow strong today.  I hope you have better luck next time.  It is vigorous otherwise.