I am new to figs and propagation by cuttings so I was looking for some critiques/comments. These were cut and scored, dipped in root stimulator and planted in potting soil in pots. It is Feb 9, and it has been three weeks in pots covered in polyethylene bags in my house (70F). Any comments welcome. I can send better pictures if need be.

You are doing better than me, I am having a rough go at it my first time. Good job! why change anything that works

I guess I'm curious if the new growth will stunt root devopment and if I should remove the new growth.

I personally would not remove growth.  I would look at this link http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/bag-rooting-techniques-7848105?pid=1290244014 to get some more ideas.  With clear bags you can visibly see the roots.

They look good from what I can see in the pic. In the future I would do as mentioned above and put in either a clear cup, bag, or sterilite bin so you can monitor root growth versus top growth just to have a better idea whats going on below the surface. I would not remove top growth and make sure they are getting some light to be able to make the food they need to push out more roots. Also, in the 2nd pic cutting closest to the front, it appears you did not remove the wood to about a quarter inch above the highest node. This is something most do. I don't think it's a huge issue but it does serve a function. Also a clear bag on top for the humidity dome next time would also help you to view what's going on easier w/o removing the bag much & let a little more light through as well. Other than that I think you are doing a good job.. Be very light on watering, as that is the death of many cuttings! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress :)

Ps How many nodes are below the dirt? Hopefully there are 2 or 3, burying cuttings a little deeper helps to assure they can make enough roots to support themselves and not dry out too quickly.

Thanks for all the help Yall! I had left two nodes under the dirt.

I would never remove the shoots.  They make food for the rest of the plant.  The only place it's easy for a shoot to appear is at a node, one shoot per node.  If you kill off the shoots you have the whole top of the plant may die and there will be fewer places able to produce new growth.

  You need to get those new leaves under some lights or the foundation of your fig plant will be weak, lanky growth.

Well, I thought these cuttings were doing well but have noticed many shoots have begun to droop and a few have fallen off. Here are some pictures, does anyone notice what I am doing wrong to cause this?

Are they still in humidity bins?  Is the soil dry or wet?  Has the lighting changed?  Did you fertilize?  This is the problem with opaque rooting methods.  We can't see the roots or tell if there even are roots so it's going to be harder to troubleshoot.

The soil is moist but not wet. I have been taking the humidity bags off for several hours per day and I have been keeping them inside my house exposed to indirect sunlight. I have not fertilized or used any root hormone after the initial sprinkling of hormone on the bottom of the cuttings when planting into their pots.

Is that soil from outside or potting soil? It looks heavy to me. I'm thinking too much water with compacted soil. But that's just a guess.

It's just normal potting soil from bags.

Huh, ummm I'm still leaning towards too much water. I'd try to hold in the humidity somehow, clear plastic bag or something, and hold back on the water. Use 4 sticks or something to hold the bag up and away from the leaves. When you do water try a little "Superthrive."

Thanks guys! I definitely need to use some clear bags next time. I will not water watch the soil moisture. It may not be too late to get a few more cuttings and try another batch.