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Hi, everyone.
I just started collecting fig cuttings and would like to get some more because I am having pretty good luck getting them started and i want a lot of trees on our property, here.
We are in zone 9b.
I have a large fig tree which we have had to cut way back because I did not know to pinch the tips. It got out of control. So now I have a ton of cuttings from it. I do not know the kind: we bought it from an organic fruit tree seller about 8 years ago. We chose this one because my daughter did a taste test on them all and determined this one to taste the best. It's figs are green and medium size.
Is anyone interested in some mystery cuttings? I can offer some tips, little multi node and large 1" diameter cuttings. If anyone is interested, I will gladly trade a handful of these for one cutting of something else, even other types of cuttings like blackberries or tree seeds that will work for hot, dry areas.
I have to assume it has been exposed to fig disease I have read about because i can not say it hasn't been. The mother tree is super healthy looking and really grows. It grows at least 10 feet of new growth every spring (until now because I now know better) and the trunk is about 8 inches in diameter, at least. Enormous tree.
I have read different opinions about scrubbing and preparing for shipping...I will wash them with soapy water and wrap unless you want it washed in another way or disinfected, somehow. Just let me know.
Thank you