It's supposed to be in the 80's; so today is the day to move out some of the fastest growing of my rooted cuttings. These were started in coir about 6 weeks ago and transferred to cups about 4 weeks ago. I'd say that's pretty remarkable growth. These are going in the shade today and most likely will be shuffled in and out if night temps are too chilly. I'm thinking 45 degrees. Does that sound right?



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Looks good, Aaron. My U. Prosciutto's have all taken off like bandits.

Are you leaving them out or in at night? A couple lows around 40 this week.

I'm thinking it will depend on temps. Under 45 I'll take them in.

Congrats on your rooting success!  I'm having very poor results even tho using methods that have worked well for others, so it must be the cuttings fault :-)

Did you use rooting hormone on those shown in the pics?

No need for rooting hormone. I used it just one time. I was able to root well with it but then the top growth was slow. Never again. What method are you using?

It's not a law but that's what I've found with rooting hormone.

I'd start with fresh cuttings in damp coir. Works like a charm for me. 2-3 weeks and you've got roots. I do have a couple stubborn varieties that are going on 6 weeks but still look fine.

My cuttings in coir are in a back closet. 65-70 degrees. No more than that.

Aaron, great looking cuttings in cups and look very vigorous. Mine going outside in a week or so and I have been transitioning from humidity bin into cups in plastic bags with increasing air in the bag by poking holes. Thanks for sharing the inspriring pictures.

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5 min of full sun for my little guys was too much today. Such Prima-donnas. Back in the shade you go.

Aaron what is the benefit to waiting until there are a lot of leaves? I have a theory that exposing the buds on a cutting to full sun will encourage root growth. My cuttings have been getting progressively more sun from a very early age. Once it started the roots seemed to start growing more and the the top growth slowed a little. I assume the blast of full sun sent down a hormone demanding more roots.

I've got 400 cuttings. Taking them all out and having to take them in if there was a cold snap would be a hassle. Also, what would happen if there was heavy rain? They would get way too much water. Starting figs in the North East is a dance.

Congratulations.  45 won't hurt them but it will slow growth.  I like to keep my babies above 60 but won't expose them to anything under 50.  There's no hard evidence 45 is worse than 50.  

Looking good my friend. Ive had my plants out for about a week or so but shuffle the babies back in at night. All 2017 cuttings/plants stay in shade now, I transition slowly.
Good luck with your 400!

400 is intense! I only have 15 or so right now so I can measure out full sun exposure down to the minute to shuffle them back to the safety of their grow light.