How to Graft Fig Trees! Results at the End!

Fig trees are some of the most entertaining trees to graft, simply because there are so many varieties of figs. Different flavors and ripening seasons are some of the main reasons why it's a good idea to graft as many varieties as you can to one tree. Plus, fig trees tend to receive grafts amazingly well.
These grafts were done in late January 2022. Weather was between 45 degrees and 85 degrees F these last few weeks. As long as fig buds are starting to wake up, and there is no threat of frost or freeze, you can graft figs. For us here in Southern California, that is mid to late winter into early spring.
Tools used in this video (I am not sponsored by any of the companies that make these products) :
Olfa Utility Knife
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Pruning Shears
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Parafilm Grafting Tape
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Music Credits
Artist: Smith the Mister
Song: Cool Cats

[@jpblitz2104]

Great stuff! Thanks for the great video!

[@darrellsmith4463]

Unlike most TH-cam videos you show the end results-nice job👍

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks! Much appreciated

[@n.jorgji8101]

You know what man? You made everything look as eating an ice-cream, as easy as that. No fuss, no bla-bla-s. First showing clearly what you did, step by step; second, showing the results: full success. I subscribed into your channel. Thank you.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. I really appreciate that. Thank you for subscribing 🙂🌴

[@n.jorgji8101]

@@AJTheGraftMan My pleasure. And I omitted to tell you that your smile is so inspiring and genuine makes watching your videos a pleasure. Good for you and the people around you. Take care and stay healthy.

[@johanconradie2120]

EXCELLENT

[@bobg5362]

So refreshing to see a the actual results, good or bad, to a "how to" video. You've inspired me to try some grafting with my figs trees once they get established.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks Bob. Hope your grafts take

[@socorrogonzalez5891]

I'm blown away! I gotta try some.

[@johanconradie2120]

always keep 3 scaffolds per tree and one graft per scaffold= SUCCESS

[@PinoyGrafter]

yes the graft takes with amazing results.

[@tariqyousufmohammed6588]

Thanks young man, you made it very clear and easy to understand.

[@calandoful]

Excellent video !

[@yolandazendejas2012]

Wow that Amazing . Thank you for sharing 🌱

[@Atemoya26]

I really like your videos with the result. I followed your mango, cherimoya and now fig grafting. Thanks! I really appreciate your videos.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@RainbowWarriorChris]

So freaking awesome.great job!!!

[@puckjohn]

Great video, thanks for posting

[@konstantinosmpastas4324]

Beautiful results, i can graft with this technique in February and march,i am from Greece

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you. I love Greece 🇬🇷

[@The7thSonSteve-O]

Welcome back

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks

[@user-yw1im4dm3v]

so good perfect

[@scoopadoopy]

Thanks for the nice video. Can you give us an update when they're fruiting. It would be nice to see all the different varieties on the one fig tree.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Good idea. Will do

[@philatv]

dude that was amazing!

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks!

[@kicknadeadcat]

Any videos of the tree with figs on it ripening

[@Patrick_PD2ET]

Great upload AJ !! that tree gonna be awesome!!! i have also a fig tree ..i did clone a brench.. it rooted and grows fine.. i go bring it to my parents house in France .. so they have a Dutch fig tree .. and in future eat the fruits .. rich in nutriets ,vitamines etc
hi5 to AJ and friends

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thank you my friend! Very nice to hear from you again. What variety Fig tree do you have?

[@Patrick_PD2ET]

@@AJTheGraftMan 😀😊😀!! it is unknown what type it is .. a friend has the fig tree in hes garden and gave a clone to me .. my 2 indoor Avocado plants make it thru the winter....so im very happy ..there 4 years old .. never yet gave fruits.. but it is okey.. !!!
Happy trees give nature a Smile
💚💚😉👍👍🙏

[@zackzimmer7167]

You have a great attitude it’s very welcoming to the channel.
I have a question, can I graft onto a grafted tree (Cherimoya), and add grafts to grafts, or should I start a new rootstock, and turn those branches into their own grafts?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Thanks for the kind words. Yes you can certainly graft onto a grafted tree, and yes you can add grafts onto grafts. Cherimoya takes these types of grafts quite well. Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/8AuMDMH8SsU/w-d-xo.html

[@g_b]

Also can you please recommend some labels (like the blue ones you used in the video or maybe something else) to label the grafts.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

The labels were provided by my friend. I can ask her about them

[@ocneal]

Congrats. When doing that modified cleft graft and all the extra air pockets because of the difference in sizes between the scion and rootstock, how do you seal it up? Do you just leave the air pocket and seal up the rest of it really well? Really nice grafting, AJ. Will those figs be harvested at different times? How much is the range of time for all those different varieties - like 2 months or could it be 3 months? Awesome.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Range is about 3 months or so. Thanks !

[@g_b]

Thanks for video. Question. Why not bark graft?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

You can certainly bark graft in this situation, though it can be a trickier type of graft

[@EarthCure]

Does anyone know what type of marker that is if it’s like a special tree one?

[@tcry12]

Can this be done successfully in the summer? Specifically up in the Bay Area.

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Yes

[@orca4242]

Hi! I have a fig tree that is a really late Bloomer it doesn't fruit until September October. I want to grafts and branches that fruit earlier
I was worried that the roots of my main tree might be dormant for too long to sustain an earlier fruiting branch?? Is my concern valid?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Hi. It should be fine to graft an earlier fruiting variety onto it

[@nakamura7491]

where are you?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

At home

[@matthewcain2880]

Do you have to do them when the fig is dormant?

[@AJTheGraftMan]

Not necessarily, but that seems to be the best time to do it.

[@johanconradie2120]

please kindly REMOVE!!! all growth under graft always!

[@chenguavez347]

Which growth?