Natasha, I wanted to give you an update on my fig cuttings. I tried to follow everything you did in your series on direct potting. Can’t thank you enough! This method worked wonderfully. I even used the same medium that you suggested if you needed to up pot for longer term. I up potted my 6 fig cuttings to 15 gallon pots since I was going to be gone for part of May & all of June & July. Had my cuttings on a RainPoint timer that I could adjust from my phone. I recently returned home and my new fig cuttings look like small trees! If anyone is thinking about starting new fig cuttings next year watch this series and the one about up potting for long term. This is my second year trying to start fig cuttings and I wish I could share my pictures. Tried the fig pop method last year and had horrible results. This video series really worked out well for me. Now I have 3 White Madeira, 2 Black Madeira, and 1 Col De Dame Blanc growing in 15 gallon pots. All 6 trees look great. Can’t wait to plant them in ground. I watch the Millennial Gardener, too. Very thankful for you guys!! All the best.
This is my 3rd year of rooting figs. These 4x4x9 pots are approximately the same volume as 2-Liter soda bottles, however I use 1-L soda bottles to save a little space. I like clear containers so I can easily check for roots. I initially wet the soil with Gnatrol treated water because you don't want to give the gnats any starting advantage. Also I weigh each prepared cutting/bottle on a cheap kitchen scale and write the weight on the bottle with a sharpie so that later I will know exactly how heavy they should be. With a heat mat I need to bottom water them with Gnatrol water about once a week. I try to get them up to slightly less than their initial weight (since the top inch of soil stays dry). To up-pot from a soda bottle you will need to carefully slice it open with a utility knife.
@21:32 Polly wants a fig! I never tried taping the tops of cuttings. Gotta check that out. I got a Bordeaux de Violette fig last summer, early. Planted it, and it was doing well, growing fast for a Violette. Then the leaves fell off. What I found was, the dog decided to use that part of the bed as a urinal. UI flushed it, fenced it, and continue to water it once-twice a week. I'm hoping it sprouts this summer.
Excellent, Subbed... Somewhat new to figging, first tree 3 years ago, now I have 30. All except 1 are from cuttings that I propagated. I basically use Mike Kincaid's propagation method. I have had great success with it. Watched Mike and he recommended your channel. Thank you for the information. look forward to more.
Awesome video, is the main idea of using larger pots is just to get more roots ? i would like to know at what point you will transplant into a larger pot with potting mix or a soil mixture ? thank you for sharing your videos.
Yes; essentially the deep treepot means you can leave the cutting for about 3-4 months while they fully root and then up-pot to a larger container. It minimizes shock and is a space saver also. If you check out the playlist "Rooting Figs," I take you through the whole process in several videos over 4 months. At month 4, I potted up to a 4-gallon but you could do that as soon as they fully root the treepot which could be less time.
I don't brush my fig cuttings before rooting them. I only wash them a little. I used rooting hormone in solution form for two times. I simply immersed my cuttings with such solution for 12 or 24 hours and put those cuttings into medium. It still worked. It's not necessary to make an extra cut on the bottom bark of cuttings to absorb more rooting hormone.
Great info you shared here. I'm fairly new to sharing cuttings but have been making my own cuttings for a couple of years. Looking foreward to this next step.
I just ordered some fig cuttings from Harvey at Figaholics. Last year I tried the figpop method and didn’t fair very well. I am going to try this method with some of my cuttings. Have you ever watched Mike Kincaid’s TH-cam channel? He has had great success simply using sand for his medium. So, I will try some cuttings using his method. Guess between the two methods maybe I’ll have some luck. Ordered some Pastiliere (Baud), White Madeira #1, Black Madeira, and a Bourjasotte Grise [chose this one because it was one you recommended] cutting. The plan is to eventually plant all my new cuttings in ground. Not sure how the White Madeira and Black Madeira will do in ground but I still want to give it a try. Getting a little nervous because of how I faired last year. I have yet to taste a real fig and they look so good!! Thanks again for sharing, wish me luck.
Nice choices! Harvey is the best. I picked up a few myself. Lots of ways to root. The figpop method can be successful but little room for error on levels of humidity and moisture in the media. Mike has tried all sorts of methods over the years. He just put out some videos on rooting cuttings he stored for over a year. I personally like the direct potting method the best as shown in this series. Figs can be very easy to root. I put a bunch of pruned fig branches in the bottom of my raised beds when filling last year and those dang things rooted and started sprouting fig branches in spring amongst my veggies. Best of luck on rooting your new cuttings.
I'm here from Mike Kincaids channel, he was so excited about his figs so I had to Subscribe to you! I look forward to watching your videos, I don't have any figs though.
Thanks for sharing your rooting method. Learning how to prepare my own cuttings to store in the refrigerator will help me use a vigorous Kadota fig tree that doesn't produce edible figs during the July heat here in central Arizona as rootstock by grafting it with fig varieties that aren't affected by our high summer temperatures. I love your coco coir and perlite mixture because both of them are sterile, which makes them healthier for me to use. That's a very helpful tip! In 2020, I came down with Valley Fever. Unlike bacterial infections that respond to prescription medications in a week or two, Valley Fever is a fungal infection spread by spores in desert soils that requires taking prescription medications for many months. It took 4 months for me to begin feeling better, but some people infected by Valley Fever take 8 months or even a year to respond to treatment. My pulmonary specialist warned me that commercial potting soils may contain Valley Fever spores and other organisms than can infect lungs. He advised me to wet down all potting soils before using them and to always wear a face mask when working with potting soils because a number of his patients have become ill after being exposed to potting soil dust particles.
With the heat and moisture in bagged potting soil and compost, some nasty stuff can grow. I came down with Legionnaires' disease last year after spreading compost and it was not fun. Glad you found the video helpful!
Hi. I am supposed to have a mature 12-year-old Kadota tree, but after many years of only eating brebas, very large and delicious, because every summer the fig tree aborted the figs, this past year I ate brebas and figs and even in December I still had figs, not of the same quality but edible . What I think made the difference is that the irrigation hose broke and the fig tree was flooded with water. I live in Surprise.
@@seamoscomplices I too found honey fig varieties like Kadota, White Marseilles and LSU Champagne struggle to produce good fruit in our extreme heat. They can put on lots of vegetative growth but the figs are prone to scald and drop. More water and afternoon shade can help but other varieties ripen more reliably without these
I wonder about the placement of the thermometer. Also, before I got the thermometer I tried to keep the heat down by placing cardboard in between the heat mat and tub. I got it prob around 85, which caused many cuttings to root right away, in about 2-3 weeks. Next year I'm going to do and experiment with cuttings at 78 and 85, to see how they turn out.
Mike sent me! I’m new to fig trees but have successfully rooted my first cuttings (and purchased more). Do you sell on figbid? I didn’t see a link to where you sell in the description
I do use lighting as soon as cuttings start sprouting leaves; lights are necessary in an indoor grow environment to support growth. I'll be sure to post my set up at this next phase which may be as early as 3 weeks into rooting. I don't start with lighting because root, not leaf development, is most crucial and don't want the plant to have a false start.
Didn't see this video until Mike linked to it. I also live in the Phoenix area and have a fairly large fig tree we started about a decade ago. This summer I started trying to root cuttings. I have plenty of source material. but so far a lot of failed attempts.. My tree is still producing fruit, although it's just about over and the leaves are falling off like they always do. I have a bunch of cuttings in my office and used Perlite and Peat Moss in some clear Solo cups. These are capped with bark mulch that I sterilized. I plan on checking them in a month as I potted them on Dec 31st. I didn't get my tape from Amazon before I potted so the tops are not covered. Have you ever used Cloning balls for air layering on your fig trees? I've tried some without success, but I believe I didn't try the correct time of year. Looking forward to seeing your results.
Welcome to the channel! Good luck with those cuttings. They will root without a heat mat but just take a bit more time. With an established tree you may want to think about grafting some new varieties on in Spring to get more diversity. th-cam.com/video/S5qAPUzu11s/w-d-xo.html Figaholics.com is a fantastic source of fig cutting wood. I have done some air layers but just use plastic bags and 100% coir in that application. Air layers have worked out for me anytime between April and October when temps are warm enough.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thanks. I have some heating pads and some temperature probes from my BBQ setup. I am keeping the temps from 75-77F this way. Not as slick as the automatic temperature control but it appears to be working. I'll try the Coconut Coir next time. Is this the best time of year to root cuttings or if you're indoor does it matter? What's the best way to determine the fig variety that I have?
@@davidnelsen9971 Sounds like perfect temps! When rooting indoors, time of year does not matter. As soon as the tree goes dormant you are good to take cuttings which is a small window here between Jan-Feb. Some like to wait to root closer to March so they can get the cuttings outside after initial rooting versus having them indoors taking up space and having to provide lighting. I personally like starting at this time of the year because cuttings begin to be available to take around now in our climate and this way we give them a jump on the season so they really take off once outside in Spring when temps warm up. IDing a fig can be tricky as there are 100s of varieties. Common ones in our area from nurseries are Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Kadota, Olympian and TX Everbearing. You could try posting pictures of ripe fruit with measurements on the ourfigs.com forum and describe the taste. There are a lot of experienced hobbyists that may be able to make a suggestion.
Thanks for an informative presentation. Please comment on going from the potted plant to the ground. I have about 20 potted plants between 6 months & 5 years old. So far, no fruit. I'm thinking about putting some in the ground. Cleveland soil isn't the best for this and we have our share of squirrels, birds , & the occasional skunk & deer. Is going outside just sacrificing the plant? Can I get fruit from an indoor plant? Please share your thoughts. Thanks.
Thanks! Many fig hobbyists are in climates that preclude in ground plantings and grow in containers. It's very possible to get productive fig trees in a container. I'm not the best channel for that scenario. You may want to check out Lou Monti's fig channel on youtube. You'll need a way to overwinter the plants when cold but during the growing season like now you are best to put that fig plant outdoors in a location that will give it as much sun as possible. To encourage fruit, they need to be well fed. I'd suggest fish fertilizer or a 5-5-5 water soluble food every week or 2. Lou Monti has a video on feeding his container trees that may be helpful: th-cam.com/video/Ck03Mc8_Iqg/w-d-xo.html Another way to encourage fruit is to pinch off the apical buds to re-focus energy away from vegetative growth and into fruit. There are quite a few videos on this.
Great videos! I really like that you give local growing advice. Do you ever have clumping bamboo for sale? I like to root cuttings but also am a fan of "air layers"
Thanks! I'm hoping to propagate some of my bamboo in 2022 via rooting and sell them on my store once rooted out. Unfortunately the tropical nurseries out here sell the least well performing varieties. I find seabreeze is one of the best as well asian lemon. I bought most of my bamboo online from FL at Tropical Bamboo Nursery. The shipping is more than the plant but its worth it compared to your alternative and they have amazing variety/true to type.
@@EnlightenmentGarden do you have a link to your store? I am VERY interested in getting some bamboo from you when available! I only found one person I AZ that claimed to sell clumping bamboo, turned out to be giant cane reed.
@@jaredkeister891 If you message me at www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenmentGarden I can definitely let you know when plants are available. Green Life nursery in Phoenix sells some varieties as does Treeland in Mesa. Bamboo Ranch in Tucson also sells clumping bamboo by appointment.
Hi, great video. Do you think this would be a good media to plant bamboo in? Would like to plant “Weavers Clumping Bamboo” (look it up it is a beautiful variety) in the yard but will need heavily amended soil as bamboo needs lots of water and can’t take the salt river valley clay soil well. What are your thoughts?
Thanks! I'm not sure what the best media would be in our climate. I'll likely root my clumping bamboo outdoors when temps are warm. I have no experience with it and will try different techniques like sand, cactus soil and coir. The media just needs to stay moist so coir sounds like a good option. I'm going to follow the tips given from a fellow channel- th-cam.com/video/c-ITmN0Ciro/w-d-xo.html
Hi. Everything I grow is listed on the plant list posted on my channel - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BeyC1NwMzLaGeD2JSfAWIxAxxzEoc0IVFXF0PQzrsNs/edit#gid=0. I'm sold out of cuttings currently. I expect to sell again in December 2022. figaholics.com is a great source if you are looking for cuttings; Harvey's annual sale will start in mid-January.
I used sterile media which I think is key to eliminating issues with gnats or bugs. I've had no issues. The cuttings are also in a bedroom and not a garage where they can get in easy. I've heard people control the issue by adding gnatrol to their watering can when irrigating their cuttings. Cling wrap over will increase humidity
Hi! The channel PA Figs (link below) may be a good one for you to check out. Chicago Hardy and Improved Celeste are said to do well in your climate. I personally don't have any more cuttings for sale but figbid.com is dedicated to selling fig trees and cuttings. You should be able to find these varieties available. th-cam.com/channels/THuEttYttbJrO6NyCWAZyA.html
Have you ever tried rooting a thicker cut branch? I'm getting my house painted and had to remove an older branch that was 2 - 3" in diameter. Have you had any luck with rooting something this big around? Thanks, Dave
I have not tried this in the past but imagine it would work and just needs more time to set a good root mass. I actually pruned off a huge Martinenca Rimada branch a week ago and just stuck it in a raised bed. I'll definitely share the results. If it roots, it will be an instant tree!
I anticipate having 1 gallon plants available in Spring/Summer on my store. www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenmentGarden and will announce on my channel or you can message me on my shop and I'll contact you when they become available. Thanks!
@@EnlightenmentGarden for some reason I was having trouble just finding an easy way to message you. Do you have an email I can send you a request for the frankincense
Natasha, I wanted to give you an update on my fig cuttings. I tried to follow everything you did in your series on direct potting. Can’t thank you enough! This method worked wonderfully. I even used the same medium that you suggested if you needed to up pot for longer term.
I up potted my 6 fig cuttings to 15 gallon pots since I was going to be gone for part of May & all of June & July. Had my cuttings on a RainPoint timer that I could adjust from my phone. I recently returned home and my new fig cuttings look like small trees!
If anyone is thinking about starting new fig cuttings next year watch this series and the one about up potting for long term. This is my second year trying to start fig cuttings and I wish I could share my pictures. Tried the fig pop method last year and had horrible results. This video series really worked out well for me. Now I have 3 White Madeira, 2 Black Madeira, and 1 Col De Dame Blanc growing in 15 gallon pots. All 6 trees look great. Can’t wait to plant them in ground.
I watch the Millennial Gardener, too. Very thankful for you guys!! All the best.
That's so awesome! Thank you for sharing an update and the kind words.
This is my 3rd year of rooting figs. These 4x4x9 pots are approximately the same volume as 2-Liter soda bottles, however I use 1-L soda bottles to save a little space. I like clear containers so I can easily check for roots. I initially wet the soil with Gnatrol treated water because you don't want to give the gnats any starting advantage. Also I weigh each prepared cutting/bottle on a cheap kitchen scale and write the weight on the bottle with a sharpie so that later I will know exactly how heavy they should be. With a heat mat I need to bottom water them with Gnatrol water about once a week. I try to get them up to slightly less than their initial weight (since the top inch of soil stays dry). To up-pot from a soda bottle you will need to carefully slice it open with a utility knife.
I'm trying those pot now
@21:32 Polly wants a fig!
I never tried taping the tops of cuttings. Gotta check that out.
I got a Bordeaux de Violette fig last summer, early. Planted it, and it was doing well, growing fast for a Violette. Then the leaves fell off. What I found was, the dog decided to use that part of the bed as a urinal. UI flushed it, fenced it, and continue to water it once-twice a week. I'm hoping it sprouts this summer.
.....that's smart about the bugs/larva/mold/fungus - Great tips!
Wow your garden so good
Gr8 video, Natasha… Happy New Year to you and husband. Trust winter is mild and all goes well in 2022.
Cheers, John
Excellent, Subbed... Somewhat new to figging, first tree 3 years ago, now I have 30. All except 1 are from cuttings that I propagated. I basically use Mike Kincaid's propagation method. I have had great success with it. Watched Mike and he recommended your channel. Thank you for the information. look forward to more.
Excellent video. You are Fig expert and I did not find ANY CUTTINGS in Esty shop. One Green World used your current method
Thanks!
Thanks for doing these experiments; I'm looking forward to your results.
Awesome video, is the main idea of using larger pots is just to get more roots ? i would like to know at what point you will transplant into a larger pot with potting mix or a soil mixture ? thank you for sharing your videos.
Yes; essentially the deep treepot means you can leave the cutting for about 3-4 months while they fully root and then up-pot to a larger container. It minimizes shock and is a space saver also. If you check out the playlist "Rooting Figs," I take you through the whole process in several videos over 4 months. At month 4, I potted up to a 4-gallon but you could do that as soon as they fully root the treepot which could be less time.
I don't brush my fig cuttings before rooting them. I only wash them a little.
I used rooting hormone in solution form for two times. I simply immersed my cuttings with such solution for 12 or 24 hours and put those cuttings into medium. It still worked. It's not necessary to make an extra cut on the bottom bark of cuttings to absorb more rooting hormone.
The results confirm what you have stated. It was fun doing the experiment just to see what would happen.
Great info you shared here. I'm fairly new to sharing cuttings but have been making my own cuttings for a couple of years. Looking foreward to this next step.
Wow! I hope you will consider selling rooted cuttings 🙏🏼💕 I’m excited to see the progress.
Absolutely--these will all be available on the store and more once rooted and ready in Spring.
I just ordered some fig cuttings from Harvey at Figaholics. Last year I tried the figpop method and didn’t fair very well. I am going to try this method with some of my cuttings.
Have you ever watched Mike Kincaid’s TH-cam channel? He has had great success simply using sand for his medium. So, I will try some cuttings using his method. Guess between the two methods maybe I’ll have some luck.
Ordered some Pastiliere (Baud), White Madeira #1, Black Madeira, and a Bourjasotte Grise [chose this one because it was one you recommended] cutting. The plan is to eventually plant all my new cuttings in ground. Not sure how the White Madeira and Black Madeira will do in ground but I still want to give it a try.
Getting a little nervous because of how I faired last year. I have yet to taste a real fig and they look so good!!
Thanks again for sharing, wish me luck.
Nice choices! Harvey is the best. I picked up a few myself. Lots of ways to root. The figpop method can be successful but little room for error on levels of humidity and moisture in the media. Mike has tried all sorts of methods over the years. He just put out some videos on rooting cuttings he stored for over a year. I personally like the direct potting method the best as shown in this series. Figs can be very easy to root. I put a bunch of pruned fig branches in the bottom of my raised beds when filling last year and those dang things rooted and started sprouting fig branches in spring amongst my veggies. Best of luck on rooting your new cuttings.
I'm here from Mike Kincaids channel, he was so excited about his figs so I had to Subscribe to you! I look forward to watching your videos, I don't have any figs though.
Thanks for the sub and welcome!
Thank you for sharing …..
Looking forward toward your Success.
Have a Safe & Happy New Year !!!!
Thanks for sharing. I’m looking forward to seeing the results.
Thanks for sharing your rooting method. Learning how to prepare my own cuttings to store in the refrigerator will help me use a vigorous Kadota fig tree that doesn't produce edible figs during the July heat here in central Arizona as rootstock by grafting it with fig varieties that aren't affected by our high summer temperatures. I love your coco coir and perlite mixture because both of them are sterile, which makes them healthier for me to use. That's a very helpful tip!
In 2020, I came down with Valley Fever. Unlike bacterial infections that respond to prescription medications in a week or two, Valley Fever is a fungal infection spread by spores in desert soils that requires taking prescription medications for many months. It took 4 months for me to begin feeling better, but some people infected by Valley Fever take 8 months or even a year to respond to treatment. My pulmonary specialist warned me that commercial potting soils may contain Valley Fever spores and other organisms than can infect lungs. He advised me to wet down all potting soils before using them and to always wear a face mask when working with potting soils because a number of his patients have become ill after being exposed to potting soil dust particles.
With the heat and moisture in bagged potting soil and compost, some nasty stuff can grow. I came down with Legionnaires' disease last year after spreading compost and it was not fun. Glad you found the video helpful!
Hi. I am supposed to have a mature 12-year-old Kadota tree, but after many years of only eating brebas, very large and delicious, because every summer the fig tree aborted the figs, this past year I ate brebas and figs and even in December I still had figs, not of the same quality but edible . What I think made the difference is that the irrigation hose broke and the fig tree was flooded with water. I live in Surprise.
@@seamoscomplices I too found honey fig varieties like Kadota, White Marseilles and LSU Champagne struggle to produce good fruit in our extreme heat. They can put on lots of vegetative growth but the figs are prone to scald and drop. More water and afternoon shade can help but other varieties ripen more reliably without these
New to the crew from Mike Kincaid's channel
Welcome and thanks for stopping by!
Can't wait to see the result ❤️❤️❤️
Personally I like black gold coco mix and dip n grow cloning solution which is adjustable and uses multiple rooting compounds
I wonder about the placement of the thermometer. Also, before I got the thermometer I tried to keep the heat down by placing cardboard in between the heat mat and tub. I got it prob around 85, which caused many cuttings to root right away, in about 2-3 weeks. Next year I'm going to do and experiment with cuttings at 78 and 85, to see how they turn out.
glad to see you're back....I'll try starting my cuttings this way...do you have to sell ?
Thanks! I don't have cuttings left on the store but Harvey's (figaholics.com) sale is just around the corner.
Mike sent me! I’m new to fig trees but have successfully rooted my first cuttings (and purchased more). Do you sell on figbid? I didn’t see a link to where you sell in the description
Do you use overhead grow lights to help your cuttings root or just sit them on the heat mat? I know nothing about this as you can tell!
I do use lighting as soon as cuttings start sprouting leaves; lights are necessary in an indoor grow environment to support growth. I'll be sure to post my set up at this next phase which may be as early as 3 weeks into rooting. I don't start with lighting because root, not leaf development, is most crucial and don't want the plant to have a false start.
Didn't see this video until Mike linked to it. I also live in the Phoenix area and have a fairly large fig tree we started about a decade ago. This summer I started trying to root cuttings. I have plenty of source material. but so far a lot of failed attempts.. My tree is still producing fruit, although it's just about over and the leaves are falling off like they always do. I have a bunch of cuttings in my office and used Perlite and Peat Moss in some clear Solo cups. These are capped with bark mulch that I sterilized. I plan on checking them in a month as I potted them on Dec 31st. I didn't get my tape from Amazon before I potted so the tops are not covered. Have you ever used Cloning balls for air layering on your fig trees? I've tried some without success, but I believe I didn't try the correct time of year. Looking forward to seeing your results.
Welcome to the channel! Good luck with those cuttings. They will root without a heat mat but just take a bit more time. With an established tree you may want to think about grafting some new varieties on in Spring to get more diversity. th-cam.com/video/S5qAPUzu11s/w-d-xo.html Figaholics.com is a fantastic source of fig cutting wood. I have done some air layers but just use plastic bags and 100% coir in that application. Air layers have worked out for me anytime between April and October when temps are warm enough.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thanks. I have some heating pads and some temperature probes from my BBQ setup. I am keeping the temps from 75-77F this way. Not as slick as the automatic temperature control but it appears to be working. I'll try the Coconut Coir next time. Is this the best time of year to root cuttings or if you're indoor does it matter? What's the best way to determine the fig variety that I have?
@@davidnelsen9971 Sounds like perfect temps! When rooting indoors, time of year does not matter. As soon as the tree goes dormant you are good to take cuttings which is a small window here between Jan-Feb. Some like to wait to root closer to March so they can get the cuttings outside after initial rooting versus having them indoors taking up space and having to provide lighting. I personally like starting at this time of the year because cuttings begin to be available to take around now in our climate and this way we give them a jump on the season so they really take off once outside in Spring when temps warm up. IDing a fig can be tricky as there are 100s of varieties. Common ones in our area from nurseries are Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Kadota, Olympian and TX Everbearing. You could try posting pictures of ripe fruit with measurements on the ourfigs.com forum and describe the taste. There are a lot of experienced hobbyists that may be able to make a suggestion.
Thanks for an informative presentation. Please comment on going from the potted plant to the ground. I have about 20 potted plants between 6 months & 5 years old. So far, no fruit. I'm thinking about putting some in the ground. Cleveland soil isn't the best for this and we have our share of squirrels, birds , & the occasional skunk & deer. Is going outside just sacrificing the plant? Can I get fruit from an indoor plant? Please share your thoughts. Thanks.
Thanks! Many fig hobbyists are in climates that preclude in ground plantings and grow in containers. It's very possible to get productive fig trees in a container. I'm not the best channel for that scenario. You may want to check out Lou Monti's fig channel on youtube. You'll need a way to overwinter the plants when cold but during the growing season like now you are best to put that fig plant outdoors in a location that will give it as much sun as possible. To encourage fruit, they need to be well fed. I'd suggest fish fertilizer or a 5-5-5 water soluble food every week or 2. Lou Monti has a video on feeding his container trees that may be helpful: th-cam.com/video/Ck03Mc8_Iqg/w-d-xo.html Another way to encourage fruit is to pinch off the apical buds to re-focus energy away from vegetative growth and into fruit. There are quite a few videos on this.
@@EnlightenmentGarden Thank you. Have a good season..
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Great videos! I really like that you give local growing advice. Do you ever have clumping bamboo for sale? I like to root cuttings but also am a fan of "air layers"
Thanks! I'm hoping to propagate some of my bamboo in 2022 via rooting and sell them on my store once rooted out. Unfortunately the tropical nurseries out here sell the least well performing varieties. I find seabreeze is one of the best as well asian lemon. I bought most of my bamboo online from FL at Tropical Bamboo Nursery. The shipping is more than the plant but its worth it compared to your alternative and they have amazing variety/true to type.
@@EnlightenmentGarden do you have a link to your store? I am VERY interested in getting some bamboo from you when available! I only found one person I AZ that claimed to sell clumping bamboo, turned out to be giant cane reed.
@@jaredkeister891 If you message me at www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenmentGarden I can definitely let you know when plants are available. Green Life nursery in Phoenix sells some varieties as does Treeland in Mesa. Bamboo Ranch in Tucson also sells clumping bamboo by appointment.
Hi, great video. Do you think this would be a good media to plant bamboo in? Would like to plant “Weavers Clumping Bamboo” (look it up it is a beautiful variety) in the yard but will need heavily amended soil as bamboo needs lots of water and can’t take the salt river valley clay soil well. What are your thoughts?
Thanks! I'm not sure what the best media would be in our climate. I'll likely root my clumping bamboo outdoors when temps are warm. I have no experience with it and will try different techniques like sand, cactus soil and coir. The media just needs to stay moist so coir sounds like a good option. I'm going to follow the tips given from a fellow channel- th-cam.com/video/c-ITmN0Ciro/w-d-xo.html
What other varieties are you growing and where are you selling your cuttings?
Hi. Everything I grow is listed on the plant list posted on my channel - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BeyC1NwMzLaGeD2JSfAWIxAxxzEoc0IVFXF0PQzrsNs/edit#gid=0. I'm sold out of cuttings currently. I expect to sell again in December 2022. figaholics.com is a great source if you are looking for cuttings; Harvey's annual sale will start in mid-January.
How do you deal with fungus gnats (given that your technique is open air)? Would there be any benefit to wrapping cling wrap over the top of bin?
I used sterile media which I think is key to eliminating issues with gnats or bugs. I've had no issues. The cuttings are also in a bedroom and not a garage where they can get in easy. I've heard people control the issue by adding gnatrol to their watering can when irrigating their cuttings. Cling wrap over will increase humidity
I live in southern Pennsylvania do you know if there are any good varieties of figs that can grow here and do you have any for sale
Hi! The channel PA Figs (link below) may be a good one for you to check out. Chicago Hardy and Improved Celeste are said to do well in your climate. I personally don't have any more cuttings for sale but figbid.com is dedicated to selling fig trees and cuttings. You should be able to find these varieties available. th-cam.com/channels/THuEttYttbJrO6NyCWAZyA.html
@@EnlightenmentGarden ok thank you
I would like to buy a few cutting
Hi. I have sold out of cuttings but do plan on selling them again around end of December. www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenmentGarden
Have you ever tried rooting a thicker cut branch? I'm getting my house painted and had to remove an older branch that was 2 - 3" in diameter. Have you had any luck with rooting something this big around? Thanks, Dave
I have not tried this in the past but imagine it would work and just needs more time to set a good root mass. I actually pruned off a huge Martinenca Rimada branch a week ago and just stuck it in a raised bed. I'll definitely share the results. If it roots, it will be an instant tree!
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I’d love to get some frankincense from you. How would I do that?
I anticipate having 1 gallon plants available in Spring/Summer on my store. www.etsy.com/shop/EnlightenmentGarden and will announce on my channel or you can message me on my shop and I'll contact you when they become available. Thanks!
@@EnlightenmentGarden for some reason I was having trouble just finding an easy way to message you. Do you have an email I can send you a request for the frankincense
@@lakesidefarms6762 Sure! livewellplantz@gmail.com
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