My guess is that your heat mat put off too much heat much of the time in the shallow tote. I think your non-heated bottom tote kind of validates that. I'd try again with a thermostat. I've done quite a bit of work as a hydro microgreen grower. Lots of videos on it, over the years, and I have a couple books out on it as well, but I mention only to say that I created what I call a superantifungal using potassium bicarb (PB) and oregano oil. It has been critical to successful growth of seed-grown control of fungus/mold. I've had lots of positive feedback on my mix. Here's my point for all that background. You can add 1/2 teaspoon of PB to 1 quart or liter of water and spray your sticks as much as you want--weekly, daily, 2x/day, etc. It's not harmful at all and it will control fungus/mold before it sets in. The mix I use includes oregano oil, but you won't need it. I'd spray every couple days and I'll bet it will help with your mold. Test on a small sample if you're cautious.
Did you add any water to the sand (on either bin) because I didn't see that in the video. Or was the only water from what the cuttings absorbed from your 24-hour soak?
I have two large healthy fig trees. Chicago hardy and yellow honey. I get loads of figs that are green till Oct. by then it starts to get 50 degrees at night and then winter comes. I live in zone 7 Long Island NY. Should I cut inside branches to let light in? The trees are over 10 yr old.
Great video brother I really liked the laying flat idea but sorry for the fail. Did you say the Chicago hardy and brown turkey are the same fig? Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Have you ever done air layering? I am trying it for the first time this summer, just bought some pods from Amazon and put them on a couple days ago. Hope it works!
I've never had any success laying the cuttings horizontally in sand. The cuttings mold and rot before they have a chance to establish a root system. Standing them up in sand is the way to go with woody cuttings.
Have you considered trying some water soluble cloning solution in the mister? I know in other plant species which heavily use these for propagation they like to add something like Hormex B1, which has a mild rooting hormone which dissolves in the water and constantly mists back on the cutting. Some also like Extreme Gardening Azos which can also mix with water, Clonex makes a diluted liquid seed starting fertilizer which some swear by, though it contains no rooting hormone. Some also like liquid seaweed which helps as a weak rooting hormone but also a light fertilizer to feed the plant as it roots. You really have a lot of options to boost your speed/success rate with a mister. I personally would recommend the Hormex b1, it's not cheap but it's mix rate is 5ml per gallon so it lasts a bit, use that for the first few weeks until you see the white root bumps develop than change the mix to a diluted feed like very diluted mix unless you go with liquid seaweed or the clonex seedling fertilizer.
Awesome suggestions thank you for sharing! I have considered it but I honestly never tried. I might give it a go. So far just water gives me 100% success over a period of 3-4 weeks so there is not a major need for it however, if adding hormone can speed that up to 1-2 weeks it will be worth every penny! I will place an order for Hormex B1 and give it a try. maybe ill make a video doing a round with it and a round without it. It might take me 6-8 weeks to make that video but it could be worth the while.
I use plastic jars with the lid and it’s always 100% success. Whether it’s the snack container from Costco or peanuts or cashew containers, doesn’t matter. Soaking Sand Tight Lid anywhere indoors near a window, my wife’s desk, doesn’t matter. 365 days a year.
It should! I found each variety propagates a little differently from one another. I do love the green wood aeroponic method. Seems to be the most reliable for me but I’ll keep trying every method I come across. It’s a lot of fun
I measured temps in my totes on heat mats and they seemed to often get too hot. I ended up elevating the tote so it wasn’t directly on the heat. I may look into the cloner. Are the roots any weaker when up potting? Do you have a link for the cloner?
@@larawines4875 Hi Lara! Yea I’m going to try this laying in sand method one more time inside my shed with a thermometer power regulator so the temps get no warmer than 89°F. I don’t have a link for the cloner readily available. Pause the video on the frame where I show the box and check Amazon. I think I originally got it from Amazon a few years back. Thanks for commenting!
I watched another video where they were rooting figs in sand, but they put a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the bin that they had them in, and I don't remember that they used a heat mat. They were quite successful with their efforts. If you do not know how hot the mat got you could have been baking them.
Yea it was hot! Stinks because I think this experiment would have been a real success. I’m going to give this laying down method 1 more try inside my shed with the heat mat plugged into a thermostat.
Yea it’s not cheap. I recently got a bigger version of it because I like it so much. It’s more or less just aeroponics. Watch some TH-cam videos on aeroponic gardening and you’ll see all kinds of different ways to go about it, homemade and professional. I might make a video on making a homemade version out of a large plastic bin in the future.
Thanks! I unplugged the mats during the heat wave but it was too much for them. Some rooted I think I got 20% or so. Not the turnout I’d like though. I have a new batch going now!
@@twiggshomestead6497 When I was rooting in my garage, I was getting close to 100% success when the temps were 77-94°. But once it got to the 95-104 range my success rate went down to about 40%. So now I just root them indoors where I know it's 77-80 all them time. I really want to build that air cloner though. Does the water constantly spray or does it turn on and off? Also do you have to keep the leaves wet? I know those green cuttings with leaves can dry out really fast.
@@FC2ESWSthe hydroponic cloner is the way to go. It’s so freaking easy and just about 100% success. You don’t need to change the water, takes about 2-3 weeks, and you don’t need to keep leaves wet or humid. The best part of it is that once they root, they don’t need any special care for hardening off or transitioning from humidity done to ambient. They transplant super easy and can go right into the full sun. I recommend just buying it from Amazon. It’s $100
@@FC2ESWS I actually have an experiment going right now in the cloner. It’s been about 2-3 weeks and unfortunately they look like they’ve failed. I’m going to try another batch but to be honest, I have a hard time with hardwood cuttings rooting. My success rate is like 30%. It’s definitely a learning curve but I’ll keep trying and keep making videos on my failures until they are successes lol
I tried wax. I didn’t like it because it melts in the sun or warm conditions. I’m sure they make a high temp wax that won’t melt but I haven’t explored that option.
I have two large healthy fig trees. Chicago hardy and yellow honey. I get loads of figs that are green till Oct. by then it starts to get 50 degrees at night and then winter comes. I live in zone 7 Long Island NY. Should I cut inside branches to let light in? The trees are over 10 yr old.
Thank you very interesting tips I will try some next summer God bless 🙌 🙏
I came here with many questions about propagating, I appreciate the information you shared.
My guess is that your heat mat put off too much heat much of the time in the shallow tote. I think your non-heated bottom tote kind of validates that. I'd try again with a thermostat. I've done quite a bit of work as a hydro microgreen grower. Lots of videos on it, over the years, and I have a couple books out on it as well, but I mention only to say that I created what I call a superantifungal using potassium bicarb (PB) and oregano oil. It has been critical to successful growth of seed-grown control of fungus/mold. I've had lots of positive feedback on my mix. Here's my point for all that background. You can add 1/2 teaspoon of PB to 1 quart or liter of water and spray your sticks as much as you want--weekly, daily, 2x/day, etc. It's not harmful at all and it will control fungus/mold before it sets in. The mix I use includes oregano oil, but you won't need it. I'd spray every couple days and I'll bet it will help with your mold. Test on a small sample if you're cautious.
Very helpful and educational video 😊👍
Glad you enjoyed thanks for stopping by!
Did you add any water to the sand (on either bin) because I didn't see that in the video. Or was the only water from what the cuttings absorbed from your 24-hour soak?
Thank you, thats a lot of work.
Thank you!
I have two large healthy fig trees. Chicago hardy and yellow honey. I get loads of figs that are green till Oct. by then it starts to get 50 degrees at night and then winter comes. I live in zone 7 Long Island NY. Should I cut inside branches to let light in? The trees are over 10 yr old.
Great video brother I really liked the laying flat idea but sorry for the fail.
Did you say the Chicago hardy and brown turkey are the same fig? Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Excellent video
Thank you very much!
Are your trees hardy in Minnesota?
Am in South Jersey Vineland! Nice work I'ma try that amazon buy.
Sweet! I’m in central, Princeton area.
Have you ever done air layering? I am trying it for the first time this summer, just bought some pods from Amazon and put them on a couple days ago. Hope it works!
Yea I did! I bought the same junky pods lol I made a video last summer on that. It worked for me very well!
@@twiggshomestead6497 After getting mine set up I saw someone use sandwich baggies and he said it worked best. Maybe next time I'll try that.
I've never had any success laying the cuttings horizontally in sand. The cuttings mold and rot before they have a chance to establish a root system. Standing them up in sand is the way to go with woody cuttings.
Have you considered trying some water soluble cloning solution in the mister?
I know in other plant species which heavily use these for propagation they like to add something like Hormex B1, which has a mild rooting hormone which dissolves in the water and constantly mists back on the cutting. Some also like Extreme Gardening Azos which can also mix with water, Clonex makes a diluted liquid seed starting fertilizer which some swear by, though it contains no rooting hormone.
Some also like liquid seaweed which helps as a weak rooting hormone but also a light fertilizer to feed the plant as it roots. You really have a lot of options to boost your speed/success rate with a mister. I personally would recommend the Hormex b1, it's not cheap but it's mix rate is 5ml per gallon so it lasts a bit, use that for the first few weeks until you see the white root bumps develop than change the mix to a diluted feed like very diluted mix unless you go with liquid seaweed or the clonex seedling fertilizer.
Awesome suggestions thank you for sharing! I have considered it but I honestly never tried. I might give it a go. So far just water gives me 100% success over a period of 3-4 weeks so there is not a major need for it however, if adding hormone can speed that up to 1-2 weeks it will be worth every penny! I will place an order for Hormex B1 and give it a try. maybe ill make a video doing a round with it and a round without it. It might take me 6-8 weeks to make that video but it could be worth the while.
I use plastic jars with the lid and it’s always 100% success.
Whether it’s the snack container from Costco or peanuts or cashew containers, doesn’t matter.
Soaking Sand Tight Lid anywhere indoors near a window, my wife’s desk, doesn’t matter. 365 days a year.
clear plastic or opaque?
will any of these work for other cuttings like plumeria... minus the refrigerating part
It should! I found each variety propagates a little differently from one another. I do love the green wood aeroponic method. Seems to be the most reliable for me but I’ll keep trying every method I come across. It’s a lot of fun
I measured temps in my totes on heat mats and they seemed to often get too hot. I ended up elevating the tote so it wasn’t directly on the heat.
I may look into the cloner. Are the roots any weaker when up potting?
Do you have a link for the cloner?
@@larawines4875 Hi Lara! Yea I’m going to try this laying in sand method one more time inside my shed with a thermometer power regulator so the temps get no warmer than 89°F. I don’t have a link for the cloner readily available. Pause the video on the frame where I show the box and check Amazon. I think I originally got it from Amazon a few years back. Thanks for commenting!
@@twiggshomestead6497I seen before that the optimal temperature should be 77-77 F
I watched another video where they were rooting figs in sand, but they put a piece of plastic wrap over the top of the bin that they had them in, and I don't remember that they used a heat mat. They were quite successful with their efforts. If you do not know how hot the mat got you could have been baking them.
Very true! I will continue to try and improve. Thanks for the comment!
I always have more trouble with hardwood cuttings over softwood cuttings. I lost a bunch of mulberry cuttings because of the heat wave as well
Yea it was hot! Stinks because I think this experiment would have been a real success. I’m going to give this laying down method 1 more try inside my shed with the heat mat plugged into a thermostat.
I never had luck with clonex, always rotted .
Hello thank you for the video. I'm interested in buying your cuttings. How do l go about ordering some? I'm in Connecticut.
Hi email me Twiggshomestead@gmail.com
i checked that exclone and have to say pretty expensive. I am going to make mine using a bucket and water pump and nozzle
Yea it’s not cheap. I recently got a bigger version of it because I like it so much. It’s more or less just aeroponics. Watch some TH-cam videos on aeroponic gardening and you’ll see all kinds of different ways to go about it, homemade and professional. I might make a video on making a homemade version out of a large plastic bin in the future.
I had zero success laying cuttings in Sand.
Take a whiskey or brandy or wine bottle and fill quarter full with water and put 40cm fruit tree cutting in there
AND THATS IT
Oh man why would you heat those when it's 100°? Lol
I think optimal temperature is like 78° for cuttings. Good video though.
Thanks! I unplugged the mats during the heat wave but it was too much for them. Some rooted I think I got 20% or so. Not the turnout I’d like though. I have a new batch going now!
@@twiggshomestead6497 When I was rooting in my garage, I was getting close to 100% success when the temps were 77-94°. But once it got to the 95-104 range my success rate went down to about 40%. So now I just root them indoors where I know it's 77-80 all them time.
I really want to build that air cloner though. Does the water constantly spray or does it turn on and off? Also do you have to keep the leaves wet? I know those green cuttings with leaves can dry out really fast.
@@FC2ESWSthe hydroponic cloner is the way to go. It’s so freaking easy and just about 100% success. You don’t need to change the water, takes about 2-3 weeks, and you don’t need to keep leaves wet or humid. The best part of it is that once they root, they don’t need any special care for hardening off or transitioning from humidity done to ambient. They transplant super easy and can go right into the full sun. I recommend just buying it from Amazon. It’s $100
@@twiggshomestead6497 Oh hey have you tried hardwood cuttings in the cloner? Or is it just for green cuttings?
@@FC2ESWS I actually have an experiment going right now in the cloner. It’s been about 2-3 weeks and unfortunately they look like they’ve failed. I’m going to try another batch but to be honest, I have a hard time with hardwood cuttings rooting. My success rate is like 30%. It’s definitely a learning curve but I’ll keep trying and keep making videos on my failures until they are successes lol
I had good results completely burying the cuttings in potting mix. The soil keeps the mold away.
perhaps wax instead of cellophane
I tried wax. I didn’t like it because it melts in the sun or warm conditions. I’m sure they make a high temp wax that won’t melt but I haven’t explored that option.
I have two large healthy fig trees. Chicago hardy and yellow honey. I get loads of figs that are green till Oct. by then it starts to get 50 degrees at night and then winter comes. I live in zone 7 Long Island NY. Should I cut inside branches to let light in? The trees are over 10 yr old.