How to Grow Figs with Minimal Expense - Page 2

From Cuttings:
- Find a friend or a community garden where you might obtain a cutting.
- In early spring, cut a 10-12 inch section of a fig branch from the previous year’s growth.
- Plant the cutting in a pot with well-draining soil. Keep it moist and in a warm, shaded area until roots develop.
Layering:
- This method involves bending a low-hanging branch down to the ground, partially burying it while still attached to the parent tree.
- Secure the branch in contact with the soil using a rock or a peg.
- Roots will develop at the point of contact with the soil. Once established, this section can be cut from the main tree and planted elsewhere.