Fig Cuttings

About Fig Cuttings 
Figs are one of the oldest cultivated fruits, and their rich, honeyed flavour is unlike anything store-bought. Our fig cuttings are taken from mature, high-performing trees well adapted to the coastal Pacific Northwest. Whether you're hoping for the sweet amber flesh of Peter’s Honey, the rich complexity of Black Mission, the green-skinned reliability of Desert King, or the lesser-known Beale, each cutting holds the potential to grow into a vigorous, productive tree. Figs thrive with full sun, well-drained soil, and benefit from summer heat for best ripening. In cooler zones, they do especially well when trained against a south-facing wall or grown in a pot and overwintered indoors.

Where Can You Grow Fig Trees?
Figs prefer Zones 7–10, but can be grown in containers in colder areas and overwintered indoors or in greenhouses. In coastal BC and similar climates, varieties like Desert King and Peter’s Honey are well suited for in-ground planting in protected areas.

History and Historical Uses
Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, figs have been grown for thousands of years and feature heavily in the cuisine, culture, and folklore of ancient Egypt, Greece, and the Middle East. Figs were brought to North America by Spanish missionaries and have since become a treasured fruit tree wherever the climate permits. Besides fresh eating, figs are prized dried, in preserves, and baked goods, and for their attractive foliage and drought resilience.

Canadian Zone Information
Zones 9–10: Plant directly outdoors; protect young trees in first winter.
Zones 7–8: Grow in a sheltered microclimate or south-facing wall. Mulch well.
Zones 5–6: Grow in containers and bring indoors for the winter.
Zone 4 and below: Best grown as a potted plant moved indoors for winter dormancy.

How to Grow and Harvest Figs from Cuttings
Planting: Cuttings should be started in early spring. Root in moist perlite, potting mix, or directly in-ground once frost risk has passed.
Soil: Well-drained soil; figs dislike wet feet.
Sun/Shade: Full sun; choose the sunniest, warmest spot available.
Maintenance: Prune lightly to maintain shape and airflow; water deeply but infrequently.
Harvesting: Pick figs when soft, fragrant, and drooping slightly on the stem—usually mid to late summer depending on variety.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply
Figs are propagated from cuttings, not seed, to preserve varietal traits. Once your fig tree is established, take 15–30 cm cuttings of dormant wood in late winter and root them as you would grape or willow cuttings—either in pots indoors or directly in-ground.

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Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)