Multiplying a fig in spring is a simple and even a little magical gesture, perfect for those who love to see something born with their own hands. With the cutting, a few moves are enough and a pinch of patience.
There are those who think they need who knows what skills to grow a plant from scratch. But things go differently with the fig. It is not necessary to be experts: a robust branch, a little care and the right time. And the primaverawith his kind energy, does everything else. If there is a fig in your garden – or even in that of a complicit friend – it is the ideal time to make him “brothers”. It is not enough: choose, cut and then let nature do.
Usually it starts almost by chance, out of curiosity. But when a leaf emerges from that sprig, and then another, the game takes on another fold. You stay there to look and you understand how surprising something so simple can be.
When to make the Fico cutting and because in the spring
In the world of plants, times count. It is not improvised. And when it comes to the cuttings, the primavera It is the golden moment: brighter days, the soil that warms up, the humidity that remains in the air effortlessly. The fig, you know, is a generous plant. Between March and mid -Mayeverything seems to facilitate it. Each cut made in this period has more chances to turn into a new life.
Many say that the fig does not disappoint. And a little is true. Radic with ease, but it is still needed to do things well. Too old branches, wrong cuts or the wrong exposure can ruin everything. Better not to risk. When the sap begins to flow into the branches, it is heard that it is the right time. It is almost a feeling in the air.
How to make the Fico Tale: simple gestures, surprising results
Making a little bit of fig is like starting a small experiment, but without anxieties. It starts from a branch and, with a little luck and attention, you find yourself with a completely new seedling. The important thing is not to be in a hurry and follow some tested tips.
Here’s what it should be done:
- Choose a young but not too tender branch, about 20-25 cm, with two visible knots.
- Cut just below the knot with well -cleaned scissors.
- Remove the leaves lower, leave only those at the top.
- If you want, you can dip the base in a little radical (an extra push does not hurt).
- Put the cutting in a pot with light earth, type peat and sand.
- Wet slightly and put it in a bright but without direct sun.
- Try to keep the temperature between 15 and 22 degrees.
After 3-4 weeks the first signs are noticed: gems that swell, leaflets that sprout. It’s the time when everything is working.
A useful idea? Use a plastic bottle cut as a cover to create a mini greenhouse. It helps to retain warmth and humidity. Even a simple transparent kitchen container can do its duty, as long as you let the light pass.
The most common mistakes and some tips not to be underestimated
Everything is not always smooth, and that’s okay. Some mistakes are almost inevitable at the beginning, but recognizing them helps not to repeat them. The soil too compact, for example, is a problem. Or put the cutting in the full sun just planted: it is stressed immediately. Even forgetting to keep the damp (but not soaked) soil is a classic.
Then there is the temptation to control too much. You would like to take it out to see if the roots are there. But disturbing the early stages is one of the most damaging things. Better to leave it alone and give them time.
A transparent envelope put above the pot can really make a difference. It is nothing complicated, but creates that humid and protected environment that serves in the first days. No air blows, no changes. Only tranquility.
What if it doesn’t take root? It is part of the game. They are two or three cuttings together for this. One fails, the other perhaps takes strength and grows. Then when you see the first new leaflet, well, you understand that it was worth it.
At this point, you just have to start. Spring is already out there, ready to help you. And one fig, let’s face it, never mind.
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