Do the roots grow significantly if planted in ground now?
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rooted cutting ?? to grow in the ground or in a pot?
Comments (18)Check your okra and tomato plants too, nematodes love those roots more than fig roots...... If I had nematodes present in my yard like some do in the sandy soils of Florida, I still would try to grow a few fig trees in the ground....near a concrete slab or building. Fig trees perform much better and are more forgiving when grown in the ground than in containers. I read an article sometime back where LSU recommends thermally heating the ground to lower nematode populations in infected soils before planting a new tree.....I can't find that article at the moment for posting. Alternately, I would remove some soil from a site where I planned to plant a fig tree and build a fire in that pit.....replace sandy soil with a high clay content soil (called black jack or gumbo soil in Louisiana) if you have it. Nematodes do not do very well in high clay content soils. Layer the new soil with limestone....limestone is an anti-nematode agent. Build another fire on top of the ground after filling in the pit. Then cover the area with BLACK tar paper or BLACK plastic to capture the sun and heat up the soil.....heat the soil with a black covering for one year. Later plant the fig tree in that thermally heated site again mulching with limestone. Keep the area near the tree also mulched with leaves, hay, pine straw, etc. to help keep moisture in the ground. Nematodes harm trees by making it harder for the tree to absorb nutrients and moisture. Make sure to water and fertilize your tree regularly and prune to keep growth in balance with the functioning roots. If these steps are taken, it is my understanding that a fig tree can grow in that infected soil. Dan 45 miles from the LSU campus..........See MoreFig cutting growing roots. Now what?
Comments (1)Since it already has roots, pot it in 50/50 mix of potting-soil/perlite (the white stuff) in a smallish pot, next to a warm-lighted window (e.g., kitchen), and keep just moist (not wet). Some people had success with initial fig rootings in water, but there is a believe that water-roots are not the same as those started in soil. For any future cuttings rootings, there are tons of info on this forum. Also see: http://figs4fun.com/basics_Rooting.html Here is a link that might be useful: FROM TWIGS TO FIGS...See MoreWhat lilly can I grow in the ground NOW?
Comments (1)Calla and Crinum will fill your area fast if given enough moisture. I wish I could grow them in Chicago, especially Crinum. The fragrance is to die for. :-D I have seen Crinum in Orlando and Calla in SOuthern California. I do not know whether they will stay green in winter in your area. Have fun....See MoreWill grape grow from roots left in the ground after removal?
Comments (7)Grapes will of course sprout from seeds. They also sprout from any stem/trunk that is left buried. Part of the trunk is always buried at planting. Buds at any buried node can sprout yrs later. But I've never seen a sprout from pure root material and I've dug out a lot of grapes....See MoreHuggorm
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