My top 10 HARDEST fig cuttings to root.

Figgin' Around
2 Sept 202213:50

Summary

TLDRIn this video, the speaker shares their experience with the top 10 hardest fig varieties to root in Australia. They discuss each variety's challenges, from the notoriously difficult Violet Desoleil to the expensive and troublesome Bordo Sot Negra Ramada. Despite efforts with multiple cuttings, some varieties, like the Black Madeira and Rondae Bordeaux, have repeatedly failed. The speaker reflects on the trials and frustrations of rooting figs, providing valuable insights into fig cultivation while acknowledging that results may vary for others based on conditions. It’s a personal, informative look into the unpredictable world of fig propagation.

Takeaways

  • πŸ˜€ The video discusses the top 10 hardest fig cutting varieties to root in Australia, based on the creator's experience.
  • πŸ˜€ Violet Desolates ranks as the 10th hardest fig to root, with multiple failed attempts before finally rooting successfully.
  • πŸ˜€ Black Madeira is the 9th hardest, known for being a notoriously difficult variety, though a couple of cuttings have had some success after failure.
  • πŸ˜€ Bria Gotta Nero comes in at number 8, with two cuttings that show promise, though one is not thriving and the other is borderline dead.
  • πŸ˜€ French Pallyard is ranked 7th; despite not showing much progress in six weeks, the cuttings have not completely desiccated and may still root.
  • πŸ˜€ Noir De Barbentein ranks 6th, with two cuttings in the grow tent that are drying out and likely to fail, despite their initial promising state.
  • πŸ˜€ Sylvan Beauty is the 5th hardest, as both cuttings have quickly dried out and failed, indicating it's a difficult variety to root.
  • πŸ˜€ Frikazana Black is number 4, with a high failure rate (3 out of 4 cuttings) but one successful cutting in the grow tent.
  • πŸ˜€ Malta Black, another Maltese fig, ranks 3rd due to a complete failure rate in four cuttings, leading to a frustrating mystery for the grower.
  • πŸ˜€ Rondae Bordeaux is ranked 2nd and has proven to be a persistent failure with multiple cuttings, despite the grower's continued attempts and hope.
  • πŸ˜€ The hardest fig variety to root is Bordo Sot Negra Ramada, which has been the source of significant frustration and financial loss, with three expensive cuttings failing, despite recent optimism over a fourth attempt.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the video?

    -The video is about the host sharing their experiences with rooting fig cuttings, specifically discussing the hardest varieties to root in Australia.

  • Why did the host mention their microphone setup at the beginning of the video?

    -The host mentioned the microphone setup because they had faced issues with their microphone in previous videos and hoped that the new setup would work better.

  • What is the host's approach to handling fig cuttings that are difficult to root?

    -The host keeps the difficult cuttings in a grow tent to provide them with the best chance to root, avoiding exposure to full sun until they are confident they can handle it.

  • Why is 'Violet Desolates' listed as the 10th hardest cutting to root in Australia?

    -'Violet Desolates' is listed as the 10th hardest because, although the host has successfully rooted one cutting, multiple others failed to root, taking a long time to show any signs of success.

  • What are some common issues with rooting the 'Black Madeira' variety?

    -'Black Madeira' is notoriously difficult to root and often fails, as evidenced by the host's past experience where a cutting died unexpectedly after initially showing success.

  • Why does the host consider 'Bria Gotta Nero' a hard variety to root?

    -The host considers 'Bria Gotta Nero' difficult because, despite being treated like other cuttings, both of the cuttings they tried showed little progress and were drying out.

  • What is the host's experience with the 'French Pallyard' fig variety?

    -The host finds 'French Pallyard' difficult to root, as all four cuttings they tried have not shown any progress for over six weeks, even though the cuttings appear moist and firm.

  • Why is 'Noir de Barbentein' ranked as the 6th hardest variety to root?

    -'Noir de Barbentein' is ranked 6th because the host has had two cuttings of this variety that appear to be drying out and are likely to fail, although they haven't fully desiccated yet.

  • What problems did the host encounter with the 'Sylvan Beauty' variety?

    -The host's 'Sylvan Beauty' cuttings both failed quickly, becoming dry and desiccated, despite being treated the same as other cuttings that successfully rooted.

  • What is the significance of the 'Border Sot Negra Ramada' variety in the video?

    -'Border Sot Negra Ramada' is the host's most expensive and most challenging fig cutting, which has failed multiple times and caused a lot of stress. Despite several attempts, the host continues to try to root this variety, with the latest cutting still showing some hope.

  • How does the host feel about the final 'Border Sot Negra Ramada' cutting?

    -The host remains optimistic but cautious, acknowledging that the final cutting has shown some green buds and tiny leaves, yet they are unsure of its success, marking it as the last attempt they will make with this variety.

  • What message does the host give to viewers regarding different experiences with rooting fig cuttings?

    -The host encourages viewers to share their own experiences, acknowledging that results can vary depending on location and individual care, and that others may have had different success rates with the same varieties.

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