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Post by Admin on Jul 14, 2014 17:17:08 GMT 8
The Mediterranean fig is not an easy fig to root. However adding SEASOL at 2.5 ml per liter concentration and wrapping with kitchen paper for 1 month shows the following result. A control with just WATER only showed no signs of rooting (WATER ON THE LEFT , ROOTED is the seasol wetted on the right) The branch cuttings was placed in a DOUBLE SEALED Zip lock bag and kept in a cool area away from the sun for at least 2 weeks.
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Post by Admin on Aug 10, 2014 22:49:03 GMT 8
Once the fig was rooted, I inserted the fig into a HYDROPONIC growing container to strengthen the plant. The Fig will be grown on hydroponic nutrient until leaves appear then I will transfer it to the Soil. The fig cutting at this point is very weak since there was very little nitrogen available during the period it was in the bag. I transferred some to soil but they all failed.. Transferring to vermiculite in a hydroponic reservoir is the best to ensure survival. After another WEEK inside a cup (humidity dome) It grew leaves as it fed from the hydrponic nutrients.. Soon it will be ready to transfer to soil. Humidity dome is needed so that the stem is not overly stressed with humidity loss. The loose opening at the bottom allows fresh air exchange.
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