The process involves taking sections from a fig tree and encouraging them to develop roots, ultimately growing into independent trees. This method allows for the replication of desirable traits from a parent tree, ensuring consistent fruit quality and characteristics. An example would be selecting a healthy branch from a fig tree known for its abundant fruit production and using it to create new plants.
This technique offers a cost-effective and efficient way to expand a fig orchard or garden. Propagating new trees from existing stock is considerably less expensive than purchasing mature trees. Furthermore, it allows growers to preserve specific fig varieties adapted to their local climate and soil conditions, promoting biodiversity and resilience in agricultural settings. Historically, this method has been employed by farmers and horticulturalists to maintain and improve fig cultivation practices across generations.
