The propagation of fig trees from segments of existing plants is a common horticultural practice. This approach, utilizing pieces of the parent plant, allows for the creation of new individual trees that are genetically identical to the source. This method is widely employed due to its simplicity and relatively high success rate when compared to other propagation techniques.
Employing this asexual reproductive strategy offers several advantages. It permits the rapid multiplication of desirable cultivars, preserving traits such as fruit quality and disease resistance. Furthermore, this propagation method can be more cost-effective than purchasing established trees and allows gardeners to expand their fig collection from a single, reliable source. Historically, this has been a favoured technique amongst cultivators seeking to maintain specific fig varieties.
