Figs are a popular fruit tree in Louisiana! LSU AgCenter horticulturist Heather Kirk-Ballard demonstrates two easy methods to propagate a fig tree! | LSU AgCenter

Air layering 🌳I’ve been using propagation pods, but you can also use plastic to wrap. Just make sure to seal the top and bottom of the plastic with tape or twist ties and cover it with foil to block out light. This pod needs to be watered about once a week or so as it doesn’t retain moisture as well as plastic. 🌱Layering happens naturally in the wild. If a low stem or branch is in contact with the ground it can develop adventitious roots (lateral root primordia), eventually anchoring into the