Winter Experiments: Part 4

Want to speed up rooting in your fig cuttings? Feeling like adding a dab of natural growth hormone? Which one will work better?

Jan 2 • The Fig Jam

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December 2025

Winter Experiments: Part 3

Have you ever heard of rooting in diatomaceous earth granules? Did you know there are other granular products with known plant benefits? Will cuttings…

Dec 26, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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Winter Experiments: Part Deux

Feeling like a little magnetic attraction? How about instead of polar opposites we have polar identicals? What happens when you stick fig cuttings into…

Dec 18, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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Winter Experiments: Part 1

What am I doing for fun this winter? How about a little… experimentation. Will it be a success or a bust? Will all of my cuttings die? Want to join in?

Dec 11, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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Interview With A Fig Grower: Kim Tien

How do people grow figs in Seattle? What about all of the rain? What grows well there and what are some of the best fig varieties to get? Let’s see!

Dec 5, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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November 2025

How To Mineralize Your Potting Mix

Want to grow high-Brix plants but also want the convenience of store-bought potting mix? Here’s how to add a mineral boost to your mix!

Nov 21, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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Interview With A Fig Grower: Khaled Hassan

Want to increase your plant collection and need some tips managing it? Would you like to learn more about rare fig varieties? This is the interview for…

Nov 14, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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What Causes Fig Cuttings To Rot?

Got a brand new cutting you want to succeed? Why did past cuttings seem to root but then failed? What do the fig researchers recommend? This is the post…

Nov 6, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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End Of Season Fruit — Let Them… Ferment? Oh Yeah, Baby! (This is the one all about FPJ)

Got of lot of produce that won’t ripen in time? How can we put them to good use? How to make a fantastic all-purpose fertilizer that doesn't stink? KNF…

Nov 2, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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October 2025

Interview With A Fig Grower: Mike Piersimoni

Did you know there is a large fig festival in Pennsylvania people travel hundreds of miles to attend? What about a large support group for those seeking…

Oct 3, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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September 2025

Well, That’s A Wrap… Or Not?

Harvest time is ending so time to relax, right? Hold that thought, there’s a bit more to do yet! Why are fall-applied nutrients so important?

Sep 19, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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Rio (Mario’s #165)

I drool thinking of this one… maybe caprified? It’s possible… BUT even East Coast growers seem to like this one. I think variety is worth checking out!

Sep 16, 2025 • The Fig Jam

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