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Don't let cold weather stop you from enjoying fresh figs! Our cold hardy fig cuttings are perfect for backyard permaculture orchards and will produce fig trees that can succeed in colder climates (down to zone 6). Start your own fig grove with our diverse selection of cold hardy fig tree cuttings.

All of the fig varieties we offer have been grown in-ground at our nursery in zone 6b Kansas.

Dormant fig cuttings will ship after trees go dormant in late October. Click here to read the Fig FAQ.

Fig FAQ

Everything is out of stock. When are fig cuttings available?

Fig cuttings are taken after fig trees go dormant in the fall, usually around mid to late-October. We begin taking preorders for fig cuttings in September and then take all cuttings at the time of shipping in October. After this, orders are shipped as they come in. Most of the time cuttings are taken the day of shipping. Subscribe to the mailing list to be among the first to know when cuttings become available (see bottom of page).

I had something in my cart, but now it is sold out.

Cuttings are not spoken for until the checkout process is complete. If you really want to make sure you receive everything in your cart, we encourage you to checkout immediately.

What makes a good fig cutting?

Lignified and freshly cut. We do our best to take all cuttings the day they are shipped. We ship them in a sealed poly bag without adding any extra moisture to prevent mold. Cuttings are hydrated well enough to last in the mail and storage, as long as the poly bag is sealed.

Condensation buildup and excess moisture can lead to mold and decay. We recommend changing bags, or air drying cuttings if they appear wet. Cuttings can also be cleaned with peroxide to destroy mold that has formed.

I'm not ready to root my cuttings. How long can they be stored?

Fig cuttings can be stored for months if stored correctly. We recommend sanitizing cuttings with a 10% bleach/water solution, then air drying them before storing in two layers of poly bags. You can use Parafilm (a wax impregnated grafting tape) to seal both ends of the cuttings, which helps preserve moisture.

Do not store damp paper towels in the bags with the cuttings. They usually leads to excess moisture build up and mold.

Periodically check cuttings to look for mold and moisture. Dry them out if needed. Before rooting stored cuttings, you can soak them in a basin of water for 30 minutes to fully hydrate them. Air dry them and then follow the rooting process detailed here.

Do your cuttings have Fig Mosaic Virus (FMV?)

Fig mosaic virus is a plant virus that causes mosaic patterns and leaf distortion in fig trees, sometimes leading to reduced fruit production and overall tree health. We assume that all of our figs carry this virus. If you need to be 100% certain that there is no FMV present, please do not order cuttings. While we have not observed signs of FMV in our orchard, it is likely present in some varieties. If a fig tree is grown with proper nurturing, sunlight, drainage and fertility, it should not have significant issues with FMV.