Fig Leaf Sex Test - Find Out if Fig Tree or Seedling is Male Caprifig or Female
Fig Leaf Sex Test - Find Out if Fig Tree or Seedling is Male Caprifig or Female
This EZ-XY Fig Leaf Sample DNA sex test gives you the ability to know if a fig seedling is a male (inedible caprifg) or a female edible fig before it has fruited.
- Great for determining if fig seedlings are male or female without waiting years for them to fruit.
- Useful tool for fig hunters who find new fig tree seedlings in the wild, which may not have any figs on them at the time.
- Each kit includes an Envelope for the fig leaf sample storage, and a corresponding Numbered Plant Tag. Numbered Plant tag is helpful when testing multiple plants.
- Leaf samples must be mailed back to the lab for analysis. (mailing instructions included with the kit)
- Results are then sent to you via e-mail, typically within 5-7 business days after lab receipt.
- Please see video showing how to take the leaf samples. The video is doing the leaf test on marijuana seedlings, but the process is the same as with fig seedlings.
- Works with Ficus Carcia, Ficus Palmata, and Ficus Afghanistanica.
- Fig Trees grown from seed usually produce fruit within 2-3 years if planted in the ground or in a 15-gallon or larger size pot.
Genetic Sex Marker info: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.755358/full
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the contigusous United States. Ships via USPS First Class Mail. Ships out in 1-2 Days. Delivered within 2-10 Days.
Easy to Root
Fig trees are east to grow from cuttings. We use the "Fig-Pop" rooting method to root fig cuttings, and have around 80-90% success rate without using any rooting hormone. We include one fig-pop bag with every order. Simply fill the bag half full with damp potting soil, stick in the fig cutting, fold the top plastic over, and wait 3-4 weeks for the fig cutting to grow roots.
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Free Shipping
Free shipping within the Contiguous USA via USPS First Class Mail
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Hassle-Free Returns & Replacements
Please contact us if there are any problems with your order and we can either send a prepaid return label, or send a free replacement.