My SECRET To INSANE Fig Tree Vigor!
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- Are you growing fig trees in ground that are struggling to grow? In this video, I discuss two small tips and my BIG secret to insane fig tree vigor, that when implemented, gives me incredible growth for my in ground figs.
While fig trees are known to be some of the most vigorous fruit trees out there, some fig varieties have developed a reputation for being weak growers that lack vigor. Often, these are some of the most sought after varieties. Some growers have suggested grafting weaker varieties onto stronger rootstock as a solution, but I haven't found grafting figs to be necessary. In fact, all of my in ground fig trees grow with incredible vigor, adding as much as 10 feet (3 meters) of growth in a single season! This video details three simple fig growing tips - two little tips and one huge fig secret - for my incredible success growing figs in ground.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 My Secret To Insane Fig Tree Vigor
2:02 Tip #1: Proper Fig Tree Soil pH
4:07 Tip #2: Ideal Soil Type For Fig Tree Growing
7:17 Tip #3: My BIG Secret To Growing Figs
11:50 Digging A Planting Hole
13:13 Planting Fig Trees For Extreme Vigor
14:46 Proper Mulching Technique
19:17 Adventures With Dale
If you have any questions about growing figs in ground, growing fig trees in containers, growing fruit trees in general, the things I am growing in my vegetable garden, are looking for any garden tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!
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My biggest realization for figs is the reduction of watering. When first planting, a good watering is fine, but afterward figs almost never need watering. Remember, most come from the middle east, they thrive in hot dry climates. Especially when harvesting. A good rain makes for soggy watery figs. A dry period gives thick, syrupy sweet figs.
I believe the origin of figs are Mediterranean regions, and they prefer to grow in limestone-rich soil. While it's very dry in the Mediterranean summers, it's very wet in the winters. The heavy rainfall in the winter actually store in the limestone rich soil, and the aggressive feeder roots weave inside the limestone pockets, which stay damp all summer. So, while it doesn't rain all summer, the roots themselves are so extensive that they can survive siphoning moisture from the damp rocks below. While it's true they can go a long time in their native conditions without water, if you're trying to grow them in a hot, arid region in sand, they'll need irrigation since sandy soil slack the moisture-rich rock pockets. Here in NC, I never have to water them once they establish because we get so much rain. However, if you're growing in sandy soil in arid regions of the Southwest, they may need to be on drip.
Figs actually don't handle drought well, in my experience. If your containers dry out, they sag and look horrible almost instantly, and if it dries out too much, the leaves become brittle and get destroyed. I think citrus are far more drought tolerant than figs. It's just when planted in-ground in that limestone rich soil, their crazy aggressive roots are incredible at finding moisture, so they can expertly seek out moisture in the proper conditions, even in the Middle East. But you need that soil type.
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It's like the difference between a Georgia peach and a Cali peach. Ours are more syrupy, winey and wonderful, and drier than the irrigated left coast peaches.
@@TheMillennialGardeneractually the autumn is way, way rainer that the winter, we had absolute megarains In November
We live in Oregon which usually has a lot of rain. Figs do well here.
this is EXACTLY what an instructional video should be. thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
Absolutely agree!!
Yes, I second @wilsonsoldgrove8010. Excellent, logical and clear explanations and demonstrations. Thank you!
We had a fig that the birds dropped in my yard it grew about 4 feet before I seen it it was growing on a front fence line so I asked my son to transplant it of course he procrastinated and it grew about a half a foot before my husband saved it and we put it in our existing orchard,wow this tree took off no fruit the first year but that tree is about at least 11 feet tall with so many figlets on this tree we will be eating our own figs this year instead of buying expensive figs from other local growers also we have mullberry showed up two they are huge and this is their first year fruiting!
I assume you live in California, since it's the only place in the US where fig seeds can grow? Are you in the Sacramento/Modesto/Visalia area? That's generally the Fig Mecca in the US. I'm curious what the seedling will be. Keep in mind there is a 50% chance it'll be a male caprifig, which are generally not edible. If you luck out and get a female, there is a 75% chance it'll be a smyrna and require the fig wasp to pollinate it. If it is a smyrna, you'll need to find a way to colonize the fig wasp nearby or all the fruit will drop. It'll be very interesting to see what you'll get.
Short version: Keep them on a high spot so the roots don't drown and the trunk doesn't rot, and give them solid dose of balanced fertilizer enhanced by plenty of organic matter at planting time.
I often hear the bad advice(even from nurseries) not to fertilize trees at transplant or in their first year: based on some speculation that the top growth is at the expense of root growth, which is total nonsense from a botanical and orchard perspective.
Now if you have ground that is already at the rich end then it is pretty harmless advice, but for many others the result is stunted trees.
There is a chance at the extreme end if continuously side dressing every couple weeks with high N, to get very soft rapid growth into fall and end up with some freeze damage, but this is not an issue with a modest dose of nutrients in the spring. Personally, [I also have sandy loam] transplanted trees on my land will just die of malnutrition if not given a boost at transplant. They don't need too much in later years because the light soil lets the roots go wide and deep, substituting quantity of soil for quality but those first two years need some grow juice.
Canadian Permaculture Legacy seems to know a lot about building healthy soil microbiology. Mulch thick via Back to Eden method to restore the fungus and bacteria which actually release the nutrients bound up in the soil. Also "never bare soil" because mother nature would plant something there, and nematodes etc feed on all the root exudates
You sound like you know your stuff. I wish I had seen Millennial's fruit tree planting videos before I had planted my own {Granny Smith Apple, Montgomery Cherry, 2 Italian Plums}. I planted them last year and regretfully followed the 'no fertilizing' instructions that came included along with my trees. Now I'm wondering if I did the right thing because those trees are alive but not impressively vigorous 🤔.
as long as you fertillize Early spring every yr it wont affect texture of fruit. If they are forming buds early spring is still ok, but not after they beging to swell. Too much water before harvest can make the figs squishy. I also learned too much Nitrogen can do the same to tomatoes and they become mealy and soft.
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The ratio of nutrients is important. Tomatoes are actually extremely heavy feeders but they mature plants need about 2-3x more potassium than nitrogen. Basically the problem isn't usually high nitrogen but low potassium. Setting aside extremes.
(1:1:1 NPK is good in the pot before transplanting.)
Also moderately high phosphate is good for a seedling starter, but moderate to low is sufficient after transplant 1:1:2-1:1:3 (High P like 1:3:3 won't hurt a mature plant but it's just wasteful at that stage).
Apples also have a strong potassium and calcium demand when it comes to fruit qualities.
@@mytech6779 I bought tomato tone but I has an NPK of 3-4-6, at what stage should I use it for my tomatoes, mature stage? And just to be sure I understand what you recommend before:
Seedling stage use 1-1-1
At transplant use 1:2:2 - 1:1:3
Edit: what about a balanced fertilizer like 4-4-4 or 10-10-10?
I’m starting to have more fertilize than I do plants.😆
I'm so glad I came across this channel - the author is very passionate about what he does and it is infectious. Never thought that listening to how to grow a fig tree can be as interesting as a fascinating story with a good plot. Also very educational! Thank u!!
I love that you don't halfass anything you literally go for it fully to try and do things right and give it the best shot 👍🏼
I think if you're going to put in the effort, you may as well give it your all. No use working outside in the heat for half a result!
I'd imagine planting many different fig trees in the same area also helps with their development. I'm no specialist in plant communication, but I had a professor who always emphasized the importance of a healthy and interlocked root system, when it came to plants exchanging information.
Thanks for helping us bust that myth in the fig community about planting figs deep. Very spot on explanation. You're the first one who has brought this fresh idea, as far as I know. This is one of your best videos! Nice job brother!
Thank you. I’m glad it made sense. My raised bed is like a net of roots. It also works wonders for my citrus and avocado trees!
@@TheMillennialGardener what does it look like today?
I always learn something from your fig videos! The fact that fig trees send out surface feeder roots and how compost and mulch help that whole process! The why's and wherefors are very much appreciated! Thank you!
Another great video. Thanks for explaining everything so clearly
Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.
Thanks for important information!
Beautiful
Thanks for sharing
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Outstanding. Very professional.
We had a fig tree that was given to us by my Italian Grandfather. It was Absolutely the best fig tree ever. Pinkish interior on the figs and plump. He did indeed graft his trees.
This is the first time I saw a video that was so well done on figs. Thank you for making fig video's
I love growing figs, and I want to encourage everyone else to give them a try. They're so much fun to grow. I appreciate you watching.
Thank you for an exceptional video! First off, giving date and location-no one does this and I’m always trying to figure out where gardening videos are made since climate is so vital. Also for giving details. Each time I had a question you answered it almost immediately. You are so methodical and detailed I suspect you are an engineer :). I love figs and this will help me grow more!
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I’m in Australia and it’s so annoying when people say plant in March when they are somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere. We pretty much have to translate everything to metric and Southern Hemispheric seasons or months, not to mention we are also tropical and temperate and desert. We don’t mind terribly as our brains are accustomed to mental gymnastics when listening to Americans but gosh it’s a nice change to be able to relax a little whilst listening.
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Good job. Very thorough. I enjoyed it. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing the every detail of the ground planting of the fig tree, I hope one day I can show you my fig trees full of figs!
I'm glad it was helpful. Figs grow and fruit very quickly, so you can have a really nice, heavily fruiting tree in 2 seasons. Definitely take pictures and share the links in the comments.
You are the most amazing fig growing educator, so glad I found your channel. Subscribed. Thanks.
Thank you! I'm glad to hear the videos are helping you!
Great content, packed full of tips and information, thanks for sharing
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
this is so helpful, thanks for the great tips!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Hello J , how are you doing today...?
I have two fig trees. I didn't get some fruits last year and with your tips that I will apply then maybe I will get more fruits this year. Thanks for your videos. You're so well experience! 😂
Thanks for the video and all the awesome tips!
Thanks for watching!
The best, most detailed fig tree tutorial!👏👏👏 THANK YOU!
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great teacher! I am so happy I found you. God bless
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
This was informative, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the very informative video! Just in time cause I’m planting some special varieties in ground this year.
Excellent! Glad I could provide timely assistance.
Dude you are straight to the point, provide excellent tips, very professional and amazing video. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Thank you! That really means a lot to me. I'm glad you enjoy the content.
another great video brother
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
Great video with very useful information. Thank you 😊
Thanks for watching!
Fabulous instruction- precise and to the point! I have just watched 2 of your videos and I must say it is super to see a video that has no waffling and also all the instruction that one needs to succeed. THANKS A LOT!
Thank you. I'm glad you're finding them helpful!
Excellent video
You are awesome!! Thanks for all the fabulous tips!
Happy to help! Thank you for watching!
This video really helped me to understand what my fig tree needs, thank you.
You're welcome!
great video bro, I preach this with all trees, those upper roots are called buttress roots, they actually send oxygen down to the roots under ground. I've seen so many trees buried too deep and the tree essentially suffocates. to make matters worse, people will bury the tree 1ft too deep and then volcano mulch ontop of that. your trees grew 6ft+ in one year, that's amazing, the trees were so happy they not only laid down their roots but also built a foundation uptop in the first year.
A deeply-planted tree with a mulch volcano is a great way to suffocate a tree. They need to breathe just like we need to breathe. I always plant my trees slightly high. It's always better to be a little too high than a little too low because trees that are too low can't be saved. If they're a little high, just mulch them. Surface roots just LOVE clawing their way through layers of loose organic matter. I do the same with all my trees: persimmon, banana, pawpaw, palms - my blackberries are planted on a huge mound and my 9 month old plant must have 250 berries on it! Let them breathe and they'll reward you!
@@TheMillennialGardener when this rain moves out I’m going to finish my banana circle. Bet ya a fig circle would work quite well especially planting them up on the berm.
Very helpful information,thanks a lot my friend .I never plant fig before but your knowledge motivated me and i'll have a go about it.
I'm happy to hear that! Figs are very rewarding. They're fun to grow and fruit quickly. Just make sure you fertilize them a lot, because they require a lot of fertilizer. This video series can help you be successful: th-cam.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html
Cannot say enough of the good thing about your video. Lots of info with details. I have few fig trees in the pot - wish had enough ground space so I could use your technics.
Thanks for watching! I lived most of my life in urban areas where land was scarce. I moved to a more rural area to get some more land to do this 😅 If you ever desire more land, the edible landscaping is the way to go in my opinion.
Because of where I live in Southern California in 55+ community, we aren’t allowed to plant any fruiting tree in the ground. I rescued a volunteer fig tree and put it in a pot in my personal garden space (also “illegal”!). It’s refreshing to see someone with such a great attitude and desire to grow an edible landscape. Great video! Love your straightforward approach and clear instructions! Thank you!
Great information. Thank you! Blessings
Thanks for watching!
Finally an adequate channel pertaining to NC!!! Thank you so much for all you do. Please share more tips with us! Gardening in NC is not a joke (especially after California for us) and can be quite detrimental for the mental health. So your helpful tips are quite therapeutic ;)
Keep going and growing
You came from California and you're gardening in North Carolina? That must've been a shock 😂 The inland regions are a little more forgiving because the summers dry out some, but coastal NC is a disaster waiting to happen for your garden. The dew points, the non-stop rains, the plagues of insects and caterpillars, the blights, the tropical storms - it's natural disaster after natural disaster. But, as you can see, it CAN BE DONE! It's just 10 times more work than California, where summers are dry and pest and disease pressure is relatively low. Simply moving to NC from the Philadelphia area where I used to live was like being punched in the stomach. I thought I was picking up a longer growing season, but I had *no idea* what was in-store for me, here. Living here is all about working with the climate, because you cannot fight our miserable, miserable summers. You have to plant a tremendous number of varieties of everything and go through the trial-and-error process until you find things that work. After 4 years, I've finally found enough winning varieties and developed enough of a pest and disease management schedule that I can have a decent harvest.
You are so thorough and informative!!! Thank you thank you!
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
great vid
I fully agree with you about the fig tree..
Thanks for watching!
What a great video!
Now I know that I didn’t miss one single mistake. 😬 Despite of that my brave beloved fig tree gave me some figs in its second year. Well. Now I can try to improve the situation. Thanks a lot for your great advice!
I got a fig tree at Lowe's and planted it in the front yard, it seems to be doing very well. I live in C. NC. My front yard gets really good sun and there's good drainage. We have alot of sandy soil here and clay. It seems to be doing really well in the spot I selected. We shall see how it grows!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
Good information. Well presented.
I had almost no figs last year. Hope these tips will bring on these fruit.
Thanks!
I recommend following my fig fertilizing guide to assist with productivity as well: th-cam.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html
Thank you for sharing your tips. I wish that I watched your video before I planted my fig trees two weeks ago.
If you feel it is too low, it will be simple to dig up and replant right now. It's best to do this ASAP before the roots take hold. Trying to do it later will be very difficult. Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for this video... I tried planting one of my fig trees in ground a few years ago and it thrived all that summer, grew several feet but then winter came, and I think I smothered it to death trying to protect it.... One thing I think I did wrong is that I planted a very young plant... so it's root system just couldn't survive the winter... I'm in zone 7 in southern Missouri and my potted figs do quite well here because I over winter them in the barn but I really want to plant some in ground figs and I have the perfect spot next to a south facing rock wall... I am going to give it another try now...
Very well described and planted. Thankyou from Australia.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much for the valuable information. I love the feeling of being "Set Up For Success" by your videos which in turn makes me more willing to try growing these awesome trees. Thanks for sharing.
You're welcome! I'm happy to help. Thank you for watching.
My figs are houseplants but both main trees bearing fruit now.Plus,I've got 11 well rooted cuttings potted&a couple of fig bushes I grew from seed.I owe it all to you&your fig videos.My brooder of goslings are surrounded by them.Looks awesome!You would be proud.Thank you.
I'm happy to hear the videos are helping. Have you considered planting them outside?
@@TheMillennialGardener I'm in Ohio but it's park like all year w my potted tropical fruit trees in the house.I have fruit&nut trees ordered for the yard.Also,because of you....lol....Thanx
@@TheMillennialGardener hi, my father has had figs his whole life. He told me about fig trees they used to have in Italy growing to massive sizes. Now he lives in Pittsburgh(since 1950’s). Any tree that he plants he actually uproots half of the tree in the fall and wraps in plastic and compresses tree with twine. Then he will push the uprooted part of the tree into a shallow “grave” he has dug and cover it with leaves for the winter so that the extended cold will not affect the timely formation of new fruit.
If he doesn’t bury them, the figs bloom too late in the year to have a formidable harvest.
Wish I could tell you which varieties he has, I can only say purple inside and out with tangy sweet taste. He also has one that stays green when it ripens with a golden inside which is a sweet mild taste(kind of what one would expect when eating honeydew melon). He has had other varieties as well but those 2 are the main ones.
I just bought a fig and peach tree last week and today I was cleared to dig, then this video just posted in my YT feed. How about that! Thanks for sharing your fig tree growing experiences.
I'm glad the timing worked out for you! Thanks for watching!
Great tips, thanks for sharing! :)
Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.
Thanks for helping me "fig"ure out how to plant my potted fig trees.
Excellent instructional video!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Precisely the info I was looking for
I'm glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.
A very informative, thank you. I enjoy watching your program.
Thank you! I appreciate you watching.
Thank you for spending the time while you were planting to explain the important details.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
A good teacher makes hard things simple to understand. Well done!
Thank you! Glad it was helpful.
You are a gifted teacher!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for watching.
I have one fig tree and it struggles. But it is coming up again this year. I'll try to give it more of what it needs. I am so thankful for you teaching in detail what a fig needs.
Ms Pat from southern Indiana 🌹
You're welcome! Fig wood is not hardy to your zone. I would recommend protecting it like I protect my bananas here: th-cam.com/video/8p9IzCD9088/w-d-xo.html
Basically, cut your fig tree back to a 24-36" single stump, build a 2'x2' cage around it using 4' stakes and 48" chicken wire and stuff it with two bales of straw. That'll insulate the wood, and when you tear it down in the spring, use all that rotting straw as a gorgeous mulch layer. I recommend buying your straw bales 30-60 days before you use them so they can sit out in the rain and sun to ensure the seeds rot and any herbicide washes away before use.
Thanks a lot for all your videos .
Finally I have growing a fig tree ,it is beautiful.
I was trying many times but I couldn't always they die..now thanks to you I'm very happy .
Thanks again.
Excellent! I'm glad you find the videos helpful. Thank you for watching!
Amazing video instruction, as always. Thank you so much 👍🙏🙂
Thanks for watching!
I LOVE FIGS! I will do this one day! Thank you so much for this valuable information. Awesome video. Liked and subbed! 😊
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My fig trees in zone 7A woke up in mid march. Have been taking them in and out of my garage on sunny days. When cold and rainy I keep them under high pressure sodium and high power led lights. They are thriving and have lots of brebas that are big already. It's amazing that three weeks ago there were little thumbnail size leaves now they are bigger than my head! Cant wait to get the outside full time.
Nice - congratulations!
@@catherinegrace2366 Thanks, Nothing like like a fresh Fig!
Once they wake up, they grow like weeds! Glad to hear you're having a solid start to the season.
Wow! Now that's a great video!
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
I love that you broke up the video into labeled chunks! Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful! I try and tag all my videos with chapters these days.
Thank you for your informative videos ❤
You're welcome!
Great vid bro, thank you
You're welcome!
Nice work!
Thank you!
Thanks for the great lesson 😃
Thanks for watching!
Perfect! Perfect! Thank you!
Certainly helpful. I have work to do to help my one poor fig (Olympus) which hasn't had fruit since I planted it 3 yrs ago. Think I'll order a couple more fig trees
Great video! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great info, thanks! You may want to check to see if your county has free wood chips/mulch. Where I live there’s a mountain of it for anyone to take what they want for free. I load several larger totes into the bed of the SUV and use a small tote to fill the totes in place so I never have to lift a heavy tote by myself. I use a pick rake which works much better than a shovel to get the mulch into the small tote which I can easily carry, then dump several into the large totes. When I get home my husband helps me get the totes out. And lol, whenever I buy bagged cow manure compost or soil, I reuse those bags by cutting them across the top right next to the seal with a sharp razor. They are great “free” heavy duty “contractor” trash bags. I hate paying for bags of I don’t have to because they are so expensive.
I'm here for the huge tip!
you are the reason i am getting the tree today!
Outstanding! I'm so happy to hear that. Hoping you have many years of bountiful harvests. If you need help fertilizing, I have a series on how to do that here: th-cam.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html
@@TheMillennialGardener thanks!!!!!! you have a new subscriber
Awesome video man..
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
You inspired me to think about getting a fig tree for my backyard 🙂
Excellent! They are my favorite fruit trees to grow!
I'm in Northern NJ. Because my soil is terrible rocky, brick/glass infested soil is so terrible, I've created square beds & used a mix of bagged premium soil, peat moss & cleaned/screened dirt from my yard. Would you suggest adding a bit of sand to the soil in or around the beds to create a more loamy soil? Thanks. Your videos are excellent, well produced & packed with great info that you have tested yourself. Thanks for being a great source of good info.
I believe and have experience of fig tree trunks rooting between nodes.
While rooting fig cuttings, I used to make a longitudinal slit in the bark at the bottom end of the cutting and used to observe bunch of roots in the slit between the nodes.
Figs can root through the cambium. Some people do scrape away the outer layer of bark to expose the cambium for more rooting. The problem with this method is it opens cuttings up to bacteria and fungi entering them and rotting them more quickly, so you need to have all the rooting conditions right because they may become more susceptible to rot. Once they root and you plant them, though, I advocate for planting them high.
Great video, I’m cancelling my colored mulch order! You are going to have lots of great figs! Thanks for sharing the video
I'm glad to hear that! That dyed mulch is usually crushed up pallets and junk lumber, which is why it's cheaper than natural mulches. You don't really want that mulch in your garden. If you can find a local landscaping place that delivers mulch, you can get better quality stuff that's natural for similar pricing and support a little guy. If you have a pick-up truck, your local county transfer station often gives away FREE mulch from tree trimming, too, so it's worth checking your county's website.
My fig had to be planted 1 yr after purchase. Zone 8B now, planted when we were still 7B. It grows vigorously every year, and is 10ft tall now. Pruning and feeding are key to good vegatative growth that supports heavy fruit production without bending or breaking. Our friend has one 45y/o and Ive Never seen one that large. It has to be 20ft tall and 15ft wide. Gorgeous. His elevation higher, but same weather normally, slightly cooler (8a)
Thanks for showing these things.
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Great videos brother that are very helpful! Just subscribed! Also bought an Olympian on your recommendation here in wet S Louisiana!🙏🏻
Thanks for subbing! Good luck with your Olympian. I know how hard it is to grow any fig in climates like ours, but Olympian gives you a fighting chance. I've had 2 dry days in a row in the low 90's, and my tree is producing some fantastic figs.
I have fig trees emerge on my property all on their own! Basically weeds! One appeared in the middle of our new vacant paddock one day, I transplanted it to a new location, which became our orchard! (We live in an old orchard farming area - the parrots eat the fruit and poop the seeds elsewhere)
I love how detailed your videos are! Not only do you include all the important points, but provide visuals on what you’re talking about as well.
Thank you! I try to storyboard them a bit so they make sense. I appreciate your support!
Great video 📸😊
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It helped me a lot. Thank you. Now I know what my problem is!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it was helpful!
Very helpful
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Perfect instructions
Thank you!
Wow, that was 👍 great.
Great video. My figs got wrecked here in San Antonio during our crazy freeze. They are back with a vengeance!
I can’t wait to see both our results!
We had a very, very late hard freeze on April 3. At the time, they all had 6-8 inches of new growth. I think this late hard freeze did more damage than the crazy Texas freeze. They are still all black. Almost no activity. Usually by now they’re at least a foot tall. I think my in-ground season is over before it started. At least the containers are going well 😞
@@TheMillennialGardener hold strong, mine took weeks to come back. Mine were doing fine as we normally don’t have any type of freeze damage. I covered them but to no luck. All above ground plant structure died. I thought they were toast. They are coming back from the roots vigorously. Almost to the point I think it might have been beneficial. I hope yours come back too!
@@ryanrex297 the problem is it's two very different things. When you guys got that awful freeze, I'm guessing it killed a ton of dormant wood, right? Perhaps the trees got killed to the roots? While it totally stinks to lose so much wood, the trees will come back from the roots, or from the nearest live node. My situation is a little different. The trees had already woken up and every node budded out already. Once the late hard freeze came, it destroyed the buds on every node because they were already awake. The hardwood is fine on the tree, but the buds were killed. Now, I have to wake for every single node to abort the failed bud and create a new bud. It's taking forever. A couple of them are actually sending shoots from the roots that are actively growing, but the buds are barely budging. It's bizarre watching them try to make new buds at the nodes while aborting the existing buds. I've never had to deal with this before.
I see. So it is a bit different. My trees still had leaves though they were mature from the summer before. If it weren’t for that snow storm I would likely have had leaves going into spring as we had yet to have any real sub 32 temperatures. I did loose everything above ground however. Only the tiger panache is shooting new growth from old wood. I had everything covered but put all my heating resources into the avocados, and they did make it through. What a weird year for weather!
Nice work on demonstrating to achieve maximum figs keeping in mind some trees 🌲 I have seen only 5” feet but Damm 400 plus fig’s each branch 50 plus don’t no the name of the tree 🌲 but I took 20 cutting and 90 percent strike very happy 😃 chappy 🙏🏼💪🙏🏼🌲🌲plus I crafted it onto a black mission and it’s taken hold 🖖🌲🖖the fig is bright green and a little bend in middle
Figs, when planted in-ground properly and once well-established, can fruit profusely. Especially in their ideal climate like you'll find in areas of California. Getting them to fruit heavily when young is more of a technique the gardener must perfect. I can't wait until these trees are mature.
Excellent video. One of the best. 100K subs very soon.
Watching from Australia 🦘
I hope so! I would love to hit the 100K mark before my birthday in July. It would be such a great birthday present! Thank you for watching! I couldn't do it without you!
what a nice job! and super inexpensive mulch. i never spend on trash bags cus I shake out, fols up & save all from products. they are strong enough to not be torn open by rodents or birds.
Wow, like growing food in garden ,
Amazing
your videos are great
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!
Looking good!!! :)
Thanks for watching!
Thank you I also live in NC and have a bunch of baby figs
Very nice. That's really early! Good luck with your harvest!