I was lucky to get this variety at Figbid couple months ago. When I bid on it I didn’t know much about it except for what the seller described the fig to be and he said that it was the best fig he had tasted in 2019. I guess that was true statement.... I can’t wait for my tree to fruit but I know I need to wait at least a year. Thanks for sharing your (our) passion.
That's great to hear that I'm not the only one. Big Bill said this was one of the best as well. I'm crossing my fingers that it is consistently awesome. Thanks for watching!
8 days is unusually dry? I couldn't imagine that. That's like rainy season here. I went June, July and August with a total of 1/4" of rain all 3 months combined here in Texas. That's common each year. It's hard on my trees in this sandy soil and high 90s and 100+ days in my pecan orchard. It's crazy how the rain just misses me by going west and north of my place. I've lived here since 86 and that's the path it always seems to take. Where can I find rooted cuttings of that fig?
I envy you for that climate for growing figs. Since June 1, I have logged 30.98 inches of rain, and that's only because my weather station lost power during Hurricane Isaias. In reality, it's probably more like 32-35 inches depending on how much rainfall it dumped on us (it was a lot). June 1 through September 30 is our wet season where we average about 6 inches a month, but we've been way above average this summer. It's terrible for figs. If I were you, I would grow on compost mounds with drip irrigation, and possibly purchase some 30% shade cloth if necessary. This fig is still a needle in a haystack. Big Bill and Harvey have it, but it's a fight to get cuttings. I paid a lot of money for this little rooted cutting, but it was totally worth it. I got mine from Big Bill.
Mine is pretty precocious, 2nd year. Earlier than WM1. Lignified amazingly all the way to the tips. (though it stopped putting on new growth, as I stopped fertiliizing rather early). Should be harvesting my first one in a couple days. Harvey said his go over-ripe on him very quickly... I wonder if you've got to pick them a little firmer like how you did in this video since they're so dense.
@@TheMillennialGardenerVery much so agree! HA, Unfortunately for me, I cannot find a single cutting or tree for sale right now. I will continue my search.
It's too early. Cuttings will begin appearing on Figbid in late October from the Northeast growers. Cutting season doesn't go into full swing until December and January because that's when the trees in California and the South go dormant.
They're still tough to find. My in-ground DSJG tree barely grew at all, which is unusual. All the others grew like weeds. We'll see what happens this next season.
Where did you purchase this fig variety? I have searched online a cannot find any sources. Very new to growing my own figs in containers. However, I grew up with figs in my grandmother's garden.
This is from Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery. It is very rare, still. I'll have cuttings in January, but it'll be extremely limited and believe me when I tell you there will be fighting over them 😂
The tree will grow if you provide it a good microclimate, but I can’t guarantee the fruits will ripen. They take a long time. They would do better in a container so you can carry it out early for a headstart and pull it back indoors when it gets too cold.
James D'Onofrio I do not. I will be planting it in ground this spring, so I will find out. However, I don’t think there is a huge variance in hardiness between varieties of figs and at the end of the day, they all perform similarly in cold.
Awesome video! Where did you get that fig tree from? I definitely want to get me one too, I’ve heard lately a lot of good things about that variety of fig.
This tree was from Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery. DSJG is still fairly hard to get ahold of and demands a pretty high price, so keep that in mind. Mine cost a lot for a rooted cutting.
I think you got lucky with your conditions or you got an improved version of this variety. They're not normally that good.. How could it be an intense berry flavor and be that sweet when it's so under ripe? Maybe we have very different tastes lol
I guess it wasn't that underripe. Sometimes, the first figs a young tree puts out don't "color" properly. I've had this happen with several varieties where the first figs they put out are amber in color, but they redden as the tree ages. Also, humidity seems to play a roll. It seems if it's very humid and overcast for several days, the outer skins will be lighter. All I can tell you is the variety is fantastic, and Big Bill, who I got my tree from, said that I'd really like this one. Everyone I've spoken to seems to think this is a top tier fig. Maybe you got a dud, or a mix-up? This is pretty stellar.
Up until noon today, I had 1.05 inches of rain for all of September. That's the first prolonged dry period since...March? Since noon, I've picked up 2.15 inches of rain today. Looks like downpours tomorrow and Friday as well thanks to Hurricane Sally.
@@TheMillennialGardener yep the creeks here were almost at the bridges. Then the rain finally let up Somehow I've still got a few figs on one of my trees
Thanks for the videos. whenever you get a moment- at our elevation > 3000ft over in western NC we are about 6a and trap so much rainfall from almost every direction N, S, E. We have a few generic chicago hardies which are cool b/c they come back after winter and put out a good amount of figs. Definitely not the most mind-blowing tasters. Can you think of any other variety we could give a shot at that might have a better taste profile? Thank you
Sao Miguel Roxo will do well for you. It is a Chicago Hardy type, but it is much better tasting. Larger and more intense. You would also do well with Improved Celeste since it is so early and rain-proof. Smith is another option. It's more intense than those other two, but it's not as good in the rain. If you can get it to ripen in a dry stretch, it's very good and fairly early for a good quality fig.
I've only tasted about 3-4 dozen fig varieties. While that's a huge amount compared to the average person, there are thousands of fig varieties on Earth. This particular DSJG knocked my socks off. However, it's a very rain-prone fig that's difficult to ripen in my area. Last year, I got *no* figs off my tree. They all got destroyed by the rain, so that's the problem with DSJG. The perfect DSJG fig may be better than the perfect I-258 fig...maybe depending on your personal tastes...but I'd never trade I-258 for DSJG in a climate where you get rain in the summer. Maybe if I lived in Southern California...maybe. That's probably a really meandering response, but my climate is too finicky to really tell anyone with authority what's the best fig. I can only point you in a direction.
It is an exceptional fig, but it is a terrible producer, because it has such a long hang time and it's such a late season fig. To get figs off this tree, you need long, hot, dry summers. It's incredibly difficult for me to ripen this fig, because I need a stretch of 80+ degree temps where it doesn't rain for 6-8 days. That almost never happens here where I live, so it's really hard to grow.
I got my tree from Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery. It's still pretty rare and hard to find. Harvey has it, also, but his cuttings will sell out in about 10 minutes when they go on sale in January.
I was lucky to get this variety at Figbid couple months ago. When I bid on it I didn’t know much about it except for what the seller described the fig to be and he said that it was the best fig he had tasted in 2019. I guess that was true statement.... I can’t wait for my tree to fruit but I know I need to wait at least a year. Thanks for sharing your (our) passion.
That's great to hear that I'm not the only one. Big Bill said this was one of the best as well. I'm crossing my fingers that it is consistently awesome. Thanks for watching!
I just got mine from figbid today. I cant wait to finish work to go plant it.
I have this fig tree. First time for me. One split today. But it is rock hard still. I hope they ripe soon.Wish I could send a picture!
I cannot wait to get this fig tree! Thanks for the review! Dale is awesome, I really like that you share with him 💜
That's great to hear. Dale loves making appearances and occasionally sabotaging my equipment.
I love how shock he was by the fig, and the dog is just so cute too.
I wasn't prepared for how good it would be. Dale is my superstar hero 😆
I have a couple that have changed color and are a bit soft so I'm excited to try it. Just figuring out when to pick it though!
I have the perfect video for you on my other channel! th-cam.com/video/c0f8_lqCn98/w-d-xo.html
8 days is unusually dry? I couldn't imagine that. That's like rainy season here. I went June, July and August with a total of 1/4" of rain all 3 months combined here in Texas. That's common each year. It's hard on my trees in this sandy soil and high 90s and 100+ days in my pecan orchard. It's crazy how the rain just misses me by going west and north of my place. I've lived here since 86 and that's the path it always seems to take. Where can I find rooted cuttings of that fig?
I envy you for that climate for growing figs. Since June 1, I have logged 30.98 inches of rain, and that's only because my weather station lost power during Hurricane Isaias. In reality, it's probably more like 32-35 inches depending on how much rainfall it dumped on us (it was a lot). June 1 through September 30 is our wet season where we average about 6 inches a month, but we've been way above average this summer. It's terrible for figs. If I were you, I would grow on compost mounds with drip irrigation, and possibly purchase some 30% shade cloth if necessary. This fig is still a needle in a haystack. Big Bill and Harvey have it, but it's a fight to get cuttings. I paid a lot of money for this little rooted cutting, but it was totally worth it. I got mine from Big Bill.
Mine is pretty precocious, 2nd year. Earlier than WM1. Lignified amazingly all the way to the tips. (though it stopped putting on new growth, as I stopped fertiliizing rather early). Should be harvesting my first one in a couple days. Harvey said his go over-ripe on him very quickly... I wonder if you've got to pick them a little firmer like how you did in this video since they're so dense.
GAH.....I'm intrigued, Now I have to get one...lol My wife is going to hurt me. :) Thank you Sir.
Out of all the addictions we can have, at least this one's constructive and literally bears fruit 😂
@@TheMillennialGardenerVery much so agree! HA, Unfortunately for me, I cannot find a single cutting or tree for sale right now. I will continue my search.
It's too early. Cuttings will begin appearing on Figbid in late October from the Northeast growers. Cutting season doesn't go into full swing until December and January because that's when the trees in California and the South go dormant.
@@TheMillennialGardener Yea I guess maybe I was just being a little too "must have now" :) .....I will be keeping watch. Thanks!
One of my biggest fig mysteries is what happened to my DSJG cutting last winter. Hopefully I will find it someday as a mislabeled tree.
They're still tough to find. My in-ground DSJG tree barely grew at all, which is unusual. All the others grew like weeds. We'll see what happens this next season.
Thank you
Thanks for watching!
I'm new to fig growing, where can one order a DSJG?
Hi, do you sell cuttings to the Philippines?
Is this fig an early ,mid or late season variety
This is a very late season fig with a long hang time. It is one of the more challenging figs to grow. The reward is absolutely incredible fruit.
How does it compare to Black Madeira?
is it dense like a col de dame?
Not exactly the same. Col de Dame textures are unique to the Col de Dame's. It is very dense, but different.
Are you willing to sell some cuttings???
I offer cuttings in the winter. I always officially announce when they become available.
Where did you purchase this fig variety? I have searched online a cannot find any sources. Very new to growing my own figs in containers. However, I grew up with figs in my grandmother's garden.
This is from Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery. It is very rare, still. I'll have cuttings in January, but it'll be extremely limited and believe me when I tell you there will be fighting over them 😂
The Millennial Gardener Please add my name to that list
@@verdondamayes-cooper8532 I'll be selling them over Figbid when the time comes. I'll announce it beforehand.
How much is a seedling
That fig looks delicious!
It was the best I've ever had. Total stunner!
Will it grow in zone 6B?
The tree will grow if you provide it a good microclimate, but I can’t guarantee the fruits will ripen. They take a long time. They would do better in a container so you can carry it out early for a headstart and pull it back indoors when it gets too cold.
Is it the same as socorro black?
No. This is a unique fig.
Is it the same to soccoro black?
No. This is a unique fig.
Do you know how hardy it is?
James D'Onofrio I do not. I will be planting it in ground this spring, so I will find out. However, I don’t think there is a huge variance in hardiness between varieties of figs and at the end of the day, they all perform similarly in cold.
Do you grow strawberries?
Yes. I have a video on how to grow them from bare root here: th-cam.com/video/Gj-W5HCMsMs/w-d-xo.html
@@TheMillennialGardener That's cool.
Awesome video! Where did you get that fig tree from? I definitely want to get me one too, I’ve heard lately a lot of good things about that variety of fig.
This tree was from Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery. DSJG is still fairly hard to get ahold of and demands a pretty high price, so keep that in mind. Mine cost a lot for a rooted cutting.
@@TheMillennialGardener I did noticed that, I saw a couple cuttings on fig bid go for like $209.50. Anyhow thanks for the heads up! 👍
I think you got lucky with your conditions or you got an improved version of this variety. They're not normally that good.. How could it be an intense berry flavor and be that sweet when it's so under ripe? Maybe we have very different tastes lol
I guess it wasn't that underripe. Sometimes, the first figs a young tree puts out don't "color" properly. I've had this happen with several varieties where the first figs they put out are amber in color, but they redden as the tree ages. Also, humidity seems to play a roll. It seems if it's very humid and overcast for several days, the outer skins will be lighter. All I can tell you is the variety is fantastic, and Big Bill, who I got my tree from, said that I'd really like this one. Everyone I've spoken to seems to think this is a top tier fig. Maybe you got a dud, or a mix-up? This is pretty stellar.
Dry weather?! What're you talking about 😂
It won't stop raining here
Up until noon today, I had 1.05 inches of rain for all of September. That's the first prolonged dry period since...March? Since noon, I've picked up 2.15 inches of rain today. Looks like downpours tomorrow and Friday as well thanks to Hurricane Sally.
@@TheMillennialGardener it's been raining all week here and because of Sally flooded yesterday and last night. Hopefully it'll dry out here some
@@JacobSimpson we just broke 5 inches today. Miserable.
@@TheMillennialGardener yep the creeks here were almost at the bridges. Then the rain finally let up
Somehow I've still got a few figs on one of my trees
Thanks for the videos. whenever you get a moment- at our elevation > 3000ft over in western NC we are about 6a and trap so much rainfall from almost every direction N, S, E. We have a few generic chicago hardies which are cool b/c they come back after winter and put out a good amount of figs. Definitely not the most mind-blowing tasters. Can you think of any other variety we could give a shot at that might have a better taste profile? Thank you
Sao Miguel Roxo will do well for you. It is a Chicago Hardy type, but it is much better tasting. Larger and more intense. You would also do well with Improved Celeste since it is so early and rain-proof. Smith is another option. It's more intense than those other two, but it's not as good in the rain. If you can get it to ripen in a dry stretch, it's very good and fairly early for a good quality fig.
@@TheMillennialGardener really appreciate the response! i'll give those a shot. thanks
Wow so best tasting ever? You like this more then I258?
I've only tasted about 3-4 dozen fig varieties. While that's a huge amount compared to the average person, there are thousands of fig varieties on Earth. This particular DSJG knocked my socks off. However, it's a very rain-prone fig that's difficult to ripen in my area. Last year, I got *no* figs off my tree. They all got destroyed by the rain, so that's the problem with DSJG. The perfect DSJG fig may be better than the perfect I-258 fig...maybe depending on your personal tastes...but I'd never trade I-258 for DSJG in a climate where you get rain in the summer. Maybe if I lived in Southern California...maybe. That's probably a really meandering response, but my climate is too finicky to really tell anyone with authority what's the best fig. I can only point you in a direction.
Does this still remain your best tasting fig?
It is an exceptional fig, but it is a terrible producer, because it has such a long hang time and it's such a late season fig. To get figs off this tree, you need long, hot, dry summers. It's incredibly difficult for me to ripen this fig, because I need a stretch of 80+ degree temps where it doesn't rain for 6-8 days. That almost never happens here where I live, so it's really hard to grow.
Sounds like it would be perfect for me in Arizona’s hot dry long season! 😃 Thanks!
Hello. Who has this fig for sale?. Sue secoleman on ourfigs
I got my tree from Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery. It's still pretty rare and hard to find. Harvey has it, also, but his cuttings will sell out in about 10 minutes when they go on sale in January.
STOP TALKING GIVE ME THE DAN FIG
ALREADY 😅😅 ok thank you 😊
DSJG is a tough fig to grow, because the hang time is *so long,* but it's really, really good.