You must have read my mind! This is my first year growing figs and I have been wondering when to pick. Your video will save a lot of figs from early picking AND denouncement that the figs are AWFUL, when in fact they are merely under ripe. Thank you!
This was a wonderful video. I am new to growing figs - northern Illinois. My first plant did not make it through its second winter. I brought it into an unheated shed. It was suppose to be a Chicago fig. It died. My second one is a turkey fig. I brought it in the basement last winter and it went dormant and flourished this year in a pot in the yard. It grew 1 fig which is beautiful and LOOKS ripe, but thanks to this video - I didn't pick it. I guess I have to watch a few more of your videos to understand how to get it to grow more fruit? The plant is beautiful. I struggled to know if it is in the right place- a super hot and sunny exposure. It did a lot better when I decided to start watering daily. I don't want to over water - I'm a novice. 😄🙂 Thank you so very much .❤ Melinda
I usually check for a nice shine and no green left on them. In the past I had to pick them a little early to keep them from the birds. Just as I thought the crop was lost to drought We got rain just in time. This year I put a few pinwheels out and I’ve had less trouble with the birds even though there were less leaves to hide the fruit. Thank you for the tips. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber & fan.
Thanks, Ross, this was really helpful. I bought a house on Long Island, NY (zone 7a) last fall. We didn't want to put apple trees in the ground permanently yet, so I looked up apple trees in containers, and there you were. I have six apple trees in containers right now. I liked and subscribed, and although this is my first comment, I watch sporadically, and I appreciate the advice you've given so far. Anyway, it turns out that there's a fig tree (more of a bush, really) on the property. Once I figured out what it was, I wrapped it in straw and bubble wrap to help it survive the winter. Good thing, too: It was really cold last year, and I thought the whole thing died until I started seeing shoots in May. Anyway, I don't know what variety it is or anything about its provenance, but it has about two dozen figs on it. Having come to learn that you have a fig obsession :) I came looking to see if you had advice on picking figs -- and here's this video, exactly on time. I'm not sure that the tree started out early enough to give the fig time to fully ripen this year -- they all look really, really small, hard, and immature compared to what I just saw on your video -- but maybe I'll get lucky, and either way, I'll try to protect the tree/bush even better this year so it has a good shot at starting early and fully ripening next year. Thanks again.
Very informative, I enjoyed watching. Thank you. I have a young one in a big pot. Can you give me tips on how to care for it. Soil type, feed, indoor or outdoor in ireland. What age do they produce fruit
Ross, in your videos I do see you pick a lot of figs that do not seem very droopy, so I had wondered about this. My own fig experience is limited to only BT so I had thought maybe other figs were different.
To the point video thanks,noticed that when temperatures were high it ripens but a bit dry as soon as monsoon rains started the figs became fat &juicy with lowering of temperature.
Why are my figs loaded with fig larvae? Am I picking too soon? I am now afraid to eat the figs, I'll even slice them to check for larvae. I know the life cycle of the fig wasp and their demise inside of the figs. (sad face) What is going on with my figs?
Ross, in the last 3-4 days a few figs on my Black Mission fig tree turned purple. Is there a general timeframe in which the figs ripen? Or, is the drooping neck and softness the best indication of when they are ripe? I picked one and tried it about a day after it turned purple and that was way too soon! It was a light pink inside and only slightly sweet.
@@RossRaddi never mind. I found the answer: “In the case of certain fig varieties, like Kadota and LSU Gold, the fruit's mature color is STILL GREENISH - so how do you rely on sight if the fig's color doesn't noticeably change? Read on! Go by the appearance. The fruit itself will hang in a droopy way on the tree as it ripens.” www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/how-to-tell-when-figs-are-ripe
You have to protect them from ants. There are things you can put on the trunk like Tanglefoot or I think I've heard of Vaseline. As for wasps - I think the little organza bags that are used to protect the fruit from birds, etc., should keep out most wasps.
You must have read my mind! This is my first year growing figs and I have been wondering when to pick. Your video will save a lot of figs from early picking AND denouncement that the figs are AWFUL, when in fact they are merely under ripe. Thank you!
This was a wonderful video. I am new to growing figs - northern Illinois. My first plant did not make it through its second winter. I brought it into an unheated shed. It was suppose to be a Chicago fig. It died. My second one is a turkey fig. I brought it in the basement last winter and it went dormant and flourished this year in a pot in the yard. It grew 1 fig which is beautiful and LOOKS ripe, but thanks to this video - I didn't pick it. I guess I have to watch a few more of your videos to understand how to get it to grow more fruit? The plant is beautiful. I struggled to know if it is in the right place- a super hot and sunny exposure. It did a lot better when I decided to start watering daily. I don't want to over water - I'm a novice. 😄🙂 Thank you so very much .❤ Melinda
This is a great video! Year 2 of my fig bush and there's fruit to harvest. Thanks for sharing.
I usually check for a nice shine and no green left on them. In the past I had to pick them a little early to keep them from the birds. Just as I thought the crop was lost to drought We got rain just in time. This year I put a few pinwheels out and I’ve had less trouble with the birds even though there were less leaves to hide the fruit. Thank you for the tips. You’ve got yourself a new subscriber & fan.
Growing fig tree in polytunnel in Ireland.
Thank you for the tips. 😊
Thanks against I have 2 fig trees and I love the tree now I may fall in love with the fruit kit
Thanks, Ross, this was really helpful.
I bought a house on Long Island, NY (zone 7a) last fall. We didn't want to put apple trees in the ground permanently yet, so I looked up apple trees in containers, and there you were. I have six apple trees in containers right now. I liked and subscribed, and although this is my first comment, I watch sporadically, and I appreciate the advice you've given so far.
Anyway, it turns out that there's a fig tree (more of a bush, really) on the property. Once I figured out what it was, I wrapped it in straw and bubble wrap to help it survive the winter. Good thing, too: It was really cold last year, and I thought the whole thing died until I started seeing shoots in May. Anyway, I don't know what variety it is or anything about its provenance, but it has about two dozen figs on it. Having come to learn that you have a fig obsession :) I came looking to see if you had advice on picking figs -- and here's this video, exactly on time.
I'm not sure that the tree started out early enough to give the fig time to fully ripen this year -- they all look really, really small, hard, and immature compared to what I just saw on your video -- but maybe I'll get lucky, and either way, I'll try to protect the tree/bush even better this year so it has a good shot at starting early and fully ripening next year.
Thanks again.
Very helpful information! Thanks for sharing Ross. :)
Wow! Very helpful. Thank you.
Very informative, I enjoyed watching.
Thank you. I have a young one in a big pot. Can you give me tips on how to care for it. Soil type, feed, indoor or outdoor in ireland. What age do they produce fruit
now this is the channel to show you about figs. the other ones with more views are garbage no offense. ty for being a standup channel. edit subbed
Ur videos are amazing!
Ross, in your videos I do see you pick a lot of figs that do not seem very droopy, so I had wondered about this. My own fig experience is limited to only BT so I had thought maybe other figs were different.
It's all about the neck. Now i know. Thanks Ross
Save this video it's a good source to laugh anywhere anytime 🤣😂😅
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Thanks for the info and being nosy but why is the aluminum foil around some of the limbs are you trying to make another plant?
It might be to keep birds away. ❤
Thanks for the post 🙏. Do you water your trees often ? My fruits aren’t as juicy ? TIA
Send me photos of your fruits. I'll help ya out.
To the point video thanks,noticed that when temperatures were high it ripens but a bit dry as soon as monsoon rains started the figs became fat &juicy with lowering of temperature.
Why are my figs loaded with fig larvae? Am I picking too soon? I am now afraid to eat the figs, I'll even slice them to check for larvae. I know the life cycle of the fig wasp and their demise inside of the figs. (sad face) What is going on with my figs?
Ross, in the last 3-4 days a few figs on my Black Mission fig tree turned purple. Is there a general timeframe in which the figs ripen? Or, is the drooping neck and softness the best indication of when they are ripe? I picked one and tried it about a day after it turned purple and that was way too soon! It was a light pink inside and only slightly sweet.
Yes. Wait until the next is soft. You'll get a feel for it.
In what month is harvest figs
Leaves have nest of worms. How to get rid of this?
Hi Ross can you tell me what you know about the black beer fig ?I got it from Amazon .
Yeah. It's Black Mission.
When is the month for harvest figs
It depends on where you live. Usually between June and your first frost.
“The color is a nice indicator”. What about with green figs that don’t change color?
They always do.
@@RossRaddi never mind. I found the answer:
“In the case of certain fig varieties, like Kadota and LSU Gold, the fruit's mature color is STILL GREENISH - so how do you rely on sight if the fig's color doesn't noticeably change? Read on! Go by the appearance. The fruit itself will hang in a droopy way on the tree as it ripens.”
www.starkbros.com/growing-guide/article/how-to-tell-when-figs-are-ripe
My figs are mushy Are they ready to eat them?
When the neck is soft.
So what if wasps and ants eat my figs before the neck has a chance to turn soft? 😩
You have to protect them from ants. There are things you can put on the trunk like Tanglefoot or I think I've heard of Vaseline. As for wasps - I think the little organza bags that are used to protect the fruit from birds, etc., should keep out most wasps.
They look the same inside they all ripen