25 MUST GROW Fig Varieties for Humid Climates: 1000s of Hours and Dollars Later...

[@joyofgrowing]

Hello Ross the Fig Boss!! My backyard garden has 9 fig varieties currently all because of you! Thank you for sparking that interest and inspiration

[@cacmang42]

Ton of detail in this vid, loved it as a north east fig grower. I can see the fig community in 50 years year having a tremendous amount of info and consistently performing varieties thanks to work from people like you. Internet is bringing amazing times to us

[@RossRaddi]

Much appreciated.

[@dvssayer5621]

I am going to be a fig boss of my own fig trees, by watching you. Thank you.

[@josephcarrera3953]

Just wanted to say thank you for all the vast amount of information on fig’s plus all the other fruits you show case it has helped me greatly with the transformation of my yard into a fruit loving garden

[@RossRaddi]

You're welcome!

[@slamrock17]

Thanks Ross. I just listed 50 Chicago hardy trees on OMGAsheville on etsy. Wouldn't have happened without you.

[@amandawebster7970]

Thanks so much for this information (both video & blog format). I'm also in the Philadelphia metro area so getting to piggyback off your years trial & error feels like a cheat code as a beginner fig enthusiast.

[@Ivy_1057]

Thank you , Ross! So much information ! 👍

[@baneverything5580]

Since I`m in Louisiana I`ve started with Brown Turkey & Celeste. My tiny twig Brown Turkey is a multi-branch 2 1/2 to 3 ft bush since last year and I took two cuttings and one has rooted well inside under a light and has two small branches with leaves. I like the large size and the fact that it will likely produce figs for a longer period. If I don`t like them it can feed the birds I guess. I have to plant some trees for them regardless because they devour my veggie garden bugs and I feed them already. I just ordered 4 Celeste. In March I plan to get some better tasting varieties. I`ve never tasted anything but Celeste I think. I believe that`s what my family passed down here, but not sure. They were small brown figs with skin that had little cracks when very ripe and I remember the trees dropping green figs too. But the trees would be loaded with fruit.

[@mauriciodiaz1310]

First one on here! From California big fan Ross the fig Boss.

[@davidcoreywithcrop8686]

U are very knowledgeable about figs,I've been lookin for u

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

Impressive knowledge and thanks for sharing ! I live in the Transition Zone 7A and have exactly the same climate as you. So humid and hot but also cold in the winter. What are some of you best ( older variety ) performers ? It's only my 2nd year growing and I am lost in all .

[@RossRaddi]

Grow Smith or Celeste. Easy to find and well proven trees.

[@LittlePieceOfHeaven.65]

@@RossRaddi Thank you

[@hawklatino]

Thanks for this info Ross... Greatly appreciated!! I live in the Houston area and have some on this list that I am growing. I wish I had this list early, but nonetheless hopefully the other ones that I am growing which are not on your list produce. Time shall tell.

[@RossRaddi]

Which ones are you concerned about?

[@bunkernate]

I’m in the houston area also and currently only have celest but looking for some on this list

[@yuppystick]

Most of Florida gets 50+ inches of rain per year. Brown Turkey seems to flourish, especially with partial shade.

[@DFuentes01]

I was told in pots only in Florida… is that correct ? Due to nematodes

[@baneverything5580]

@@DFuentes01 A very thick layer of rich mulch/compost usually prevents root knot nematode issues. Some trees are resistant as well.

[@baneverything5580]

@@DFuentes01 Brown Turkey figs grow like kudzu in the South too. A cutting can turn into a huge bush in 6 months.

[@Ivy_1057]

Hello Ross, do you have any experience with Fignomenal dwarf fig? I’ve noticed this fig in Lowes and wonder if this one is a good fig? I am in Philadelphia are - in Mt Laurel, NJ, so same area as you are. Thank you!

[@RossRaddi]

It's a dwarf hardy Chicago. Unfortunately, I don't know if the fruit quality is any good.

[@JoyoftheGardenandHome]

Hoping this warmer winter means figs next year.

[@stevedagro8748]

Should I be watering my tree pot cuttings that have sprouted and full leaves and on a heat mat. I’m out of town and need to give good instructions to the “caregiver”. They have parafilm as well. Also have several cuttings on heat mat with no activity at 7 weeks. Should I be misting these. All are outside on carport with low temps in low 30s and highs in mid 60s. Hate to get home and have everything parched or rotted. TIA

[@RossRaddi]

Watering cuttings is a delicate matter. I can't advise either way without seeing photos.

[@sandylove8810]

good information but too much commercial ads

[@1ProudAmerican]

Hello! This is a great video. I am in Northeast MS and I was wondering if you could make a recommendation for an absolute beginner plant that will survive the harsh humidity that we get? Thank you!

[@RossRaddi]

Celeste! Easy to find and resistant.

[@1ProudAmerican]

@@RossRaddi Thank you so much. It’s good to know that I made the right choice as I already own a Celeste, though I have yet to plant it in the Earth. I also picked up some LSU purple and gold cuttings. With the season coming to a close, should I start rooting the cuttings now and then once they are large enough, I could put them outside to trigger their dormancy and bring them back in. Do you have any other recommendations for the cuttings?

[@ticktock2383]

You pick the figs almost ripe and let sit for a few days. Perfection and no insect infestation!

[@natemurphy4367]

Send it to the Pacific Northwest

[@yuppystick]

Not all heroes wear capes 💚

[@natemurphy4367]

Washington state

[@shalomtoday]

👍🌱

[@b-boycastertroy]

What are the smallest fig varieties youve come across? Thank you.

[@RossRaddi]

Elba, Verdino del Nord VR, Marseillaise.

[@RossRaddi]

Celeste.

[@RossRaddi]

Little ruby.

[@b-boycastertroy]

@@RossRaddi thank you 💯🫡

[@xianghouzinjianghu5001]

The shirt in your thumbnail looks scary.

[@Xray.71]

Where do you live? Curious what you think is humid.

[@RossRaddi]

Any location with 25 inches of rain or more annually is humid for figs.

[@Xray.71]

@@RossRaddi are you in Florida? There’s a reason why I’m asking

[@RossRaddi]

No. If you live in Florida, it's very difficult growing figs at a high quality. I've got a few videos/blog posts on the subject worth looking into.@@Xray.71