Brand New to Growing Figs? Watch This..

[@RossRaddi]

I'm Ross, the "Fig Boss." A KZbinr educating the world on the wonderful passion of growing fig trees. Apply my experiences to your own fig journey to grow the best tasting food possible. Check out my blog: figboss.com

[@maverickmacgyver]

I planted two fig trees this past weekend. Looking forward to the first bite.

[@alexbaro]

A fig tree popped out of nowhere in my front yard several years ago. It's now taller than than the house and bearing fruits like you won't believe all maintenance free.

[@johnnygavita]

All good things come from God and that was a blessing!

[@nadia6606]

Blessed be the fruit

[@michaelougarezos8963]

crazy good Ross, The smell alone feels like your in heaven. I remember when I was very young in Kalymnos Greece, the smell is imbedded in my brain even at my ripe age of 69. Sydney Australia

[@billchristopher8892]

I love growing figs love to eat them and make jams and preserves with them I live in zone 9b in California have watched a lot of videos on growing them but by far have learned more from your videos then all the others

[@joemancurreri6635]

I live in zone 9B on the ocean in North East Florida. I have 15 fig varieties. I planted all my fig trees in February...as 12" rooted cuttings. They are all 6' tall and loaded with figs. Amazingly my "Beer's" fig is the best tasting - very sweet and produced over 50 figs so far, and it;s Early sept.

[@Betty-qd8st]

I bin thinking about growing figs for a couple of years. I finally brought a fig tree, well 3 trees. I got ones that are Hardy and reliable.

[@pureluck8767]

My mother in law let me try a fig off her tree and at that point I said I’m going to get a fig tree or two. Well now I have a rooted cutting from Southern California (Adriatic type) and bought 3 cutting each of Nero 600m and peters honey. Your channel pushed me to realize that I’d prefer to grow trees rather than tomato and peppers. (I live in a condo with a patio so I have to chose what I really want to grow )

[@mikeporro3311]

My Grandfather had fig trees in his yard. I never understood all the fuss till I ate a fresh fig. Those dried up chewy fig wheels full of seeds from the supermarket are terrible. Fresh figs are a joy and a superfood. All mine are in pots. Olympic, brown turkey, champagne and black mission. I am a decent gardener but figs are different and require a bit of learning. Thanks to all the great 411 from all the fig guys on u tube!

[@BloomByCC]

It's all about the deliciousness. Thanks so much. Looking at planning our first fig tree and you have eased my mind. We're in California, so it should be easy peasy.

[@bobbrawley2612]

That's an excellent idea . Concentrate on tried and true varieties . Your videos give us a jump start on which varieties are tried and true

[@TheSnakeIsSolid1]

Could you recommend a good potting soil to start with for a bucket. Its my first fig tree.

[@andielliott7721]

I am in 7b and will be putting my six varieties "in ground". In pots I usually end up over-watering them.

[@conniedavidson1807]

I planted my first fig tree in the winter here in Texas. I cut the bottom out of a large pot and planted the pot about halfway into the dirt, filled it with soil I mixed and waited. I covered it with bubblewrap during the horrible storm we had here in Texas. It still hasn't budded out and I'm waiting to see if it survived.

[@mandiegarrett1706]

Hi Connie, I just bought a celeste fig tree from local hardware store. It is just a one main stem, about 4 to 5 ft. tall. I am in AR, zone 7b. Last year we have brutal winter with temp. goes down to -10 degree...so I was wondering how is yours surviving because I may need to do the same thing here. Or should I replant them in a bigger pot and plant in ground in spring...to bypass this winter and give it time to grow a little bigger. Thanks.

[@conniedavidson1807]

@@mandiegarrett1706 I thought mine was dead but everyone said to leave it alone and see if it comes back. It did from the bottom and is now about two feet tall. This winter I plan to wrap it in bubble wrap and fill the wrap with straw if it gets that cold again. I may cover it with a blanket also. I don't want to have to wait every year for it to come back from the roots. If it is still in a pot, I would put it inside if the weather gets as bad as last year. That's what I would do while the weather is that cold. Migardener has a youtube video showing how he prepares his for winter. He wraps his in burlap stuffed with straw.

[@mandiegarrett1706]

@@conniedavidson1807 Very helful...thank you so much.

[@donnastormer9652]

Thank you for this information, I am new to figs and I have been studying pruning as well and I am very intrigued with the Japanese style and the vase style so newbies check those things out as well!

[@baneverything5580]

I started last year by planting a Brown Turkey which was difficult to get going because a hill was bulldozed down to a "bedrock" hard red base. I hacked away for three days to get a narrow ten inch hole, put a half gallon of old chicken manure from their roost inside an old pen here, then added old potting soil, grass clippings, pine needles, and surrounded the tree with cardboard shipping boxes and more potting soil, grass clippings and leaves. I finally managed to get about 6 branches up to between 10 to 25 and 30 inches long. Despite the horrible drought and 108 to 114 degree days in August. VERY unusual here. The tips were killed by frost and I have them all bent over in a spider leg pattern with one center branch. I took four cuttings. I just ordered four Celeste trees. I plan to simply get wagon loads of forest soil to make small mounds to plant them in and the mounds will be covered in grass clippings and leaves. These two types are recommended for Louisiana. Later on I`ll get a few more types after studying about it or just clone more and more of these. The birds will get their own patch away from the main yard plus Mulberry trees.

[@bijoyvasudevan6748]

Splendid information, thanks for sharing . Kudos from India.

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

Thanks Ross. Great advice!

[@robertbrawley5048]

I'm not organized to grow figs . In and out if storage . If it can't be planted in the ground I can't do it . I left a Chicago hardy out all winter in Manassa VA. Temptress were 17 to 22 degrees over an extended numbers of days . Mostly above 20 degrees and the potted Chicargo hardy survived nicely I didn't wrap it . I basicly gave up on it , moving indoors. White Marstella survived in a pot one winter not wrapped but growth was poor the following season i got bored and threw it away. I wish I didn't now

[@mommasond]

Oh my gosh, yes, i saw your vid before and now i have gigantic and fig loaded tree!

[@swethakyadav7974]

You are the inspiration behind me getting addicted to figs :) thank you for this.

[@napoleonsgarden5162]

Got my first tree at a local plant sale then found your channel. No idea what kind it is yet ha

[@babichevi7950]

This is a great introduction for beginners, a great overview. Thank you.

[@Alladin-n5j]

Spanish black fig, Adriatic figs, Black Genoa, super!

[@figsgrowinflorida649]

Great video! Thanks! I live in North Central Florida and I have done the best with Green Ischia variety so far! Also Brown Turkey!

[@2brownbraids]

Thank you, Ross. Growing figs are rewarding because you can never buy the figs you want to eat, you have to grow them yourself.

[@happy2cya70]

I bought a Bears Black fig tree from Lowes a couple years ago. Last year I pruned it back and planted the branches. The one I purchased has two different type of leaves, one with a large leaf and one leaf looks like a hand with fingers. The cuttings I have going now have just one or the other. So was the one from Lowes grafted maybe? Either way, we have yet to try the fruit as it only has had one or two so far. I am looking forward to trying them and making fig preserves!

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[@nahnisjourney1406]

I should have watched your video before I killed my fig tree 4 years ago. I just ordered a new Chicago fig tree. It’s said to be a hardy fig tree. I’m in zone 8B.

[@OZARKMEL]

I'm a new "fig" grower. Planted in the ground, live in Tucson, AZ zone 7a. Water weekly and just planted it in mid March. It had a couple little figs starting but they both fell off :( I'm assuming that it won't set any fruit until next year. Hopefully the heat won't do it in.

[@victoriabaranik7686]

Thank you. Very informative.

[@pandita12shivnath22]

Excellent 👌👍 good information.pl do keep updating latest videos. What is the right temperature for figs.

[@christinan3983]

Omg, after watching your video I realize I'm probably way overwatering my trees!

[@coldesttuna2006]

Same. They always so to not under water it but now I'm thinking my figs stopped growing because of over watering. I hope I didn't over nute while figuring this out

[@alfredbriffa4840]

Hi , I live in Australia, I just bought a Fig Tree Which said it was great for patios in pots. Any way around 10 days some of the leaves started drying out and turning yellow. Not having a lot of experience I was worried. I didn’t know if I watered it to much or not enough? I fertilised it with osmocote slow release pellets. It was purchased from Bunnings a very large hardware store that sells everything. They were in the sun but not fully as it’s a store. I thought maybe shock as well. They all were the same and looked like they just arrived. Anyway, thanks for listening. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[@RossRaddi]

Send me photos of your tree. You can find me on FigBoss.com or on IG or FB.

[@mrose4435]

We had several weeks of rain and now my potted fig tree has had many yellowing leaves but has fruit. Does the tree need the leaves? I’m now keeping it moist but not soaked. Thanks Ross! Love your channel

[@jenniferanderson899]

Thank you this video is very helpful 👍💓

[@Yapmeister10]

Love the fluffy scarecrow! Does it work for pests to fig trees?

[@sncard777]

You would put a violette de Bordeaux in ground where u live? Maybe I make copy of each I have and stick in ground as long as they have some cold hardiness. Don’t think Violette de Bordeaux would be early enough for fruit in ground or red Lebanese bekaa

[@RossRaddi]

My Nero 600m (a VdB type) is fruiting for me this year at a reasonable time I believe. It only gets better from here.

[@sncard777]

So Nero 600 is good for in ground?

[@TanvirHossen-q8o]

What variety is good for semi tropical weather? Like Florida weather? Thanks

[@tuentachannel449]

Thank you for your video,well knowledge about fig tree

[@luzdominguez8516]

I have a fig tree in the ground in the back yard , but not too much figs. It’s 2 yrs old n maybe I ‘v see only 3 figs all this time. But I do make tea with the leaves n it’s delisous w honey. What can I do to get figs?

[@lorisiccia5914]

Interesting to know you can make tea with the leaves 🍵

[@JJthedeadhead]

You say they can handle drought like conditions (5:41) but keep the soil moist? I'm confused?

[@rayh7264]

Just bought a fig in a 20cm container. Have me idea what the next step is. Let’s see.

[@thedolfinishangri-la2181]

Hey Ross, I am in Arizona and I have had a hard time growing fig trees. I have a Pinache Tiger fig tree that is 5 gallon and has not grown at all in 2 years. The soil is clay but good drainage. PH is pretty high at 8.1. Do you have any ideas of what could be going wrong? Does pH affect your trees?

[@DaveTheHillsideGardener]

I have a fig in ground I want to transplant to a container. When is the best time..? Late fall or early spring prior to growing again?

[@swissmaid]

I did not catch the righ ratio of nitrogen. Could you tell me please.

[@pavellapik2796]

VERY NICE VIDEO. 👍👍👍

[@haithamfarouk]

Hi, I am one of your fans. And I love your videos man. I was wondering where do you get your fig cuttings or trees? I want to get different varieties, but I dont know the source.

[@RossRaddi]

Join ourfigs.com

[@RevelationArtist]

I have a fig tree I planted years ago in my yard that was given to me as a little sapling by my little Italian grandfather. In south western Pennsylvania here, it dies back in the winter and comes back in the spring, with purplish figs by late fall. But I have no idea what variety of fig this is. How do I find out? Do you have a video on how to tell?

[@maureengrant7886]

Can fig trees be adapted to grow in the tropics? Jamaica to be exact. I have been thinking about experimenting...thank you for this simple detailed video

[@erinrembert1982]

What comes first? The leaves or the figs (fruit)?

[@philblum1496]

The leaves will start growing first, then a little figlet will start to appear at each node where the leaf attaches to the stem.

[@antsgun]

have a white triana that makes it thru winter in 6b

[@RossRaddi]

That's awesome to hear, Michael. Wow.

[@apriansyahmunandar3052]

Thank you for sharing info

[@baneverything5580]

This is weird...my hardiness zone is BOTH 8b and 9a but I`ve always went by zone 8a growing. I think they`ve changed it, because I`ve always known we`re 8a.

[@adamb.8854]

Hi, Della Signora is late variety? Can it produce fruits in zone 7? Maybe watering brings this variety to produce early figs from april which does not ripe? Second crop comes pea sized right now, last year it was dry till october and fell off. Thanks

[@mlbctupiza]

How long it takes for the container fig tree to give you fruits

[@فرجقنباشه]

Hello, there is an American variety called Diana, modified with ratia. Can it be grown in hot and dry places, and can it be dried?

[@RossRaddi]

Absolutely.

[@فرجقنباشه]

@RossRaddi Will the tree dry out if we reduce irrigation water?

[@daviddixon5422]

Hi Ross I live in sw Nevada in zone 8b this year I transplanted my fig from pot to ground. It is the first year of fruiting so I removed 1/3 of the fruit. 2 days later I go outside and my fig is leaning over and all the leaves are curled up and dry. We have voles here and is evidence of voles can you think of anything besides voles that would cause this and do you know how to detour or eliminate these plant root eaters? Thanks

[@andielliott7721]

Put mothballs in the holes.

[@SharonCurtis7]

Mothballs are illegal.

[@coryoliver2746]

How do you personally do a head start where you live with the longer ripening varieties. I don’t see many videos about that.

[@andymacaluso3112]

i just received my fig tree and i would like to know what soil mixture to pot it in?

[@hendkevorkian1735]

I have r fig trees Brown Turkey, last year I had an amazing fruit! This year my fig are tiny and they are falling off! What’s the reason for this? I’m so upset over it!

[@RossRaddi]

Probably a lack of water.

[@فرجقنباشه]

My friend, can my root knot infection spread from the cuttings if the mother tree is infected?

[@RossRaddi]

No. RKN is in the soil.

[@fenderman9178]

The fig whisperer!

[@IGstinky1964]

You say that you use half compost ,have pine bark ...is cedar bark ok ? Seems to be what I have locally and want to be sure before I buy it ...thx for all your videos ...started growing figs this summer and love it ...think I’m addicted !

[@josephinebarone-lundin8465]

How tall do they get

[@ljclauson]

So my 2 yr old fig tree is growing horizontally and I don’t know how to trim it to grow upwards. Help. Also, how do I know if my pot is too small? Great video!

[@juliosdiy3206]

Hey have u try planting any fig in the ground then when winter comes dig it up pott it then plant it back in the ground the next spring or summer? I just wanna know if it makes any difference in growth n fig pruduction or rippening. I may want to try it with two of my fig same variety to see if it makes any differece.

[@LensOfWisdom]

Is 20-20-20 all purpose fertilizer is ok if I put like a table spoon every 2 weeks or 3

[@MorrisFamilyStudio]

Can I air layer a fig in a pot?

[@damoncash5773]

I have a very large Brown turkey fig tree ,just loaded every year.but they never get ripe.what am I doing wrong??

[@stevemillhouse6727]

What are those bags you put over your fruit? Where do you find it? At what point do you bag the fruit?

[@devonbolt6496]

Getting ready to plant a fig tree in the ground zone 8b. I have trouble with squirrels getting my peaches and pawpaws. Will this be a problem with the figs also? I have an area that is netted to protect from squirrels and birds with good sun, but will need to keep the tree to an area 2’ x4’x9’. Also have other areas that I can let it grow to full size but they are not netted off. Recommendations?

[@phyllisjeanfulton]

Love my figs.

[@NintCondition]

I live in California and want to grow figs in a pot because I live in an apartment. What time a year is best to start a fig tree?

[@dustinb1070]

Go to you local nursery and see what's available. Then buy if you're ready.

[@tsocanuck]

great vid ....i have chicago hardy in my yard 7a zone ..they look great .will propagate as soon as they become dormant ...do i just cut 6' from top and plant ?

[@kimberlyberlin4999]

I'm zone 7a as well and my CH died back to the ground last year. I'm happy to report that I've got 6" of new growth happening and hope to get some fruit this year.

[@tsocanuck]

@@kimberlyberlin4999 yep mine is growing nicely ...have small signs of figs on them already

[@cliffdariff74]

just bought a Purple Smyrna Fig tree... will ALL the ripe figs have wasp eggs inside?? in California.

[@doubleooh7337]

Don't figs do better in partail sun/shade? The leaves go more green And at my work i do bins and somewhere on a monday i recently noticed a huge fig tree that's actually growing in a stream leaves are huge, don't know what type it is though, can you do a video on the perfect time to pick figs?

[@markplezia133]

where do you put all those in the winter?

[@joetowry2633]

Ross I haven't heard you talk about eating frozen figs like a creamy fruit bar

[@abhishekgarg9841]

Figs are better in pots or in ground in amount of fruiting .

[@jeaninewalsh5120]

Hi Ross, do would they do if I bring them into a sunroom 3 season in winter or should I put in garage and wrap? I live in Bucks County. I bought Sicilian and buying a Violette Di Solis today

[@Thatrandomguy485]

I have black gumbo clay in Texas and it’s very hard to dig into. Do you recommend making a hole in the ground and putting the fig tree in it or do you recommend using a slightly elevated garden bed (1 foot tall)?

[@shootingstar2046]

Just got out first fig tree today. I live in El Paso TX. Do you recommend planting in the ground?

[@user-dp4bu8jy4b]

You have to lsy ot sideways and bury it when it gets cold out

[@vciocca]

I’m learning a lot...thank you! I live in Philadelphia. Where can I purchase fig tree locally? Also, I’m interested in a dark and light fig that will do well in this climate zone. Recommendations? Thank you

[@kalorakalora]

It's not local, but the best place in the tri-state area by far is Bill's Figs, 329 Old York Rd, Flemington NJ. Maybe 2 hours drive for you, but worth it if you love figs. People come from all over - Delaware, Maryland, CT, PA, NY state. Bill has hundreds of varieties of figs. Most garden shops that may have a few figs sell a very select and small variety of figs, usually brown turkey. If you want awesome varieties, go to Bills Figs. Additionally, most of the trees you can get from garden centers are generally purchased from commercial growing operations, so the amount of time, effort, and maintenance that goes into the proper cultivation of the trees is virtually non-existent. Bill, on the otherhand as a fig specialist, personally maintains his trees and cultivates extremely fine specimens. If you were to look at his stock of trees and compare them to the same variety of fig (lets say, a Brown Turkey) you might find at Home Depot, it's night and day. Like anything else in life, investmenting time, energy, and love into a pursuit will definitely pay off. Figs are known to taste better when the tree is cultivated well, so you are getting considerably better quality of tree and fruit through a specialist like Bill Unfortunately, fig specialty stores are quite uncommon, so I really do believe the closest option to you is Bill's Figs. Garden centers rarely if ever carry more than 1 or 2 of the most common varieties. All in all, if you really do like figs, I'd say it's totally worth it to pay a visit to NJ. And one final point of consideration - Bill is extremely knowledgeable regarding all things figs, and he's always willing to share that knowledge with other fig enthusiasts. Good luck with your figging!

[@abhishekgarg9841]

And now in my tree no figs are growing from new growths of tree and no breabes are there on tree What to do to have figs on the tree And i want to identify my fig verity so i will send you a photos of the tree and leaves can you just help me in that

[@joneslo5572]

How did you overwinter your potted fig?

[@bleacherz7503]

Dude, take some adderal and tell us how much fertilizer to use

[@viorelontalus8251]

HI Ross, I have a fig plant started from a branch but it grew vertical and with absolutely no branch. It is very tall now, and it has only leaves, should I trim the top so I force it to grow branches ? I would post a pic but there is no option for that.

[@Noah_F1776]

Yes. They are vigorous growers and cutting won’t hurt it

[@ladytreco1518]

I found a fig tree growing amount my flowers.... not sure how it got there, probably from bird droppings. I’ve since planted it on a pot and it’s growing like crazy. Not sure what variety or what to do next. Any recommendations on how to prune it into a tree style and also fertilizer type and schedule? I’m in zone 10b, Southern California.

[@RossRaddi]

They'll like some organic material in SoCal. A little mulch on top if things are getting too hot/dry. Just prune out any suckers from the base to continue that tree form you're looking for.

[@ladytreco1518]

Ross Raddi thanks. I think I heard mention about pruning when they are dormant in winter, should I wait?

[@giorgosspiros6566]

2022 Albania 🇪🇺

[@peterstevens4223]

Kia Ora from Auckland, New Zealand.

[@DubsmashAREHAIAa]

FIGure out 😏

[@fundamental1020]

Are you bagging you close to ripe figs here to keep insects off or what? Are these mesh or like plastic baggies?

[@RossRaddi]

Organza Bags. See my Amazon store in the description for a link.

[@abhishekgarg9841]

We have 11a usda zone Prefer me what is the care we should have about our fig trees ..

[@RossRaddi]

Mulch and other organic material. Water well.

[@lofenoialof5320]

Do you have any bird solutions ? I may just wrap each fig in a paper bag or something : )

[@RossRaddi]

Organza Bags. See my Amazon store in the description for a link.

[@lofenoialof5320]

@@RossRaddi Thanks!

[@jessicacroteau5600]

So. Many. Trees. Also thanks for the info, I just ordered a Violette de Bordeaux!

[@RossRaddi]

One of the best varieties. Good luck!

[@giorgosspiros6566]

2022 Greece 🇪🇺

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

My figs seem to have stopped growing. The fruits are about the size of a quarter, and haven't grown in probably a month. I have 3 varities and have been following your fertilizer guide. Any ideas?

[@RossRaddi]

The soil is too warm I imagine. I the soil temps are over 95F, they will cease growth.

[@zetaminor77]

do you have any LSU figs? How do you know how much nitrogen to feed your figs?

[@jbl2270]

You look like an actor mate! No homo