Celeste Fig - A VERY EARLY FIG That Is Sweet As Sugar

The Celeste Fig is one of the most common figs in the Southeast, and it's common for a reason. The Celeste Fig Tree (sometimes called Celestial Fig Tree by nurseries) is a very prolific fig that produces huge crops of small figs that are very tolerant of wet summers and humid climates. If you are anywhere on the eastern half of the country where humidity and summer rains cause problems with your fig trees, Celeste is a must have because it doesn't sour and burst like many varieties do when exposed to rain and humidity. It is a fantastic fruit tree for your garden.
This is also a must-have variety if your season is short because it is such an early fig. Celeste is one of the earliest fig varieties out there and you'll be eating ripe figs on your Celeste fig tree months before the later season varieties.
Celeste is one of the better tasting early figs that I've tried. The flavor is delicious. It is sweet as sugar with tones of light brown sugar and caramel. There is a Celeste fig taste test at the end of this video.
If you have any questions about this fig, how to grow figs, growing figs in ground or growing figs in containers, or gardening in general, please ask them in the Comments below.
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[@davenaden8115]

I planted a celeste tree 6 years ago, and now it's a huge tree--15' tall at least, with several trunks that are 3-4" in diameter. This was the first year that it actually produced figs, starting around the first of September (I'm in Zone 7a). But, the figs are unbelievable sweet, so I'm finally getting my reward.

[@-8_8-]

Interesting, I didn't think they were supposed to top 12. Tell it's too tall.

[@robinmbirrellstudio]

@@davenaden8115 Thanks for sharing! I’ve had my Celeste for 4 years and it’s never fruited. I can be patient!

[@lydiaahubbell8545]

my fig trees die back to the ground every year. 11 years so far, Zone 7b

[@Thedudeofalltrades]

MG - Cut those babies in half, wrap in bacon and a sage leaf and BBQ over indirect heat. You'll have your neighbors lining up banging at the door to get some. Thank you very much for sharing what works there.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

One day, I hope to do more cooking with them when yields increase. Figs and bacon are an excellent combination, especially with goat cheese.

[@geez1960]

Man I just realized I wasn't subscribed. My Bad I've been watching you for years. Thanx Keep up the great work. I'm planting my first Celeste. Been wanting one for many years. Well as my Mom always said. If God says the same. L8tr.

[@GrowingWithNick]

Nothing better than the first few figs!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Growing With Nick this time of year is like Christmas Morning to me.

[@-8_8-]

Lol, funny to hear you talk about this fig falling by the wayside. I've had a number of different figs and out of all of them I picked this one because of it being closed eye, resistant to near everything, and the long history of trouble free growing in my area. And because it's so sweet. I do get those undertones you're talking about.

[@alexsalazar198]

Im a landscaper and most clients have figs trees loaded with them. I’ve never had an appreciation for the fruit until I began to eat them right off the branch.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're wonderful when perfectly ripe. One of nature's greatest fruits, in my opinion. Possibly my favorite. Thanks for watching!

[@rjmalibu]

I got my first Celeste fig, thank you for this video, very informative. I am in Florida zone 9b and sunset zone 26. Very hot and humid here. I grew up in Greece, there fig trees are huge and so are their fruits. They grow and have fruits without any effort. I have a big problem with birds eating all the figs, how do you keep the birds from biting and eating your figs?

[@andreaholamon5238]

I’m on year 3 trying to get a crop from my Celeste fig. I live in the Dallas area, so super hot and dry. I have limited space to plant where it will get enough sun but not too much where it will burn in this heat. I’ve had it in a large container on a wire planter to facilitate draining, plan to upgrade to something larger when it goes dormant. But I cannot get this tree to hold a crop! It dries out sooooo quickly and kills my figs! The one spot I could plant in my backyard is full sun over 8 hours and not in good reach of our sprinkler path. The front is almost all full shade from a large tree in the middle of our yard. Help! 😢

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Sprinklers won’t help you water trees. Trees need deep watering. You will want to set up a drip irrigation line and run a hose to it. Water it deeply a couple times a week, for an hour or two. A fig tree will also require a minimum 6 hours of sun a day. Placing it in shade will be problematic. What you may want to do is buy a piece of 30% shade cloth and throw it over the tree. That way, it will get full sun but reduced intensity. 10 hours of sun a day with a shade cloth and drip irrigation may help your problem. I also recommend you fertilize per my video series. Bone meal is important.

[@andreaholamon5238]

@@TheMillennialGardener this is excellent! I have been deep watering in the container as I figured with the Texas heat a sprinkler just wouldn't come close to cutting it. A shade cloth is an excellent idea! Definitely getting one. I use a 10-10-10 liquid fertilizer mixed in 1 gallon water every 2 weeks, but will check out your video!! My poor little Figaro!

[@hunedtr]

I have a 4 year old Celeste thats about 7-8 feet tall and spread out. Over the last 2 years it has produced 100s of figs but they stay yellow, never ripen and eventually shrivel and dry and harden on the tree itself. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Would really appreciate any insights! (I stay in Dallas, Texas and summers are really hot and dry. I did try watering it regularly last year but that does not seem to have made a difference).

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The first question is are you sure it's a Celeste? If the answer is yes... Celeste has a reputation of dropping its figs and being finicky. My guess is it's suffering from drought stress. I strongly suggest the following: 1. Put it on drip irrigation. Water very deeply once a week. 2. Add at least 4-6 inches of compost and mulch. Figs need to be well-watered and well-mulched during the growing season. If they become too dry, they will drop their crop and develop terrible rust. I am willing to bet your tree is failing to ripen its crop due to drought stress, not enough water, and the roots are getting too hot. I can't stress enough the importance of a thick compost and mulch layer to keep the roots moist and cool at all times.

[@denverbasshead]

Hey man im a 25 year old just starting my journey as a small organic farmer! Good luck with all your endeavours! We need more millenials farmers and gardeners!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I agree! Glad to have you on board. I hope our generation resurrects gardening and farming. The past two generations let it fall by the wayside. I hope we get that culture back. It's a wonderful thing to understand and respect where food comes from. It doesn't come from grocery stores.

[@shannonrodriguez8911]

What fig varieties would you recommend for nw nj zone 6? I'm new to gardening and would love a fig tree or two. Thanks in advance!

[@lhy2000]

Chicago Hardy, brown Turkey, and Celeste. You have to wrap them in the winter to produce figs.

[@JoanLouiseL]

Thanks for this video! It helped me identify the tree in my yard. I moved recently and just noticed the tree last week. No one has been maintaining it, so it’s overgrown, and now I can’t pick figs fast enough. They just started ripening, but I’ve already eaten dozens of figs and given away twice as many. I’m really impressed with this tree. I think this will be my gateway to the world of fresh figs. My experience was previously limited to whatever was available at supermarkets.

[@mackenziegrose6924]

Joan it’s my dream to have a fig tree!! you’re so lucky, haha

[@biagiomignone716]

Just starting with figs. Can I grow a Celeste in southern NY and protect it by potting or wrapping?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Yes, absolutely. You will be able to do that with any fig. Figs with moderate protection in Zone 7 do well in-ground. Also, make sure you mulch the roots heavily to protect the root mass.

[@robinmbirrellstudio]

Been watching for years, and started figs here in Tx about 3 years ago. I have only two varieties, Brown Turkey and Celeste. While the BT fruits like crazy, I’ve had the Celeste for the same amount of time, in the same size container as the BT, same fertilizer, water, light location, etc., and it hasn’t had a single fig! Is it possible for a fig to be barren? Any ideas about why the Celeste doesn’t fruit? Thanks for all you do!

[@777AndrewR]

Has the Celeste tree produced figs yet?

[@robinmbirrellstudio]

@@777AndrewR It has one tiny fig this season! Just one, but it gives me hope. Maybe it’s just a late bloomer? 🤞

[@bv7841]

Hi thanks for sharing do I have to keep watering my small fig tree every day during this hot heat in New Jersey even when they fruit because I heard the water makes the fig bitter is it true.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Zackary E is the tree in ground or in containers?

[@bv7841]

The Millennial Gardener thanks for reply my tree in ground

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@bv7841 I live in Texas where it's always in the 90s and 100s in summer and my soil is nothing but sand and rock. No water holding capacity whatsoever. I water my fig once a month maybe twice during summer and we hardly ever get summer rains. My Celeste is huge and not a small tree and loaded with fruit. Being that yours is small it will need water to get established. I only water if I see a lot of fruit dropping.

[@bv7841]

James Barron Thanks

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@bv7841 if your tree is in ground, you will want to water it deeply with drip irrigation once a week, maybe twice if it's very hot and dry, until it is well-established. After it is established, you shouldn't have to water it much at all living in NJ unless you are in extended drought. A very thick layer of mulch around your tree should sustain enough soil moisture unless it doesn't rain for weeks.

[@johnking4288]

I am looking to purchase a celeste and a peters honey. Where did you purchase yours?

[@lostinspace2780]

My Celeste tree is now producing a second crop in September! It already produced a lot of figs that ripened in July. Anyone have the same experience?

[@-8_8-]

I just bought mine and it has figs on it in October.

[@etcon101constas5]

I have a one year old fig tree that I tried to grow from a cutting but it grew from underneath, will the fruit be the same as that of which it came from

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

it will be the same as the parent unless the parent was grafted.

[@sunnysgadgetreviews5886]

Which is better? Celeste or Olympian as far as taste goes?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They are very different and taste nothing alike, so it's going to depend on the individual. Olympian tastes like a peach.

[@rubylaslie210]

I need to try figs I eat them in recipes and it taste good but I can’t remember what they taste like by themselves. You have made me want to try them. I am sure they wouldn’t grow in Kentucky due to our winters. I live in Louisville Ky across the Ohio River into Indiana,

[@denverbasshead]

A few varieties will look up chicago hardy variety and white marseilles! Both are zone 6 rated! Im in 6b in southern kentucky

[@TheMillennialGardener]

There are literally thousands of varieties of figs out there. If you go to a big box store, they generally only carry Brown Turkey, Celeste, Chicago Hardy, White Marseilles, Olympian and a couple others. The fact is there are 1,000 figs that beat the pants off all of those varieties. You will have success anywhere in Kentucky if you grow your figs in containers. If you must grow them in ground, they will do well in Zone 7 KY with some much. They'll die back to the ground every year, but come back strong in April. Zone 6 takes a little more work, but Big Bill at Off The Beaten Path Nursery grows them in ground with incredible success in Lancaster, PA, Zone 6a. If you follow his method of growing them on berms with weed barrier and burying them in mulch annually, they'll come back for you. He has a KZbin channel - if you search "Off The Beaten Path Nursery" you'll find his videos. AND, if you do what I do for my bananas - cut them down to 24" inch trunks, place some stakes and 3 foot fence around them, then stuff them with hay, that will certainly protect them. Long story short, there are many ways you can grow figs in-ground in KY with a little planning. I would recommend you look into a variety called Ronde de Bordeaux because it is one of the earliest figs in existence, it is very common to buy online and it is much better than the varieties sold in stores, including Celeste. Though Celeste will be incredibly reliable for you in your humidity in KY. I recommend them both, haha!

[@ahsanulhaquerasel2181]

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[@juliegoulandris9609]

Where can I purchase a fig Celeste I live in Clearwater Florida. Also how often in the summer do you fertilize

[@susanrobinson408]

Do you have any experience with a Chicago fig? They are the ones that we can plant here in Indiana. I have tried them twice but they have both died in the second year.

[@rubylaslie210]

Susan Robinson we live in Ky so I know they wouldn’t grow here even though we have a lighter winter than you in Chicago

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Susan Robinson I have a Chicago Hardy, but it isn’t one of my favorites. Growing any fig in Indiana is going to be very difficult because they will require protection. For your best chance, I recommend the following: 1. Plant your tree immediately after your conservative last frost date so the tree has the longest time possible to establish. 2. Apply a thick layer of mulch around the tree. Like 6 inches thick, to insulate the toots. 3. At your first frost in fall, prune the tree to a 24” single trunk. Place four stakes around it a minimum 12” away from the trunk on each side. Wrap it with a 36” welded wire fence. Stuff it full of hay or straw. With this method, I was able to grow and fruit bananas here in NC. They can’t take a freeze at all, so it should give you a good chance in Indiana. I have a video on it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6KbqXqahbdmodE

[@Lochness19]

Is this early Celeste crop breba or main crop?

[@bayguy900]

Thank you for the video on Celeste figs. I have a Celeste fig tree grown in a barrel for several years now. I am in the north east region so I bring my tree indoors during the cold months. I always wondered why my figs are so small even though I get many figs out of my tree which is about 6 feet now from when I started at 3 feet. You are right about being sweet. Very happy with my tree.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Celeste is just a tiny variety. If you want larger figs, something like an I-258 or Col de Dame Blanc would produce bigger figs, but they’re quite a bit later and may not ripen depending on your growing season. You’ll need at least 200 solid growing days with frequent 80’s and 90’s.

[@muhamedmuhaxheri6242]

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[@agpawpaw5912]

Is that lime under fig tree?

[@itsarni]

Is Celeste earlier than Ronde de Bordeaux or Pastiliere (aka Rouge de Bordeaux)?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It may depend on your climate. My Ronde de Bordeaux and Pastiliere were both started from cutting and in containers, so I can't really compare it directly to my in-ground Celeste that is a couple years old. All I can tell you is that my Celeste is way out in front of all my others so far. Not a lot of people grow Celeste outside of the southern US, though, so I don't know how it does in drier, less humid climates.

[@itsarni]

@@TheMillennialGardener my RdB ripened August 10th here in Vienna Austria. Black Madeira October 1st. We get about 20“ of rain every year but my potted trees never see a single raindrop on my southfacing balcony with 100% sun from sunrise to sunset since it is built into the wall.

[@lysianepruitt6429]

I just had a load of ripe figs from my Tennessee Mountain Fig. Last year they all dropped. This year, she is on a roll. Did have to put a net on her. The birds were enjoying the figs as well.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Fantastic! Glad to hear your success. It's so darn hot here this time of year, but fig season gets me through the heat. It's such a wonderful time of year.

[@deborahengesser4300]

I live in North Florida. When can I expect to harvest the figs, And how long will they provide the fruit? I am trying to coordinate this particular fig along with a later producing fig. Thank you for your content, you are very thorough.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

In North Florida, you're a little a head of me, so I would expect sometime in early July, possibly even late June if you have a really early season. If your tree is young, it will probably drop a lot of its fruit the first couple years, but it'll regulate as it matures and stop that behavior. They will ripen their figs intermittently throughout the season, so they'll produce until they run out of figs or it gets too cold to ripen them anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@deborahengesser4300]

@@TheMillennialGardener Thank you ‼️🌞‼️

[@lostinspace2780]

I have a beautiful small Celeste in my yard and it is loaded with figs! Been eating them for about a week or longer. I put little bags over some fruit in hopes to protect them. I have turkey figs and white figs which are very good but the Celeste is the best to me.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I agree, a Celeste beats a Brown Turkey hands down. It's an underrated fig for sure. I place organza bags over my figs as well. The bugs here will get them without the bags.

[@jeffm.2119]

@@TheMillennialGardener All my ripe figs are covered in june bugs, wasps, and butterflies! I’ll have to look for these bags or pick them early.

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

my (probably) celeste tree is loaded this year too. I pruned it pretty heavily last year...into a single trunk with an open canopy. it looks like it will be my best producer this year. it's the last one on my tour....but the thumbnail is adriatic JH

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Organic Gardening in North Carolina how does JH do around here? I have a WM#1, which I’ve yet to try. They look similar.

[@Iloveorganicgardening]

@@TheMillennialGardener my JH has done great. I got two figs from it the first year from a rooted cutting...last year I got some and this year it is loaded too. it's my favorite so far...and by the way, after I watched your video, I went out and looked at my celeste and found two ripe enough to eat and more softening up...I tweeted a pic. my most recent video shows the JH too

[@sommaiynunthavong2591]

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[@denverbasshead]

My local nursery has this variety!! I already have 8 varieties of figs right now, but im going to add this one next year!! In south kentucky! My viollete de bordeaux is doing great here even with the rain so far

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Denver Basshead excellent to hear. Celeste will do well for you in KY. It is very humidity and rain resistant, and is very early.

[@HVACRTECH-83]

This spring I bought a celeste from fast growing trees.com no figs yet, I up potted it into a 10 gallon I think but only put out about 3 or 4 leaves per branch. Theres only 4 branches so not sure why it's not growing like mad, i fertilized 2 or 3 times with recommended stuff, similar to what you use,

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Is it getting enough sun and heat? Figs need a lot of heat to grow rapidly (80-90 degrees ideally) and at least 6 hours of full, unfiltered sun every day, but more is better. If you can give them 10 hours, they'll grow more.

[@HVACRTECH-83]

@@TheMillennialGardener yes, they are in full sun in the same spot as my other figs that are growing very well. At least 8 hours of sun a day and the temps have been high 80s to mid 90s for the last month or so. We have a very humid environment here in ct so maybe that's playing a part. Not sure. I have a more mature tree next to it about 4 years old that put out close to two feet per branch this season, it was loaded with figs but they are drying out and dropping for some reason. I try not to over water but I think as humid as it's been they dont seem to drink up the water too quick so who knows what's going on lol

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@HVACRTECH-83 since you're in Connecticut, while the peak of the summers are pretty hot and humid, the length of the hot and humid period is fairly short. It may be that the tree is growing its roots first. A 10 gallon pot is a lot of room to fill, so if the tree really didn't start waking up and growing until, say, June, it may want to fill out its roots before it puts on significant top growth. I would keep fertilizing and give it time. You may see it really come into its own next season.

[@HVACRTECH-83]

@@TheMillennialGardener thank you

[@jamesbarron1202]

My Celeste is the largest fig tree I've ever seen. I think I planted it around 1990. It would take up an entire back yard for most city yards. Good thing I live in the country. It towers over my home. All I do is water it and that's very little and I have terrible soil. It's like beach sand. If you could only have one fig to plant outside with the qualitys of a closed eye, fantastic taste, winter hardiness zone 7 and 8 (Texas), and can take drought as well as Celeste and a tree that gets large enough (at least 10'×10') to give high production what would you suggest? I'd like to add another variety. Is there a way I can send you a picture message? There's an Italian guy within an hours drive of me who breeds figs and has over 60 cultivars. I can send you his FB pic if your interested. He has some huge figs. I need the smaller closed eye figs because I have the dried fruit beetles.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Yikes, I hope my Celeste doesn't get THAT big. If that's the case, I'll be rejuvenation pruning it every few years to keep it small. You asked me a very difficult question with selecting only one fig. I've only tried maybe two dozen varieties so far, and there are thousands, so keep that in mind. If I could only pick one, it would be either I-258 or Coll de Dama Gegantina (based on my latest experience). Neither of them are going to produce anywhere close to a Celeste or a Black Mission, and you're going to have a much higher degree of rot and failure, but they're both so good nothing else matters. I would rather have 2 of them than 10 Celeste's. They're just unbelievable. If you want straight up reliable, I am currently growing out a copy of the Carr Fire fig, which appears to be a black mission type, and it appears invincible. The figs are huge at 50-60 grams and no matter how hard it rains, they don't split or attract pests. The downside: they are nowhere near as flavorful as an I-258 or CdDG, but they're still good. Smith would be a close #3 for humidity.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@TheMillennialGardener thanks. The stupid starlings have ate hundreds of my figs this week. I'm not going to get many at all now. They get them every year. I shot 2 today but I bet there's 50 starlings. I set up a sparrow trap to try to catch them.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

@@jamesbarron1202 I would suggest purchasing some bird netting. What I've learned about wildlife is most animals are extremely lazy and simply want a cheap meal. Two tips: 1. Often, birds peck figs to get water. If you set up some strategic birdbaths around your yard to give birds an easy source of water, that will significantly cut down on the birds that mess with your figs. 2. For the remainder, use something like this. If they can't get to your tree, they'll give up and go elsewhere. www.amazon.com/PetiDream-Netting-Stops-Plants-Vegetables/dp/B07PTBZXHB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=bird+netting&qid=1598044799&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVVIzVUJNV1pBRzM3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjk3NDk4MUNTT1A0RTVPVzVYVyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwODA5MzEzM0VKQURWS1lYS045RCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= That is just an example product. Buy the size you need appropriately.

[@jamesbarron1202]

@@TheMillennialGardener I have a bird bath in the shade 20' from my fig. It's there for my Honeybees. I have 7 hives and they'll empty it in about 4 to 5 days during the summer. My tree is huge. I've checked into netting and it would be expensive to cover a tree that size. CDs hanging in the branches and fake owls help some

[@im11000]

Thank you for sharing your videos l live in north jersey l have one spot southern exposure against the house I’m planning to put a fig tree in your opinion what early and hardy variety should I plant thank you 😊

[@TheMillennialGardener]

im11000 in North Jersey, I would look into Ronde de Bordeaux. It is a small fig, but it is one of the earliest figs there is. It is very sweet and delicious. My favorite fig is probably I-258, but that requires longer ripening times, so it would be riskier to plant that variety. If I were you, I would look into both of those varieties, trial them for a year in containers, see how they perform and then decide.

[@cornerstoneproductio]

Thank you.. always enjoy your videos here in Sarasota !! Just had a taste of our brand new Celeste fig and you are right, just like light brown sugar❤️

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Excellent! Glad to hear it does well in Florida as well. Thanks for watching!

[@Amyas80s]

I got 3 waves once from mine in GA

[@celiahmance]

Dale is precious!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Celia Mance thank you. He’s a love.

[@maryjomaffie6399]

what is the white powder you sprinkled around the base of the tree? bone Meal? and it looks like you have some white powder on the leaves themselves? Thank you. my celeste fig is 3+ years old and is doing well.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Maryjo Maffie diatomaceous earth. I was having an ant problem. I do use bone meal, though. It is a secret weapon for fig production!

[@shaunnguyen8297]

What's the brand of landscaping fabric are you using? Thanks

[@GhostBearCommander]

Do these (Celeste) grow well in Virginia?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

It depends where. Virginia encompasses zones 5-8. If your season is sufficiently warm to grow figs, yes.

[@GhostBearCommander]

@@TheMillennialGardener Thank you. I'm in central VA (Chesterfield area), which is zones 6 and 7. Cool. I should be good to go.

[@Athabina]

Good to see that Dale is on his way to becoming a fig connoisseur!!

[@nickka2009]

just had my first few improved celeste in southern cal zone 10b, and they were very very good, liked by my entire family

[@TheMillennialGardener]

They're truly an underrated and overlooked fig. Thank you for watching!

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[@roncastro7195]

Great stuff...thanks for this video What is the best time of year to buy fig trees?

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thank you. There is no "best time" to buy fig trees, but the best time to plant them in-ground is right after your last frost in the spring so they have the maximum time to establish before freezing temperatures. The most affordable time to buy figs is to wait until cutting season, which is late October to February. If you're willing to root the cuttings yourself, you can buy 3-5 varieties for usually the cost of one single tree depending on which varieties you want.

[@theresaparodi6027]

Hi, Ron. I saw these videos and decided immediately to start growing fig trees. I could not find any at big box stores or local nurseries so I went to Etsy - I think it’s Pixies Gardens in Georgia - I’m in Northern California. They arrived in very good shape. Good luck🍀

[@roncastro7195]

From California in the North high desert.... thank you for the answers

[@sandrabeck8788]

Dale needs at least 3 more figs to get a good taste!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Hopefully, we'll have a lot more this season for Dale!

[@clownofthesea2443]

Hello.Delicious! I want to try it!​ Thanks​ for​ sharing.👍🍎🍎🍉🍉🍓🍓😇😇

[@Morgan-th9dj]

I have the same type of fig tree and just picked my first four figs!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Congrats! Hopefully they were good. Thanks for watching!

[@-8_8-]

That explains it. Same amount of sugar in a tiny fruit.

[@chloe235]

We have a big fig tree in our backyard and my dog loves to eat them I picked 2 and put them in a box and put it down to move a ladder and my dog stuck her head in the box and ate one and knocked over my box 😂

[@shahzadiabedin7]

Hyy

[@mittensthekitten3234]

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[@RonnieMinh]

We are growing Celeste figs here in the Mojave Desert and they grow great!

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Good to one they do well in the arid climates, too. Thanks for watching!

[@TracMcNguyen]

Sounds like they'll be perfect for jam :D

[@TheMillennialGardener]

One day, we can only hope! The production right now is far too low on all of my trees, but in 2-3 years, I hope to have buckets of them. I would love to store 16 ounce mason jars of fig jam, as well as vacuum seal dehydrated figs for winter storage.

[@user-ni8ee9vo9p]

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[@bhutrus3267]

Dale is class

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Clive Parsons he’s the man!

[@cmt6136]

Lsu champagne variety derived from Celeste

[@TheMillennialGardener]

All LSU varieties used Celeste as the mother. They’re all seedlings of Celeste and a chosen persistent caprifig.

[@RippleAffect]

I can't believe you don't live on a farm

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I’m still too young. I need a dedicated fiber line and access to a city for what I do for a living. Later in life, I would like to move more rurally, but for now, I’m happy with 1/3 acre of edible landscaping.

[@minfeng9404]

thank you for sharing, this is very informative.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomscott3]

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[@zahidchoudhary4040]

Nice of you to mention date but failed to record year very annoying why??

[@TheMillennialGardener]

KZbin tells you how long ago the video was posted. Whah KZbin doesn’t tell you is the date of filming. I like to document the date of filming, but mentioning the year is redundant because it’s listed under the title.

[@tomassente5671]

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[@skbasargaming9862]

Hlw

[@holdenbeck8636]

I spy a banana flower.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Holden Beck you are correct! I have a small bunch forming.

[@buckshot5923]

Oh miss Pearl loves the hell outta some figs. Figs= wasps

[@melaniereese7187]

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[@amnaawadabdo7352]

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[@BlackJesus8463]

How did you get so many thumbs down for a fig video? 🤣

[@TheMillennialGardener]

Last year, KZbin generously selected me to be a Creator On The Rise for a day. As a result, my channel was featured under Trending, and my 5 most recent videos were pinned as Trending. The good news is it exposed my channel to a ton of eyes. The bad news is videos got a lot of random clicks from people that eat Tide Pods. The Tide Pod Challenge crowd didn’t like learning about figs 😂

[@BlackJesus8463]

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[@menyoteang4776]

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[@rosswaylon4]

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[@tomassente5671]

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[@jaystokejay1819]

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[@lonk121]

all fun and games till you notice the wasps inside

[@TheMillennialGardener]

The fig wasp is endemic to the Mediterranean. Colonies were established in the late 1800's in California. Outside of small pockets of CA, there are no fig wasps in the US. I live in NC, 3,000 miles away from the nearest wasp. I can only grow parthenocarpic female figs where I live because fig pollination cannot happen naturally without the wasp. Unfortunately, all figs grown outside of CA and the Mediterranean are wasp-free. Even if there were wasps, they are barely larger than pinheads, so you'd never notice them anyway. They "melt" inside the figs.

[@watchmanezekiel6068]

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[@Slo-ryde]

He ate figs too…. Read the scriptures