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@joyofgrowing Жыл бұрын
I am so getting one of these Dessert King Fig Trees looks amazing!
@BolaML4Yeshua7 жыл бұрын
out of all the fruit trees, figs had caught my attention and this year I started buying fig varieties. I somehow feel addicted. Thanks to you Ben👍
@romanos655 жыл бұрын
Jajajaja I'm in the same club as you ,I'm addicted to figs ,I bought so many I don't know where I going to put them , figs are amazing.
@albongardens31994 жыл бұрын
Same here! I've been giving them away to friends and relatives so I can eat from their trees since I don't have enough space. I have 9 varieties right now and I've been holding myself from getting more!
@timmmmmmmmmmy13 жыл бұрын
Now I got the bug, 96 cuttings in 11 stated types , 16 of them Desert king.. My little babies if I could fondle you and make you grow faster I'd be a fondler..
@delectablemountainshomeste86296 жыл бұрын
Your videos are KILLING ME! I have two small fig trees, one VDB planted last year with 3 breba sand 1 Olympian planted this year. I look forward to the day I bite into my own. I think I need a DK too!
@SergioGonzalez-ex8kf7 жыл бұрын
you've made me buy my first 9 different kind of fig cuttings and start my own. thanks alot Ben. had them in the oreo method you were talking about. i have little green sprouts very small in about 4 days. everythings seems fine in the container like yours. maybe ill share on youtube soon.
@allgreenchannel29684 жыл бұрын
Yes fig tree addiction is real,😁, i have numerous varieties but not a desert king tree yet, i took a cutting from a tree and so far its doing good, look forward to more fig vids
@Rodoriginal1013 жыл бұрын
I think this might be a variety that one of my neighbours grow here in the Netherlands. It is green, big, super sweet and I think it is the best fig that I`ve eaten.
@bonsummers26575 жыл бұрын
I think 'Dessert King' is the original spelling,…. though yes I realize 'Desert King' has been standard spelling,… but I think that was just a spelling mistake. This fig is not for desert climates, such as Coachella Valley.
@petershu10496 жыл бұрын
great video.Thanks to you Ben👍
@reppy7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I live in Southwest WA and just found this fig variety marked down at Ace for $4 each! Grabbed a couple and can't wait to get them in the ground. Glad to see you're having great success with them.
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
one of the best figs in seattle to grow.
@mosthated81904 жыл бұрын
I purchased a brown turkey fig from lowes , I'm doubting that's what it actually is... the figs didn't turn brownish purple color like they're know to do when ripe . They stayed green and inside was very much like yours and very delicious . But with all the varities of figs that there is , no telling what it could be!! Although they are very delicious !!
@brianbroussard50364 жыл бұрын
Ben, love the videos. Just found you on you tube. In Zone 9, have Celeste, LSU Gold, Giant Brown turkey (2), Banana, Italian black, Texas Giant Blue fig. I buy figs at the farmers market every season so I started growing figs about 3 years ago. Every time you have tasting, I want to buy another fig tree. No fruits to date, but expect plenty this season.
@Laurel-Crowned4 жыл бұрын
Which one's do you like the best? I've been looking for a lsu gold but no luck. I'm in zone 9 also and want to start planting a bunch!
@joenic43032 жыл бұрын
I have a DK in Phoenix and it ripens off the main crop every year. The breba crop is more brown inside, whole my main crop is red. I think it may be due to the heat. The tree is doing great.
@WizzleThump8 жыл бұрын
Great video, I can't wait until I get a crop, hopefully next year. I still need to head down to Renton and pick up some from you too. Can you do a backyard walk through again soon when it's in full summer production? I can't believe how many figs you have. lol
@zamanodenise3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! I live nearby in Snoqualmie and I also have a desert king I recently bought last year from Swansons and am having issues :(
@TheStanfordKid2 ай бұрын
After seeing this video, I planted one in SF Bay Area. Hopefully mine will fruit next year.
@AbdulRauf-mb3ip4 жыл бұрын
👌You're eating a very delicious fig ❓ I have water in my mouth 👍
@a.m.rootedinbuffalo3317 жыл бұрын
great video.. I recently purchased a Desert King but then I kept buying more lol got a black mission, violet de Bordeaux and I have a brown turkey fig tree from last year I bought on eBay
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
Its definitely addicting
@ceili6 жыл бұрын
antonio matos me too, started with a brown turkey. Now I have a brunswick, bornholm, ice crystal, desert king, gustisimmo two timer, and 8 violet de bordeaux cuttings. And this only started this year!!!
@juanchofolo6 жыл бұрын
antonio matos it becomes an adiction my friend, hahahahaha i have planted almost 40 fruit trees this season alones. Noy including berries and else.
@donnastormer9652 Жыл бұрын
Here in Florida people cut the fruit bearing branches off as soon as the last fig is picked, then the plant puts new branches on vigorously and the we get a 2d Breda crop.
@motorpenny5 жыл бұрын
Beautifull fig garden
@dejandurdevic88266 жыл бұрын
I have one fig tree in a container and I believe it’s a dessert king one, no tag when I bought and now it has more fruits at this time
@chrismarinohardin99293 жыл бұрын
I'm going to try one out here in Spokane. Hotter summers, colder winters...we'll see how it goes!
@newbiegarden4 жыл бұрын
Love it! Now I gotta find a real one because what I have does not seem to be a DK.
@leilanik33337 жыл бұрын
Can't watch anymore, stomach growling.
@charliesweb1k3 ай бұрын
I live in Port Orchard, Washington and I lived in Seattle for 27 years. I’m 15 minutes away from you, but I was wondering if I could purchase some cuttings from you❤
@ofon20005 жыл бұрын
Is this when the breba's ripened that you posted the video? I've got a ton on my DK here in Houston but I'm not sure they'll ripen because they're on new growth rather than the old for the most part.
@niknoorman73 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben..Does brebas also really need wasp..If not,where do i get desert king fig cuttting that able to shipping to Malaysia
@laureljeanr-boltz33219 ай бұрын
Wish I could get a cuttings. Looks yummy
@sallysoh7696 жыл бұрын
Great plant. I have purchase a few figs plant but not yet fruiting. Like to have desert king can share some cutting?
@mja48626 жыл бұрын
Hello Ben, would you please tell me where is the fig tree , I like to have some I have two years old fig tree dropped her figs two month ago , now started to bear new fruits not sure if there is enough time to ripen.
@megababyfart23384 жыл бұрын
How can I purchase cuttings from you. I love how you put people on to figs.
@fionadavid83945 жыл бұрын
Lucky me, my neighbour had two enormous trees!
@maddog81486 жыл бұрын
That is the biggest fig tree I have ever seen. But why don't you prune it down do you can reach all those figs.
@jefflaporte25987 жыл бұрын
Was there a huge difference in flavor between the young and old tree? My desert king id 4 years old now. Hopefully next year I'll get fruit
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
no, size was definitely different though
@killseacocks3 жыл бұрын
4 years old fig trees still no figs ? That does seem normal to me. Did you get any now after another 4 years since you reply ?
@unconventionalme80486 жыл бұрын
Ben, love your video!! You got the same appreciation for good tasting fruit as a lot of us... was wondering if you ever sell your cuttings? I’m nervous to try n buy off eBay or Craigslist cuz I don’t want to pass out my credit card number. I was hopin to send a money order...?
@roscoe87129 ай бұрын
You didn't happen to mention how old your small tree was????? Also, you have trimmed it as a single trunk tree. A video from the Seattle Fruit Tree Society says you should trim Desert Kings as a multi trunk bush. What do you advise and why???? Also I have found most growers (on KZbin) keep their trees cut back to a certain height to allow ease of harvest (Not the Seattle Fruit tree group) What do you advise. I am located in Montesano area, so closer to the coast than you. Any other advise you may have will be appreciated. First year grower of figs....... thank you.
@tbcha17 жыл бұрын
hi ben. I back again to bug you with a question :) im getting my first DK which will be a airlayed plant. Just wondering what s type of medium would you start off with it in a pot?DK are hard to come by here so want to make sure i do everything right! thanks
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
where are you located they grow like crazy here in Seattle
@tbcha17 жыл бұрын
I'm located at Australia, Melbourne.
@Christinjapan8 жыл бұрын
I notice you don't have to protect your figs from critters...you are lucky. Here in S.California I battle squirrels, birds, rabbits and various insects. I have to bag all fruit.
@ofon20005 жыл бұрын
You guys also get the fig wasp though ^^
@johnnymarkovich1419 Жыл бұрын
Where can you buy the desert king fig rsvp
@sfax5 жыл бұрын
You did eat an insect or an ant at 4:31!
@bank804 жыл бұрын
I thought so too, but it was just a flash of light behind his hand.
@queencitygardener71097 жыл бұрын
Hey Ben! Great video! I have several Desert King fig trees but none are red inside like yours. Any idea what is the source of your tree? Mine came from Rolling River a few years ago and are over 7' tall. I'm trying to locate a nursery that sells those that are red inside. All of mine are amber. Can you recommend a nursery? cheers and keep up the good work!
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
Strange they should be red. Mine came from a local grower off of craigslist a long time ago.
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
Is it possible you may have a brooklyn white or something else?
@queencitygardener71097 жыл бұрын
Ben B. As a matter of fact I do have Brooklyn White. However, White Triana is a heck of a lot better and 10 times sweeter or Votata is another of my favorites. I have a lot of figs but what I'm switching to are local finds in upstate New Jersey and New York.
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
I bet there's some great hunting ground for figs in those areas.
@queencitygardener71097 жыл бұрын
Ben B. I'll set you an air layer this spring if you want. Just pay for the shipping. But White Triana is the sweetest fig I've ever eaten. Votata and Peter's Honey are not far behind.
@furtherbeyond5 жыл бұрын
...and this video is why I bought a desert king fig tree. LOL
@MrDeckPC4 жыл бұрын
Question: Do squirrels show interest in figs? I did a cutting last summer and now I’m wondering if it is going to work for me.
@BenBSeattle4 жыл бұрын
Yes they cleaned out my desert king last year
@MrDeckPC4 жыл бұрын
@@BenBSeattle well do say if you found a way to stop squirrels. I will probably face the same problem. Thanks for your reply :)
@nagwagi20007 жыл бұрын
Didn't bother to eat the skin this time? Looks really sweet and juicy as you say, but I don't think I'd like my figs that sloppy. Would it be a little firmer but just as sweet if picked a day or two sooner?
@BenBSeattle7 жыл бұрын
yeah they werent washed yet lol. DKs taste better at this consistency.
@afcell56996 жыл бұрын
so what is the best fig taste for you ben?
@BenBSeattle6 жыл бұрын
Black Madeira
@RedfishCarolina6 жыл бұрын
Any idea how these desert Kings will do in humid, Southeastern hot climates?
@BenBSeattle6 жыл бұрын
RedfishCarolina probably good. They don't split here with all of rain
@RedfishCarolina6 жыл бұрын
Ben B. Seattle yeah we are pretty rainy down here too. I'm going to keep my eyes open for one of these. unfortunately most of my local nurseries think the brown turkey is the end-all fig lol
@ahmadindilah4987 жыл бұрын
can send cutting to malaysia
@dianacoburn82692 жыл бұрын
Lookinf for Desert King cuttings, do you sell?
@Cookinification7 жыл бұрын
I AM SO JEALOUS
@kkaye766 жыл бұрын
slurp slurp. I'm jealous. 😉
@cristinapaa38196 жыл бұрын
Hi Ben, do you sell fig cuttings or plants? If so, please send me information on how I can buy some. I've purchased five different variety of figs from amazon, but the plants are so tiny, they were probably grown from seeds.
@BenBSeattle6 жыл бұрын
Cristina Paa I sometimes do I'm not a true seller like others. I'm sell extras from time to time or trade. I've created list of others on the fig addiction group on Facebook of reputable sellers
@BenBSeattle6 жыл бұрын
Try to avoid tissue culture figs they will take forever to get any fruit.
@chasglenn8195 жыл бұрын
How do you know if it is ripe since it is green
@ceili5 жыл бұрын
Chas Glenn it will swell, become soft to touch and it will droop down
@dariusrus533511 ай бұрын
Holy crap ❤❤❤
@ceili6 жыл бұрын
How cold hardy are desert kings?
@BenBSeattle6 жыл бұрын
probably down to zone 7
@dictionaryzzz2 жыл бұрын
I grow it in zone 6a but the trick is to bend it to the ground in late fall and bury it in a shallow trench. Uncover in spring. This can be done with any fig to make them thru winter.
@ManuelGonzalez-ol8ew3 жыл бұрын
I have dk trees in ground here in California
@EdPosey8 жыл бұрын
They look so good! But what I don't understand is, that you say in hot summers the main crop ripens but it is not as good. DK is known to be a San Pedro type fig, so to get the main crop you need to have the fig wasp. But there is no fig wasp in Seattle?!? Cheers mate
@BenBSeattle8 жыл бұрын
the main crop needs to caprication to ripen. but last year there were trees that ripened their main crop oddly enough. most likely because of the hotter than usual summer.
@EdPosey8 жыл бұрын
+Ben B. But that would mean those trees were not Desert King and from the San Pedro type. Only a hot summer won't make the wasp unnecessary. It is impossible! there must be something wrong... ;-)
@BenBSeattle8 жыл бұрын
they definitely do not taste as good and look drier on the inside but it's still edible. Check out the blog post from last year. seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/09/main-crop-on-desert-king.html
@EdPosey8 жыл бұрын
+Ben B. That is weird. As beeing a San Pedro, the figs should drop prematurely...
@BenBSeattle8 жыл бұрын
+Ed Posey yeah that was my understanding too
@joshzeidner54126 жыл бұрын
Do you need pollinating insects?
@_xO_Ox_5 жыл бұрын
Desert King is a San Pedro type, it means it will produce brebas (that never need pollination) but no main crop unless the blastophaga is present.
@rrsrsamsung36234 ай бұрын
You just ate an ant. How did that taste 😂
@Cookinification7 жыл бұрын
I NEED TO EAT THAT
@stevenjames19516 жыл бұрын
You just ate a bug that was moving on the end of your fig. If you don't believe me look at the video again.
@leann82054 жыл бұрын
I saw it too 😱
@bonsummers26575 жыл бұрын
Come on eat the skin, it balances with the flesh. Dude,…