FIG | How Does it Grow?

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[@HiTechDiver]

Our neighbors are Greek. They have various trees; one of them being a fig tree. It overhangs our property, and they welcomed us to help ourselves to the figs. What a delight; so delicious.

[@ItsTbig]

They're incredible. I'm Greek, and I remember picking figs with my grandpa from his giant, 30ft tall tree. The trees don't even need maintenance to produce insane quantities of fruit, blessed stuff haha

[@MinhTran-ol9wg]

Yummy 😋 u are a very lucky neighbor , I grow 35 varieties of figs and love it so much I always looking for more good quality figs on my list😊😊😊😊

[@juarezderrick9647]

@@ItsTbig we grow figs but I have never seen a fig tree. They grow on more like a bush with the bunch of stocks that grow out. Our two oldest fig trees are 30 years old and are only 10 ft tall. And they have been that height for 25 years.

[@ItsTbig]

@@juarezderrick9647 Interesting, I suppose they grow different for everyone. They were planted in partial shade so I suppose they grew "leggy", and that legginess over time became an insanely massive, thick trunk on each. This could also depend on the variety, soil conditions and zone/climate; also mine were surely in the 50-60's so older as well and the soil in the area was incredibly fertile and didn't seem to run outta nutrients, lol. My grandfather did minimal pruning every decade or so to ensure the safety of the home, but generally left to grow out completely wild for almost a century. Blessed trees.

[@juarezderrick9647]

@@ItsTbig That's crazy. I'm going to have to look into different varieties because I wouldn't mind having an actual tree that produces figs!

[@ddoyle11]

The smell of a fig tree full of fruit on a hot summer day brings me back to my childhood. Wonderful memories.

[@gb8518]

Me too.

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Lovely

[@nawlahpai555]

Many peoples doesn't know it's edible. We ate alot alot in my childhood. It's like kiwi fruit but more sweet and softer.

[@suman_gautam]

"Figs are not fruit, they are flowers" My whole life is a lie.

[@Change-Maker]

But... Aren't all fruits... Initially flowers? I don't get the big deal.

[@exoonly760]

Hahaha same here and the fact that this figs is my favorite 😅

[@sseven7777]

😂😂 yea

[@lucasdesa5592]

@@Change-Maker Fruits are indeed flowers but, flowers are flowers and not fruit!

[@racebiketuner]

Fruit and flowers are vegetables.

[@CDNMusicLover]

That's how my Italian father took care of his figs in the winter. He also had many in the greenhouse. When he passed 3 years ago I cut trimmings and I now have many fig trees growing.

[@frankierzucekjr]

My Italian mother had a couple fig trees I'm trying to turn into big trees here in NC. But the frost is terrible. So I try to wrap them up to keep the frost or snow off

[@Metal0sopher]

Sounds great. You should watch "The Queen of Trees" an amazing fig documentary. Here's the link. Jump to the comments first, you won't be disappointed. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqqbZ5ShZ8uEgK8

[@Godlybeauty129]

So you could grow figs even in freezing temperatures?

[@besottedorchids3605]

I have two that are a smaller variety. I bring them in during our Ohio winters

[@CDNMusicLover]

@@Godlybeauty129 We have a sunroom

[@nyuchu]

I bought a fig tree (It was a bare cutting 3 inches tall with the tiniest leaves) and as soon as I planted it in a slightly larger pot, the leaves tripled in size in a month and I was SHOCKED. Then one year later (this year) I saw it was growing a bud, thinking it was a flower bud. Then the bud turned into a fig and I was even more shocked. I know flowers need to be there to bear fruit so I was soooo confused! I can't believe they're inside-out flowers.

[@brianperry]

I had five figs trees at my house in Spain. An old Spanish farmer told me that they like to have 'Their head in the sun and their feet in the water.' It was great just to go out and pick a fig off the tree. I don't know what variety they where, however one produced green, the sweetest ' a couple had the darker soft fruit. One produced a dark colour but tougher textured skin that split very easily They all tasted wonderful.

[@hassanali7763]

How could someone has so less subscriber in terms of when they create such quality content.loved it.

[@zZiL341yRj736]

I wouldn't call 300K subscribers, less.

[@hassanali7763]

@@zZiL341yRj736 means they deserve more atleast 1 million

[@isyanaya2406]

It will grows naturally

[@NoRestrictions]

Because she doesn't remind viewers to subscribe

[@siyawashnishat]

Because people are after stupidity( dance, music, style & immoral jokes)

[@thedesk954]

I would never have FIGured that out by myself

[@iwantthetruthandnothingbut6521]

Haha good one!👍😂

[@Jralm]

Badum tssss

[@theamericanforester]

Ah, I see what you did there

[@sir_prize_ma_the_farcar4547]

Ah...That's Hot.

[@Sirgrenous]

69th like

[@emiliofernandez7117]

Finally 😭😭 a new how does it grow episode ❤️❤️

[@sophornsocheata3597]

😂

[@adriancabulong664]

😊

[@frostblitzblue3805]

Been ages 👍👍

[@yahia114]

here in algeria, i have many varieties of figs in my garden, it's my mother's favourite fruit!

[@talkingjoseph5582]

Hello I am in search of cuttings. Can you sell and ship or propose an obtion?

[@limaali1]

Wow you’re so lucky! I wish I had a fig garden!

[@MomentswithDavid]

It's a flower

[@elizabethngina5456]

Can you sent by air from there to Nairobi Kenya

[@elizabethngina5456]

@@talkingjoseph5582 pls let me know when you get the answer from them

[@cjr4497]

Louisiana State University started a fig program in the 1950's in order to give those in the southeast or any warm humid climate fig verities that would do well commercially or for home orchards. They are grown throughout the world now.

[@euartista]

Pretty amazing. And awesome that he figured out how to get the plant to survive the winter. Many blessings to him.

[@mycoldheart]

I live in Northern California. When I was in elementary school, I would walk to and from school with my grandma. Along the route there would be house that planted a fig tree with the branches falling over the fence. I remember my grandma picking some off and handing them to me. They were so delicious!

[@danielwang4917]

Great job producing this video! I'm a fig grower myself and this video is very accurate! I love this host too! Very likeable!

[@yasseralg3928]

I like her energy and openness to learn. She keeps me engaged throughout her videos and I learn a lot of stuff. Thank you 😊

[@nicholaspeters6127]

disagree. she instantly turned me away with her crazy eyes and energy. she got the lunatic vibe my inner instincts tell me to avoid

[@rhiannonpopovic7475]

I have a fig tree full of figs and was wondering when to harvest them. This was so handy. It's the first doco, you have done on a tree that I have in my garden. To be fair, I think all your clips are great. You put so much effort into them, and it's appreciated ❤️ Thank you 🌻

[@clintpatto100]

Her story telling ability is unique it keeps you listening

[@grantwhitehead9196]

Here in Canada I’ve been able to grow 2 fig trees for the last 3 years. Sun warmed figs picked from your very own tree is the best scent and the best thing ever!!

[@ratkicker007]

What kind of fig tree abs are they planted in ground or in pots?

[@ultragamer4960]

Thank goodness that you made this video! I live in the San Joaquin Valley in California and these figs grow almost like weeds and the fruit is like honey with our heat. I personally have a tree that bears hundreds of dogs a year.

[@natminame3092]

Can I have a dog?

[@alok2897]

Hundreds of dogs a year. 🤭

[@iwantthetruthandnothingbut6521]

Woof🐩🐾

[@rojorohr4723]

That's why there are so many homeless dogs!

[@TRVBAL]

🐩

[@dawnpleasant2319]

This was so informative. Great job on the filming and editing too!

[@theloyaltytraveler]

I just finished watching this video and opened my door to find a bag of figs outside my door left by my neighbor!!! Deja vu!

[@nabeelahmed2413]

I'll eat wasps instead of heavy dose of pesticides.

[@Voltanary]

100%

[@frostincubus4045]

Extra protein 😉

[@goingavgeek]

Always love these episodes of your channel... So informative and not tired of watching it again and again. More power to your YT channel!

[@saltlifegull4091]

OMG out of thousands of videos, this is the most compelling I've ever seen. I'm hooked. Thanks tons for the time invested to create this video. Subscriber from NW Florida.

[@mstevens832]

Have never eaten a fig have to try them now new sub ..and greetings from London

[@AJTHEGHOST11]

I have fig trees that my grandpa plated like 20 -30 years ago and they are huge and I have bad problems with June bugs but they survive the winter I live in South Carolina so it doesn't snow here

[@AJTHEGHOST11]

R.i.p June bugs:)

[@empace5344]

Thank you for clearing this up. Podcasts in recent years have brought the fig wasps to light and now so many people seem to be too freaked out to try figs. Very intonational. I definitely just subscribed

[@ChristinaLopaz]

Loved this episode! We have a fig tree in our community garden and have been enjoying fresh figs consistently for the last few weeks. I had no idea the details of how they grow and I am amazed! Thanks for another incredible and informative episode!

[@ericfricke4512]

You do such a professional job with these. Love watching and learning!

[@azilius5302]

This was a really awesome documentary with real scientific background unlike other fig videos scaring us with the " a wasp still inside the bug "

[@rmesa4748]

I love to watch "How Does it Grow" videos. Figs was especially interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@sunflowerparkadvantures]

Wow!! Love the video content and your energy!! Just subscribed 👍🏼

[@rontibm1621]

Thanks for all the interesting info. Glad to see this series back, much love.

[@MrJuanmarin99]

In the Mediterranean figs literally can spawn in walls.

[@valerieneal2747]

😨

[@NT-ot3nz]

How's that?

[@theshyguymike1014]

The music is so good in this episode!!

[@sbdiaries]

Such an informative video on the fig growing from start to finish thanks for sharing ❤❤❤

[@tuddle7174]

It’s crazy how small those trees are. We had a huge fig tree in Simi Valley Ca. We used to climb the tree in the summers and relax and eat figs. My mother hated it because of all the bugs and fruit that would fall into the yard. We also had a lot of wasp inside the fruit and we’d throw the figs at each other. The huge yellow and reddish brown paper wasp. They’re very angry when disturbed. We found out the hard way my brother was allergic to wasp. They cut the tree down the following week. We all cried

[@aletsiaha]

This video brought me wonderful memories 💖 As a lil girl growing up in a small town in México, we had three or four fig trees and year after year their gave us abundant and delicious fresh figs. Remember playing with the milk that comes out of the fruit too!!! 😉 Great video!! and the guy, he loves his trees and knows them very well. Soo cool 😎

[@gustavsuev273]

"You're still thinking about dead wasps, aren't you?" Me: who's still distraught about liquid wasps inside a fig* 😳😳😳

[@afeminame]

Me! Can't won't eat'em anymore. Found this out months ago. No more fig newtons. So, it's crunch is really bugs 🐛 lol so i can't unimagine bugs in my fig.

[@peachcampanella]

Afeminame M You’re already eating bugs if you eat fruits and veggies anyways. As long as the bugs are harmless, you shouldn’t fret. There are already hundreds of insects living in your pores too.

[@dogeskillet2676]

@@afeminame the crunch is from seeds. You wouldn't be able to taste the bugs at all. Like the host said, they're almost microscopic. Plus they've been digested by the fig for nutrients. The total amount of "bug" in a ripe fig is basically zero. And there's also nothing wrong with eating bugs by the way. Maybe eating some fried crickets will alleviate your anxiety about bugs.

[@jborrego2406]

I just bought a tree now I’m like 😕😕

[@jborrego2406]

@@peachcampanella omg thanks

[@ompatil8704]

Really like your narration and also the quality of video . Please make more such videos ❤️

[@tiffany7023]

This video was made very well! It's entertaining, educational and it keeps attention beautifully.

[@_baert]

THIS IS SO FASCINATING!!! Not sorry for yelling because it was yell worthy!

[@Emelefpi]

This is one of my favorite series on KZbin. Are there any more upcoming episodes to look forward to?

[@frankierzucekjr]

Such a great video. Very educational and all around well done. Thank you. My mom's Italian and LOVES her figs. Hopefully I can help her fig trees grow better now.

[@JacobSimpson]

Wow! Thanks for this very informative video! I subscribed!

[@MayureshKadu]

Brilliant! Coming from India where a million more of such fruits/ veg are grown, I am aching for a similar show that can show us how those are grown. Brilliant camera work, presentation and of course the topic! All in all - thoroughly enjoyable :) Waiting for the next one.

[@aoranca]

You should’ve come to Turkey to film a documentary about figs both fresh and dried

[@CYPandreas90]

I just discovered this channel love it good job keep going

[@randyward2766]

These are my favorite types of videos from True Foods. So interesting!

[@shahanaj6227]

i'm just binge watching your videos...they are so full of information, passion, not to forget 'high quality'. It makes us think that we should respect the nature more. May you get to 1M follower family soon.

[@Motorchops]

Who would thumbs-down? The production level and professionalism in these videos not only informs on a high level, but proves aesthetically zen. Soundtrack artist, please?

[@RohitDas-fg9nr]

Ohh😍😍 videos like this are perfect start to my day..they are so informative and wonderfully shot😊

[@JoveRogers97]

The perfect depth of explanation I didn't know I needed! So interesting!

[@rantuneplanet]

Wow, wow, wow...we just moved to Texas and have a fig tree in our back yard. I picked one (racing the squirrels to get at them) and wasn't quite sure what I was looking at. This video was VERY educational. Keep up the great work (and video production...so good).

[@jayyyppp94]

Finally it's here. I was waiting for this. 💓

[@jwezilor4568]

You are really underrated! Love watching these videos!!!

[@ediblekit2865]

Every time when I see this channel on youtube, I watch it immediately. Great work!

[@sonaljoshi1724]

After long time. One of my favorite series "how does it grow" Thank you for let knowing people how anything grows.

[@TrueFoodTV]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayyyppp94]

That animation is soo cute 😆💓

[@scribbledbysophie6589]

Yay!! Thanks 🥰

[@vaughnslavin9784]

I live in SW Oregon. Started a fig tree from a cutting . Three years later we ate figs from our bush! Yummy!

[@Plainejan]

Amazing content as always... delightful to watch and very informative...

[@ConstantChaos1]

Last time I was this early there was still a snake telling me to eat this fig

[@aishaexo-l611]

I took like a minute and a half to understand the reference, not even kidding. 😂

[@huiyeonios]

My favorite series on KZbin ever 🥰

[@RaviAluganti]

Thank you for choosing an interesting topic! This is truly educative.

[@thegreenviking1422]

my favorite fruit!! I have quite a few organic figs that I actually grow in huge pots. I love this fruit. :)

[@RayMak]

3 figs will provide our full day worth of required calcium

[@omnio2043]

for real?

[@itsraraduh]

Ok but why do I see u everywhere 😭😂

[@RK-ep8qy]

Ray Mak no way! That's actually so cool

[@fabiashii]

Wait why r u everywhere

[@Kirby-Krios]

@@itsraraduh it's a garbage self promoting music spammer. like Justin Y before him. ignore it. you'll notice it has 300k+ subscribers but its videos barely have views relative to that number. very suspect.

[@bellehollins]

“Still thinking about dead wasps?” ... nope. My latex allergy, actually. Yikes

[@roselinecooper5238]

Always wanted to know more about figs. Thanks for the video.

[@peterstevens4223]

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Auckland, New Zealand ...

[@juanvco]

I had a fig tree in my yard when I lived in Brazil. It was great but we had to wrap them in bags so the bird wouldn't eat it before us haha. It looked a bit different than this ones. The figs were quite big but greener outside than these. I didn't know the ones in north america were self pollinating as well. I thought that was only the variety in South America. That was pretty interesting.

[@FINALGIRL85]

We had a fig tree as a child, they are delicious!

[@sowopojednania3972]

Love to watch all of your videos. Thanks!

[@avirgingardenista2892]

Thank you for the informative information!! I own a Chicago Hardy fig tree. I live in Georgia (USA). This is my first year getting fruit. Now I am even more excited to own a fig tree and to continue to watch it as it grows. Thank you for sharing. Happy gardening 🌱🌳🌺

[@aishaexo-l611]

They taste so sweet and delicious! 😋 my favorutes are the green one but to be honest I love both. 💕

[@joseaguilera1609]

Ok so my grandma has the most delicious figs in the world. They're green when ripe though. Oh and also slightly brown. South Texas.

[@chialiulian2881]

Jose Aguilera we hv the same grandma

[@charlesbyrne71]

I have just gotten a fig tree that is green when ripe. They say it confuses the birds so they don't know which ones are ripe.

[@Ben__Hall]

Nico. This is so fun watching and the best way to learn & grow. Just Incredible 😃

[@rthj6446]

When I was a kid, I didn't like dried figs. They were not candy. But now, half a life-time later. Dried figs is my staple sweet.

[@aryoyudhoyono699]

WTH so that's what they call fig? There are hundreds of those trees in my backyard for years and I don't even know the fruits are for eating LOL🤣

[@jungjae226]

I know you are lying

[@budle89]

If you're Indonesian, you probably misidentified it. Here, they are quite "worshipped" because of the large Muslim population. It's not a native plants in Indo. But can still thrive easily in the region.

[@BlueBobbin]

You lost me at ‘tadpole like’ now I can’t eat it ever again without thinking about it 🥴

[@nyakwarObat]

You eat bugs every day blood. You just don't get to know it 😁😁

[@GatorMike79]

What a great video! Glad I found the channel

[@SakakiHiroshi]

My mom has a fig tree up here in Canada that she brings out in summer and left it during the winter with plenty of hay to cover it. It grows back every spring with ease and we're in a zone 6! These are hardy!

[@MegaSKyFall]

im from morocco and i have 4 fig trees in my backyard :)

[@sansamman4619]

I can't believe other countries don't have fresh figs lol

[@aight365]

@@sansamman4619 got one here In Israel ✌🏻

[@da1stamericus]

@@sansamman4619 we also got figs in the Caribbean, Netherlands, soo many countries.

[@sansamman4619]

@@da1stamericus wow, I had no idea that the Netherlands would have figs, isn't the climate there way different?

[@chialiulian2881]

MegaSKyFall who cares

[@cyxixi8312]

In Chinese, we call it flowerless fruit.

[@AmbatiManoj2327]

So in Chinese you call in it in English 😉

[@cyxixi8312]

Manoj Ambati 😂😂😂, I suppose most can not read Chinese. 无花果

[@cyxixi8312]

Andiar Rohnds 😅 That’s from Japan. I am just an ordinary Chinese and I don’t know how to do kungfu.

[@AmbatiManoj2327]

May I know how did you learnt English?

[@sansamman4619]

Are you also a super genius in math? :0

[@sugimvpmly]

finally after long time "how does it grow" is back....love this program. thank you Nicole and steward.

[@saraswathi8946]

You’re back with an amazing video 😍😍

[@debbiefontenot9440]

Thanks for this fig video! I love figs and am fairly obsessed. I currently have 20 varieties but will probably go to 30 before the end of next season. I’ve also had some success propagating cuttings and air layers. I would love to see more fig videos from you. Thanks again.

[@maihamdaohaflongbar1263]

I am sitting under the Fig tree and watching this video.

[@MiguelY22]

We got a fig tree a few years ago. It gave us a lot of fruit this year. I recommend everyone to get a plant for their yard. Squirrels love them too.

[@FreezeFlavors]

Very nicely done. Thanks for the great video.

[@bsharma3728]

"How does it grow," shows how much we r disconnected with nature

[@yiasminathefangirl]

we have so many fig trees here in Cyprus, loved learning more about the way they grow💕

[@ozrc1017]

Greetings from Australia. Another great video, keep up the good work guys!

[@levigoth2550]

Yehey another great episode This channel gave me more knowledge on Horticulture ., Olericulture, Pomology ect. More episodes pls.🙏🙏🙏 Watching from Philippines

[@vegangelo_29]

Best host ever!

[@FarmLifewithKids]

She is VERY likable and I love her voice and her delivery. 😀

[@vegangelo_29]

@@FarmLifewithKids I agree. Plus, she can make a common agricultural topic very interesting! I just love it.

[@kingmufasa8929]

Nope. BLASPHEMER is correct name for her.

[@user-jl9pk3bo7f]

I am a chef from China. Please help me get to the 1K subscribers. Thank you.

[@pedrogonzalesgonzales5097]

Angelo Recomo No , tries too hard . Tiring to watch

[@guerrerojustine3786]

Yup their own sister Female wasp: I'm stuck step bro. Can you help me out? Male wasp: hmm here we go again.

[@aquan2525]

Uh-uh 😂😂

[@RussSchampers]

High quality production. Thank you!

[@TrueFoodTV]

Much appreciated!

[@nycfigs8346]

Awesome video, Nicole. Thank you!

[@boyachen6077]

i have a fig in my back yard, but it taste sweet and it just grows with my dirty pool water😂

[@nickisirnemark9759]

Reminds me of when I worked in Cyprus a few years ago, there were one fig tree beside my hotel and I'd take them all. I showed my friends but non were impressed. Back in Sweden they cost $1 each, which is so expensive. Thankful for free fruit in nice places.

[@glecytorrecampo4406]

Yes, been waiting for this! 😍😍 i really love your voice Nicole😘 Everytime i watch "how does it grow" it gives me the urges to visit this places. 👍👍👍

[@watchful1168]

Well done! I have two Fig Bushes...love them.