Figs! Partial Shade Vs Full Sun Comparison!

[@edslim718]

always love your videos Lou. One of my favorite parts is when you think you’re going to end it, but then you give us 20 minutes more. All gold. Thanks a ton for passing on your tons of knowledge and expertise. And in such a fun natural manner. Truly appreciate you sir On the sun topic, what’s the controversy? Are people saying they perform “just as well” with less than full sun? I’ve always heard people say that it is simply “possible” with less than full sun. I don’t think people are arguing that you will see the same performance, but just that it is possible. I very unfortunately have 95% of my property getting some sort of shade. The two trees I can put in the almost full sun outperform in all the ways you said (better growth, more figs), but so far, I’ve had some figs in the less sun areas with comparable quality figs (again, with less growth and less figs in number). They’re mostly new trees (in the less sunny areas), and as you’ve suggested, I need to wait a couple of years to truly assess them. But angelito is one variety that is only getting four hours of sun. It’s growing wild with about 40 figs in its first year. I’m very confident that it would have grow even more and produced even more figs if in full sun, but the figs I’ve pulled so far have tasted very good. The last one in particular (the fifth one) was very different than the first four. It introduced an entirely new flavor. And that was absolutely incredible. One of the best figs I’ve ever eaten. I’ve been eating them my entire life (only growing them for a few years). I’ve also ordered ripe Caprified figs from Cali. So….in summary, while my trees (not getting much sun) are very young, I’m hoping in a couple of years, I can confirm that these trees with less sun will grow and produce less, but I’m hoping the quality of an optimally ripened fig will compare. Thanks again. That’s only one of the many experiments I’m running. I hope to one day have nice space such as yours. Please note: the four hours of sun the angelito is getting is hot dallas sun that’s over 100 deg daily. Also, all the trees that don’t get full sun are potted. The ones that get full sun are in ground. Lots of variables here

[@geraldinebusch]

Hi Lou! Thanks for the lesson regarding the different types of "Celeste"! I've listened to this video twice already and need to listen again to fully absorb the importance of this cultivar. Your enthusiasm for Figs is wonderfully contagious! Love it!!!

[@roccoconte2960]

Great video Lou , love to listen to your fig talks.

[@spencerlincoln2428]

Awesome video Lou! You have more experience than anyone I know growing figs and it shows by how healthy your fig trees are. But I was wondering what you do to deter or prevent squirrels from eating your figs, sadly this year I haven’t been able to eat any figs because the squirrels get to them faster than I can since I usually let me figs dry out on the tree, I’m wondering if a net would help deter them as your fig trees are covered in a net or if you or anyone had any recommendations, I’m thinking of buying a trap but any suggestions are appreciated 😁

[@lisadabbs2181]

Once squirrels and raccoons find your figs, there's not much you can do about it other than trap them, but eventually, it becomes a losing battle.

[@imahippyburning3303]

Wrap them in organza bags - Amazon sells them!

[@ngohung49]

Love your final words " having fun, good day" 😂so cheerful, so cold 🥶 like col de dame 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Athabina]

Thanks Lou for the video; I have actually been able to eat a few ripe RdB figs here in Victoria, BC, the earliest they have ripened for me

[@06075345]

Solar point well made, thank you much😊

[@bosquebear1]

I love your love for figs! Keep videos coming!

[@LilChi1964]

I don’t believe any of them made it into the house😊 Have you tried drying the leaves and making tea? Delicious

[@edslim718]

Definitely know what you mean about the perfect second. Love that

[@Califigging]

i have black celest i put it in a 27 gallon pot cant wait

[@DEL-x8v]

Hi Lou, what size grow bags do you use?

[@cliftonmcandrew8984]

Hey Lou, my wife’s name is Debbie also married her 47 years ago

[@phylwilton1966]

Do we have to have more than one FIG in order to fertilize fruit?

[@kendallmower8393]

Personal recommendation - take it for what it's worth as others may feel very different, but please don't eat on camera. Not everyone enjoys the sound of people eating up close.

[@robertfischer5893]

We are an oppressed minority. Stay strong 💔😁

[@sug725]

whats the first tree genetics?

[@roychan6922]

May I have a chance from you to talk about the rats problem, thanks

[@davidturner2358]

I've used organza bags to keep them off mine as well as birds

[@loumonti10]

@roychan6922 Hi Roy. In all of the years that I've been growing figs, I have never even seen a rat. I guess that I should consider myself very fortunate lol!!!! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti

[@gardenofseeden]

Would you say worth it to get RDB even if I have VDB?

[@dariusrus5335]

It is earlier ..it wouldn t hurt 😂

[@loumonti10]

@@gardenofseeden Yes

[@ThaiTong-xy1ok]

@@dariusrus5335earlier and the taste is very different from others fig varieties. I don’t grow a RDB .I grafted them on other fig tree and have fruits the second year

[@maddog8148]

Where are you located?

[@Heelman73]

He’s in New Jersey and also features his fig trees at his other place in Virginia. He’s said he’s in zone 7A New Jersey, 7B Virginia