Growing Fig Trees in Zone 6&7? Lignification is the Key

[@RossRaddi]

Thanks for watching everyone. Do yourself a favor and watch the last video I published. That video talks about the steps toward making your fig tree hardier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oIi9haaam52mfqc - This video demonstrates why that information is important.

[@josephjude1290]

Informative

[@telasims233]

Very much so❤ and I love how during the winter he's one of the very few still talking about Figs. Some others grow other stuff, and I'm not interested in peas and potatoes.. it's not cost efficient for me to break my back growing veggies cheaper at the farmers market..

[@conniecasale3593]

Very interesting 😮

[@itsarni]

Here in Vienna/Austria the last years lowest temperatures correspond to winter hardiness zone: 8b(20/21), 9a(21/22), 8b(22/23), 8b(23/24), 9b(24/25) First frost around December 1st and last frost usually around March 20th. -3.5 Celsius (25,7 F) this winter‘s lowest until now. All my balcony figs are unprotected in their growbags. Give them a shot of Potassium at the end of August for lignification.

[@YusufHamdan-dy7wp]

I have a question on a fig variety, is "Texas Blue Giant" the same as the standard California brown turkey or is it a distinct variety. I see some who say they are the same, some who say it is different.

[@RossRaddi]

It's the same. One Texas Blue Giant sold by Bill in Jersey is Celeste. It's mislabeled.

[@YusufHamdan-dy7wp]

@@RossRaddi Thank you for answer 👍

[@quicknumbercrunch8691]

unclear. number the procedures you recommend. makes it clearer for you and then for us. all the best

[@RossRaddi]

I'm sorry to hear that. Winter protection is mentioned at 2:48. Pruning is mentioned at 8:34. This video demonstrates and shows the results of how lignification of the branches makes all the difference. After this recent cold spell, I wanted to share the best evidence I've gathered on the subject so growers like you can be more informed. If you want more steps, watch the last video. I also recommend reading my articles or watching other videos. Winter Protection: Fig Tree Winter Protection | Wrapping, Covering & Mulch Rings: The How & Why - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p160g5Sjo8yVp80 Q: "Can Fig Trees Survive Cold Weather? & How do you Winterize a Fig Tree?" - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5a1lJWNndmphtUsi=xEMBl6J38mlhT_mZ Lessons on Lignification: Fig Trees in Zones 5, 6, & 7: A Masterclass on Hardy Fig Trees in Cold Climates - www.figboss.com/post/fig-tree-hardy Cold-Tolerant Fig Trees | A Hardy Fig Tree starts with the Variety - www.figboss.com/post/a-hardy-fig-tree-starts-with-the-variety Pruning: Figs: Pruning for Smaller, Larger or More Productive Trees - kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6S3c5KZm699p9E Everbearing Fig Trees: How to Make Fig Trees Produce MORE Fruit - CONTINUOUS PRODUCTION - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIDEhp2cn5iHqJo How to Prune OVERGROWN & TALL Fig Trees - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jl7Hg4VvarN8qMk Pruning Fig Trees | How Much & Keeping Them Small - www.figboss.com/post/a-comprehensive-guide-to-pruning-fig-trees-in-containers-large-in-ground-trees-young-trees-old It's all there. You just have to look.

[@gfy2979]

Ross be smokin on that gas

[@weitang1196]

😂 I did pinch the first year of the fig tree and also protect them if I could. I'm in zone 6a near 6b