Growing Figs in Zone 5B/6A: 7/18/24 Update “It’s a Process”

Wassup yall, back at it again with another Fig video. Thanks for watching as always!

[@jroman7615]

Hey saw your videos and it really fascinated me to try and grow figs in my backyard. I live in Chicago is there anyway I can plant the Chicago hardy Fig outside in the soil and just cover it with mulch when the winter comes? And was wondering if it’s possible for it to regrow and produce fruit again the next year.

[@nolosswes]

Thanks for watching, it is def possible to grow most figs in Chicago in ground. I have experienced both and have been successful with ripening figs in ground. They grow well, so you shouldn’t need to cover to get figs. There is also the option to wrap the trees, I eventually want to trial figs in the ground in our climate to test for hardiness. Keep me posted on your process, would love to trade tips and tricks

[@FiggarigLarry]

Wes, I try and thin out the little figlet's that will not grow to edible size before winter. I feel it gives more energy to the quality figs and concentrates more on plant growth. The FMV is a shame. in My opinion id take off the infected figlet's and leaves and discard. I would only compost healthy material into my soil. I'm by no means a pro I just know what works for Me.

[@basementfigs]

Ur collection exploding!! Hook a brother up!! Looking good!

[@basementfigs]

Bro… the shout out!!! Love it!!

[@nolosswes]

I got you man! You’re part of the reason this is all happening in the first place!

[@ChicagoFigs]

@@basementfigs oh.. Fancy seeing you here lol

[@basementfigs]

@@ChicagoFigs hi my sarcastic friend!

[@ChicagoFigs]

@@basementfigs 😂😂🤣

[@ChicagoFigs]

Whoa! Someone went on a shopping spree hahaha!

[@nolosswes]

LOL I may have spent too much time on fig bid😂 I plan on trialing a lot of these figs to see if they will work in our climate. A lot of people have tested zone 7 but not many have tested for the colder zones. I also can give my figs a head start with the fig shuffle

[@ChicagoFigs]

@@nolosswes Def give it a try, but the most important factor in keeping a variety is what YOU think of it. YOUR opinion matters the most in what you keep