How to grow Fig Trees with detailed description

[@johncelletti3108]

why do people send these comments re:VV. This man has taken time out of his private life to share information. How can you say anything but thank you thank you thank you Jimbo

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

Some people are generous with their information some people with generous with their criticism when you live in a country in which generosity and free speech are in great abundance that's what you get

[@LindenRanch]

I have viewed a lot of videos from the Fig collectors, but your video here is absolutely the best so far with more information than supplied by the entire group of the others. Thanks so much.

[@maccliff2115]

Great information Thank you for posting. I just bought a Texas Everbearing this week from Lowe’s, $12.99 I live in Denton, Texas. Just north of Dallas. High Hopes.

[@onsiteelectricianscott4025]

I pruned all my bad parts off a year ago , I fertilized mine early spring , every 2 weeks when it rained hard I would walk out and throw a few handfuls of 8-8-8 on it , now its huge ! Got a 12' tall 20' diameter monster of a tree, it's got lots of figs this year, blumed really early and took forever to get ripe but now I am making preserves for everyone ! You nailed the process for sure!

[@onsiteelectricianscott4025]

How can I reproduce the fig tree ?

[@michaelhalicki7732]

Thank you for this video, just bought a true dwarf fig tree, and wanted to watch videos on fig trees before it comes. I will be planting it in a good size pot

[@ross-smithfamily6317]

Jim, this is an EXCELLENT video on planting and growing fig trees. Thank you for the most complete information I have found on growing figs.

[@tammiedunbar6166]

I have several different fig trees also I planted in (2018). This year most of them were loaded with friut. I ate my fill and shared the rest with the pollinators and birds. If they are loaded next year I plan to make fig jam.

[@iamKBCummings]

One of the best fig videos I've seen.

[@JimPutnam]

Glad to help. Thanks for watching.

[@pamwilliamson2184]

Planted a Celeste about three years ago, its always frozen in the winter. Last year I protected it from freezing but still have no fruit. I'm sad. What's going on Jim?

[@holaizzy]

Best video I've seen on fig trees yet! I just bought two babies and need to make a decision on where to plant them.

[@tammiedunbar6166]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of plants and shurbs with other people.

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

The biggest issue with fig trees is that once you get one, and take that first bite, you are in trouble. I planted my first tree 18 months ago. I currently have 9 different strains.

[@matttk421]

Haha same happened to me!

[@mikeporro3311]

I hear that!

[@fpsfreak4079]

They produce alot of fruit for each tree?

[@thetobaccoguy1751]

@@fpsfreak4079 I planted 4, 1 year old trees, 2 years ago. I got maybe 20 small figs last year. This year I think we might get 40-50, but all from 2 of the trees. Both Celeste's. My Brown Turkey and Chicago Hardy have produced 5-6 figs combined between 2 years. All the trees now have a bunch of green fruit, of which most will not ripen before frost. As they get bigger hopefully they will bear more and more.

[@escapetherace1943]

@@thetobaccoguy1751 dang good luck this year

[@andymoore6219]

Just planted two potted fig trees and found Jim's comments most useful. thanks!

[@JimPutnam]

+Andy Moore Thanks for watching

[@dawnpleasant2319]

Thank you for the information. It helped me with my sparse looking fig in a container! I haven't pruned it for the three years I've had it. I appreciate you making this great video!

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

You can have all my fig trees,I was supposed to be growing COLLARD greens !!!!!

[@JYD2756]

I have a tree I’ve tried to get going but the deer absolutely love eating off anything tinder which kept it small plus no leaves. I’ve since put up privacy fence in the back and though they’ve naturally pruned it it is now coming back about 3’ tall and is on its way to be a beautiful tree. Thanks for your video!

[@randykrause8592]

Thank u for everything I just started growing figs n I live in Florida n they grow so fast it's amazing

[@matthewsalvador9783]

I cut mine to the ground then dug up the surrounding soil. Spreading 10-10-10 fertilizer a good 2 cup full then next week boom I’ve got figs growing on nearly every branch it’s massive it’s ever been lol I just hope we don’t get sudden frost here in Arkansas

[@christinejohansson-smith3479]

Additionally, I have a Turkey Fig and Celeste that are doing well! Thank you for your video!

[@maureenparran8918]

Thank you for a very informative video. I needed all that information. I was just about to plant my fig trees much too close to each other.

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Thank You Jim I just purchased one yesterday and this video is well appreciated 🥰

[@SaraFJones]

This was really good! Brief on each topic but good coverage on what matters! Thank you!

[@Tashi-tect]

Just got a fig tree and found your video. I'm glad I watched it before planting it. We have clayey soil so the pine bark compost idea was especially helpful!

[@scootin123]

Natasha Padua I just bought two fig trees @walmart ( pre tariiff prices) for ten dollars the tree . Everybody else want $40 the little tree I came directly to this video to see what the deal i

[@666Necropsy]

U GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. ADDING BARK TO A SMALL HOLE CAN ACTUALLY CREATE A BATH-TUBE EFFECT WHERE ALL THE WATER POOLS THERE. DOING THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF WHAT YOU INTENDED.

[@christinebrown1824]

very good, thank you. I am in central florida and my fig does really well except a bit of rust.

[@farmerdude3578]

Very nice. Thanks. Deer have been a big problem for me with all my stone fruit trees. And even worse I don’t care for deer meat. So I use a electric fence. That works great as long as I don’t forget to turn it off in the morning. That will wake you up.

[@JimPutnam]

I'm sure it will.

[@TheRonnierate]

Very informative. Thanks! I just planted a Celeste fig trim my back yard (Houston). In ground. It has six branches which is to many so I’ll prune those small under branches off Off after February. Its fun!

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Thank you for helping me identify the thing in my garden,

[@olgarehn]

This video provided everything I needed to know about fig trees. Thank you for sharing, very helpful!

[@JimPutnam]

I'm glad. Thanks for watching

[@barryjanis]

Great Video, I've been growing figs for years, and you answered a lot of questions about pruning. Thank you.

[@heidiscott4363]

Seruq

[@dearestgarden]

We have a HUGE Fig Tree and it grows very very fast. We are in Zone 8 & it is about 20 feet.

[@alexadams6920]

Excellent video, short and informative; thank you.

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

I ordered collard greens seeds,now I know I'm growing DAM fig trees!!

[@gibbiechirico5939]

right

[@c.giacco5700]

Thanks you for a great video. I have a tall, healthy fig tree. It gets pruned each year and produces plenty of fruit. The problem is that much of the fruit doesn’t ripen. Your thoughts please. Thank you.

[@cristinaduncan1067]

Thank you for all the good advice. I live in Mexico near Mexico City in the mountains. Just another comment. You can make good tea that tastes of fig from the leaves and the only problem I have with animals eating the leaves is that my dogs eat the leaves.

[@rosewood513]

Thanks for this wonderful video. Can we plant the suckers to get another tree? And can I plant my figs I containers to keep the growth low. Thank you.

[@onfireforJESUS75]

This was great and very informative thanks for the tips on something you totally have much experience and knowledge about.

[@gazgandalf4854]

Thanks Jim, this has been the most informative over-all of the past dozen 'fig tree' posts I have watched on KZbin :-)

[@JimPutnam]

+Gazgandalf Thanks for watching

[@paulalougee3202]

Thanks for all the great information!

[@lionmelendez765]

Dude you are awesome. Straight to the point.

[@MarthaKP]

Cool! I've got a nice one started from a branch now..

[@marymathis9299]

Great info, thanks so much for all the good help! 👍 😊 📽👀👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@selinamorgan5025]

Hey in another of your video about pruning fig trees you mention to take it down to 4-5 feet. But I hear here early in this video that you don't want to do that because you'll be pruning the fruit bearing branches. Can you clarify for me what I should do? My tree is huge and we cut it back several years ago. It was here when we bought our home, so it's not in the best area for letting it get too big. I'd like to do it again but don't want to make it stop the fruit producing.

[@jeromeedmond9926]

Nice tips, how do you keep from losing five to the birds & elements?

[@noblehillministerprophet8689]

Dam dam dam! I waited 5 weeks for 8 fig trees!!

[@ForestToFarm]

Thanks for the great advice. My family and i are currently working on starting a small farm/homestead. Figs are on the menu. You just made that task a little more doable!

very details thanks

[@TealStarSusan]

I am glad I found you ! I am a Brit who lives in northern Portugal, and I have two fig trees - both possibly Pingo de Mel. (We just moved to this house two years ago btw) Now one ... is huge and lovely and the fruits last year were enormous and delicious ! However it's way to tall to be comfortable to pick so we are looking to shorten the branches right down .. as long as we haven't left it too late ? The leaves are just popping. The second tree ... was a poor little thing about 6 ft tall but with not many branches or leaves - because the previous owner had actually planted it almost underneath a giant Catalpa ! My gardener dug it up just two weeks ago, and replanted it for me in a much better location where not only will I be able to pick the fruit but will also give us plently of shade in the hot summer months. My soil is clay and is like rock in summer, and like terracotta mud in winter! My question about them both is .... DO I feed figs and if so when as I have heard two theories? One .. do not feed your fig (from the locals!) and TWO to feed it .. but I am not sure about what or when !! Thank you so much for your help, your video was very clear and helpful !

[@TealStarSusan]

Thank you Organic Grow !! I did exactly that ... I gave it some good soil mixed with the very heavy clay. It has put out its leaves and although they are not huge yet, the tree does look happy! I do have some manure I could use as a top dressing now ... and will keep the weeds down too ± Many thanks once again!

[@donnastormer9652]

WOW! This was just what I needed! Thanks

[@davidjanuszewski5020]

I would like to trim my trees to espalier-style , I would like your opinion, growing them like grapes appeals to me, easy maintenance, lots of ventilation.

[@MrThomtree]

David Januszewski you can espalier them.

[@ianl5882]

Great information, straight forward guy... just wonderful!

[@JimPutnam]

Thank you for watching.

[@mmangla5575]

great video

[@gregbrooks9546]

Jim, I am getting some fig trees in the mail that are potted in 1 gallon pots. I plan on replanting them in larger pots and wanted to make my own potting soil and wanted to know if you thought the following mix would be excellent or would you take something out. Everything is over a year old. Compost, Peat moss, fine wood chips, Pearlite, aged horse manure, a little sulfur to bring down the PH and a few rocks in the bottom of the pot for drainage.

[@mightymikee1]

in zone 5a here..covered with a painters drop sheet on cold nights..then noticed a whitish fungus growth at bottom of main stem...now no leave at all..i think its dead

[@frankiemarchese2978]

What about as its growing, do you have to “thin” or “top” the branches? Or just let it grow? Thanks

[@anniemarie2507]

Hi thanks for this information. I have a Chicago fig in a container. It’s my second year having it and it’s starting to dig. I’ve heard I should remove the first figs which I’ve done. It’s also growing new leaves should I pinch those to get more figs?

[@orionsector]

If yiu root the suckers will they produce fruit once they grow on their own? I have no real choice but to grow mine in containers. I've never tasted a fresh fig but I can't wait.

[@gumballbreath9466]

You can grow a plant indoors under a light heavily prune and still get fruit

[@annegrant8644]

Is there a video that you do to demonstrate pruning and planting fix trees I've heard of the brown turkey and also I see California fig trees there are very light yellowy brown don't know what the name of it is but that was my favorite fig

[@johnsaulle6731]

great video. thank you would love to get a fig tree. had one outside my house when i lived in los angeles. and i believe it would survive the winter here in southern maine will check out your site at earthworks.

[@heidiscott4363]

Thinks he s p.allen

[@toffield27]

Just got my first fig tree from Lowe's this year. I'm in zone 6, when you say to cover them in winter...what would be some good options for covering it over the winter?

[@longn6687]

Wonderful video ! I am in zone 6b and really wanted to make the jump from potted figs to growing them in ground. My question is how old should a tree be before they can go in ground ? Thank you in advance !

[@thiennguyen988]

How many branches should I allow the fig tree to keep on the tree? thank you for sharing.

[@CinemaSasquatch]

I just subbed and rang that bell. What do you do about keeping the big black birds out of the tree?

[@williamwaters4506]

I live in zone 7 and had a fig tree for about 10 years, I do not know the variety. I would prune in it February and each year the tree grew to 8 - 10 feet. I'd would get either no figs or maybe 6. I have no idea why it got so little fruits, finally I cut it down. What would cause such little fruiting?

[@wilbertog58]

Greetings from Puerto Rico!!! first of all I love very much your video. Since I live in Puerto Rico where all year around is warm, I am not sure if I can grow figs, which I will love very much to do so. It is very hard to find fig trees here. I will love if you could share some of your waste cuttings or to find some people to send me some cuttings that may grow in tropical weather, I will pay for SH or for the cuttings. Thank you so much.

[@brianfrazier4576]

thank you very much for great information!

[@juanitamaples1501]

Is it ok to move my fig try into a new pot? It’s a 2 years old. Looks like I have two figs growing for the first time. Will repotting it now cause any issues with the fruit?

[@Cristina-nq2oc]

Hi! I just received a beautiful white fig tree plant as a housewarming gift. It was in a pot and I hadn’t moved in yet so I left it in the backyard. I thought since she needed full sun she would be safe on her own. About 8 days passed until I moved in and the plant is dried out. I am so sad and am not sure if I can revive her. Any tips to be able to assess whether she is salvageable or what I should do to try to help her revive? Thank you so much!!

[@jeannet7443]

Jim, we planted a Chicago Hardy fig tree last year and it lost its leaves this past winter and it has not appeared to bud this spring. It was supposed to be a two-year-old plant when we bought it. My husband dug it up and amended it with Daddy Pete's soil enhancer, but it still is not responding and does not have any buds. He said the roots look good. What should we do? We are hear in Hickory, NC and of course you know we have clay soil here.

[@lesliesenn3646]

I’ve had a fig tree in northern Kentucky that doesn’t fruit and dies back to the ground each winter. Is it salvageable? I’ve moved it twice to get more sun, but am thinking to moving it again to get more sun.

[@ourgardeneggs4300]

Hi great video Does the hamma fig get really big? Thanks

[@georgianewsome1946]

Thanks for great video.

[@jennybaez-cepeda4919]

THE BEST VIDEO. After 3 hours i finally fine it 😂

[@veronicagonzales3458]

Hi, my landscaper cut my beloved fig tree down to a stub. I cried. I don’t know what species it is but the leaf looks like the one in this video. Since he cut it 4 years ago several branches grew from the stump but no fruit yet. Will it ever bear fruit again? I listened to what you said and am going to attempt pruning sucker limbs. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[@donnastormer9652]

I know this is probably a dumb question but if I’m cutting a branch off to root should I cut a branch that has fruit on it then? Will one of the lower branches that I remove work as a start? Thanks if you take time to reply I really appreciate it

[@delawareteacher1182]

Thank you for your great video!

[@so609]

I live just outside of Atlanta and I have a beautiful Chicago Fig tree. I am moving to Gulf Shores soon and want to take some cuttings to start some new trees. The soil down there is sandy. Will the trees survive in that soil or will I need to keep them potted?

[@damoncash5773]

I have a very lge.fig tree,loaded with figs.but they never get ripe,small and rock hard.gets lots of sun,6 hours.what can I do to get my figs to ripe?

[@beebob1279]

Great information even though you seemed nervous. I started a fig tree from a cutting. The tree is now more shrubby and I like it that way. Now I know when to prune the tree and which limbs to clip. Can I root those suckers and root them? And will they produce fruit for me?

[@JimPutnam]

+Bee Bob Yes, you can root the suckers and they will fruit. Definitely not nervous talking about plants after 30 years of it. Thanks for watching.

[@beebob1279]

I'm in zone 7 (Philadelphia area of Pennsylvania). I'm starting to figure out what to do with the fig. I didn't prune the tree because I never knew when to prune it. So, I should prune the tree in late February and clear out the small 'suckers'. I want to prune back the heavier branches next February. My friend who allowed me to take a cutting said that her fig is cut back every late winter. Hers is massive and spreads out over a ten foot ground area if not more. It was the first time I ever had a fig and I love the flavor. How far back do I prune the thing? I know to prune back to to one of the little buds but is it a foot off the ground, a yard off the ground? Lastly, I guess I can take these cuttings indoors and prepare them to root at this time? Thanks for getting back to me so quickly from my first comment.

[@hafiztahir2673]

thanks for good information brother I like to know can i growing the grape and how maney kind of fruit in hamtramck mi 48212 let ,s me know thanks agan. this area is snow area.

[@azimmey]

Have a neighbor that has a fig bush that has never ever produced fruit. Been 6 years and nothing. It is in full shade though

[@sarahhobbs6314]

Hi Jim, I have a Fig that has been in the ground for a couple of years, last year we had some fruit but they were very small and didn’t seem to ripen and they are still on there !. Should I take them off now ? And I presume by what you said that I shouldn’t prune those branches ? Any help would be grand thank you 😊

[@LightkrazyNC]

I just bought a Celeste fig tree. Can I plant it now, August 24th or should I wait till late fall. If I keep it in the nursery plastic pot how often should I water & fertilize? I live in Chapel Hill, NC, Piedmont area.

[@davidbutton8497]

Hey have you heard of tiger fig panache yellow with green stripes

[@mowaliiali976]

Hi! I have my fig tree in a pot. How much water should I give? I have recently bought it and replant it in a pot. The leaves start to be yellow/brown and the small leaves dropped. I got told I have been watering too much is that correct?

[@lisakukla459]

Hi. Thanks for this information. Do you have any experience with dividing a fig tree? My friend has a massive one she wants removed from her yard, and I'd like to try to grow the root chunks into trees of my own. Do you think this will work? All anyone ever talks about with figs is cuttings, but what about root cuttings? Since it sends out suckers, wouldn't that make it more of a rhizome? And rhizomes can usually recover from a little surgery, right?

[@gerardgoubel4169]

Essayer la bouture aérienne écorché sur 8cm passer une bouteille en plastique au tour rempli de terreau humide lorsque les racines apparaissent par transparence découpler du pied mère et repiquer en novembre en pleine terre couvrir l’hiver pour les gelées.

[@terry_679]

Great info, and lots of it ! Thanks.

[@joanjones6067]

Terry Calcione 9

[@alantiling4936]

thank you very much 100%

[@timjones1583]

I'm in southern Missouri, zone 7. do you have a variety that can handle some cold weather, maybe a day or 2 in the teens. thanks

[@JimPutnam]

+tim jones Hardy Chicago is suppose to be the best one.

[@wittleMermaid13]

Just planted a fig tree last year, it's still only 3.5/4 ft tall. When I can I expect it to start fruiting? Great video - thanks so much!

[@xianseah4847]

Any size, as long as they are mature and healthy enough.

[@jeffreed1191]

I planted 6 figs this past fall. They were small just a couple of stems but were loaded with green figs. I removed them at planting. Question is should figs be removed the first growing season like apples or pears or can you just let them rip? Your Vid's are very informative I enjoy them thanks

[@JimPutnam]

+Jeff Reed That is what most people would say, but I doubt it would matter on a healthy fig tree.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Thanks, Jim! I have a fig tree that was damaged by blackberry vines. The blackberries are gone, but the tree is stunted and only a couple of branches. Is there any way for me to rejuvenate it? I haven't gotten any fruit from it.

[@frankly5171]

Wonderful! Thanks!

[@truesouth8559]

I live in Florida and the heat is pretty intense in August. Should I wait until fall to plant my fig trees?

[@JeanTOM-qb5dm]

Jim, can you root bottom branches that are removed/pruned from the main stalk and produce fruiting trees? I was given a young single stem brown turkey fig last year and planted it in a huge container. It is doing very well and produced a fig or two last year. It has a few lateral branches coming out from low on the trunk that I'm wondering if I should prune off. Also, Could you dig up small trees coming up from the roots of a persimmon tree and plant it out with success? I have tried this latter procedure with persimmons with no luck. I'd appreciate any suggestions and advice. Love your channel and instructional videos.

[@JimPutnam]

Yes. Sometimes the older growth will root much slower though.

[@danieltiahur2978]

my leaves are drying up even with water do i need nutrients like mirical grow?

[@harveyboy45]

Really helpful video. Will subscribe

[@abcde12345edcba]

Thanks! Been looking for a wide variety channel for a while. Just perfect.

[@JimPutnam]

+Jennifer Stone Thanks for watching

[@barbfusco1417]

My fig tree has white on leaves should I get rid of it or cut back

[@debbiehirsch1269]

We have a one year old fig tree and it has one fig on it already. The tree is only 3ft high. Is it too young to bare fruit? Should we wait another year and let the tree develop more.

[@1231dre]

Does anyone know what should be the spacing between black mission figs

[@tesswhite9579]

I have a Celeste I am going to put in the ground now. Should I also prune it? It has been in a large container for 2 years without any pruning. It is also already putting small buds on it. I’m in zone 8a

[@JimPutnam]

As long as you are past any potential serious cold weather in your area, I would prune it

[@tesswhite9579]

Should I also wait to put it in the ground?

[@JimPutnam]

You are probably OK to plant it unless it has been inside or in a greenhouse and is ahead of where it should be leafing out

[@tesswhite9579]

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[@diviniaho9488]

Hello Mr. putnam, I have a question about my blueberry trees, two actually, their leaves started turning yellow a couple of weeks ago. They both started to have very green leaves and when they have all the leaves in their branches, one turned yellow quickly while the other produced flowers then berries but when the berries are ok in sizes , the leaves also are turning yellow. I thought maybe root rot or not enough water. But I water them almost everday. The other trees are doing ok. Just the two that are older, four-five years old that are turning bad. Can you please, give me an advice on what to do? Thank you so much for your time and sharing your knowledge about fruit trees.

[@JimPutnam]

Yellowing on the new growth would indicate root damage of some kind. Most likely overwatering, but it could be a pest of some kind. Like a vole doing root damage.