Hi, Mike! Sorry for the delay in my response. Mike, I would strongly recommend a greenhouse for your special, long ripening, fig varieties, if that's what you are planning! However, I'd love an opportunity to speak to you in detail about what I have learned over the years. I planned my greenhouse over a long period of time and built it entirely by myself. I have been completely satisfied with my design, and it has been an absolute joy to have. I love spending time in there and often have to force my way out against my will. It's truly a magical place!!!! One very important point that I'd like for you to consider. Fig trees must (absolutely must) be able to obtain a good amount of direct sun (at some point before the harvest) in order to tast their very best. They will still be quite healthy and delicious without being afforded direct sunlight, but if you want to harvest the very best, most exquisite and delectable figs possible, than you should plan the construction of your greenhouse in such a way as to allow easy access of direct sunlight at times. I'm looking forward to our next chat! Best wishes and kind regards!!!! Lou Monti

I did the exact same thing this year. Cajun B, 20 cuttings, drought and excessive heat is taking its toll. Even lost a couple. I’m also in Zone 9A Louisiana. Gonzales area. Lou’s videos are great. He’s so genuine with no agenda. Not trying to sell the latest, greatest renamed fig. Just sharing his knowledge. I did get to taste “ C’est Bon” this week. So much better than the Brown Turkey my grandmother had

I live north of Houma in Bayou Blue. I am doing all that I can to save all of the tress I have planted. Haven't lost any to the heat, but realized to late that they needed to be watered, so probably will not have any figs this year. Hopefully we will get some rain soon so I can stop the watering. @@itsasickness4939

Thank you for those kind words!!! Lou Monti

Lol!!!!

Hi there! Welcome to the fantastic world of figs!!!!! Best regards from Lou Monti

Hi, Joe! The potting mix was (is) essentially the same as shown in my videos. I no longer experiment much when it comes to my prepared potting mix for fig trees. I've been very satisfied with my results and, honestly, do not feel any need to vary much from what has worked very well for me in the past. With the Pastiliere, I mixed the same formula in my wheel barrel, making sure that I had plenty of home composted material, well rotted horse manure, aged top soil, an organic garden soil, a good potting mix, crushed oyster shells, iron, volcanic minerals, plenty of lime, Epsom salt, some perlite, and a good three month, slow dissolving, fertilizer! Oh, and I threw in the kitchen sink, too!!! Hahaha! My son liked the figs and so did I. Although it seems promising, it's far too soon to give a comprehensive opinion on this cultivar. Of course, I will move it to ground when it is ready. Thanks for watching, and good luck, Lou Monti

@@loumonti10 Thank you a lot for your fast, kind and detailed answer. May god bless you :)

I am not familiar with your climate. However, given what you've told me, I would be inclined to think that it doesn't matter quite as much. Still, given the experiences that I have had with growing fig over the years, still, it certainly wouldn't hurt to plant high and dry if such a place is available. Regards from, Lou Monti

Sorry, I don't understand your question. I'm in 7-A in my main location and 7-B in the other. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti

Me too!!! Lol!!! Great guy!!!!!!

Stay tuned, and thanks for subscribing. As odd as it may seem, I have absolutely no interest in profiting from my channel! I am not a person of great means, but my objective (from the beginning and still), has always been to educate the general public and to convey my experiences and knowledge to those interested in growing figs and other fruits, berries, and vegetables! Because of my dedicated followers and the enormous interest they have in purchasing my cuttings, I've promised to eventually provide my subscribers with an opportunity to purchase cuttings taken directly from my varieties shown in my posted videos. It will bring me a great deal of pleasure to know that many of my long acquired varieties and highly valued cultivars are safely growing out there in the greater fig community and that they will continue to bring pleasure and joy to fig enthusiasts long into the future! I still haven't completed my mission to educate and to convey all of my experiences to the interested fig growers and general gardeners out there in the greater world of this wonderful hobby. Eventually, I promise to keep my promise to my subscribers! Best regards from Lou Monti

Hi there! Yes, I like Alma very much. It had been winter hardy in my zone (7-A), tastes very good, and I'd very prolific. It is slightly later than most of my varieties, but only slightly, and I have no problem harvesting most of the figs by the end of August and the rest by the first week or two of September. Regards from, Lou Monti

They are a little different from one another. It's a matter of personal preference, as far as taste is concerned. VDB is very rich and tasty when properly ripened. As for all of the other differences, please refer to some of my previous videos. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti

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