Pruning Fig Trees For Dormancy, Winter Storage And Maximum Production

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This video is a detailed and comprehensive overview for why, when and how to prune fig trees. I discuss pruning techniques for fig trees in containers as well as fig trees grown in ground, specifically:
1. WHY you should prune your trees.
2. WHEN you should prune your trees.
3. HOW you should prune fig trees in containers for easy storage during the winter and maximum production the next spring.
4. HOW you should prune in-ground fig trees depending on your climate for maximum cold hardiness and production the following spring.
If you have any questions about pruning fig trees, want to know about the things I am growing in my garden, are looking for any gardening tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below
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@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

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@deborahswinson2903 Жыл бұрын

Will figs ripen after they are picked like peaches will?

@debralauesen4225 Жыл бұрын

@@deborahswinson2903 no

@dorettagallucci8406 2 жыл бұрын

Every fig video is a gift. I have shared often with others. This year, my Olympian produced over 100 figs including breva crop.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! That's a *great* haul. Olympian is very underrated. I hope to have a fig-related, season-ending video next week.

@frederickdavis2285 3 жыл бұрын

Man! Being able to to constructively express your ideas and thoughts is ALMOST as impressive as your knowledge on the subject! I appreciate your channel.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you watching. I’m glad you’re finding the content useful.

@DaniellePJ 7 күн бұрын

The best fig videos I’ve seen on youtube. So helpful. Thanks you! (Watching from NY zone 6)

@susichristianson3395 Жыл бұрын

Thanks MG. Good information in this video. So glad I watched this video before I pruned my fig tree.🌱 From CA 🏖take care.

@ktony555 4 жыл бұрын

very informative channel, you are knowledgeable. Thanks for not wasting our time like many others do. Lots of value in keeping it to the point, relevant and short. You have a great personality and desire to help others. Thanks from Canada.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate the positive feedback. I'm glad I can help.

@stephensonbilly 3 жыл бұрын

I applaud every bit of information you share. I live in Ding Dong, TX 45 minutes north of Austin. Keep up the great work. I am becoming a small time fig grower and you are a tremendous help. God Bless You. PS the jet noise you hear is also a blessing as you and I are both hear THE SOUND OF FREEDOM. For those who have never fought for it, will never have a clue of how meaningful that noise really is. Anyway, thank you from the bottom of my heart. DILLON

@jfiekms 10 ай бұрын

why the hell is your citys name ding dong (im from europe i have never heard of such tomfoolery)

@billmoody9736 7 ай бұрын

That's not tomfoolery but expression - we Texans are unique - look at a Texas map and you"ll be surprised at some of uniqueness @@jfiekms

@highlandscommunityclub1160 2 жыл бұрын

I was in Santa Barbara last summer and went to see a massive old fig tree made famous for its size, age and girth. Was awesome to see but....with your help I’ll have a small, compact tree, with fruit I can pick! Thank you so much! Pruning this week and now you’ve given me a plan.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Seeing those old fig trees is a cool experience. However, some of them can get so massive, it's almost like looking at a live oak! I'd prefer to still have some yard left! Definitely check out my series on espalier, because it's the best way to grow many varieties in a compact "hedge" of sorts: kzfaq.info/sun/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j

@justalurkr 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I watched this. I'm in my first year with a container fig tree and thought I had to overwinter in the living room.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@miked8727 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Teacher!! I'm a new Fig Grower.I was gifted a Chicago Hardy that was started from a cutting.It's going on it's 2nd year and it's growing quickly.I haven't pruned it yet and was told to concentrate on "growing wood" This is a container grown tree in zone 6b NorthEast Ohio.I will continue to watch your channel and gain more insight to properly care for my tree.Thankyou for sharing your insight!

@danorley5575 3 жыл бұрын

Just re-watched this video I'm in zone 6a and will be ready to prune soon. Had many figs not many ripened watching this gives me hope for a better year next year. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

You can do some tricks, like place black plastic or black fabric weed barrier like I do around my trees in the spring to create a warmer microclimate and give them a head start. Stone mulch can help hold heat as well. Those little tricks add up. Anything you can do to add heat and given them a head start in the spring will help make them days earlier.

@newmoon54 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I decided to search for helpful info regarding fig trees and proper maintenance! I have 5 fig trees, all turkey figs! My trees don't seem to want to bush out,, but instead, they on their own have kept a tree-like structure and none of them have any low sprouting/branching happening! My main worry is the fear of freezing! They've been doing well, and they've been in the ground for around 4 years. The past spring had a one or two night frost, which killed all of the young leaves. I was very upset and worried that I might lose all 5 trees,, but in about 30 days roughly, all 5 trees budded again. But I lost the first crop of figs. I had the second crop, but about 1/4 to 1/3 of the crop fell off or were victims of my feathered friends! Lol! Although my trees have survived 4 winters, I'm naturally concerned about this winter!!! They are all planted in-ground but I'm willing to pot them up, but I guess my question is how do I insulate these trees if I decide to leave them in the ground. I'd really appreciate any advice! Ciao! Sonny.

@jaroslavakiraly3605 8 ай бұрын

Your video is the best video to understand the process. Thank you so much from Canada, Ontario.😊

@TheMillennialGardener 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I appreciate it!

@pd6569 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video; I have cared for fig trees for 30 years and still learned helpful growing tips from watching a video.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching.

@ginobass66 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I’m getting ready to prune and overwinter my in-ground fig tree.Had an amazing crop this year thanks to your videos. In this video you mention you were going to do video of when you were going to actually prune and overwinter your trees. I’m interested in seeing in-ground tree pruning. Live in Bryn Mawr,PA. I’m think I’m in zone 7B, Philadelphia. A lot you covered in this video describes my in-ground tree. My dad planted this tree who sadly passed away 2018 and it has 5 main stems. Never produced fruit until I saw your video. Last winter I cut down main branches to approximately 5 ft, removed all the branches coming out of main branches which was a little scary and was able to put 2 burlap bags that I got from a coffee shop around the 5 branches which are close together and put a heavy duty contractor plastic bag over the burlap and tied it at the bottom. From one of your videos, I put straw at the base of main branches to protect the base over winter. This year I had a lot of fig leaves and I’ll put them around base and put a layer of straw on top. Your fertilizing scheme I used this Spring worked perfectly. Just ordered the pruning saw you recommended for pruning and overwintering tree in a couple of weeks. This year, as amazing as the crop I got(my sister jarred over 50 8oz jars of fig jam AMAZING) I think I could have did better. I didn’t uncover the tree until mid-May because of frosts we were getting in late April. Don’t know if I uncovered the tree in April if the frost would have damaged the tree. So it was a real slow start until July when branches of figs exploded. I’ll watch your video on taking cuttings from tree. I’d like to take a cutting of my tree and try planting in a container. Thanks for your videos and thanks for helping me save my dads fig tree. Don’t know your name so thanks again MG, take care, gino

@chetfuhrman6390 3 жыл бұрын

Best video I’ve watched on pruning fig trees so far. I also have 1st year trees and was afraid to cut back to much. But to shape the tree with an open canopy to get more sunlight make perfect sense. Great information!

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Chet Fuhrman thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

@pamelawalker8052 Жыл бұрын

Very well explained. Thank you. I live in BC Canada and have my fig tree is indoors right now in a cold room. I live in a 6b zone and never realized that you can plant in ground. I have a protected south side and am going to plant a few fig trees in that spot next spring

@nursecheri62 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your videos! I too live in eastern NC and have 4 fig trees. Thank you very much for taking the time and making the effort to educate other people. Your knowledge base is expansive and the videos are well done. I look forward to looking through your other videos!

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

@Porkins69 Жыл бұрын

Hope you’re spared Ian’s winds and heavy rain as it tracks in your direction. Stay safe!

@jba36420 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best video presentation I've ever watched concerning fig trees. Thanks for the information.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@DragonPrepper 2 жыл бұрын

My dad had a fig tree that took over a third of the back yard. My brothers and sisters climbed up to get the figs. I have a fig in a half plastic drums. I keep I short because I'm only 4'11" tall. I really like your videos. Keep them coming.

@Mamaluv70 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy I found you!! Thank you for all the wonderful information.👏👏👏

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate it.

@PermaPen 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderfully specific, thank you. I planted a Brown Turkey in-ground (London UK) this spring and promptly lost the main stem to a very late frost! So I'm inadvertently following your 3-4 stems advice now, as that's what grew. London summers are changing, but it's still a fairly short season with only a few weeks of high temperatures. I imagine I'll keep it smallish, remove many of the the figs and just aim for a few successful ripenings. Experimentation....

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Experimentation is always key. Everyone's climate is a little unique. Thanks for watching!

@mompuff6857 4 жыл бұрын

Please keep making videos following the growth of these trees!! Thank you!!

@michaelparkman1631 3 жыл бұрын

4 brown turkey fig trees. One is 20' high and another is in an oak barrel about 10'. Great video and yes I needed this & thanks MichaelW

@jonathancox9501 3 жыл бұрын

Best vid yet for me mate......was exactly what i wanted to know.....I have 25 different figs....all in pots ....they are all young and single trunk....except one.....which i have pruned exactly like the way you have suggested(its older mind)....so that was just gut instinct ! but all my other trees are single stem and about 5 ft tall(including pot)......so i have a plan now....cut to 18 inches and use what i cut back to propagate new plants......Your advice has set me up very nicely and i will wait until all the leaves drop and we have proper cold here....which should be july...we tend to get a lot of rain in august...so i will store up against the eves.....This vid has really helped me...Thx.

@MattyDemello 17 күн бұрын

Awesome. I just got a Honey fig and a Chicago hardy fig tree. First ever figs I've gotten.

@TheMillennialGardener 17 күн бұрын

That's awesome!

@ita-glojgv4888 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Very informative and clear. I used to grow figs just like he describes and had great success. If you follow his instructions then you are sure to have lots of figs, and manageable trees (very important since fig trees can get out of control very quickly).

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

@katen1228 3 жыл бұрын

I’m in Iowa and will be bringing me in this winter, so happy to have found this. I have. Celeste, Bran***, & Dessert. Thank YOU so much.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

@Drewpy113 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Most helpful video I've watched on pruning figs!!

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew thank you for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful.

@josephmattera6468 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. This is very useful to me as I am located in zone 6. I have been growing in-ground figs for several years now, and have successfully developed my trees. That said, I would like to achieve a better harvest. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Very informative.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@athanas7892 3 жыл бұрын

I am very happy with this information As a New fig farmer in fig growing

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marjquillinan1298 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I’m experimenting growing fruit trees in large containers so that they go where I go. Will apply your tips on my container figs and on my giant 50+ year old fig tree!

@kevintorres5962 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I'm in 7b zone and your answered all the questions I had and even more that I didn't know I needed. Thank you!! Very informative

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

@mysticmeadow9116 3 жыл бұрын

Funny story...I bought a Turkey fig in a 1 gal container 3 yrs ago. It already had fruit on it. After the harvest I set it in the garden and forgot about it. Last year our horses found it and ate it down to about 12 inches. I thought it was dead so I just left it until this spring. While cleaning up the beds I saw it had leaves on it and had formed a perfect cup! I transplanted it to a 5 gal bucket. I even got a small harvest from it this year. Figs are tough and fun to grow. Thanks for sharing your information :)

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Mystic Meadow figs are very tough like you said! They grow back vigorously and recover quickly from over-pruning. Glad to hear!

@Just-Nikki 4 жыл бұрын

You know I needed this! Thank you 🙏🏼

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect. I'm glad I could help you.

@MrTarek1946 2 жыл бұрын

I have a great admiration for you!!!! Watching you I learnt a great deal about fruit trees especially figs !!!! You are a walking encyclopaedia...!!! You so clear and informative I thank you so much

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I just love doing this stuff. It's a reason to get out of bed every day. Thanks so much for watching.

@odakoker3756 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is a big help for me. I always watch your video and start follow your advice.. Now all my figs are doing great i love it..

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad the videos are helping.

@RonnieMinh 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great information. We love our fig trees here in Arizona.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@danieledwards4274 4 жыл бұрын

HANDS down the best fig video so far! Thanks! Its tough keeping them healthy in Virginia in-ground.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm down in North Carolina, so we're border neighbors. I'm all the way on the coast, though. If you're not coastal, there may be a large climatic gap in terms of winter mildness between us.

@danieledwards4274 4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Central VA. They die to the ground annually, and are painfully slow to grow up in spring.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Edwards you may have some luck with black weed barrier and placing large rocks around them to attract and hold heat.

@reyesjnj4096 4 жыл бұрын

16:36 like majic transports from the third dimension hahaha great info by the way looking forward to a fig harvest now that I know how to prune properly.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for Hollywood to call me for editing tips 😂

@AlfonsoDIbe 4 жыл бұрын

Your video makes me very helpful in propagating fig tree. You explain so well. God bless and you're a good looking guy, too! Los Angeles, California here.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Alfonso D. Ibe that’s a perfect climate to grow figs! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching.

@jennhoff03 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so helpful! This is my 3rd time watching it because I keep having questions and I know you answered them here. Thanks!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you for watching!

@chickentender4037 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, really helpful information, clearly presented. Exactly what I needed.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help. Thank you for watching.

@1340azad 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooo much for this video. I learned a lot. This info. will keep me busy with my five fig trees.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it helped you. Thanks for watching.

@SirGolfalot- 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you made this video. I'm thinking about buying a couple of small fig trees started from cuttings this past winter. They are much more complicated to grow than I thought. So your video will help me avoid some mistakes and ease my learning curve.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

I think figs are one of the easiest fruit trees out there to grow. They grow like weeds. They grow and fruit so quickly, it's amazing. The only challenges with figs is that the fruit spoils in the rain, they like a lot of fertilizer, and keeping them compact requires aggressive pruning in the winter. Other than that, they're pretty problem-free.

@bryanvagenos5089 Жыл бұрын

I have a 3 year old chicago hardy fig, zone 7b. This is the first year in ground and am looking forward to using you fertilization schedule next spring. Thanks

@karenandriancontainergardening 3 жыл бұрын

I have one fig tree, in a container. I harvested 2 figs this year. The squirrels got the rest. I will use your idea and fence it off next year. Right now the tree is all over the place and hard to fence off. 5hanks

@terryhodgson2357 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative. I'm in Aberdeen, a couple of hours from you. The growing season here is very long. I have two giant fig trees that are simply out of control. Glad to get your lessons on how and when to prune. I'll be following your advice and your channel. Thanks!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was helpful! Thank you for watching!

@MartyFRsfNE Жыл бұрын

Very Helpful PRUNING Recommendations. Grazie.

@JenSpice 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I'm getting ready to prune the trees soon. We just had our first frost this week.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Aww, I always struggle with the first frost. It's like the end of a chapter of a story! Thanks for watching the video, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@spawn1086 3 жыл бұрын

And I thought I had a lot of fig trees, another very good and informative video, my trees are safe and sound in the Garage waiting to be pruned, very food advice on the Chicago fig, one of mine took 4 years before I got my first harvest ( CT ) fertilizing cautiously can very advantageous, I also add a little lime to mine it sweetens the flavor even more ( cautiously) thanks again. Bella America

@lettyv3093 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all the info about figs!

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@sonia336 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This video is definitely very insightful in every single way. I want to start my very first fig tree.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful.

@azizurkhan1153 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information and your experience with figs tree. I learned a lot from you.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@norcolee 4 жыл бұрын

So happy to learn from your video. Currently I grafted 2 different color fruits in the same fig for different fig harvest.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! We call that a Frankenfig. It's a really cool way to have many varieties in a small space. Good luck and thanks for watching.

@johnlone207 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR A VERY WONDERFUL VIDEO! I learned more about fig planting and care in this one video. I've watched your other videos, and they're very inspiring and confidence builder. A new subscriber here from Chicago and a new owner of two Chicago Hardy Figs! SEMPER FI!

@adamakaru2683 2 жыл бұрын

Millennial, thank you man for all the info I get from you. This pass summer season I have eaten figs and still eat like never before; they are, so sweet and delicious I won't share them with my children! they can grow their own. Love too Dale, from all of us cheers.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you’re having success. Hopefully the videos are helpful. Dale says hi!

@Les0613 3 жыл бұрын

I have two Chicago Hardy’s growing in the ground and I grow them in zone 5a. We wrap with burlap and a white tarp, stuffing straw between each layer. Some winters they take hits from the cold but bounce back and always produce abundant amounts of figs.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

That's good for Zone 5! Hopefully the season is long enough to ripen the figs.

@Les0613 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener we are still harvesting and enjoying figs!

@susano2570 2 жыл бұрын

Great information. I currently have a shapeless fig tree that I put in about two years ago. Will try pruning it this year. Thank you.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@Findmylimit 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know it was October 21st I was hoping to gain that knowledge

@shabashdelam4910 2 жыл бұрын

Superb thank you you have given me a very informative video foundation for me to prune my bucket fig tree this winter in the uk

@ellenmauti8294 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ,this was so helpful. I was worried about pruning my in ground figs.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.

@ramachandran8666 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this as its PERFECT TIMING for me as I live in RTP and my 3 fig trees have started to drop most of their leaves

@TheMillennialGardener Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@werpu12 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I need to perform a strong cutting next year on a fig which was sent as a single stem... This video helped me a lot!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

@uprightfossil6673 4 жыл бұрын

I had to sub 30 seconds in when you gave your growing zone. Fig trees have been the Achilles heel to my green thumb. I would like for you to do a short part of your video showing the growing season chart and recommendations for types and length of season... Thanks

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

What is your approximate location and growing season length? I'm around Wilmington, NC, and my frost-free period is about 250 days.

@andielliott7721 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your step by step explanation.

@TheMillennialGardener Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@janetg2508 4 жыл бұрын

Another very informative video with great tips! Thank you so much. I wrote you previously about my Violette de Bourdeaux that had a salt burn problem. I'm happy to report that the problem is resolved with no further evidence on the new growth. Today, I planted a 1 year old Beers Black that I got from the same home grower. I've learned so much from watching your videos. I'll be following your fertilizer schedule this time and hopefully will have a better yield. Fingers crossed.😎

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. Can I ask how you resolved the problem? I think I remember this - are you in Arizona? It's fascinating to me that Arizona used to be part of the ocean when the Earth was much warmer, so the seemingly desert-dry ground is actually full of ocean salt. Mother Nature's crazy. Usually regular flood irrigation is required to flush the soil.

@janetg2508 4 жыл бұрын

You have a good memory. Yes, AZ. I was advised to thoroughly flush out the container weekly with sufficient water and to give 1 cup of gypsum to the soil monthly and water it in. I started that in August. The old leaves died off but new growth is good. Also advised to not fertilize until problem was gone. Advice came from nursery in Ca who wrote an article on salt burn found online.Original problem was too large a pot for a 1 gal root ball. Lesson learned.😎

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

@@janetg2508 that's great that that worked. Fig trees like mildly acidic soil, and I believe AZ has high soil pH. Some of that "acid-loving" plant food may help, as well as sulfur. But if you solved your problem, keep doing what you're doing!

@datdude212 4 жыл бұрын

Your trees are absolute beasts! 👍👍👍

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And thanks for watching.

@adora9551 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative and educational video! Just bought a fig tree but wasn't sure what to do

@christinayamamura136 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thanks for your tutorials, much appreciated!

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@SeanMurrayRides 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! So stoked on your videos!

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching.

@castleofcostamesa8291 2 жыл бұрын

What a great quality video! Respect and thank you!

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!

@xiaochonglei957 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your useful advices, I have learned a lot

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@carolinewithers1647 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!! good to find you. I live in Hampstead. I'm battling deer and recently planted my fig trees in the landscape. Not sure about planting figs in containers. The trees are in little cages but I'm seeing that the deer will be able to reach the new growth soon.

@kishorikhirwadkar8312 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent information given with an ernest wish to help fellow figtree growers. More importantntly, without wasting time. THANK YOU.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm frequently concerned my videos are too long. This video is over 22 mins, which is a lot to ask someone to watch. It's difficult to be thorough without wasting time. I appreciate the feedback.

@billclinton6040 3 жыл бұрын

I live in zone 9, regarding the breba crop on my in ground black mission: without a doubt they are the best crop my tree produces for the simple reason that they are so much larger than the main crop. The breba figs can sometimes be as big as my fist. I think the reason people are somewhat down on the breba crop is they don't taste as good straight off the tree as the main crop. But I found that if I pick the breba figs and let them ripen for a day or two, they are just as delicious as the main crop (and this saves them from the birds). Years ago I read how some fig trees in the right conditions will produce a third, late year crop. Mine definitely does that but I forgot what Italians call this third crop. Most of the time though, we will get a frost in December and those late year figs won't ripen as the tree goes into dormancy. So yeah, my tree's brebas are ready in May, followed by the main crop in July, then if I am lucky a third crop in December, followed by dormancy Dec-Feb.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Breba crops are set on the previous year's wood. The main crop is set on the new year's wood. There is technically no such thing as a "third" crop. The "third" crop is just a flush of additional figs on the continuing new wood, so it's really just an extension of the main. Varieties like Celeste are known to do this because the main crop ripens so quickly, the tree will continue to put on new growth and still has enough time to start the cycle all over again. Last year, my Chicago Hardy did that, and my Celeste is doing that right now (ripening its second flush of main crop).

@binhminh417 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your insightful tips.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Binh Minh Pham thanks for watching!

@Moonlight76876 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to see how did VdB do this past season, did it grew the way you experienced ? I appreciate all your video, yes they are great !

@noorjehanjamkhanghar307 4 жыл бұрын

wowe lots of figs I love figs

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@thekrrib 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. Really well explained. I know absolutely nothing about caring for Fig trees. I moved to a new house which has one and I definately wanna make use of it.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Figs are a fantastic fruit tree to learn on, because they are so forgiving. They grow from total dieback to 8 feet tall in a single season, so they’re great to learn how to prune. They also fruit within a year. I recommend selecting a good, strong, early variety like Olympian or Negra d’Agde to learn on.

@DrValerie800 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful; thank you! I have a 3 year old Violette de Bordeaux fig that I am growing indoors, hydroponically. The first year I got a breve crop and yes they all fell off and were like rocks. The second year I got a decent crop, however, it did not go dormant, going into its third year. Possibly that was due to catching a fungus, thanks to a red spider mite infestation (boy was THAT ever a pain in the patookies to deal with). Even though it's indoors, I don't keep it very warm in here, but neither is it cold enough to shock it. So, no pruning happened since I had no idea that was needed in the first place. Now I have snipped off the apical buds and have some new growth showing. This coming winter I will get aggressive with the pruning and cut it down to about 18 inches. What can I do to force it into dormancy?

@steveng6269 3 жыл бұрын

Really good post for new growers - great job - Thanks

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@johncola9607 2 жыл бұрын

Great information,even for me in England with a short growing season my mother lives in Cyprus and I would say it's right for figs , well-done on all your videos 👍

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Cyprus is a fig paradise! I would love to check out Fig Tree Bay. Thanks for watching.

@FreedomFighter215 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eddie Alvarez ❤

@harataheke3440 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing it is most helpful as this is my first time to grow and when to prune and how thanks again from New Zealand

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear it was helpful! I appreciate you watching!

@lepotagerpiments 2 жыл бұрын

Really good video, I pruned the apical bud to force the fig growing when they are 3 or 4 fig per branch. 🙌🌱🍈

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nyteshdw 2 жыл бұрын

I learned ALOT from this video, thank you. I am in zone 7b and I have two gallon sized chicago hardy figs arriving today. I plan to put them in the ground. I would like to grow them as trees rather than bushes.

@TheMillennialGardener 2 жыл бұрын

Fig trees will naturally grow as a bush, so you'll want to train them early for proper form. The earlier you can cut them back, the better. I do my heading cut after the first season.

@bearfruitgardening6908 4 жыл бұрын

Once again.... very great video.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I appreciate it.

@catrinawallis671 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I had two fig trees and one died and i still don’t know why, but i love the one that lived. Its 2 yrs old and i finally got about 10 figs on it and i was so proud but..... after seeing your video well i think you can understand. I live in texas and with your recommendations my fig tree should do a lot better.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Check out my fertilizing and pinching videos. If you get them off to the races in early spring with proper (generous and regular) fertilizing, then strategically pinch them at the right time, I think you’ll have amazing results!

@Lejardineco28 4 жыл бұрын

Merci pour ce partage 👍

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

@langtried8588 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ad …I do learn a lot from you …👍

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Lang Tried thanks for watching.

@JamJamaHFX 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative... Thank you very much!

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@user-sm8by9wj2n 3 жыл бұрын

Super video! Thank you 🌻

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@debralauesen4225 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to have found your wonderful channel. Finally, someone who is clear, concise and extremely knowledgeable. I will be watching all your videos. I bought a white marseille fig early summer 2020. I didn’t know anything about pruning so just let it be and overwintered in a cold frame. Right now it is super bushy with tons of branches and leaves, looking very healthy. I now know to wait until early winter (7A Nashville) but not sure how to attack. Since I will be putting in the ground next year (early spring) should I wait to prune in tree form to create goblet until planted. Thanks much!

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. I actually have a video all about pruning for in-ground planting here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e658maR_mriVdJc.html If you can achieve this form beforehand and you don’t have to aggressively head your trees, that’s great and you can do so during the dormant season.

@debralauesen4225 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that video was very helpful!

@beverleystewart2023 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you from the UK !! Just found this video...excellent advice and really easy to understand... I know I have a different climate coming form the south coast of the UK but my in- ground bush fig is going to be soooo happy next year with the prune thats coming its way this winter !! I think we have a shorter ripening season than you so I have a lot of small and mid sized figs on the tree still that Im sure will not ripen.... these Im guessing will be pruned off with the branches that will be coming off this winter to shorten the whole tree as I have left it to grow too tall . Its against a wall and has multi stems at the base.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

I have a lot of heat in my climate, so my figs ripen easily. I think your tree will benefit from a more compact growing shape. If you limit the fruit on your tree by removing unnecessary branches, you'll have more success ripening your figs. The less fruit the tree has to ripen, the more energy it can dedicate to each fig. Also, consider adding large rocks and stone mulch around your tree because the stones will attract heat all day and help warm things up faster. Just a thought. Really dark rocks are best, like black rocks, because they absorb the most heat.

@ilovegitaar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info.

@TheMillennialGardener 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Iloveorganicgardening Жыл бұрын

Great info, thanks!

@TheMillennialGardener Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@mickeytakahashi1736 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Tokyo, and I planted a fig tree this March in my garden. Unfortunately, this year no fig but branch grows almost 2m high. During winter, temp. goes between 5 to 15 Deg-C in Tokyo. Your video really helps me.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

As long as you don't fall below -8C, you should be in pretty good shape with a fig that tall. If you do see temps -9C or below at night, you may want to protect it while it is still young. I think you're going to have a nice harvest next year. Thank you for watching!

@mickeytakahashi1736 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheMillennialGardener -san, Thank you very much for your valuable advice. It won't go down below -9Deg-C in Tokyo. Once again, thank you very much for your advice. By the way, I even glow three Satonishiki cherry trees and two persimmons in my garden.

@TheMillennialGardener 4 жыл бұрын

@@mickeytakahashi1736 you're welcome, I'm happy to help. I plan on buying a persimmon tree next year. I very much want a Saijo.