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In this video, Ross, known as the Fig Boss, delves into the crucial aspect of pruning for fig tree health, emphasizing the often-overlooked factor of rejuvenation pruning to manage the fig mosaic virus. He discusses the significance of soil health and highlights examples of unhealthy tree bases, stressing the importance of proactive pruning for long-term vitality. Ross concludes by sharing insights on evaluating tree health before planting and demonstrates how pruning before planting fosters robust growth and mitigates virus symptoms, ultimately advocating for sustainable fig tree care practices.
Pruning importance 00:00: Ross introduces the topic of pruning for fig tree health, highlighting its significance often overlooked by growers.
Soil health 00:31: Discusses improving soil health for tree vitality, mentioning factors like drainage, organic matter, and pH balance.
Rejuvenation pruning 01:06:
Explains the concept of rejuvenation pruning to remove unhealthy growth and promote overall tree health.
Fig mosaic virus 02:25:
Identifies fig mosaic virus symptoms and explains how rejuvenation pruning can manage its effects.
Unhealthy base 04:19:
Shows an example of an unhealthy tree base due to grafting onto unhealthy rootstock, affecting long-term tree health.
Partial virus symptoms 05:58:
Advises on managing trees with partial virus symptoms versus those severely affected for optimal tree health.
New growth encouragement 07:02:
Demonstrates how pruning encourages new healthy growth, even on young or grafted trees.
Evaluation and planting 09:24:
Discusses evaluating tree health and identification before planting, highlighting the benefits of pruning before planting for overall tree vigor.
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