5 Ways to Have Earlier Ripening Figs
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- 1. Genetics
2. Oiling
3. Pinching
4. Heat
5. Overall health (pests, soil, water, nutrients, sunlight)
Added bonus #6. Training/Pruning
Using these techniques or ways of growing will get you the earliest figs possible.
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Hi Ross, It's Lou Monti's Figs. I rarely comment on other people's videos, but I wanted to respond to your statement about not personally knowing whether or not oiling figs will induce early ripening, and how it might effect fig quality. Perhaps it will be helpful to provide an account of what I've learned over the many years of personal experience I have on this subject. In the past, I have tried oiling many times by rubbing a small amount of olive oil over the eye of the fig. Many of my family members, and some of my close friends, have tried this also in the past. I can tell you that there is no doubt that this procedure works in getting the figs to come into early fruition, but the negative side of this process is that, in my opinion, it certainly reduces fig quality, substantially. To me, fig quality and taste are the most important goals in growing figs and, therefore, I have abandoned oiling as a means of inducing early production long ago. I'm sure that many of your viewers, as well as yourself, will want to try oiling to experience the results personally, but perhaps my account, for what it is worth, based on years of personal experience, will be of some assistance in making that final determination. Meanwhile, I would advise against trying this method on a great many of your figs, especially on your favorite fig varieties. Perhaps, a small test group will suffice. Kind regards, Take care! Lou Monti
Thanks for the write up, Lou.
Your certainly welcome, Ross! Take care! Lou Monti
I would add that the oiling technique may be beneficial if you are growing in a zone that does not get enough heat or does not have a long enough growing season. It could be the difference between having a ripe fig, regardless of quality, and no fig at all.
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@@loumonti10 at what point int the figs growing state should I try this method? I liver somewhere with short summers.
I am a simple man, I see a Ross video about figs, I hit like. I suggest everyone does the same because those that dont... lets just put it this way how do you guys think Ross can have so many happy healthy fig trees? Nuff said?
I am a first time watcher and it's the first thing I noticed! I am researching before I get a fig tree...
The highest temp I’ve seen in my 10 gallon potted figs is 101 in the soil
Cheers for the vids Ross, what varieties rippen earliest, especially in colder climates? Please
See my spreadsheet in the description.
Ross has previously said not pruning also helps set. OurFigs ppl said not pruning allows fruit to set 3 weeks earlier
I live in the south in the UK and this is my first time growing figs. I've had my 1 plant for about a year now and it has about 10 figs growing on it. What is the best thing for me to do? I have a "Brown Turkey" plant but I'm looking to get more for next year. I would appreciate any advice you can give me, please. What size pot and compost, fertilizer etc. Thanks, Ross.
I've got in depth videos on all of this, Jeff. Well draining soil, 10g pot, 10-4-12, heavy food early in the season.
My last frost is February 11th light flex
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Lantern flies are attacking my kiwi and fig trees. I’m in Delaware County. Also ants are on the rise. Any good remedies to combat them Ross?
None that I know of for the adult stage. At least anything that’s highly effective.
Have you tried Boron? They take it back to their nest and it impacts the entire hive. It’s not poisonous for us and it’s a natural element. You can find it at Trader Joe’s called Borax.
Thanks to sharing video. Very intersting & usefull.how to step grow fig trees. Goodjob👍👍
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I heard you say that you remove mulch in the spring to increase the heat does this apply to in the ground fig trees
Because they are in pots watering leaches out the nutrients. I fertilize with a Rose fertilizer which promotes flowering...the fruit is a flower.
Its sept and still dont have any ripening. This year they seem to have grown to a certain size and stopped. I have fertilized every week to help but its only helped minimally. They are loaded but not ripening. Frustrated
Living long Lake Erie the lake keeps our springs cooler than inland. I keep my potted figs in an attached garage and put them out in the sun and bring them in when temps drop below 45.
Hi Ross, hope you are doing well. Would you please tell me how can I get your ripen?
I have had a fig Bush for many years it grows very well every year but....It only had figs once, I took a rooting branch and potted it so i could bring it in the garage for the winter. That isn’t figging either. I’ve tried lime, fertilizer, more water, less water. I’m so stinking frustrated!
Try cows mulch and Bone meal for fertilizer and pinch the tops of the branches to set fruit. Should work
I have about 6 trees. One last year had ripened in fall. One covered in figs and ripening. 9b. S CA. How can I tell I have male tree. And do I need to keep.
It might be worth it to keep a male tree to help the fig wasp proliferate. Male figs will be inedible. Dry on the inside.
Just the TIP!!! Hahaha great work Ross thanks
Ross, I live in Bluebell not to far from you. I have a very huge fig tree that is now full of figs ,1 "-1 1/2" in diameter. Thousands aren't ripening. The figs are weeping big time so water supply isn't an issue. The tree is in full sun. What can I do before I loose what looks like a beautiful harvest before a frost?
They're weeping? Send me photos.
@@RossRaddi trying to figure out how to send you a photo. The tree is basically over top of our well that the water table is only 7 or 8 foot below grade.
The figs looks like they are sweating.
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Do you need different varieties to harvest fruits? I only have Celeste figs.
Depends on variety not with Celeste you don't.
Yep my black pots really heats up!
Don’t be jealous, SoCal here lol
Great video. How about in-ground figs? Any differences?
Same rules apply.
Ross, I have been finding Spotted Lantern Flies on my fig tree. Do you have any suggestions how to keep them off and protect my fig tree. My fig tree is only about 5 years old. Thank you.
I don't. Sorry.
I am going to try a mosquito net. Hoping that will work!
You prefer placing the pots on hard surfaces instead of grass or soil?
There's more heat generated from the patio.
Thank you🙏😊🙏
I know this hasn’t got much to do with the video or current time but how cold can fig wood withstand without dying? Love you work by the way.
Depends on the variety and duration. Some can withstand 0F.
Ross Raddi I have a brown turkey and an unknown Hungarian variety. I might just have to see how they get through the winter when it comes.
Thanks Ross for all the tips. Love your figs garden. I got 5 fig trees this season and very excited about! I live in zone 9 so heat is not a problem here. My question to you is when should I plant them in the ground? Or should I just keep them in the pots as we have warm winters. Will they die if I keep them outside as I don’t have a green house, warm winters we have here! Btw, subscribed and liked!
The fall is the best time in climates with a warm winter.