You're so right! Sometimes your trees underperform for whatever reason, but don't give up!! This year was so hot and I got the most figs I've ever grown. I'm a much happier "Figster" this year! Thanks for the wonderful video and yes, 9/23/23 is the first day of Autumn! Till next time!!
Hi Lou. I had a great fig production this year here in central NJ. First time for a tree planted in 2008 having some very large ones. I did increase organic fertilizer including extra nitrogen more so than previous years. The figs first appeared in April but did not start to ripen until the end of august. Last year, I had figs more closer to July till October. Also, I remember the lantern flys were overwhelming our trees but this year I had some nymphs but then there were none. The giant hornets have won a few over ripened ones along with some ants. No mammals have found a taste for my figs so far. Rabbits in the winter nibble on the dead limbs I leave on the ground. I did see something new while checking on the tree at night with a flashlight, there was a mosquito or two on my figs. I also noticed that now I have to wear long sleeves as the leaves are causing itchiness. I dehydrated figs last year. It took 8-10 hours. They were shriveled to nothing. We pickled figs this year-Decadent dessert with red wine-sweet as candy.
Thanks Lou. I agree with all you mention . Ive had trees where the fruit was sparse and only marginal in taste for 3-4 years and then year 5, WOW, the fruit comes into its own in both quantity and taste. (Bourjasotte Grise) Other figs like Noire de Caromb really have a special taste only when allowed to hang until half dry. Growing figs is sure a whole lot of fun.
Greetings Lou, Such a great video as always just wanted to let you know about a great deal I stumbled upon last week at my local farmers co-op... One of my neighbors who works there sent over a list of fruit trees that were end of the year clearance and 50% off... I picked up 3- dwarf Bosc pear trees and 2 Sajo persimmons ($35 each) these trees are all 5-6' in containers... I already had 4 Jiro persimmons ( non astringent) planted back in May and they are loaded with tennis ball size seedless fruit. I can't wait to try the Sajo next year ( hopefully) they produce ! I hope you and Deb are doing well and hugs to my little buddy Penny Regards, Tom😊
If it's a groundhog try cantaloupe in the trap, I saw someone else that had trouble with one and tried all kinds of stuff and cantaloupe worked. My Peter's Honey is 5 years old and still haven't gotten fruit It came from Willis orchards.
Hi! Thanks for title posting about this topic! I clicked on the vid right away! I’m still new at this (4 yrs container) and seeing a few figs (VDB) sweetened up on the counter a bit.
I always love your videos Lou-You’re a great teacher. Even the ones I listen to repeatedly, I always pick up something different. Don’t change a thing.!!!
Well i live in the pacific northwest, in canada on vancouver island. We have a very long hot summer this year. Very dry. And we have a desert king tree in our yard. We this year we got ripe main crop figs from it. First time ever.slightly different then breba. Lighter in color but very tasty. I actually like the main crop better. Quite the suprise tho. I did not thing they would ripen without the wasp. Just thought i would let you know! RDB is also my favorite fig here that we grow. So reliable and very tasty
Hi there! Well, I've never had the privilege of tasting a Caprified, Desert King, main crop fig. Here in New Jersey, and in Virginia, we don't have the fig wasp. Thanks for watching! Regards, Lou Monti
You're living my best life! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's priceless. My Peter's Honey in container is a pretty poor quality fig compared to lots of other varieties i'm growing. Now I know it has to go in ground. Thanks for your shared opinion😁
Hi Lou. Thank you for photographing the trees beautifully on a wonderful, rainy day. I heard you prefer planting trees in the ground over pots. Is this beneficial for fig trees in terms of fruiting and tree health? Do you recommend that?
Hey Lou, curious what size container you typically use that you feel is sufficient to yield fruit? Secondly, curious what subject you taught as a teacher?
Hi there! A 5 gallon container can be made to produce decent fruit. However, I would recommend getting up to 10 gallons for reasonable and consistent fruit production during the first few years. I taught science and mathematics, mostly, but other subjects, too. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
Hey there Lou! I’m in zone 7a Virginia and have been considering Alma and LSU Purple. I was drawn to trying them because I’ve heard that they sort of taste like caramel. Is that true? Can you describe the taste of those varieties? Thank you so much!
Hi there! They are both very tasty, Alma tastes better to me. Both are very well adapted to in ground planting, at least down to zone 7-B. I gave LSU purple to my brother in law several years ago and it has been performing very well in ground in 7A. I've been successfully growing Alma in ground in 7-A for a number of years, as well. Regards, Lou Monti
Hi there! I haven't wrapped it for the past two Winters, but I did before that until it had become established. It has proven to be quite hardy, although neither of the last two Winters, although quite cold, have been exceptionally harsh. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
@@loumonti10 try a McDonalds cheese burger and some strawberries. I seen groundhogs eat bologna and cheese sandwiches. A Groundhog has to be taken 5 miles away so it can’t find its way back. Wrap blanket over cage, put in car and drive to pennsy or over a bridge of water. Then release in a wooded area away from people. If it has a family, you will have to do multiple trips.
Hi there! Yes, I'm always concerned about the wind, particularly, in my 7- A zone, wind chill, which can have a significant impact on Winter dieback! I have videos on this subject. Please enjoy them! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
You're so right! Sometimes your trees underperform for whatever reason, but don't give up!! This year was so hot and I got the most figs I've ever grown. I'm a much happier "Figster" this year! Thanks for the wonderful video and yes, 9/23/23 is the first day of Autumn! Till next time!!
Great minds think alike Lou, here's to the in-ground figs that sweeten life!
always love learning something new...thanks..
Hi Lou. I had a great fig production this year here in central NJ. First time for a tree planted in 2008 having some very large ones. I did increase organic fertilizer including extra nitrogen more so than previous years. The figs first appeared in April but did not start to ripen until the end of august. Last year, I had figs more closer to July till October. Also, I remember the lantern flys were overwhelming our trees but this year I had some nymphs but then there were none. The giant hornets have won a few over ripened ones along with some ants. No mammals have found a taste for my figs so far. Rabbits in the winter nibble on the dead limbs I leave on the ground. I did see something new while checking on the tree at night with a flashlight, there was a mosquito or two on my figs. I also noticed that now I have to wear long sleeves as the leaves are causing itchiness. I dehydrated figs last year. It took 8-10 hours. They were shriveled to nothing. We pickled figs this year-Decadent dessert with red wine-sweet as candy.
Thanks Lou. I agree with all you mention . Ive had trees where the fruit was sparse and only marginal in taste for 3-4 years and then year 5, WOW, the fruit comes into its own in both quantity and taste. (Bourjasotte Grise) Other figs like Noire de Caromb really have a special taste only when allowed to hang until half dry. Growing figs is sure a whole lot of fun.
Greetings Lou,
Such a great video as always just wanted to let you know about a great deal I stumbled upon last week at my local farmers co-op... One of my neighbors who works there sent over a list of fruit trees that were end of the year clearance and 50% off... I picked up 3- dwarf Bosc pear trees and 2 Sajo persimmons ($35 each) these trees are all 5-6' in containers...
I already had 4 Jiro persimmons ( non astringent) planted back in May and they are loaded with tennis ball size seedless fruit.
I can't wait to try the Sajo next year ( hopefully) they produce !
I hope you and Deb are doing well and hugs to my little buddy Penny
Regards,
Tom😊
If it's a groundhog try cantaloupe in the trap, I saw someone else that had trouble with one and tried all kinds of stuff and cantaloupe worked. My Peter's Honey is 5 years old and still haven't gotten fruit It came from Willis orchards.
Hi! Thanks for title posting about this topic! I clicked on the vid right away! I’m still new at this (4 yrs container) and seeing a few figs (VDB) sweetened up on the counter a bit.
I always love your videos Lou-You’re a great teacher. Even the ones I listen to repeatedly, I always pick up something different. Don’t change a thing.!!!
Going through Ophelia too, stay safe and enjoy the figs!
Well i live in the pacific northwest, in canada on vancouver island. We have a very long hot summer this year. Very dry. And we have a desert king tree in our yard. We this year we got ripe main crop figs from it. First time ever.slightly different then breba. Lighter in color but very tasty. I actually like the main crop better. Quite the suprise tho. I did not thing they would ripen without the wasp. Just thought i would let you know! RDB is also my favorite fig here that we grow. So reliable and very tasty
Hi there! Well, I've never had the privilege of tasting a Caprified, Desert King, main crop fig. Here in New Jersey, and in Virginia, we don't have the fig wasp. Thanks for watching! Regards, Lou Monti
You're living my best life! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, it's priceless. My Peter's Honey in container is a pretty poor quality fig compared to lots of other varieties i'm growing. Now I know it has to go in ground. Thanks for your shared opinion😁
Hi Lou. Thank you for photographing the trees beautifully on a wonderful, rainy day. I heard you prefer planting trees in the ground over pots. Is this beneficial for fig trees in terms of fruiting and tree health? Do you recommend that?
It's just wierd how I could listen to you talk about figs for hours 😂
Infectious enthusiasm!
Outside here in South Jersey 7a looks the same here in Vineland. Could use a deeper rain.
Thanks and happy fall equinox!
Thanks! Same to you!!! Lou Monti
Great watching your videos. Do you sell any air layers? I'm looking for Peter's Honey
Hey Lou, curious what size container you typically use that you feel is sufficient to yield fruit? Secondly, curious what subject you taught as a teacher?
Hi there! A 5 gallon container can be made to produce decent fruit. However, I would recommend getting up to 10 gallons for reasonable and consistent fruit production during the first few years. I taught science and mathematics, mostly, but other subjects, too. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
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Hey there Lou! I’m in zone 7a Virginia and have been considering Alma and LSU Purple. I was drawn to trying them because I’ve heard that they sort of taste like caramel. Is that true? Can you describe the taste of those varieties? Thank you so much!
Hi there! They are both very tasty, Alma tastes better to me. Both are very well adapted to in ground planting, at least down to zone 7-B. I gave LSU purple to my brother in law several years ago and it has been performing very well in ground in 7A. I've been successfully growing Alma in ground in 7-A for a number of years, as well. Regards, Lou Monti
I have a question about your Alma! Do you have to wrap it for winter or can it stand as is throughout the winter months without any protection?
Hi there! I haven't wrapped it for the past two Winters, but I did before that until it had become established. It has proven to be quite hardy, although neither of the last two Winters, although quite cold, have been exceptionally harsh. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
What do you put in your trap to attract the bandit
Hi there! Figs, of course!!! Lol! Thanks for watching, Lou Monti
@@loumonti10 try a McDonalds cheese burger and some strawberries. I seen groundhogs eat bologna and cheese sandwiches. A Groundhog has to be taken 5 miles away so it can’t find its way back. Wrap blanket over cage, put in car and drive to pennsy or over a bridge of water. Then release in a wooded area away from people. If it has a family, you will have to do multiple trips.
@@loumonti10 and hows that working, i always use a can of sardines
I also live in south jersey zone 7a, are you concerned about wind in winter?
Hi there! Yes, I'm always concerned about the wind, particularly, in my 7- A zone, wind chill, which can have a significant impact on Winter dieback! I have videos on this subject. Please enjoy them! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
Are Violet de Bordeaux and Ronde de Bordeaux same?
no. Violet de Bordeaux is the same as Negronne