I read something about their native climate. The rainy season was long and it already filled the underground water reservoir that can last the trees through the dry summer months. It’s not becoz they are desert plants or they don’t need water. It’s because the established trees have access to water underground.
Yup leaf scorch is a crop killer... I made the mistake of not up potting soon enough just didn't have enough soil to keep tree hydrated. I would recommend up potting sooner rather than later especially if it is really hot and soil is drying out every day
So the internet is loaded with warnings about root rot from damp soil. Seems it takes a bit of skill to navigate the goldilocks just right water amount. And Ross this content contains the nuance and what I call "husbandry" to determine the optimal watering strategy based on every unique situation. Thanks for this knowledge.
Your articles are Excellent !! Your organization allows you to pack in a lot of information, but all in an easily digestible way. People, Don't just watch his videos !!! Read his Blog. These videos are like a teaser. The writings are like a well written text book.
I have been called out. I've been so busy with work I haven't been as focused on my fig tree... a Cranberry Fig from Cali. I got it as a full lush tree. Then as it grew at the start of this season it was glorious. But we are facing and have faced deep heat which will continue through the summer. And the leaves yellowed and fell away.. so I have to try to give it as much water as possible.
Heck yeah man really great video. I just set up my drip irrigation last week. Life changer here in Dallas with 100+ pretty much all summer. I couldnt believe how easy it was. 12 g/hr seems so high, but I have a ton of playing around to figure out what work best for each tree. The highest I used was 4 g/hr, but I literally have zero experience
I'm in southern Calif and my fig tree is loaded with figs.. I have a black fig.. I feel u got to b careful when u have so many an it get dehydrated after 2 days of no water
I set my fig garden using the "Eden" method, and I may water once a week when breaking dormancy. After that, the older trees get watered once a month...maybe.
Ross do you find that underwatering damage follows the fig fruit even if there is no significant leaf loss? A couple trees of mine were neglected when I was sick for a few days and were quite wilty. They perked up again and none of the leaves seem scorched, but the tree aborted a few fig initials, so I do think there must have been some stress. Oh and the tree has been stalling since then
Our temps in CA have been crazy thus week, up to 118°. 9 days so far 110° and above. I have been watering my in ground fig trees with a sprinkler for one hour each evening. They look good but one tree has exactly 2 leaves that are curled and dry. We are about 15% humidity. Otherwise, they are very healthy looking with lots of fruit. Fig trees need lots of water. Your climate matters.
I think this is why it's hard to teach others how to garden via youtube. You only experience your own growing conditions. You have no idea what it is like in a super hot arid climate and what that does to your plants. Figs are not desert plants. They will die from lack of water if there isn't underground resevoirs. My summer habitat is a boiling hot dehydrator. I water everything a lot. Morning and night. 5 hours daily is not uncommon and that is just to keep everything alive. My blackberries died in 1 day at 118°. I didn't water enough. Thankfully figs do let you know if they are not getting enough water. Their leaves will curl. When you give them enough, those leaves will flatten.
All the leaves fell off of my fig tree during the dry season here in FL then they grew back during the rainy season. I'm going to put in on drip irrigation so it doesn't happen again.
Thanks for this info. My 1 1/2 yo brown turkey tree, Zoone 9B Sacramento CA is suffering right now, I have been watering the tree almost daily with at least 5 gallons of water. On Saturday, my neighbor left a hose open and flood part of my yard in the afternoon (112F that day), they next day I noticed curled, drooped, brown spots, and yellow leaves. I'm wondering that hot water burned my trees roots. Any advice? thanks
If the soil is dry, water. All of my potted plants need watered everyday in the summer. They probably would benefit from 2 times. Ross is telling you that you cant over water in the summer so I would say yes, water now to be safe. I think you could easily water twice a day in that weather.
I disagree that you have to water your container fig trees everyday if the temperature is over 80. I check my fig trees with a water meter everyday and that tells me to water or not. You do not want your fig tree roots soaking in water all the time.
True but newbies want a concrete answer that doesn’t require them to make a decision. So telling a newbie water based on the plants needs doesn’t help them because they don’t know what the plant needs. Newbies want an easy schedule or rule where they don’t need to make any decisions.
@gardenlove what container sizes are your figs in and how much water do they consume since you have a meter for that would be interesting (something else is 3. What temperatures are you facing and 4. How many opening are in the containers besides their size?) thanks!
Definitely use a meter. I've got a Panache in a #15 bucket that is usually dry up top, but if I put my meter in, there's plenty down low. Also in Sacramento (113° Saturday, 110°yesterday), I'm having excellent luck putting them in the ground.
I read something about their native climate. The rainy season was long and it already filled the underground water reservoir that can last the trees through the dry summer months. It’s not becoz they are desert plants or they don’t need water. It’s because the established trees have access to water underground.
Just came in from watering mine it's been so hot and humid here in TN thanks for all the info Ross
Lol, I just watered mine too before watching. Sad, after 4 days straight 100+ and seeing how sad my figs look.
I get 100 + frequently in Dallas. They are sad fig trees until they get watered. Then perk right up.
Yup leaf scorch is a crop killer...
I made the mistake of not up potting soon enough just didn't have enough soil to keep tree hydrated. I would recommend up potting sooner rather than later especially if it is really hot and soil is drying out every day
I learnt this the hard way. There is almost 0 chance you would overwater your potted figlets in this scorching heat. I’m in North Texas btw.
Great video Ross... Thank you for putting this together and sharing! Appreciate it!!!
So the internet is loaded with warnings about root rot from damp soil. Seems it takes a bit of skill to navigate the goldilocks just right water amount.
And Ross this content contains the nuance and what I call "husbandry" to determine the optimal watering strategy based on every unique situation. Thanks for this knowledge.
Root rot is a huge issue with figs. Just not when it's this warm.
I agree, where I'm at in mid Atlantic I don't need to water my in ground figs but I do about a half gal everyday for my 5gal potted figs
Your articles are Excellent !! Your organization allows you to pack in a lot of information, but all in an easily digestible way.
People, Don't just watch his videos !!! Read his Blog. These videos are like a teaser. The writings are like a well written text book.
One your best and most comprehensive video on watering!
How is the book coming?
Every day there's progress!
As someone on Delmarva, the lack of rain we've had (and as of this past week 4+ inches in a day) watering has been... An issue.
I have been called out. I've been so busy with work I haven't been as focused on my fig tree... a Cranberry Fig from Cali. I got it as a full lush tree. Then as it grew at the start of this season it was glorious. But we are facing and have faced deep heat which will continue through the summer. And the leaves yellowed and fell away.. so I have to try to give it as much water as possible.
I love your channel. I've learned so much from you!
Heck yeah man really great video. I just set up my drip irrigation last week. Life changer here in Dallas with 100+ pretty much all summer. I couldnt believe how easy it was. 12 g/hr seems so high, but I have a ton of playing around to figure out what work best for each tree. The highest I used was 4 g/hr, but I literally have zero experience
Man, I wish Ross lived in Cali and could come drop by and help me make some fig decisions. :)
Wow, I really needed to hear this. Thanks so much.
I'm in southern Calif and my fig tree is loaded with figs.. I have a black fig.. I feel u got to b careful when u have so many an it get dehydrated after 2 days of no water
I set my fig garden using the "Eden" method, and I may water once a week when breaking dormancy. After that, the older trees get watered once a month...maybe.
Ross do you find that underwatering damage follows the fig fruit even if there is no significant leaf loss? A couple trees of mine were neglected when I was sick for a few days and were quite wilty. They perked up again and none of the leaves seem scorched, but the tree aborted a few fig initials, so I do think there must have been some stress. Oh and the tree has been stalling since then
Our temps in CA have been crazy thus week, up to 118°. 9 days so far 110° and above. I have been watering my in ground fig trees with a sprinkler for one hour each evening. They look good but one tree has exactly 2 leaves that are curled and dry. We are about 15% humidity. Otherwise, they are very healthy looking with lots of fruit. Fig trees need lots of water. Your climate matters.
I think this is why it's hard to teach others how to garden via youtube. You only experience your own growing conditions. You have no idea what it is like in a super hot arid climate and what that does to your plants. Figs are not desert plants. They will die from lack of water if there isn't underground resevoirs. My summer habitat is a boiling hot dehydrator. I water everything a lot. Morning and night. 5 hours daily is not uncommon and that is just to keep everything alive. My blackberries died in 1 day at 118°. I didn't water enough. Thankfully figs do let you know if they are not getting enough water. Their leaves will curl. When you give them enough, those leaves will flatten.
What is your opinion of the Constantine De Algerie?
All the leaves fell off of my fig tree during the dry season here in FL then they grew back during the rainy season. I'm going to put in on drip irrigation so it doesn't happen again.
Why no mulch on surface of soil? What are your thoughts/theory?
Good video Ross the fig watering issue again.
What part of the country are u at
Hi Ross. My figs are infested by whiteflies. What should I do?. Thanks
Thanks for this info. My 1 1/2 yo brown turkey tree, Zoone 9B Sacramento CA is suffering right now, I have been watering the tree almost daily with at least 5 gallons of water. On Saturday, my neighbor left a hose open and flood part of my yard in the afternoon (112F that day), they next day I noticed curled, drooped, brown spots, and yellow leaves. I'm wondering that hot water burned my trees roots. Any advice? thanks
Probably not. I'm very sorry to hear that though.
Hi. a question: Do you mulch your trees in pot or you don't recommend it? I heard from someone mulching is good for trees in ground but not in pots!
I use small pine bark from homedepot. Works great in central florida
@@rezayaseri2790 I use an inch thick layer of wood chips for the potted fig trees. It helps maintain even soil moisture in my experience.
Your dog can't water your trees, but mine often applies an organic liquid fertilizer if I'm not watching.
Are there any concerns with growing these aggressive plants so close to a structure?
Not in a cold climate like Ross. Otherwise, absolutely a problem.
No.
Even in very warm places.
It’s 10:40 am and 87F should I water now or wait until this evening?
If the soil is dry, water. All of my potted plants need watered everyday in the summer. They probably would benefit from 2 times. Ross is telling you that you cant over water in the summer so I would say yes, water now to be safe. I think you could easily water twice a day in that weather.
At 5 am. Again at 11 and 4 pm.
I disagree that you have to water your container fig trees everyday if the temperature is over 80. I check my fig trees with a water meter everyday and that tells me to water or not. You do not want your fig tree roots soaking in water all the time.
True but newbies want a concrete answer that doesn’t require them to make a decision. So telling a newbie water based on the plants needs doesn’t help them because they don’t know what the plant needs. Newbies want an easy schedule or rule where they don’t need to make any decisions.
@gardenlove what container sizes are your figs in and how much water do they consume since you have a meter for that would be interesting (something else is 3. What temperatures are you facing and 4. How many opening are in the containers besides their size?) thanks!
Definitely use a meter. I've got a Panache in a #15 bucket that is usually dry up top, but if I put my meter in, there's plenty down low. Also in Sacramento (113° Saturday, 110°yesterday), I'm having excellent luck putting them in the ground.
I grow my container figs under 40% shade cloth. They need watering twice a week in Georgia 95F+ . No pest pressure either.