I use 1 gallons for starter fig tree rooted cuttings. Once they fill out the 1 gallon with plenty of roots, I switch to the 5 Gallon. When that gets root saturated, I let it dry out and move to either a 15 Gallon pot or a 25 Gallon if I'm going to keep the tree. It works for me. Starter 1 Gallon, about three months. 5 Gallon, about 1 to 2 years. 15 Gallon up to 5 years. 25 or in the ground, it's a keeper.
Just a suggestion. In future, please give avg temps instead of just saying "cold" and "really cold." The word "cold" by itself is relative. Really cold to someone in Florida or in the UK may be -2°C/28°F, where as a midwest gardener, I think cold is -15°C/ 5°F (though still warm enough to run out and check for eggs whilst wearing nothing more than shorts, a t-shirt and clogs, lol), and really cold is below -26°C/ -15°F. Good vid, though. Cheers.
@@bluegrassdiggers9030 Depends on where in Canada. For example Ontario is Z6 and is, on average, around 15 to 20 degrees WARMER in winter than here in our Z5 pocket in the Ozarks.
Like your video on the pots an size which one to use my best method is over many years is pots in ground with holes at the side every 3 inches apart less watering an feeding an never have rootball or pruning only if you have a lot of space best method be far cheers
My experience with figs is that they a have wild crazy root system. Shallower, yes, but extensive. How long have you had your figs in the square planters?
I would like your opinion on a great and trustworthy place to buy fig cuttings now that you've shown me how to start the cuttings and which pot to buy. I appreciate it and I live in Wisconsin so I understand cold. I would also like to know where you winter over yout trees? Thanks so much. I just joined and am learning a lot from you.
Great analysis but I disagree on your thoughts on how long the paint bucket pots will last. The ones I have used are not UV protected and they fall apart after a couple of years.
Use a tip I learned from Dan on his channel Plant Abundance... buy a roll of burlap or other similar fabric and wrap your pots in them. It will keep them cooler, look nicer, as well as prevent a majority if not all UV degradation. 👍
@@reginemaeareola9822 right after the first frost but check out this video for all the details ua-cam.com/video/rzzyYtzupeg/v-deo.html and stay tuned to my channel for more important details about this subject in the weeks ahead.
Most 5 gal buckets are not UV resistance so break down if exposed to lots of sunlight. More expensive 5 gal buckets or nursery pots last longer when left in sunlight.
Hi, I noticed in one of you videos you have loquat trees in pots. Can you do a video on how you keep yours in the winter? I am in zone 5 in Southern Ontario.
The only reasonable answer to that will only ever be "it depends". A better question is, what factors affect how often to water fig trees or any other plant?"
The Dude Abides : 'It kinda depends on what type of Fig tree you have , you know, not all Fig trees are exactly the same .Different ones grow in different ways. Ok ay And that's part of the reason why I have so many Fig trees "
You're a beautiful fig tree in New York -20° or more they didn't do anything to it. I used to open up a hole put in my food scraps cover it back and lots of mulch all around it. It had a lot of figs have to bring it inside or anything huge tree.
I use 1 gallons for starter fig tree rooted cuttings. Once they fill out the 1 gallon with plenty of roots, I switch to the 5 Gallon. When that gets root saturated, I let it dry out and move to either a 15 Gallon pot or a 25 Gallon if I'm going to keep the tree. It works for me.
Starter 1 Gallon, about three months.
5 Gallon, about 1 to 2 years.
15 Gallon up to 5 years.
25 or in the ground, it's a keeper.
Just a suggestion. In future, please give avg temps instead of just saying "cold" and "really cold." The word "cold" by itself is relative. Really cold to someone in Florida or in the UK may be -2°C/28°F, where as a midwest gardener, I think cold is -15°C/ 5°F (though still warm enough to run out and check for eggs whilst wearing nothing more than shorts, a t-shirt and clogs, lol), and really cold is below -26°C/ -15°F. Good vid, though. Cheers.
I agree, I grew up in a semi-tropical place and now live in SCal so 50 deg F weather is really cold for me, lol.
When someone from Canada says its cold take their word for it.
@@bluegrassdiggers9030 Depends on where in Canada. For example Ontario is Z6 and is, on average, around 15 to 20 degrees WARMER in winter than here in our Z5 pocket in the Ozarks.
Like your video on the pots an size which one to use my best method is over many years is pots in ground with holes at the side every 3 inches apart less watering an feeding an never have rootball or pruning only if you have a lot of space best method be far cheers
Then check this out ua-cam.com/video/FIUhGbNxZNI/v-deo.html
Number #15 nursery pots 🙌🏻 hands down the best size. 14.9 gallons or 56.78 liters
That’s a great advice. I’m going to use that type of pot from now on👍.
My experience with figs is that they a have wild crazy root system. Shallower, yes, but extensive. How long have you had your figs in the square planters?
I would like your opinion on a great and trustworthy place to buy fig cuttings now that you've shown me how to start the cuttings and which pot to buy. I appreciate it and I live in Wisconsin so I understand cold. I would also like to know where you winter over yout trees? Thanks so much. I just joined and am learning a lot from you.
EBay, some sellers have very good ratings.
I always give you 👍. I hope you always stay healthy to keep us updated
Great analysis but I disagree on your thoughts on how long the paint bucket pots will last. The ones I have used are not UV protected and they fall apart after a couple of years.
The food grade ones hold up much longer, which is probably what he’s using. Standard paint buckets I agree crack after 2 years of sun.
Use a tip I learned from Dan on his channel Plant Abundance... buy a roll of burlap or other similar fabric and wrap your pots in them. It will keep them cooler, look nicer, as well as prevent a majority if not all UV degradation. 👍
I will try couple of my figs on these square pots in the spring BTW when do you put away your figs for the winter?
My garage
@@RKfigs Oh no !🙈 it’s when do u put away for the winter?
@@reginemaeareola9822 right after the first frost but check out this video for all the details ua-cam.com/video/rzzyYtzupeg/v-deo.html and stay tuned to my channel for more important details about this subject in the weeks ahead.
Most 5 gal buckets are not UV resistance so break down if exposed to lots of sunlight. More expensive 5 gal buckets or nursery pots last longer when left in sunlight.
Hi, I noticed in one of you videos you have loquat trees in pots. Can you do a video on how you keep yours in the winter? I am in zone 5 in Southern Ontario.
Hi, I don't have those trees any more. they weren't fruiting trees. They were just some fun experiments I did by growing them from a seed.
@@RKfigs can figs produce if growing from seed?
@@nabillayoun3973 it will take 10 years and then you will have a 1 in 2000 chance
Where can you buy the square pots in the. U.S.?
In what part of the US are you? UA-camrs should state their locations!
Where do you source the square pots from?
Where do you live?
@@RKfigs just west of London Ontario
Home hardware
@@RKfigs that's fantastic!! I have one right around the corner from my house!! Thank you!!
what part of north america are you filming from or..what ZONE are you? We are 8b in BC canada. We need to know your temps. Thankyou
I'm in Toronto, Ontario
@@RKfigs so it looks like youre in zone 6? Thankyou.
I need to repot my 8 fig trees
The are about 6 feet tall 2.5 years old ?
Nice! Up-potting your fig tree is always a very pleasurable experience!
Ever tried air root pruning pots
How often do you water your fig trees
Too many variables to give any kind of meaningful watering frequency.
The only reasonable answer to that will only ever be "it depends". A better question is, what factors affect how often to water fig trees or any other plant?"
Spray paint the paint bucket black or brown if that’s what you’re using.
The Dude Abides : 'It kinda depends on what type of Fig tree you have , you know, not all Fig trees are exactly the same .Different ones grow in different ways. Ok ay And that's part of the reason why I have so many Fig trees "
cold.cold.very cold.really cold...??? Zone? Temperature?
You're a beautiful fig tree in New York -20° or more they didn't do anything to it. I used to open up a hole put in my food scraps cover it back and lots of mulch all around it. It had a lot of figs have to bring it inside or anything huge tree.