Wow, what a huge collection! I live in California and we are spoiled in that figs grow with literally no care from me. Must be challenging to grow in 5b!
Yea… I need to be better. I use to do garden twine but the wire can cut pretty bad if you forget. It happens. Some one recommended pipe cleaner. I’m gonna check that out.. but ty so much for watching!
How height does the tree get before you let it branch out? I like the single trunk form too. Good tip about cutting off the lower leaves to let the air flow. Thank you for this informative video. Can’t wait for your Jadam upload. Cheers.
I’ll let it grow one trunk for the first full season. The taller the better. Thicker trunk. And when it’s time to prune… I’ll do 30” on most varieties. 24” on the late varieties.
This might sound stupid but... When you cut "extra branches" for single truck at 2:35, aren't you afraid you'll be left with no branches the next year, or are there always buds left that will make them :)
The fig tree needs to make fruit. It’s in its DNA to survive. Thus it needs to make more branches so more figs can grow. Figs = seeds = life. That’s all nature wants to do. Survive! So yes it’ll make new branches. You just can’t always control where those branches are gonna grow from.
Your figs are looking awesome! Thanks for the tips. I needed some! :D I've been trying to do better at training my young figs this year. I prefer the one main stalk form too but some of mine have some work to do. This video made me want to go out and start doing some work on my figs. I was curious what you feed those guys. Look forward to your JADAM video. I've been wanting to try that. So how many figs do you have and how do you keep the birds away from eating them all? :D
I’m an anti pincher until I get the tree to its final form. I love shaping my trees. I stare at them everyday for hours… training them is one aspect I love about these trees… tasting them is just a bonus for me.
My oldest trees are going on their 3 year here. I haven’t root pruned to keep in the same pot. But I have root pruned cause I up potted and cut the bottom to make the tree lower. No experience with fabric pots except with my vegetables and will never do it again. LOL
Little hard to hear audio. I'm going to watch again at home instead of work where I can really crank the volume up. Good video and tips. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry brother! I know. The audio sucks atm. I need to figure out a mic that works with the amount of moving I’m doing. I filmed one with my mic and it was annoying to hear it rubbing on my clothes. Thanks for watching!
your trees are beautiful..... how often do you have to change your zip ties to keep them from girdled your tree or will them little ones expand with growth... thanks for sharing
I understand that first year you are trying to create a one trunk whip with no side branching. I see you are cutting off side branches. Will those branches grow back in the same location in year two?
A branch can grow from any node… it’s just what the tree wants to do. It might not do it next year and the following year all of a sudden you will get a branch at that node location.
I’ll make a video soon. But I have these barrels: 1. Growing (weeds, grass, rabbit poo) 2. Fruiting (unriped figs, bananas, banana flower) 3. Crab leg, mussels and clam 4. Fish
@@basementfigs oh, wow.. That fish, mussels, clams and crab legs are unassual to me.. But yeah, I also feed my rambutan with a whole dead chicken last week though.. 😂 Thank for the info, by the way.. 👍
Love it!! It is coming up to its 3rd season shaped that way. I’m excited to prune it in the fall. Biggest negative.. storing it. I have 3 smith in espalier form and they are at the top of the pyramid
I think the fig I have in my backyard is a common fig. It doesn’t have a red or a vibrant color. The taste is barely sweet, very light and kinda dry and fibrous. Is that typical for common fig or am I doing something really wrong? Thx!
The only thing I don’t get was why are you removing branches that is growing and come winter time you are cutting the tree to 24-30 inches to create scaffolding… why not let those branches grow?
I hope some day I can grow a fig tree from your cuttings! Great fig tress collecion!
You're a good fig father. You take such good care of your children
Haha thanks!
Perfect figs take perfect maintenance. Your time training bonsai gave you a good background for this.
Thanks for watching!! Again… lol!
Wow, what a huge collection! I live in California and we are spoiled in that figs grow with literally no care from me. Must be challenging to grow in 5b!
I’m jealous! We are forced to do mostly “mid season” figs here. Thanks for watching!
Wow
A lot of hard work.
Lot of work but fun! Thanks for watching!
Nice video. I don’t like using zip ties though, too much plastic waste into the landfill ; I prefer to use garden twine.
Yea… I need to be better. I use to do garden twine but the wire can cut pretty bad if you forget. It happens. Some one recommended pipe cleaner. I’m gonna check that out.. but ty so much for watching!
Wow. Your figs look amazing.
Hi stranger!!
Details! Great job!
Thanks brother! This was filled with, hopefully, information that will help people be more successful!
So much great information. Beautiful video!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching it!!
Homer once again the information that you’re passing on is clutch thank you sir
Ty for watching and supporting! I appreciate it soooo much!!
How height does the tree get before you let it branch out? I like the single trunk form too. Good tip about cutting off the lower leaves to let the air flow. Thank you for this informative video. Can’t wait for your Jadam upload. Cheers.
I’ll let it grow one trunk for the first full season. The taller the better. Thicker trunk. And when it’s time to prune… I’ll do 30” on most varieties. 24” on the late varieties.
This might sound stupid but... When you cut "extra branches" for single truck at 2:35, aren't you afraid you'll be left with no branches the next year, or are there always buds left that will make them :)
The fig tree needs to make fruit. It’s in its DNA to survive. Thus it needs to make more branches so more figs can grow. Figs = seeds = life. That’s all nature wants to do. Survive! So yes it’ll make new branches. You just can’t always control where those branches are gonna grow from.
Your figs are looking awesome! Thanks for the tips. I needed some! :D I've been trying to do better at training my young figs this year. I prefer the one main stalk form too but some of mine have some work to do. This video made me want to go out and start doing some work on my figs. I was curious what you feed those guys. Look forward to your JADAM video. I've been wanting to try that. So how many figs do you have and how do you keep the birds away from eating them all? :D
Haha thanks for watching!! Happy I can inspire you to garden more!! JADAM video soon… and the birds haven’t noticed yet… shhh…
Everything is Looking really good 👍
Thanks brother!!
Dream backyard.
Love it.
Do you pinch your figs or you just let them grow?
I’m an anti pincher until I get the tree to its final form. I love shaping my trees. I stare at them everyday for hours… training them is one aspect I love about these trees… tasting them is just a bonus for me.
Great work buddy .you are a true figaholic 😊. What county and zone .i have alot too .im in vancouver Canada
Elgin IL - zone 6A
So beautiful
Thanks!!
All your hard work is paying off in a big way! May I ask how often do you root prune and have you noticed less root pruning in the Fabric Grow Bags?
My oldest trees are going on their 3 year here. I haven’t root pruned to keep in the same pot. But I have root pruned cause I up potted and cut the bottom to make the tree lower. No experience with fabric pots except with my vegetables and will never do it again. LOL
@basementfigs agree with you about grow bags. They rapidly lose moisture and at this point i only use for potatoes.
@t-bone6467 never… use… grow bag… again… lol
Little hard to hear audio. I'm going to watch again at home instead of work where I can really crank the volume up. Good video and tips. Thanks for sharing.
Sorry brother! I know. The audio sucks atm. I need to figure out a mic that works with the amount of moving I’m doing. I filmed one with my mic and it was annoying to hear it rubbing on my clothes. Thanks for watching!
Magnolia Texas thanks you!
No ty for watching!!
your trees are beautiful..... how often do you have to change your zip ties to keep them from girdled your tree or will them little ones expand with growth... thanks for sharing
Troy… I try to keep an eye on them… maybe once a month I will cut and redo. Not for everyone!! Got to be actively looking at them.
I think you need a Max Tapener tool, friend
Haha I thought of it… but there’s a lot of adjusting the zips as the season goes on. Those do look fun to use though.
Well, like any thing else, there are pluses and minuses. You just gotta do what works for you in the end.
I understand that first year you are trying to create a one trunk whip with no side branching. I see you are cutting off side branches. Will those branches grow back in the same location in year two?
A branch can grow from any node… it’s just what the tree wants to do. It might not do it next year and the following year all of a sudden you will get a branch at that node location.
What natural fertilizer do you feed for your figs to produce more fruits?
I’ll make a video soon. But I have these barrels:
1. Growing (weeds, grass, rabbit poo)
2. Fruiting (unriped figs, bananas, banana flower)
3. Crab leg, mussels and clam
4. Fish
@@basementfigs oh, wow.. That fish, mussels, clams and crab legs are unassual to me.. But yeah, I also feed my rambutan with a whole dead chicken last week though.. 😂 Thank for the info, by the way.. 👍
@kenshanbackyardgarden that sounds like fun!! That hard seafood stuff is great for calcium and other macro/micro nutrients!
Are you happy w/ that 3D espalier form?
Love it!! It is coming up to its 3rd season shaped that way. I’m excited to prune it in the fall. Biggest negative.. storing it. I have 3 smith in espalier form and they are at the top of the pyramid
@@basementfigs You should look at a plant tapener/tying gun. It's been a game changer for me in my orchard and garden. Fast, effective and so easy.
Nice collection!
I carry pipe cleanses for stakes :)
@larawines4875 LARA! how u been!? Pipe cleaners!! Great FREAKING idea. I’m gonna give that a try!!
@@basementfigs yep! Pack of around 40 from the dollar store. Makes it so easy to open up for more room.
Why do you have your pots placed on top of wood boards and not directly on the grass?
When I take them to storage.. I’ll have dead grass spots…: the platform makes it look nicer in the winter time.
I❤what you do… runners, small leaves+weeds stakes ♻️
@@rosanawirepa7906 ty for watching!!
I think the fig I have in my backyard is a common fig. It doesn’t have a red or a vibrant color. The taste is barely sweet, very light and kinda dry and fibrous. Is that typical for common fig or am I doing something really wrong? Thx!
Love to help, but I need pics. Have you asked any fig groups?
@@basementfigs How do I send that, do you have IG or email, etc?
@@basementfigs not familiar with any fig groups. I could try Reddit.
@@lcglazer you can email me at basementfigs@gmail.com or Facebook is prolly the best.
The only thing I don’t get was why are you removing branches that is growing and come winter time you are cutting the tree to 24-30 inches to create scaffolding… why not let those branches grow?
I’m doing a QA video. I’ll answer this on an episode.
What state are you in ?
IL