Fertilizing Figs For Maximum Production - Double Your Fig Harvest

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  • (SEE TABLE OF CONTENTS BELOW) This video is the third video in my gardening series on how to fertilize fig trees for maximum fruit set, overall health and vigor. This video focuses on the fruiting phase of the fig tree and teaches you how to grow more figs than ever before.
    Part 1 of this series focused on how to help fig trees wake up from dormancy and put on leaves and new green growth as quickly as possible. Part 2 focused on how to fertilize figs in the mid-season, which is the time after the fruit tree has broken dormancy and put on its first sets of mature leaves, but before the tree starts growing baby figs.
    This video discusses:
    1. The importance of phosphorous in fertilizer for fig trees.
    2. How and when to transition your fertilizer routine to a high phosphorus regimen and maximize fruit production.
    3. How to apply the fertilizers to your and how often they should be applied.
    This covers both growing fig trees in ground and fig trees in containers.
    You can find the rest of the series here:
    Part 1: • Fertilizing Figs In Sp...
    Part 2: • Fertilizing Figs Mid S...
    Playlist: • Fertilizing Figs In Sp...
    TABLE OF CONTENTS:
    0:00 Introduction to Optimization of Fertilizing Fig Trees
    0:44 When To Switch Fig Trees To A Fruiting Fertilizer Formula
    2:28 What is the NPK Ratio and How to Read Fertilizer Packages
    3:30 Why Trees Need Fertilizer & The Importance of Phosphorous
    4:19 Fertilizer Schedule To Maximize Fig Production
    5:05 About Slow Release Fertilizers
    6:55 About Bone Meal
    7:19 About Soluble Fertilizers
    8:32 When Are Soluble Fertilizers Necessary?
    10:31 The Secret Weapon For Growing Figs With Huge Production
    11:01 Soluble Fertilizer Application Instructions
    11:26 Slow Release Fertilizer Application Instructions
    12:00 Fertilizer Application Schedule For In-Ground Fig Trees
    12:39 Fertilizer Application Schedule For Container Fig Trees
    13:02 How To Apply Slow Release Fertilizer
    14:26 How To Apply Soluble Fertilizer
    16:11 How Long To Maintain This Fertilizer Schedule
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 452

  • @ellarae6450
    @ellarae6450 3 роки тому +18

    Thank you so much for your clear and coherent explanation of how to use the slow release and the water soluble fertilizers. I’ve never had anyone break it down so well and make it entirely comprehensible. I’m sure my plants thank you as well.

  • @jbaker3504
    @jbaker3504 3 роки тому +33

    I could listen to you say, “Figlet” all day long 😂
    Your videos are super. So thorough and clear, without the ramblings of most other plant videos.

  • @highlandscommunityclub1160
    @highlandscommunityclub1160 Рік тому +1

    I have you to thank for my figlets!! Mine just came in a few weeks ago, late June or early early July. Thanks to your videos I have a beautifully formed tree, and now fruit for the first time. Thank you so much!!

  • @danielle2451
    @danielle2451 2 роки тому +2

    This is such a great and important video. Thank you for sharing. I've known the basics of fertilizing for a long time, but you are teaching and getting me to go read up on the more specific details. I hope that for years to come I'll have much better fruiting because of you thank you so much

  • @marilynwhite2155
    @marilynwhite2155 Рік тому

    You are a " total wonder teacher"!!!!!!!!!! The best ever!!!!!!!
    I have been watching and re-watching your videos and wtiring everything down. You speak clearly and at a great pace.
    I have done everything wrong with my figs (2 years) and now I am excited at the prospect of having a load of figs ( from cuttings of unamed varieties) here in Perth Australia.
    Can hardly contain my excitement. And look forward to later buying named varieties. CHEERS to you Squire.

  • @ninagrimler1965
    @ninagrimler1965 3 роки тому +7

    Thank you for breaking down fertilizers the way you did here. You've demystified it for me!

  • @DrODWest
    @DrODWest 3 роки тому +3

    I watched all 4 of your videos and really appreciate your educational content.

  • @highlandscommunityclub1160
    @highlandscommunityclub1160 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks again MG!! I fertilized today. I have a very young cutting in a pot, in addition to my in ground fig. You are a huge help!!

  • @kimberlycarter4303
    @kimberlycarter4303 2 роки тому +22

    Best breakdown and explanation of fertilizers - EVER. Thank you. This was so helpful. Fertlilizing has been the most confusing part of my gardening. I have 21 fruit trees/bushes in my suburban backyard. Nectarine tree set a bunch of fruit but they all fell off. Fig tree had 1 fig that is now gone. I have just felt so lost on how to get everything to fruit.

    • @6648rome
      @6648rome 8 місяців тому

      Mine were loaded and most fell off. I too am discouraged

  • @joerappa5278
    @joerappa5278 3 роки тому +5

    This video is Excellent. I come here every year to get a refresher. Also, I wanted to say that since I used your Miracle-Gro schedule that you had in another video, my fig production went from just handfuls to buckets full. Thanks

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому +3

      I love hearing reports like this. Knowing these videos are making a difference is just awesome. Glad to hear you're seeing results. Keep in mind you can extrapolate this to other fruiting trees and vegetables that are "heavy feeders": tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. Fertilizers that promote blooming can really make a big difference.

    • @marandlen
      @marandlen 3 роки тому +1

      Definitely going to give this a try this year...like tomorrow🙂

    • @johnhanselman6371
      @johnhanselman6371 3 роки тому

      That is good news. I have two NC fig trees and I am gonna try the Miracle-Gro schedule based on your comment. Historically I used 10-10-10 twice per year.

  • @joerappa5278
    @joerappa5278 4 роки тому +4

    Perfect timing with the release of this video. Thanks

  • @leslilongbottom8304
    @leslilongbottom8304 Рік тому

    I am so thankful I’ve found your channel.

  • @valchris11
    @valchris11 4 роки тому +4

    Best Video on Fig Fertilization.Thank You!

  • @robpelick7460
    @robpelick7460 3 роки тому +4

    Very detailed and informative. Thank you!

  • @Marioscorneraquatics
    @Marioscorneraquatics Рік тому +6

    I’m gonna start calling my kids little figlets when they don’t listen

  • @tonypezzullo1423
    @tonypezzullo1423 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this. I learned more important info in the first 5 minutes of your video than I have watching and reading hours of other stuff.

  • @juvysmith5007
    @juvysmith5007 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent explanation. Thank you for sharing.brilliant.

  • @farahhaydon3977
    @farahhaydon3977 4 роки тому +7

    Have not ever had such a great presentation thank you

  • @angieratkowitz4785
    @angieratkowitz4785 3 роки тому +2

    I kept my potted fig in an unheated shed this year. So far so good, seeing signs of early growth. Thanks for the fertilizing tips hoping for fruit this year.

  • @Braisin-Raisin
    @Braisin-Raisin 3 роки тому +3

    That was very informative and helpful! Thank you!

  • @SoCalKevin
    @SoCalKevin 4 роки тому +6

    Excellent work on this video! Very detailed and concise.

  • @LionelMessi-vl1iw
    @LionelMessi-vl1iw 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent video! Thanks very much!!

  • @apteryx7080
    @apteryx7080 2 роки тому

    appreciate your succinct instructions, and that you don't go off topic !
    great content, thank you.

  • @luism.raposo5138
    @luism.raposo5138 3 роки тому +4

    Green Figs are my favorite. Thanks for the input. I guess I have been feeding my trees the correct way by my own. Just like you said, I did already and by you explaining how too makes me fill good now. Thank you so much.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому

      There are literally thousands of figs. Green figs with red, yellow and purple interiors, purple skinned figs with yellow, red and purple interiors, black figs with...well, you get the point. I’m sure there are plenty of red, black and purple skinned varieties you’d love as well. Nurseries sell the same 10-20 common varieties. I suggest looking at FigBid for unique varieties, and going to figaholics.com and reading Harvey’s descriptions for fig varieties that sound interesting. He has hundreds listed. There are so many amazing types.

    • @consumersavingtips
      @consumersavingtips 2 роки тому

      @@TheMillennialGardener I wanted to know if you do sell fig cuttings

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  2 роки тому

      @@consumersavingtips I offer cuttings in the dormant season, and I always announce to my subscribers when the time comes. Fig tree here go dormant after Christmas.

    • @Abbasshahsso
      @Abbasshahsso 8 місяців тому

      What about inorganic fertiliser like cow dung ,poultry dropping including horses &buffeloes.

  • @gl3nda96
    @gl3nda96 3 роки тому +1

    Wow! Such a detailed video it was for a beginner gardener.

  • @ramdasnikam1313
    @ramdasnikam1313 4 роки тому +24

    Beautiful information. I have my 10 year old fig tree every year during the month of May and June it is full of very sweet and delicious fruits, every morning I have to pluck out the big ripe fruits. I take these without any spray or fertiliser, I only provide watering during the summer. That's all. Thanks for sharing this beautiful vlog.

    • @vivianpham7291
      @vivianpham7291 2 роки тому +1

      Really. Thank You , Could you tell me the Name for your Fig tree ? Please , i plant 1 pig tree but not have Fruit for me ? ?

    • @ramdasnikam1313
      @ramdasnikam1313 2 роки тому

      @@vivianpham7291 I don't know the exact name of the Fig tree, but seems to be indigenous in the tropical region.

    • @vivianpham7291
      @vivianpham7291 2 роки тому

      @@ramdasnikam1313 , Thank You

    • @havilah1138
      @havilah1138 2 роки тому

      What country do you live in?

    • @ramdasnikam1313
      @ramdasnikam1313 2 роки тому +2

      @@havilah1138 India. Thanks for watching. 🙏

  • @sirajhussain791
    @sirajhussain791 Рік тому

    Very informative and clearly explained.
    Thanks for sharing good video full of information.

  • @GraftingTactick
    @GraftingTactick 2 роки тому +3

    Man, this is such a great tutorial , very informative, appreciate your useful information 🤝💕

  • @ahlamns
    @ahlamns 3 роки тому +13

    I've watched this video several times and I truly enjoy how you educate us. I'm thinking of applying this method to my citrus trees. Thank you

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому +3

      I'm glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching. I have a dedicated citrus fertilizing video you may enjoy: ua-cam.com/video/uhZ6gslBoVw/v-deo.html

    • @ahlamns
      @ahlamns 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheMillennialGardener Nice. Will check it out. Thank you

  • @karenellshore4515
    @karenellshore4515 4 роки тому +6

    Fabulous info here, just need to swap to my seasons in Western Australia, thank you for you wonderful efforts to help us grow our figs

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому +2

      It'll be here soon! Thanks for watching. You have an amazing fig climate.

    • @jonathancox9501
      @jonathancox9501 3 роки тому +1

      The problem for us Karen......is WA doesnt like phosphorous for some reason....they dont let anything high in Phosphorous into WA.

    • @karenellshore4515
      @karenellshore4515 3 роки тому +1

      @@jonathancox9501 phosphorus was banned a long time a go , it was used as fertilizer in the wheatbelt and it did a lot of damage to the soils from what I remember as my Dad was a farmer for 30 odd years

    • @jonathancox9501
      @jonathancox9501 3 роки тому +1

      @@karenellshore4515 Thanks Karen...thats interesting...Chances are they using too much of a good thing as well....leeching and run off are a problem full stop but thanks for providing that info.

  • @wesleyferguson6932
    @wesleyferguson6932 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve always used 5-10-15 like many use for vegetables and have had pretty good results. I live in South Georgia. I usually use in March, July and a little less around the middle of August before they go dormant so it gets dissolved during the winter months and helps boost in the spring.

  • @lucycats6282
    @lucycats6282 4 роки тому +2

    You did an excellent presentation

  • @RonnieMinh
    @RonnieMinh 4 роки тому +4

    Excellent presentation and information, thanks!

  • @luciepaul1
    @luciepaul1 2 місяці тому

    Very good teacher and video. Thx for sharing. Just bought my first fig tree. Brown turkey. Fig tree. I was contemplating on getting another one called Celeste.

  • @mystiquexman
    @mystiquexman 2 роки тому +1

    Very informative video, thank you for being so detailed.

  • @Mini-Sun
    @Mini-Sun 27 днів тому

    Thank you so much. Great video, super educative and in-depth!

  • @marcopolo2159
    @marcopolo2159 3 роки тому +1

    I am from PAKISTAN your video 👍👌👍👌👍👌👍👌👍 is very helpful thanks

  • @patricklee8360
    @patricklee8360 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent video, figs are starting to form, will switch to the blossom Blum soon

  • @dimitriosdias7839
    @dimitriosdias7839 3 роки тому +1

    You inspire me. I have 50 young fig trees. I will follow your methods. and let you know the result. Thank you for sharing

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому

      Wow, nice collection! You have me beat at this time. Thanks for watching!

  • @Pasquali369
    @Pasquali369 Рік тому

    Thank you for the excellent information!

  • @elisabethvismans
    @elisabethvismans Рік тому

    Thank you for the videos about fig trees. I bought mine early summer and don’t really know how to take care of it. Well now I know.
    Mine is in a container. I live in zone 6b so it’s going to stay in a container. I’ll also prune it into tree form. I love that shape.
    Thinking of buying another variety. The one I have now is the Olympia. It’s growing rapidly.
    Anyway your videos are very helpful.

  • @xXMeameamusicXx
    @xXMeameamusicXx 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the sharing your knowledge.😁 Love figgies!😋

  • @mikefab12
    @mikefab12 4 роки тому +3

    I love watching your videos on figs trees I have i used miracle grow bloom booster I have figs on all my trees

  • @user-zx2mh5wv4z
    @user-zx2mh5wv4z 2 роки тому

    Love your way of teaching! Thanks, I am now a subscriber

  • @ej4753
    @ej4753 4 роки тому +5

    Great useful info, just found your channel and I subscribed! Looking fordward to learn more.

  • @GraftingTactick
    @GraftingTactick 3 роки тому +4

    Absolutely great information, thanks for sharing my friend 👍

  • @childofyah-u-ah1370
    @childofyah-u-ah1370 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent breakdown!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  4 роки тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @childofyah-u-ah1370
      @childofyah-u-ah1370 4 роки тому

      @@TheMillennialGardener You are very welcome... The knowledge you dropped I think I can apply it to my whole garden. I'm a newbie.

  • @marandlen
    @marandlen 3 роки тому +3

    When and what to fertilize has been a nagging question and now we will put it the the test! 🤞🤞🤞

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому

      I'm glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

    • @marandlen
      @marandlen 3 роки тому

      Our tree is on its second year in the ground so we are starting with just BloomBooster for first 10 days then will add your trio mixture for next 10 days...🤞🤞what do you think?

  • @TABULAMPOTMOKOSGARDEN
    @TABULAMPOTMOKOSGARDEN 3 роки тому

    Good job sir.. There are many kind of fig plants. And some of them have fruits. 👍👍👍

  • @fredsparks
    @fredsparks 3 роки тому

    Excellent information, thank you.

  • @Iloveorganicgardening
    @Iloveorganicgardening 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for that video! Very useful information

  • @lindasands1433
    @lindasands1433 3 місяці тому

    Thank you! Great information 👍

  • @georgetiganitakis339
    @georgetiganitakis339 3 роки тому

    Thank for complete education

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener  4 роки тому +18

    If you found this video helpful, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😊TIMESTAMPS for convenience:
    0:00 Introduction to Optimization of Fertilizing Fig Trees
    0:44 When To Switch Fig Trees To A Fruiting Fertilizer Formula
    2:28 What is the NPK Ratio and How to Read Fertilizer Packages
    3:30 Why Trees Need Fertilizer & The Importance of Phosphorous
    4:19 Fertilizer Schedule To Maximize Fig Production
    5:05 About Slow Release Fertilizers
    6:55 About Bone Meal
    7:19 About Soluble Fertilizers
    8:32 When Are Soluble Fertilizers Necessary?
    10:31 The Secret Weapon For Growing Figs With Huge Production
    11:01 Soluble Fertilizer Application Instructions
    11:26 Slow Release Fertilizer Application Instructions
    12:00 Fertilizer Application Schedule For In-Ground Fig Trees
    12:39 Fertilizer Application Schedule For Container Fig Trees
    13:02 How To Apply Slow Release Fertilizer
    14:26 How To Apply Soluble Fertilizer
    16:11 How Long To Maintain This Fertilizer Schedule

    • @xiuxiazhou3832
      @xiuxiazhou3832 4 роки тому +2

      I have some bugs eat the leaves,some young leaves just dropped.

    • @juliegoulandris9609
      @juliegoulandris9609 4 роки тому +1

      I have two lot of leaves and many fillets on one but they are falling off I followed your fertilizing video to the T I have a meter I check for dryness I keep them watered they aren’t growing. I wish I could send you pics I bought the fungicide you told me mixed it up for my fig and lemon but can’t really see a difference.

    • @justinfiorini3142
      @justinfiorini3142 4 роки тому

      Came out of dormancy about a week ago - Seattle

    • @Laborchet
      @Laborchet 4 роки тому +1

      Bought my first tree, was about 10-12 inches tall and I followed your fertilizing guide to put on green growth (nitrogen rich) and it EXPLODED! It has like 10 huge leaves from just 4 when I got it about a month ago

    • @carmenortiz5294
      @carmenortiz5294 4 роки тому

      What is your growing zone?

  • @joedell7043
    @joedell7043 Рік тому

    What can I say that hasn’t been said many many times other than THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!😊

  • @doreenlaurent7909
    @doreenlaurent7909 4 роки тому +1

    F
    Thanks its very educated learn so much about figs

  • @sheilahamm9342
    @sheilahamm9342 3 місяці тому

    This has been so helpful 🎉 thank you

  • @anthonyheak3479
    @anthonyheak3479 9 місяців тому

    Great explanation, thank you!

  • @jenniferanderson899
    @jenniferanderson899 4 роки тому

    Very helpful 👍

  • @AbedElkassih
    @AbedElkassih 3 роки тому +2

    Great explanation of fertilizer use. thank you very much.

  • @jannettenieuwboer3324
    @jannettenieuwboer3324 4 роки тому +29

    I give my fig tree bananapeels as firtilizer. Healthy leaves and much new branches too. Jannette from Europe.

    • @KebunHumaira
      @KebunHumaira 10 місяців тому

      I use fermented bananapeels with milk also in 1, Will give extra bonus for calcium,Zn , mg and br

    • @fullcasitafullheart9476
      @fullcasitafullheart9476 7 місяців тому

      Do you grind the banana peels?

    • @jannettenieuwboer3324
      @jannettenieuwboer3324 7 місяців тому

      sometimes I put them in water and give plants that water. sometimes i cut them in strokes and put that in the soil underneath. @@fullcasitafullheart9476

    • @Rocketman0407
      @Rocketman0407 2 місяці тому +2

      @@fullcasitafullheart9476I recommend you dry them and finely crush them to powder then mix in some of it in the soil near your trees plants or whatever you want to feed. Dried banana has around 11% pottasium no nitrogen and a bit of phosphorus. You can combine the Banana powder with fish meal or bonemeal

    • @fullcasitafullheart9476
      @fullcasitafullheart9476 2 місяці тому

      @@Rocketman0407 thank you so much

  • @JacobSimpson
    @JacobSimpson 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Thanks for sharing! A little late for my trees. They will be ripening soon. But I definitely will use this next year!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  4 роки тому +2

      Jacob Simpson thanks for watching. Is if your first frost >100 days away? If so, this may still help you.

    • @JacobSimpson
      @JacobSimpson 4 роки тому

      @@TheMillennialGardener yeah our first frost is about 7 months away so I'll give it a try on the smaller trees.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  4 роки тому +2

      Jacob Simpson oh you have a long growing season. You can definitely add even more fruit or increase their earliness with more phosphorous, then.

  • @SmallWonda
    @SmallWonda 2 роки тому

    Excellent - thank you.

  • @hayatnrenkleri777
    @hayatnrenkleri777 Рік тому

    Thank You very much

  • @tcotroneo
    @tcotroneo 3 роки тому

    My 3rd season of potted figs.. this year right out of dormancy I’m getting figlets along with the foliage on some varieties

  • @user-er1eh2ex8p
    @user-er1eh2ex8p 11 місяців тому

    Love your detailed explanation of what to feed when. Do you have any kind of chart that it's all on. I mean types and time of season . Thanks for these vids

  • @elizabethsansom6447
    @elizabethsansom6447 3 роки тому

    Nice job. Thank you

  • @sawsana.sattar837
    @sawsana.sattar837 3 роки тому

    Just started growing 2 small fig plants (chicago hardy) , in Cincinnati OH, taking good care of them, hoping they will grow healthy and fruitful ... Thank you for the valuable info in these series of videos !!

  • @sultanadhedhy2105
    @sultanadhedhy2105 Рік тому

    My fig tree is 2.5 years and haven't any figlet grown.
    I fertiliser my tree once a month.
    Tree is MashahAllah very healthy and straight and lots of leaves.

  • @mrtomatolord
    @mrtomatolord 4 роки тому +4

    i have 7 different types of figs and 10 trees all in ground - i notice that my brown turkeys fig out very early and the others are almost 2 months behind...i will try the bone meal treatment as i usually make a 10-10-10 with extra bonemeal

  • @janetg2508
    @janetg2508 4 роки тому +1

    Another informative video!
    I'm in zone 9b and water my container figs twice a week now. One of those watering days usually coincides with a fertilizing day. I thought it was problematic to fertilize drier roots so I typically give the container one half gallon of plain water first then one half gallon of the WSF mixture. Am I doing this incorrectly?
    Thank you for your extremely helpful videos😎🌵

  • @user-kiomars
    @user-kiomars 4 роки тому +1

    خیلی خوبه متشکر

  • @minhhop3208
    @minhhop3208 3 роки тому

    Thanks so much. I learn a lot from you with this clip. . I have two fig trees. Steong , healthy . The 2 years old one has grown very well, but produces just a few figs. Is it too late to fertilize it?

  • @richardmercado6700
    @richardmercado6700 3 роки тому +1

    Always used to think of the NPK numbers as....Up....Down and All Around. Made it easier for customers to remember it.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому +1

      They really do have remarkably different effects. If you want to be simple about it, just get a balanced fertilizer, like an organic 5-5-5 and a soluble 20-20-20. However, if you want to optimize, understanding the numbers really helps. It can make a difference.

    • @richardmercado6700
      @richardmercado6700 3 роки тому

      @@TheMillennialGardener Can't be any simpler than 1st number is for upper growth and such....the second number is for the down growth,roots and such and the 3rd number is for all around health. They can decide what they may have a deficiency in and how to correct it. Not perfect,but it helps.

  • @renromgil
    @renromgil 4 роки тому +2

    I bought 3 news trees from a nursery in Georgia. Supposed to be 2-3 foot trees. They arrived as sticks with roots. I planted them immediately. Two now have a tiny bit of green popping out, but the third has nothing. I looked on their site and they say not to fertilize for a year. I just don't understand why they recommend that. Any ideas? I did fertilize them according to your regime. I didn't realize they said not to fertilize until I went searching their site for their guarantee. It was really hidden. My other two trees I already had are doing amazing! Lots of figlets! I've been fertilizing based on your schedule since I took them out of the garage and repotted them into bigger pots. Thanks for the great videos! I refer lots of people to your channel!

  • @xvolkodavx446
    @xvolkodavx446 Рік тому

    Great video as always, love your fig series videos - got the fig bug like you, so drilling, planting and hoping!
    Question: could you use the same fertilization on other trees - particularly interested in using it on Guavas, Bananas, Barbados cherry, white sapote and mulberries
    Thank you

  • @mariavanegas4531
    @mariavanegas4531 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the information. The containers needs big holes?

  • @shaguftakhatri5707
    @shaguftakhatri5707 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for the information in the video.
    I see your playlist for citrus and tomatoes.
    Is there a specific/different way to fertilize young (2-3 yrs) avocado trees, blueberries, pomegranate trees?
    Can I use same way as figs to fertilize the above.
    Thanks in advance for your response.

  • @unitycatalog
    @unitycatalog 3 роки тому

    This is such an under-rated video, this should be made mandatory for anyone who ever buys any off-the-shelf fertilizer for any fruit, vegetables, or flowers.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  3 роки тому

      I'm glad it was helpful! I have a whole series on fertilizing here if you'd like more information: ua-cam.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html

    • @unitycatalog
      @unitycatalog 3 роки тому

      @@TheMillennialGardener great, thank you.
      Do you happen to know what do nurseries and stores do to make small fruit trees in pots bear fruit?

  • @muahlakaparak
    @muahlakaparak Рік тому

    Thank you so much

  • @franswa7251
    @franswa7251 4 роки тому +1

    Hi great video as usual. I am in Phoenix AZ and I have a problem with an in ground black mission 5 year old fig tree, the leaves are turning yellow and falling 50% of the tree so far. Is this a sign of over watering or under watering in your opinion? Thanks in advance.

  • @muhammadhussain-ul3wz
    @muhammadhussain-ul3wz 2 роки тому +2

    Best gardening channel by Miles,as a newbie i often struugle keeping up but the way you explain makes it so so easy.
    Can both fertiliser be applied on the same tree?

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I'm glad to hear that. Fig trees, especially in containers, benefit from both soluble fertilizers and granulated organic fertilizers. Soluble fertilizer is mandatory when growing fig trees in containers, but not necessarily required for fig trees planted in ground. Both should be supplemented with organic fertilizers. If you want to be lazy, you can just fertilize them with a 20-20-20 soluble and a 5-5-5 organic (or numbers that are very similar). I prefer changing the regimen per season, but that will be more complicated and require an understanding of the NPK ratios. If you want to fertilize based on the season, I have instructions in this playlist based on the time of year: ua-cam.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html

    • @muhammadhussain-ul3wz
      @muhammadhussain-ul3wz 2 роки тому

      You are a LEGEND

  • @minkademko2335
    @minkademko2335 2 роки тому +6

    Eureka! The NPK numbers that have previously been a mystery to me now make sense. The number sequence follows the growth of the plants. N for early growth, P for continuing overall development, and finally K for the fruiting phase. Thank you for explaining that so concisely 😃 Great video!

  • @maryannmcmullen5923
    @maryannmcmullen5923 Рік тому

    Very clear explanation thank you. Here's my fig problem... moved into an established house 4 years ago (South West area of Australia) with a big old fig tree with fruit forming every season...2 crops actually, BUT the fruit never ripens and fall off still hard. I have pruned it down by removing very tall & crossing branches. Laid down Lucerne hay topped with aged sheep & chicken poo, then wood shavings mulch. Winter here is our wet season so all this has been well watered in, ready for spring growth. Should I add more fertilizer with 'P' when the new leaves start forming... and any other tips to get this old tree to give us some edible fruit? Many thanks

  • @rickbrixon8577
    @rickbrixon8577 2 роки тому

    You are my go to for growing figs and veggies. Question - Should bloom booster be added to established fig trees when they start to form figlets??

  • @michaelmartinez6333
    @michaelmartinez6333 4 роки тому +13

    We used horse manure when we planted our fig trees, they are doing amazing.

    • @furkat1962
      @furkat1962 3 роки тому +1

      Did you apply the horse manure inside the soil mix with the bare roots or did you just sprinkle on the surface of the ground around the tree after planting?

    • @mikeporro3311
      @mikeporro3311 3 роки тому +1

      U could put the plant in front of the television for a couple weeks for a free dose of Horse Manure! LOL!

  • @onlyyou5817
    @onlyyou5817 2 роки тому

    Thank you! I have learned so much from you in such a short time. The fertilizing stuff I never understood and everyone seems to make it so complicated but you explain things in such a simple concise way. Now I feel confident to go out and fertilize myfig and citrus trees! Shalom!!😄

  • @arnoldmerriam
    @arnoldmerriam Рік тому

    Your videos are uniformly excellent, thank you. We live in Florida so all fig trees need to remain in pots, not able to plant them in the ground due to root knot nematodes. Please advise what is the largest size pot you would recommend? If we want full growth large trees, would we not want the largest size pot available?

  • @ayzie804
    @ayzie804 2 місяці тому

    Just found your great video! I was asking myself how we would iterate this schedule for cultivars that we expect especially or only Brebas from? Like Desert King and others? Would you fertilize differently? Cheers, Alex

  • @aymanantoun2083
    @aymanantoun2083 3 роки тому

    Hello
    I’m one of your fans and subscribers and always watch your videos every video two to three times I want to ask you couple questions please
    What do I do with a fig tree planted in a container in winter time and cold weather specially I’m from NJ?
    Look forward to hearing from you
    Thx

  • @salihmed2115
    @salihmed2115 3 роки тому

    Bonne travail

  • @ausis6214
    @ausis6214 3 роки тому

    I planted a ~2 year old tree over a month ago. It's been growing nicely (the main branch has grown 6 inches since planting). I didn't add any fertilizer, just tree soil and some soil that I dug for the hole topped with mulch. Should I provide some nitrogen rich fertilizer?
    I live in central TX so it's pretty hot right now.

  • @belladebartolo3301
    @belladebartolo3301 2 місяці тому

    I’m really enjoying your videos. I have some fig trees that are about two years old in containers 5 gallon containers and I’m going to Up Ruth him how do I go about fertilizing them or do I even fertilizing at this point

  • @DsHomeyGarden
    @DsHomeyGarden Рік тому

    Could I use an 18-24-16 on my carrots, potatoes tomatoes figs beets while they are producing flowers/fruits? Thanks you're a very good teacher...

  • @mssavedin92
    @mssavedin92 2 місяці тому

    awesome info. Got my calendar filled out. Question about the epsom salts .You only use Epsom salts in the 2-3 early season feedings , none in mid season, and then again in every 2-3 fruiting cycle feedings and thats it? Also, you use 1 Tbsp of bone meal in every single feeding till the very end of the growing season? Important to know. Thankyou

  • @giankees450
    @giankees450 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for another great video! I have 10 fig trees in the "do it right" blue containers, but they are young, some I rooted over the winter and so far the weather here in Jersey is not too hot and the soil doesn't dry up and it stays moist for 7 to 10 days, should I still fertilize every 7 to 10 days no plain water in between? Thanks again!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  4 роки тому +4

      Yes, you want to fertilize every 10-14 days. Every 7 days is too often. 10 would be as often as you want to unless you live in such a rainy climate, they wash out constantly. If they dry out, obviously add plain old water, but if they're staying moist, you don't need to water. As the weather warms up, you'll need to water more often.

  • @-8_8-
    @-8_8- Рік тому +1

    I have a young tree, and I was looking for something about frost damage, as my young one came out of dormancy and then we had a cold snap.
    However, this was very well thought out, and I'll see your other videos.

  • @sojo666
    @sojo666 Рік тому

    I have just received my first fig tree I live in a cement unit so a lot is all I have to have a healthy root system what size pot do you feel will still produce fruit thanks for listening

  • @davisdeancellars1985
    @davisdeancellars1985 3 роки тому +1

    What about the yellow longneck fig? What are your thoughts on that varietal?

  • @salahalsulaiman
    @salahalsulaiman 4 роки тому +2

    In all honesty i have never seen a channel as a no nonsense informative and direct as this one , thank you

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  4 роки тому +1

      Salah Alsulaiman thank you. I’m an engineer, so I try to be detailed and follow up on my experiments. I appreciate you watching.

    • @salahalsulaiman
      @salahalsulaiman 4 роки тому +1

      @@TheMillennialGardener wonderful, how about sulphur calcium others and what about micronutrients pls ?