I love the fact that you have your 8 year old out there helping you to cut trees down! 😂. Don’t feel bad about paying someone to finish the job. You did a good part of it and you clearly have better things to do! I really appreciate your channel. You have taught me a lot! Pete
I accidentally did exactly what you suggested. I up potted my Conadria fig tree I got from you last year into a 2 gallon pot and let it grow, beautifully I might add. I’ll plant it in the ground this Spring. Thank you for all of your wisdom! I feel much more confident now in zone 8b especially after the deep freezes the last 2 years.
I got a Brown Turkey that is growing like mad. In SWFlorida we havent seen cold enough temps to slow it down I keep putting chicken manure around it( yea fresh wet manure) and that pig fig loves it. That manure would have choked a tomato but that fig loves it.
I planted a Chicago Hardy in NE Kansas 6a spring 2022. We had a -19 week that winter. It came up great last spring and had about 8 figs in the fall. Going to put a Celeste into the ground this year to see how that does.
My favorites are the white Royal and Kymi fig Trees. Kymi is a place on the Greek island of Evia and the figs are perfect to dry. The white royal is best to eat fresh, both together make the best combo to have both dry ad fresh figs. The dry figs especially are kept all year.
I made bio char in my wood stove in small batches all winter. I put it in little biochar cookers that I learned how to make from in soup cans. I learned how to do it from a UA-cam channel called Live on What You Grow. Now I’m charging it up in a big tub and it will be ready for spring. It was a fun winter project to keep me busy.
LSU Thibodaux is supposed to be sort of dwarf or semi dwarf. I don't have it yet though. I had great luck with my Black Madera. It is in a spot with afternoon shade and soil is pure compost from an old raised bed. Good luck on the orchard expansion.
Wow, you've sold out of a bunch of them already! The ones that I had interest in are gone. Really good video with some good information. I would have them cut the trees as well. I learned even though I can do something, finding time and effort to do the task sometimes just isn't worth it. Thanks for sharing.
Really surprised Trav said the words “LSU and successful” in the same sentence. I thought he would have a fig named “Mean Machine in Red and Black” by now. 😂
Hi! I’m in San Diego zone 10b. It’s March 1st. I have a VdB which is in a half wine barrel. This is my first fig tree. I pruned it back in November then it started growing shoots and has a bunch of figs on the new growth. They’ve been on for at least 6-8 wks but don’t seem to be ripening up at all. Is this normal for this time of year? Should I pull off the figs or just let the tree do it’s thing…thanks for any help!
VDB takes forever to ripen. And in the first couple years my VDB figs didn't ever ripen. It wasn't until the 3rd year or so that they started to ripen for me. They're really tasty, they just take more patience.
Hello. We are located in western colorado. Zip code 81526. Not sure the zone. Anyway I love figs. A few people have some. Not sure the variety. Can you tell me more. On what could grow here. Thanks
I love the fact that you have your 8 year old out there helping you to cut trees down! 😂. Don’t feel bad about paying someone to finish the job. You did a good part of it and you clearly have better things to do! I really appreciate your channel. You have taught me a lot!
Pete
I accidentally did exactly what you suggested. I up potted my Conadria fig tree I got from you last year into a 2 gallon pot and let it grow, beautifully I might add. I’ll plant it in the ground this Spring. Thank you for all of your wisdom! I feel much more confident now in zone 8b especially after the deep freezes the last 2 years.
I'm in zone 5 and I drag them to the basement every winter. Lol soon as I get good at getting actual figs I'll try your cool new types.
Happy to support your business and always look forward to your videos. Can’t wait to finally have my own lazy dog farm figs.
Thanks Shawn!
I got a Brown Turkey that is growing like mad. In SWFlorida we havent seen cold enough temps to slow it down I keep putting chicken manure around it( yea fresh wet manure) and that pig fig loves it. That manure would have choked a tomato but that fig loves it.
I planted a Chicago Hardy in NE Kansas 6a spring 2022. We had a -19 week that winter. It came up great last spring and had about 8 figs in the fall. Going to put a Celeste into the ground this year to see how that does.
I live in South Africa and wish I was near you. I LOVE figs. I have never heard of all the verities you have and it all sound so mouth watering.
My favorites are the white Royal and Kymi fig Trees. Kymi is a place on the Greek island of Evia and the figs are perfect to dry. The white royal is best to eat fresh, both together make the best combo to have both dry ad fresh figs. The dry figs especially are kept all year.
I made bio char in my wood stove in small batches all winter. I put it in little biochar cookers that I learned how to make from in soup cans. I learned how to do it from a UA-cam channel called Live on What You Grow. Now I’m charging it up in a big tub and it will be ready for spring. It was a fun winter project to keep me busy.
LSU Thibodaux is supposed to be sort of dwarf or semi dwarf. I don't have it yet though. I had great luck with my Black Madera. It is in a spot with afternoon shade and soil is pure compost from an old raised bed. Good luck on the orchard expansion.
My brother. When are the fans going to get that early spring crop video???
Yes I needed this. I’ll be ordering. Thank you
I just ordered. I’m in Massachusetts so take your time sending them!! Thank you again
Travis, First time Fig grower. Thanks to you. I ordered Sugar and Honey figs. Will you have more Berry figs this year?
We will.
Ordered today!!
Wow, you've sold out of a bunch of them already! The ones that I had interest in are gone. Really good video with some good information. I would have them cut the trees as well. I learned even though I can do something, finding time and effort to do the task sometimes just isn't worth it. Thanks for sharing.
We'll restock some of the varieties as we up-pot more fig trees here in the next few weeks, so stay tuned!
God bless you 🙏
already SOLD out
We'll be adding more over the next few months.
I have potted my mystery fig but I now have to repot it as the soil is to heavy and doesn't drain well.
Really surprised Trav said the words “LSU and successful” in the same sentence. I thought he would have a fig named “Mean Machine in Red and Black” by now. 😂
I have to give credit where credit is due. The LSU fig program deserves it.
Sad in California.....wish I could order.😢
sad in AZ
it figures -- i live in AZ
Did you make it to Cajun B to see his figs and garden
I went over there a couple years ago. Gonna try and make another visit this year.
Can't go wrong with Conadria
I see you doing all the drip. Do you have 20 hoses to hook up to your beds???
Just one hose that I move to a plot when I need to water it.
Was going to order an Olympian. Doesn’t say sold out but coming soon?
We do still have a few left: lazydogfarm.com/products/olympian-fig-tree
Hi! I’m in San Diego zone 10b. It’s March 1st. I have a VdB which is in a half wine barrel. This is my first fig tree. I pruned it back in November then it started growing shoots and has a bunch of figs on the new growth. They’ve been on for at least 6-8 wks but don’t seem to be ripening up at all. Is this normal for this time of year? Should I pull off the figs or just let the tree do it’s thing…thanks for any help!
VDB takes forever to ripen. And in the first couple years my VDB figs didn't ever ripen. It wasn't until the 3rd year or so that they started to ripen for me. They're really tasty, they just take more patience.
Which varieties would you recommend for a new fig grower in central Florida?
Any of them would do well in Florida, but the LSU varieties should do exceptionally well.
Why do use such a deep pot? Don't figs have shallow roots?
Can I get a UGA variety? They tend to win more championships.
LSU might be the fig champs, but we know who's boss on the football field.
What is the best tasting honey fig you have?
All the honey figs taste pretty similar to me, so I really like LSU Gold because the figs are huge.
You have lsu candy ? Or the dead cats?
Not familiar with LSU Candy, but I do have LSU DC2 in the greenhouse.
I have LSU DC2 in the greenhouse. Not familiar with LSU Candy.
Lsu candy I found mentioned it maybe a hoax. Cajun Dan mentions it
Awesome on the dcs
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Hello. We are located in western colorado. Zip code 81526. Not sure the zone. Anyway I love figs. A few people have some. Not sure the variety.
Can you tell me more. On what could grow here. Thanks
Probably have to go them in a 10 gal pot there. Many folks up north do that. Allows you to protect them during the winter better.
Too bad I am from CA