Here in Denver CO I'm learning that small fruit is the way to go for a short season. Small eggplants, cherry tomatoes and yes small to medium figs. Do have challenges dealing with radiant high altitude 🌞 sun, dry winds. Providing shelter from this elements is key. Peace.
I had four Chicago Hardy fig bushes growing in the ground in Englewood CO and it was frustrating because of the early and late freezes. Now I've recently moved to Port Charlotte Florida and I dug the figs up and took them with me. Right now they seem to developing a new root system because they are just sitting there hardly putting any new growth on. I dug a persimmon tree up too and took it with me -- it's putting on lots of new growth.
Im going with the miracle grow shake n feed 12-4-8 as my main fig fertilizer. Tons of micro nutrients and the benefits of organic and inorganic fertilizers. 3 times fer season. One before or during dormency so it is ready to boost figs once awake. I think it saves some steps with that fertilizer alone. I do have some neptune harvest liquid fertilizer and also dry kelp meal. Might get some bone meal for the added phosphorous but idk about mixing two fertilizer can cause plant burn
Is it possible in Mississauga Ontario to grow a fig tree in the ground throughout the year?? Putting the essential burlap and or mulch to protect the roots.
According to my colleague, yes. She said they have a full size fig tree in the ground in their mississauga yard. I don't know which variety but i was told that they wrap it with blankets and other insulating materials every year.
Do you wanted the dormant potted fig during the winter while it’s dormant to do you just leave it alone until Spring time? Also when in the Spring is it safe to take out of the garage?
I have two large fig trees ( 4m high, X 3mm wide) figs, they both sprung up in the pot of a rose tree, which I bought ! Now they both produce hundreds of small figs which are about the size of the top of a lady's thumb and these do not ripen. However, there was one exception and it only happened last year it was one low branch produced one edible fig which was about golfball size. Now I have once cut these two trees back to only 3 main stems but their original size , I live in S of UK and in (say) March I will again cut these trees back and try to graft to themsection of a normal black fig which is only aboy 2m in diameter but does produce good black figs. Any thoughts on the above ; especially on how seeds of a fig may have been in the soil of the shop bought rose?
do you know anything about Chicago Hardy, I bought it Home Depot. Supposedly it from Michigan state university and can grow in Chicago s harsh climate outside.
@@travisnienhaus3360 if you can put against brick wall on south facing part of house, that's best bet. Other methods involve using concrete curing blankets and tarps to wrap it.
Help me fig god why are my fig not ripe On the in side please help I think it's a turkey brown tree And I've had a couple go mouldy why they still on thee
minus 30 in toronto. Seriously since when? - 13 was the coldest recorded in Toronto in 2021 and minus 19 in 2020. in any case, many people on my zone pushers facebook group plant figs in their backyards in toronto and have new growth every year, after winter dieback, and a shrub full of fruits by mid or late summer. Sounds better than potting.
Hello, Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support. Most of the time during winter the wind chill makes everything worse. Here is City TV reporting -30 on Jan 10, 2022 toronto.citynews.ca/2022/01/10/extreme-cold-toronto-gta/
One guy keeps his figs in ground, cuts them back to 10 inches in the fall. Dumps a crap ton of mulch (at least 8 inches) on them, and they survived a negative 15 F. winter.
Oh, man, I love figs and I only see 1 variety in the grocery store for a very short window of time. I live in a cold climate and didn’t think I could grow figs but think I’ll try now. 👍👍👍
That was easily the most thorough guide to growing figs (and other exotic fruit trees) in the GTA. I really appreciate this video. I'd like to grow my fig tree in-ground. Are there any methods that don't involve digging it back up, whether partially or fully, and having it produce figs reliably every year? I'm not concerned with dieback so long as it produces every year.
Good vid. I’m in Toronto and after years of trial and error, I leave my figs out till it gets to -5 and bring them in. The short dormancy produces a second fruit ripening in March
Thank you for presenting detailed information. Figs are a rare luxury for me. I'm going to grow more figs now using your suggestions. Cheers post script: subscribed!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful FIG care tips. I got my fig plant from a family member yesterday. Thanks to your information I think I now how best to go about planting them. God bless you 🙏
I was given a fig tree from a friend of my daughter in law. Her Dad grew them right here in Western NY. He passed away. The tree is 5foot tall and around 6 feet wide. The pot is maybe 40 or 50 gallons on wheels. . All she could tell me is to water it everyday and put it in the garage in the winter. I need some advice, please.
Are you more in the northern GTA or southern GTA? I'm in the southern part and it doesn't drop to -30C here anymore. Seems like -25C, maybe -27C is the worst I could expect? I was thinking of trying to grow figs for the first time next year, and picking a hardy variety (ex Chicago hardy) and then wrapping it in a bunch of insulating layers (including straw or leaves) and hope that's enough? That way the roots are undisturbed and hopefully a good amount of the main branches/trunk can survive?
I am right around the Toronto area and yes you're right it hasn't been minus 30 in a while but it has happened over the years and could possibly still happen one of these years. If you want to grow your fig trees in the ground here's a simple method that you could try ua-cam.com/video/Fg_ShG4Zv18/v-deo.html
You can see it in the video at 3:30. It's basically planting the tree in the ground every spring but in a grow bag with holes in the sides. Then removing it in the fall.
Hi, I am interested in starting a ~20 fig variety garden in Varna Bulgaria, I think the climate is perfect and I have a wind shielded piece of land. Could you make for me a special package of cuttings with the 20 cornerstone varieties? :)
You are a great resource: I am responding per your request: I have a white Italian honey fig tree that my son bought me this year. It is in ground in a sunny spot in my Long Island NY south shore yard. Since I have less success with potted plants I planted it. I have not had success with smaller cheaper figs overwintering in the past. Honestly, I’m nervous about wrapping it (when) & in wrapping it (when) & the details about needing a fertilizer product. Thank you for addressing these questions GinaB
We recently moved to a home in Atlanta, Georgia last summer. Surprise! There is a fig tree! We didn’t see any breba fruit. The fruit is just starting to ripen to a purplish color, but the ants are beginning to swarm our fruit. There are bees and wasps as well. How do I tell what type of fig we have? Also is there a way to deter insects while we allow our figs to ripen?
The fig you showed at 4:37, i don’t think it is brown turkey due to the leaves not having 5 fingers 😂. But, you’re right choose the right variety is very important to grow fig in cold place. I am guessing viollet de bordeaux should be a good one 🎉
god video, I have a hardy chicago plated in my backyard in Montreal, very cold winter, i wrapped it with insulating wrap and it resisted, so far it s been 5 years
@@RKfigs I have a few 3' Loquats also from seeds I brought from FL to MA about 5 years ago. These things need serious pruning to keep as indoor plants. I wonder if they will ever bear fruit in the north east. What a fantastic fruit right from the tree/bush.
you really broke things down to a very simple language. That is a talent.
Thanks for your comment
Does chicago hardy fig tree will survive in canada?
Excellent job in clarifying planting.
You are one of the best video producers I have ever seen. Keep up the good work and post more.
Thanks !!! That is the most encouraging video for beginner in fig growing like myself living in Estonia (Zone 6b) 👍👍👍😊
Really like your presentation style, very calm and helpful. Always wanted to grow figs, thank you for the inspiration
some men have guns, some have car and motorcycles. This guy found his peace growing figs.
I have all of that stuff and none of it is nice 😂
Short yet comprehensive video. Great! I'll try these tricks and see if it works.
Need more videos like this. Thanks. Im in Zone 3A Canada and in love with tropicals and moderate temp trees.
Here in Denver CO I'm learning that small fruit is the way to go for a short season. Small eggplants, cherry tomatoes and yes small to medium figs. Do have challenges dealing with radiant high altitude 🌞 sun, dry winds. Providing shelter from this elements is key. Peace.
Good luck👍
I had four Chicago Hardy fig bushes growing in the ground in Englewood CO and it was frustrating because of the early and late freezes. Now I've recently moved to Port Charlotte Florida and I dug the figs up and took them with me. Right now they seem to developing a new root system because they are just sitting there hardly putting any new growth on. I dug a persimmon tree up too and took it with me -- it's putting on lots of new growth.
Fantastic video. Thanks !
I'm glad you liked it. Thank you
Im going with the miracle grow shake n feed 12-4-8 as my main fig fertilizer. Tons of micro nutrients and the benefits of organic and inorganic fertilizers. 3 times fer season. One before or during dormency so it is ready to boost figs once awake. I think it saves some steps with that fertilizer alone. I do have some neptune harvest liquid fertilizer and also dry kelp meal. Might get some bone meal for the added phosphorous but idk about mixing two fertilizer can cause plant burn
Useful info, wonderfully explained. Thanks
Great video, especially for someone who has killed a few 🤣
Watch my spring care video
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing 👍
I'm glad you enjoyed it
Is it possible in Mississauga Ontario to grow a fig tree in the ground throughout the year??
Putting the essential burlap and or mulch to protect the roots.
According to my colleague, yes. She said they have a full size fig tree in the ground in their mississauga yard. I don't know which variety but i was told that they wrap it with blankets and other insulating materials every year.
Try this ua-cam.com/video/Fg_ShG4Zv18/v-deo.html
Im in zone 5a. Can you point me to a variety I can grow in ground, tastes beautiful, and has a shorter grow season?
What is ground bagging?
Do you wanted the dormant potted fig during the winter while it’s dormant to do you just leave it alone until Spring time? Also when in the Spring is it safe to take out of the garage?
Is a 5 gallon bucket big enough for a mature tree?
I have two large fig trees ( 4m high, X 3mm wide) figs, they both sprung up in the pot of a rose tree, which I bought ! Now they both produce hundreds of small figs which are about the size of the top of a lady's thumb and these do not ripen. However, there was one exception and it only happened last year it was one low branch produced one edible fig which was about golfball size. Now I have once cut these two trees back to only 3 main stems but their original size , I live in S of UK and in (say) March I will again cut these trees back and try to graft to themsection of a normal black fig which is only aboy 2m in diameter but does produce good black figs. Any thoughts on the above ; especially on how seeds of a fig may have been in the soil of the shop bought rose?
Great video can you give me idea for Chicago hardy fig growing in the ground in winter in Chicago please
Thank you
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching.
Where did you buy your little greenhouse?
do you know anything about Chicago Hardy, I bought it Home Depot. Supposedly it from Michigan state university and can grow in Chicago s harsh climate outside.
give it some protection this winter and it will survive outside in the ground and come back next spring.
@@ashtanga2000 do you have experience you could share about your wintering?! I'm just north of Chicago and REALLY want them in the ground.
@@travisnienhaus3360 if you can put against brick wall on south facing part of house, that's best bet. Other methods involve using concrete curing blankets and tarps to wrap it.
@@travisnienhaus3360 ua-cam.com/video/pmHVFHfumSU/v-deo.html try this without the burlap (he comments that he removed it)
@ashtangaboy I've also read about cutting them to the ground before winter and fruiting the following year?! That terrifies me
Citrus is subtropical, palms subtropical-tropical and figs temperate-subtropical
Help me fig god why are my fig not ripe
On the in side please help
I think it's a turkey brown tree
And I've had a couple go mouldy why they still on thee
How early do you put them out in the greenhouse? Around first day of spring?
Depends on the weather as soon as I see no day has a temperature lower than freezing.
minus 30 in toronto. Seriously since when? - 13 was the coldest recorded in Toronto in 2021 and minus 19 in 2020. in any case, many people on my zone pushers facebook group plant figs in their backyards in toronto and have new growth every year, after winter dieback, and a shrub full of fruits by mid or late summer. Sounds better than potting.
Hello, Thanks for watching, I appreciate your support. Most of the time during winter the wind chill makes everything worse. Here is City TV reporting -30 on Jan 10, 2022 toronto.citynews.ca/2022/01/10/extreme-cold-toronto-gta/
This does not sound easy to grow figs in cold climate.
Let's just say it's challenging, but it makes reaping the reward all that more enjoyable. Cheers :)
One guy keeps his figs in ground, cuts them back to 10 inches in the fall. Dumps a crap ton of mulch (at least 8 inches) on them, and they survived a negative 15 F. winter.
Oh, man, I love figs and I only see 1 variety in the grocery store for a very short window of time. I live in a cold climate and didn’t think I could grow figs but think I’ll try now. 👍👍👍
Thanks so much. You cleared up so many questions I had. 👍
You bring back nice memories of last summer fig harvesting
Very informative video
That was easily the most thorough guide to growing figs (and other exotic fruit trees) in the GTA. I really appreciate this video. I'd like to grow my fig tree in-ground. Are there any methods that don't involve digging it back up, whether partially or fully, and having it produce figs reliably every year? I'm not concerned with dieback so long as it produces every year.
Try this ua-cam.com/video/Fg_ShG4Zv18/v-deo.html
Good vid. I’m in Toronto and after years of trial and error, I leave my figs out till it gets to -5 and bring them in. The short dormancy produces a second fruit ripening in March
Hi, Chris. I'd like to know more about your fig growing experiences. I've subscribed to your channel in case you decide to post about it.
Great explanation about general fig care and way to overwinter figs.
The fig shuffle!! 💃 I do the seedling shuffle every spring! I am in Wisconsin. Great video neighbor!
I love your delivery and relaxed presentation. What a good video. I’m S.E England and we can grow figs but mostly just one crop.
I'm glad you enjoyed it 👍
I LIKE THIS EXPLAINING HOW TO GROW FIG TREE IN WINTER CLIMATE
Thanks for watching I'm glad you like the video 😁
Thank you for presenting detailed information. Figs are a rare luxury for me. I'm going to grow more figs now using your suggestions. Cheers
post script: subscribed!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful FIG care tips. I got my fig plant from a family member yesterday. Thanks to your information I think I now how best to go about planting them. God bless you 🙏
You are so welcome!
Hello. I’m in Canada. I get figs but they never ripen. I think I have Chicago hardy. Is that a variety you’re familiar with, by chance?
I was given a fig tree from a friend of my daughter in law. Her Dad grew them right here in Western NY. He passed away. The tree is 5foot tall and around 6 feet wide. The pot is maybe 40 or 50 gallons on wheels. . All she could tell me is to water it everyday and put it in the garage in the winter. I need some advice, please.
use the Chicago fig..That's the name Chicago variety very cold hardy
Have you grown Boston Unknown #12?
Are you more in the northern GTA or southern GTA? I'm in the southern part and it doesn't drop to -30C here anymore. Seems like -25C, maybe -27C is the worst I could expect? I was thinking of trying to grow figs for the first time next year, and picking a hardy variety (ex Chicago hardy) and then wrapping it in a bunch of insulating layers (including straw or leaves) and hope that's enough? That way the roots are undisturbed and hopefully a good amount of the main branches/trunk can survive?
I am right around the Toronto area and yes you're right it hasn't been minus 30 in a while but it has happened over the years and could possibly still happen one of these years. If you want to grow your fig trees in the ground here's a simple method that you could try ua-cam.com/video/Fg_ShG4Zv18/v-deo.html
Hi which variety is your best fruiter?
I am in Winnipeg Manitoba is very cold I am going to do just the way you just said to try now is finding a tree have to look in the nursery thank you
You can buy here and get it shipped to you Rkfigs.ca
Thans you for using celsius.
Hi rk. I'd like to transplant my fig trees from pots to ground. I live in Pennsylvania. Can you help, please. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.
You can do it but you need to provide sufficient winter protection.
yup
what is ground bagging?
You can see it in the video at 3:30. It's basically planting the tree in the ground every spring but in a grow bag with holes in the sides. Then removing it in the fall.
what fig varieties do you choose?
Depends what area are you in
@@RKfigs I wanna know what varieties can survive your weather. I live in a subtropical area.
Here you go ua-cam.com/video/bPJpebky01I/v-deo.html
Hi, I am interested in starting a ~20 fig variety garden in Varna Bulgaria, I think the climate is perfect and I have a wind shielded piece of land.
Could you make for me a special package of cuttings with the 20 cornerstone varieties? :)
You are a great resource:
I am responding per your request:
I have a white Italian honey fig tree that my son bought me this year. It is in ground in a sunny spot in my Long Island NY south shore yard.
Since I have less success with potted plants I planted it. I have not had success with smaller cheaper figs overwintering in the past.
Honestly, I’m nervous about wrapping it (when) & in wrapping it (when) & the details about needing a fertilizer product. Thank you for addressing these questions
GinaB
We recently moved to a home in Atlanta, Georgia last summer. Surprise! There is a fig tree! We didn’t see any breba fruit. The fruit is just starting to ripen to a purplish color, but the ants are beginning to swarm our fruit. There are bees and wasps as well.
How do I tell what type of fig we have? Also is there a way to deter insects while we allow our figs to ripen?
The fig you showed at 4:37, i don’t think it is brown turkey due to the leaves not having 5 fingers 😂. But, you’re right choose the right variety is very important to grow fig in cold place. I am guessing viollet de bordeaux should be a good one 🎉
Very clear and informative. Thanks!
god video, I have a hardy chicago plated in my backyard in Montreal, very cold winter, i wrapped it with insulating wrap and it resisted, so far it s been 5 years
This video has made my day
Thanks for watching I'm glad you liked it 👍
What about an LSU fig? I live in zone 7... any idea what type of fig that is? Have you tried an LSU fig?
Very informative.
Thanks for watching I'm glad you liked it 😊
Excellent video. Thank you.
Nice sized green house. Where did you get it?
We are in Nova Scotia and I got a Chicago hardy. My garage got to -15 this year, but i also keep chickens in it. What do you recommend?
I like Italian Honey, Violet de Bordeaux and Atreano
Just wandering where you bought your greenhouse tent and temperature regulator. Thanks
It's all in the video description including many other products.
Question, can I cut off the top of my fig tree so it'll fit in my greenhouse?
Yes you can
Do you get any fruit from those Loquats?
Good eye. These loquats are young and I planted then from a seed just for fun so nothing yet.
@@RKfigs I have a few 3' Loquats also from seeds I brought from FL to MA about 5 years ago. These things need serious pruning to keep as indoor plants. I wonder if they will ever bear fruit in the north east. What a fantastic fruit right from the tree/bush.
Where is home for you?
Around Toronto in Canada
@@RKfigs thank you for the quick response. I asked do that Ik can get an idea of your climate as compared to the climate in Montreal.
Just found this. Can't wait to try growing figs on the east coast of Canada.
Yes I've sent many cuttings and newly rooted trees to Newfoundland New Brunswick Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island on the East coast
@@RKfigs do you sell them ?
Yes check out my website at Rkfigs.ca
@@RKfigs great ! I will. I am so excited to add figs to my garden. Thank so much.
You might have just changed my life, eary rippening figs! THERE IS HOPE.