My SECRET To INSANE Fig Tree Vigor!

Are you growing fig trees in ground that are struggling to grow? In this video, I discuss two small tips and my BIG secret to insane fig tree vigor, that when implemented, gives me incredible growth for my in ground figs.

While fig trees are known to be some of the most vigorous fruit trees out there, some fig varieties have developed a reputation for being weak growers that lack vigor. Often, these are some of the most sought after varieties. Some growers have suggested grafting weaker varieties onto stronger rootstock as a solution, but I haven't found grafting figs to be necessary. In fact, all of my in ground fig trees grow with incredible vigor, adding as much as 10 feet (3 meters) of growth in a single season! This video details three simple fig growing tips - two little tips and one huge fig secret - for my incredible success growing figs in ground.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0:00 My Secret To Insane Fig Tree Vigor
2:02 Tip #1: Proper Fig Tree Soil pH
4:07 Tip #2: Ideal Soil Type For Fig Tree Growing
7:17 Tip #3: My BIG Secret To Growing Figs
11:50 Digging A Planting Hole
13:13 Planting Fig Trees For Extreme Vigor
14:46 Proper Mulching Technique
19:17 Adventures With Dale

If you have any questions about growing figs in ground, growing fig trees in containers, growing fruit trees in general, the things I am growing in my vegetable garden, are looking for any garden tips and tricks, or have questions about gardening and organic gardening in general, please ask in the Comments below!

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[wilsonsoldgrove]

this is EXACTLY what an instructional video should be. thank you.

[Galina]

I'm so glad I came across this channel - the author is very passionate about what he does and it is infectious. Never thought that listening to how to grow a fig tree can be as interesting as a fascinating story with a good plot. Also very educational! Thank u!!

[mytech]

Short version: Keep them on a high spot so the roots don't drown and the trunk doesn't rot, and give them solid dose of balanced fertilizer enhanced by plenty of organic matter at planting time.
I often hear the bad advice(even from nurseries) not to fertilize trees at transplant or in their first year: based on some speculation that the top growth is at the expense of root growth, which is total nonsense from a botanical and orchard perspective.
Now if you have ground that is already at the rich end then it is pretty harmless advice, but for many others the result is stunted trees.
There is a chance at the extreme end if continuously side dressing every couple weeks with high N, to get very soft rapid growth into fall and end up with some freeze damage, but this is not an issue with a modest dose of nutrients in the spring. Personally, [I also have sandy loam] transplanted trees on my land will just die of malnutrition if not given a boost at transplant. They don't need too much in later years because the light soil lets the roots go wide and deep, substituting quantity of soil for quality but those first two years need some grow juice.

[justawisp]

I love that you don't halfass anything you literally go for it fully to try and do things right and give it the best shot 👍🏼

[thetobaccoguy]

My biggest realization for figs is the reduction of watering. When first planting, a good watering is fine, but afterward figs almost never need watering. Remember, most come from the middle east, they thrive in hot dry climates. Especially when harvesting. A good rain makes for soggy watery figs. A dry period gives thick, syrupy sweet figs.

[AM-lzjr]

Thanks for helping us bust that myth in the fig community about planting figs deep. Very spot on explanation. You're the first one who has brought this fresh idea, as far as I know. This is one of your best videos! Nice job brother!

[WarmFuzzyVibes]

I always learn something from your fig videos! The fact that fig trees send out surface feeder roots and how compost and mulch help that whole process! The why's and wherefors are very much appreciated! Thank you!

[chickenpatti]

My figs are houseplants but both main trees bearing fruit now.Plus, I've got 11 well rooted cuttings potted&a couple of fig bushes I grew from seed.I owe it all to you&your fig videos.My brooder of goslings are surrounded by them.Looks awesome!You would be proud.Thank you.

[cindyq]

We had a fig that the birds dropped in my yard it grew about 4 feet before I seen it it was growing on a front fence line so I asked my son to transplant it of course he procrastinated and it grew about a half a foot before my husband saved it and we put it in our existing orchard, wow this tree took off no fruit the first year but that tree is about at least 11 feet tall with so many figlets on this tree we will be eating our own figs this year instead of buying expensive figs from other local growers also we have mullberry showed up two they are huge and this is their first year fruiting!

[sunnysharma]

great video bro, I preach this with all trees, those upper roots are called buttress roots, they actually send oxygen down to the roots under ground. I've seen so many trees buried too deep and the tree essentially suffocates. to make matters worse, people will bury the tree 1ft too deep and then volcano mulch ontop of that. your trees grew 6ft+ in one year, that's amazing, the trees were so happy they not only laid down their roots but also built a foundation uptop in the first year.

[norganic]

Thank you for an exceptional video! First off, giving date and location—no one does this and I’m always trying to figure out where gardening videos are made since climate is so vital. Also for giving details. Each time I had a question you answered it almost immediately. You are so methodical and detailed I suspect you are an engineer :). I love figs and this will help me grow more!

[tinamariepayne]

I just bought a fig and peach tree last week and today I was cleared to dig, then this video just posted in my YT feed. How about that! Thanks for sharing your fig tree growing experiences.

[seanshaw]

This is the first time I saw a video that was so well done on figs. Thank you for making fig video's

[nataliyavolkodav]

Finally an adequate channel pertaining to NC!!! Thank you so much for all you do. Please share more tips with us! Gardening in NC is not a joke (especially after California for us) and can be quite detrimental for the mental health. So your helpful tips are quite therapeutic ;)
Keep going and growing

[fernandobiondo]

I'd imagine planting many different fig trees in the same area also helps with their development. I'm no specialist in plant communication, but I had a professor who always emphasized the importance of a healthy and interlocked root system, when it came to plants exchanging information.

[susannaCdonovan]

We had a fig tree that was given to us by my Italian Grandfather. It was Absolutely the best fig tree ever. Pinkish interior on the figs and plump. He did indeed graft his trees.

[patricianunez]

I have one fig tree and it struggles. But it is coming up again this year. I'll try to give it more of what it needs. I am so thankful for you teaching in detail what a fig needs.
Ms Pat from southern Indiana 🌹

[TheMillennialGardener]

If you found this video helpful, please "Like" and share to help increase its reach! Thanks for watching 😀TIMESTAMPS for convenience:
0:00 My Secret To Insane Fig Tree Vigor
2:02 Tip #1: Proper Fig Tree Soil pH
4:07 Tip #2: Ideal Soil Type For Fig Tree Growing
7:17 Tip #3: My BIG Secret To Growing Figs
11:50 Digging A Planting Hole
13:13 Planting Fig Trees For Extreme Vigor
14:46 Proper Mulching Technique
19:17 Adventures With Dale

[leeying]

Thanks for sharing the every detail of the ground planting of the fig tree, I hope one day I can show you my fig trees full of figs!

[mikeporro]

My fig trees in zone 7A woke up in mid march. Have been taking them in and out of my garage on sunny days. When cold and rainy I keep them under high pressure sodium and high power led lights. They are thriving and have lots of brebas that are big already. It's amazing that three weeks ago there were little thumbnail size leaves now they are bigger than my head! Cant wait to get the outside full time.