Thinning New Shoots for Earlier/Productive Fig Trees

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[jeannekeller]

This is, pruners down, the best info on growing figs in containers out there. I've been following your advice for two years and have great success. Thanks so much, Ross.

[NJCALI]

It would be nice to see you write a book. On growing figs the knowledge and wisdom you have gain through the years is amazing

[michaelmosley]

Wow there's so much I need to learn bout fig trees thanks Ross

[gapey]

Good tips. I don't have any figs mature enough to do this yet but will likely have some next spring.

[ahenriquez]

Horror movie! But so useful, thank you for sharing!

[roccoconte]

Good video Ross, kills ya to take off any shoots after they made it threw the winter.

[colinslevin]

Thanks Ross, this year I’m going to be a lot more brutal with my thinning as last year I had far too many fruits that didn’t ripen .

[Rytoast]

Hi Ross hope your winter has been well.

[nassrmalik]

Hi Ross, I have a question, I have a Chicago Hardy Fig tree about 3-4 feet ( indoors) has alot of leaf's and 1 big I believe as you said Breba fig, do I have to cut it or leave it ? it's the only one and its green ( 40 grams), iam learning alot from you. thank you in advance!

[yolandastephens]

Good morning from Boston !I stored my figs in my basement and they have all sprouting like crazy, can I bring them out ?or is it to soon ?When do I start fertilizing ?Thank you for the info .

[retiredsg]

Hey Ross, down here in TX our brebas are just as abundant as as our main crop..especially on my Brown Turkey fig. Think our zones have alot to do with it.

[makhtar]

Ross, fig roots grow very fast how often do you cut the roots and re-pot them so you don't have to have them in a very large container?

[Scott-vvdp]

Fartilizing the figs must be the trick.