Complete Guide to Growing Fig Trees in CONTAINERS

A potted fruit tree doesn't get much easier than this. Just give them heat, sunlight, minimal water and lots of food and your fig tree will love you for it.

Zone 7A - Greater Philadelphia

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[nahnisjourney]

I have two Chicago Hardy fig trees.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of fig trees.

[davecampbell]

I just purchased my first 2 Fig tree cuttings today, (Velle's and Common Fig) from a guy on Craig'slist and just came across this channel (thank god).
I've been a gardener since 2000. Love this channel !

[maggiecheungblaize]

Hi Ross. This is Maggie. Don’t know if you remembers me. I’ve mentioned to you before that i plantes 10 fig plant in my backyard but no figs at all. This year finally 7 figs came out. I’m so happy to see that but winter is approaching and leaf already yellow. Fig still green. My figs is going to die because I don’t have a green house. I listen to you and purchase 4 hardy Chicago. Is now still small but is growing nicely. Thanks for the detail video. Hope to see more video from u. Take care Ross

[seatoncinema]

Thanks, also live in Pennsylvania and have been trying to grow figs. My mother used to have them growing like crazy in NJ, she really had a green thumb.

[joshuadelisle]

Thank you. I just bought a fig tree (turkey something variety) I would love to know more about re potting it. Things like soil type, what things to use as a feed and moisture levels etc. Cheers J

[stevedagro]

In a previous video you spoke of feeding the rooted cuttings. You said every couple of weeks or so. Do you you a turkey baster and “approx” how much do you water. I have 11 of 13 rooted and leafing out using the hybrid fig pop/tree pot method. Still have them on heat mat.. fleaving town for 2weeks and
need some guidance on what to do with them while gone. Temps will be upper 50’s for highs and low 30’s for lows. I can place them in our pool house bathroom to keep warmer. Also plan on putting my purchased potted rooted cuttings out in yd to get frost to get to go dormant. Is this the right idea. TIA Steve

[dianelakata]

Question - over wintering. Northeast PA - in garage or greenhouse? Cover for darkness? (Garage). Or leave it winter light (greenhouse)? thanks

[rocket]

Could you maybe go over your feeding routine and soil selection for container figs? Thanks

[aniafish]

What a wealth of knowledge. Loving your fig collection!
Thanks for sharing

[bizzle]

I'm in California zone 9B, also growing in containers. How much should I water in the summer and winter?

[MorroccoM]

What do you use to fertilize your figs. I will be trying my first fig this year, a Chicago Hardy, and glad I watched your video. I'm in zone 6B.

[AgoristsAxioms]

I was thinking of using for my potted hardy figs: 10% shredded pine mulch, 10% perlite, 20% potting mix and 60% coco coir. Then adding 10-10-10 fertilizer if ever needed. Any suggestions on my ratios here or elimination of a medium? I plan to transplant into the ground next year

[alexismariethatcher]

You don’t live to far from me! I just got my first fig tree and I already want more 😅

[zpoedog]

Thanks Ross.

I live in Southern Oregon and was wondering if I could grow figs. You answered the question! The lowest we get is 20 degrees and snow, but who know what is going to happen with the weather

[suburbanhomesteadsurvival]

Thanks for the tips. It's exactly what I'm looking for.

[noellaq]

Thank you for so much info. We inherited an in ground fig tree when we purchased our house but never had any fruit. I look forward to planting some trees in pots next year …. Is it better to plant them in grow bags than in plastic pots? I’m glad I discovered your Vlogs.

[youcefyahiaoui]

Can you cover them with a giant transparent tarp to avoid frost? Sort of creating a green house for them?

[mariae]

Great info. I love all your trees! They all look so healthy and very loved!

[mariettaspry]

WOW! your collection of fig varieties are Amazing they all looked very healthy, I just started planting figs in a container because I don't have much space in my backyard, I love eating figs so much they are very addictive fruit to eat so I have bought 10 fig trees and planted them in pots.I enjoyed watching your videos very informative thanks for sharing I am so happy to have found your videos thanks for sharing, looking forward to every videos you share to us.I have a question do you make your own potting mix soil if so please make a videos of it too and what fertilizer you use, thanks!

[TwilightVaramek]

growing my first one in a container because the growing season is only about 90 days here up in Minnesota