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Figgy Pop Fig Farm and Permaculture Gardens
United States
Registrace 4. 05. 2020
Figgy Pop is a gardening channel made by the Alvey Farm. We will show how we garden, grow fig cuttings, fig trees, start seeds, compost, compost tea, FPJ, Vermicomposting, hugelkultur, growing fruit, tomatoes, herbs, growing in poly tunnel . Lots of leasons in making mistakes and hopefully we learn how to do better over time. Who knows what other topics might come up. Like recipes, pests, composting and just about anything living sustainably.
Making Self Irrigating pots from 5 gallon buckets
This is a Do it yourself video on how to make Self Irrigating pots with 5 gallon buckets.
materials used:
1 food grade 5 gallon bucket
16" of 1.5" PVC pipe
10" length of 6" field tile or drain pipe.
24" square of high quality weed mat
cable tiles
tools needed:
Drill and drill bits
Also how to up pot including our soil mix
Hp Promix Bx
leaf mold
compost
worm castings
rabbit poo
rock dust
bone meal
materials used:
1 food grade 5 gallon bucket
16" of 1.5" PVC pipe
10" length of 6" field tile or drain pipe.
24" square of high quality weed mat
cable tiles
tools needed:
Drill and drill bits
Also how to up pot including our soil mix
Hp Promix Bx
leaf mold
compost
worm castings
rabbit poo
rock dust
bone meal
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Planting cold hardy Fig Trees in ground zone 6b at Figgy Pop Farms
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 3 měsíci
18 cold hardy fig trees started from cuttings are being planted in ground at Alvey Gardens/Figgy Pops farms. I chose this spot because it was against a block wall because it holds heat and will help create a more suitable microclimate for the fig trees. I go over how I choose the trees, the location, how the holes are dug, what amendments I use. and All the varieties I planted.
Fig Tree Winter Storage failures
zhlédnutí 617Před 3 měsíci
Learn from my failures fig tree winter storage failures. Sadly, I recently lost a bunch of fig trees due to my failure to heat my winter storage. Here I am doing scratch tests and testing the viability of the roots. A trunk can be dead while at the same time the roots can still be viable. Do this simple test to learn if roots are still healthy.
Fig tree Winter Storage Update January 28, 2024
zhlédnutí 711Před 6 měsíci
Fig tree winter storage update and watering technique.
In Ground Fig Trees overview at Figgy Pop Fig Farm
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In Ground Fig Trees overview at Figgy Pop Fig Farm Nursery All these trees were planted between fall of 2022 to early spring of 2023. Most Started from cuttings fall of 2022. All the in ground trees are all cold hardy for zone 6b southern Indiana.
Fig Trees in Self Irrigating Pots sips at Figgy Pop Farms
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 10 měsíci
Fig trees in self irrigating pots at figgy pop farms. These trees were rooted from cutting fall of 2022. And have grown into some very nice trees.
Good Beginner Fig Trees
zhlédnutí 712Před 10 měsíci
Fig Tree progress end of Sept. These are the fig trees that got me started into the fig tree hobby. And I am showing the varieties, their growth habit and their figs in late Sept.
Figgy pop fig tree up pottin* and materials
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Figgy Pop Fig Farm up potting fig trees from 1 gallon to 10 gallon and all the ingredients to do so.
Fig tree up potting up date
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Figgy pop up potting figs up date. These fig cuttings were rooted in the fall, and it is now past time to up pot them from 1 gallon to 4 and up to 7 gallon pots. In other words all the pots I had on hand.
Fig Popping Steve's Fig Cuttings
zhlédnutí 243Před rokem
We, at Alvey Gardens, traded a friend named Steven from @ECowboy here on youtube, some unknown elderberry cuttings in in exchange for some fig cuttings from his fig trees. He made a video of how he rooted those cuttings and we are doing the same here. We will be fig popping most of those cuttings but also cup rooting just to demonstate the method.
Cherry Tree Harvest at Alvey Gardens
zhlédnutí 45Před 4 lety
A new youtube channel focusing on growing food sustainably. This episode focusing purely on cherry trees. We talk about several cherry trees we have planted and we do a taste test.
How is it working out this season?
oh boy the background repetitive music is very very very annnnnoyyyinnng...sadly kills the enjoyment of watching ur video..
It sounds like you’re not getting many figs before the trees go dormant. Do you know of anyone in your area further along than you who can tell you what your expected yield per tree will be? I ask because I’m in zone 7a and would like to plant a fig tree but only if the yield is worth the garden space. Thanks!
That’s an awesome collection!!! Btw, what size are those red pots, and where could I get them?!
Awesome video!
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I think they are realy close. I would plant them in minimum 2 meters apart.
Do mice like the root
Thank you
Best clear logical video yet on DIY SIPs. Thank you Kevin !
Awesome! Glad you think so.
Greetings fellow earthling
I have SIPS all through my garden. I have used them for several years and will continue using them.
great video, my only question would be doesn't it take too much space from the pot?, many of my trees can out grow that new space in a month or two
You are right. They really do outgrow the pots fast. But being sips help keep them healthier even while root bound. I want them in bigger sips but at the time being. Can't afford the volume of soil or the space to store them. So this is a good option for a year or two.
@@alveygardens for sure, this season up potting alone is a real task, so many bags of soil, i use the same as you promix plus compost.
You planted these from cuttings? Where did you get the cuttings?
We buy from alot of sources. But www.offthebeatenpathnursery.com carries alot of cold hardy varieties since they are also growing in zone 6B.
Enjoyed the video. Good luck with your trees
thanks!
No problem!
Sorry but did not get the point of it !!!!
cuts the need to water by half if not more. plants tend to be healthier in SIPS.
What about UV light from the sun breaking down the plastic? Those buckets would get brittle quickly if left exposed.
You tend to up pot every couple years. The buckets will easily last that long. I have buckets that are 10 years old and still holding up.
Why buy food grade pales and then put drainage tile in the bottom. Both will contact the water which helps grow the plants??? It makes no sense. The concept is good but half dozen in one hand etc...
You are allowed to have your opinion, but sorry. Not going to argue about it. I do what works for me and share my knowledge with others who request the information. You do whatever works for you.
You are correct. The pails do not have to be food grade plastic. It is pointless to specify food grade buckets, then fill them with non food grade plastic. The system will operate either way.
@@iamachine So the idea behind buying food grade is to ensure someone doesn't sell you plastic buckets that had a caustic chemical, oil, herbicide etc..... so take your own risks. I will continue to buy buckets I know are clean enough by buying what I know has only had safe contents that wont poison my trees.
WHO CHANGED THE INTRO MUSIC? BOOOOO! 😡😡😡
hahaha, Not sure what you are talking about.
Don’t cut towards you.
alright! THanks! I know what you mean.
@@alveygardens I just would hate!!! For you to slip like I have…
I appreciate your experience. Same lesson I try to teach my employees.
I purchased those from zoro www.zoro.com/homz-storage-tub-w-rope-handles-18-gal-black-0402grbk08/i/G4302365/ But they were on sale at 1/2 price. However, they are not as sturdy enough for planting in. Which is why they are still sitting and not planted in. and I use them for storing and moving things.
Ok thank you
Where do you buy the black bucket you have in the back?
I got some of those large black buckets at Lowes, 22gal I believe.
Looks like a great microclimate. I hope that is the south side of the wall. Good planting. Now, mulch!
I really should have explained that. Yes, It is south facing. And receives a full day of sun. And I just mulched in with cardboard and about 12" of MULCH just the other day
Fig roots will go out about 40 feet from the tree, putting all the goods in the hole will definitely keep the roots from leaving home for sure. it's better to just top dress the land around your trees, 5-10 feet away from the hole.
Which I will do. But I HAVE to work the soil heavily. It isn't soil. It was all removed years ago when the plot was leveled there used to be a mobile home park here and had several inches of rock covering the entire park. . So, I work it and amend it. Then also top dress. Then cover 12" deep with leaves. and finally a heavy layer of mulch.
Great line up thanks for sharing can't wait to see updates
More to come!
You are going to have a lot of success!!!!! Years of enjoyment and entertainment!. While you were explaining it my wife says.... We understand, we understand!!!
Thankyou! I appreciate the feedback.
Ah dang sorry man.
Ugh thats horrible, so sorry to hear that. 😟Hopefully, some of them are still alive. What were your lowest winter temperatures?
That was part of my failure. I didn’t measure temp.
I’m the type to never count a tree out though, so I have them in my den checking for any growth from the roots.
Same Here! I have fig pops almost a year old. But still green so will keep them till they root or rot.
Wow! Tough break😢 I over wintered in an unheated garage here in zone 5. Looks like I will take some losses. Some are waking up, some were probably too young to be out there and some took a hit after I moved them outside and didn’t shuffle them back in on cold nights.
Yeah it sucks but I seriously didn't loose more than a couple varieties. But lost a bunch of trees.
Can I plant them in ground in spring?
Yes, But it depends on the variety and your zone
Just, liked & subscribed! Looking forward to future content Kevin!
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I have a high/low thermometer in my storage área to see what the low was over the whole winter. Nice storage area!
I haven't watered mine yet this winter. You might be surprised how much moisture the containers will hold onto over the winter. They are beginning to form new buds as we speak
Your videos are amazing! If you like farming or harvesting videos, I look forward to having you visit my channel to have relaxing moments together!
Nice collection. This is my first year growing figs. Good to see what they will eventually grow to be. Can you explain open eye and closed eye on figs?
Open eye vs closed eye. It just means the ostiole can be open or closed. Closed eyes do better in humid or rainy environments to help it keep from spoiling.
@@alveygardens Thank you!
Great video
Thanks!
Why Thankyou!
Nice collection of trees. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you.
Okay, I’ve gotta start giving my fig trees (here in SoCal new USDA zone 9A) more water and more fertilizer. They haven’t achieved anything approaching the growth of your young trees! Nice job.
Enjoyed the video
Good to see someone else who lives in Indiana growing figs I just started last year with a few varieties
Where are at?
@@alveygardens Just north of Indianapolis a small town called Cicero
LOVE FIGS ❤
I got bit by the fig bug in the early summer of 2022, when my son introduced me to the tree/bush in the backyard of where he was renting. I took a cutting in August and rooted it. I planted it in ground in June 2022. I don't know what variety it is. I also bought a Chicago Hardy and planted it in ground as well. I am EXTREMELY new to fig growing and would really like to know how to properly care for my bushes/trees. They have not grown any where near the amount that yours have. Where are you learning your information from? I can barely get answers from "Google" and I don't know anyone who knows anything about figs. Is there a resource you'd recommend?
Well, I would say the one secret to the success of my figs is multi fold. 1. soil. So far I only have used promix organic. It is treated with lime and has an agent from prevents hydrophobic soil. 2. BIG POTS. At this point now. I have learned any figs in pots. the bigger the pot the better the tree will do. ANY trees I keep in pots will be in 20 gallons or more. ALL the trees I have in 5 gallon pots didnt grow nearly as well as the 10 gallon. Those in 10g didn't grow as well as those in 20 gallon etc... 3. I only use natural fertilizers. No chemicals. All chemical fertilizers kill biology in the soil. Biology of the soil is how plants feed. I use rabbit poo, compost, leaf mold, fish emulsion, and kelp. I hope this information helps you.
Where are the nursery?
Southern Indiana
Is it me or is the Panama Purple not so very purple?
It has some purple to it! Just not solid purple.
so nice yard
What’s your growing zone and are you going to cover them in winter?
Zone 6b and all the new trees that have been in ground less than a year will get covered w a garbage can filled with dry leaves. But I am going to test 1 older tree with no pruning and only heavy mulch over the root ball.
Do you have a video how to make it, i only see a pipe per pot. I'm confuse.
See if this helps czcams.com/video/OszI0XVTci4/video.html