Why Do My Fig Trees Look So Good? How I Fertilize My Figs

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  • čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
  • Recently, I've received a number of comments stating how good my fig trees look for only being a few months old. I wanted to share what I believe is my secret to success: my fertilizing regimen. I fertilize most of the plants in my garden very similarly, and figs get a very similar regimen that my vegetables receive. I believe this to be a very successful regimen that will work on the majority of fruiting plants in your garden. This fertilizer schedule and formula works especially well on tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, tomatoes and potatoes as well.
    I also provide an overview of most of my fig varieties and how they are progressing along with fruit for their very first season.
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  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener  Před 3 lety +16

    Check out my comprehensive Fig Fertilizing Series for an updated, in-depth fertilizing routine all season: czcams.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html

    • @rhprouty
      @rhprouty Před 3 lety +1

      Ac

    • @nyfoodman
      @nyfoodman Před rokem +1

      I appreciate you’re taking the time to make this excellent, informative video.
      Where do find more of your videos?

    • @amjadmahmeed1931
      @amjadmahmeed1931 Před 3 měsíci

    • @donnabrooks1173
      @donnabrooks1173 Před 2 měsíci

      This is a two way street. Thank you for giving us viewers your invalueable knowledge and helping us to learn and avoid the pitfalls and mistakes we gardeners can make. You are truly a blessing to all of us

    • @donnabrooks1173
      @donnabrooks1173 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@nyfoodmanyou can click on past videos by bringing one up.

  • @nancynyberg1123
    @nancynyberg1123 Před 4 lety +107

    For years I tried to get my figs to produce - no luck. I tried everything - cutting back hard, regular fertilizer, talking to them...and we're not talking about an exotic fig - 2 Brown Turkeys and one Chicago Hardy - nothing really worked. This year I followed your fertilizing regimen and all the trees are covered in figs. THANK YOU so much for your great advice!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety +39

      WOOHOO!! That makes me so happy to hear that. It's stories like this that makes me love making these videos. Thanks for watching.

  • @robertlangley258
    @robertlangley258 Před 5 lety +99

    Wow! Excellent information, I’m on board. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and showing the proof. I’m 70 years old and have planted a garden every year of my life since the age of 8 (I didn’t have a choice when I was little, we were very poor so dad made sure we had vegetables to eat and me and my brother were the laborers). But I must tell you, you have taught an old dog some new tricks, who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? I wish I could share some of my memories about how I grew up in the garden, some are kinda funny and some, not so much. Thank you sir. Subscribed 👍

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +4

      Robert Langley thank you for the kind words and your subscribership. I really appreciate it!

    • @heatherhall3452
      @heatherhall3452 Před 4 lety +5

      I wish you could too, I bet your a legend gardener.. 🌱🌿☀️💚

    • @joytotheworld2100
      @joytotheworld2100 Před 2 lety

      I couldn't have said it better!! Ditto from me.

  • @loumonti10
    @loumonti10 Před 4 lety +33

    I'm happy to see new, young, growers taking such an interest in my favorite hobby! I can remember the day when it was quite lonely out there being a fig enthusiast. It's a sight for sore eyes to see all of the excitement and enthusiasm being generated today, and the abundance of information now being made available to new hobbyist! Good job! Lou Monti's Figs.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety +7

      Lou Monti's Figs thank you! I think we have always been out there, but now the internet has allowed us to find each other. Sometimes, social media can actually be good and heathy 🙂

  • @BoneFrossil
    @BoneFrossil Před 5 lety +94

    I love other channels, but I may have learned more in one episode on yours then many of the rest. Keep up the great work.

  • @margaretmarshall3645
    @margaretmarshall3645 Před 2 lety +22

    For those short of time, his (very helpful) fertilizer summary and regimen starts around 6:00 minutes in.

  • @glo1761
    @glo1761 Před 5 lety +15

    Ty for your kind appreciation...

  • @zeppypaige
    @zeppypaige Před 5 lety +9

    Dude your hard work and quality content is paying off!! It’s unbelievable how much you’ve grown over the past few weeks. I’m so so excited for you. You deserve it all 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +1

      Thank you, that means a lot to me. The past few weeks have been great. There are so many supportive people out there. Thanks for being one of the original subs!!

  • @Ghidora9000
    @Ghidora9000 Před 5 lety +3

    Brilliant video. Looking for just some info on my new fig trees and learned so much more. Thank you.

  • @julyortega4895
    @julyortega4895 Před 3 lety +3

    This was very helpful information!! Thank you so much. You have given me the confidence I needed to add to my love of gardening. I did not understand fully the Fertilizing aspect of gardening... in other words I was lost and now you have opened my eyes🧐 Thank you! Keep up the good work.

  • @plethoraprojects
    @plethoraprojects Před 4 lety +4

    Excellent Video! I have two Kadota Fig Trees still in their containers, harvested the first ripe fig today! So happy I found your channel!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety

      I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. Congrats on your first fig. I hope there are thousands more.

  • @susichristianson3395
    @susichristianson3395 Před rokem

    Hi MG! Thanks so much. I appreciate not only this video on fertilizing but a previous one as well on planting fig trees in a large container. Next I’ll be watching the video on pruning and propagating because this knowledge will insure my chances of a healthy tree that I can hopefully increase my trees and share with friends and family. I really enjoy the way you present your information. It’s easy to take notes. 🌱
    From CA 🏖 take care.

  • @MariaMaria-sd9hl
    @MariaMaria-sd9hl Před 3 lety

    I leaned a lot from this video. I would like to thank you soooo much for the informations you gave us about fertilizers!

  • @mariannemonagle3310
    @mariannemonagle3310 Před 3 lety +4

    Your figs do look amazing. Thanks for making these "fig" videos, I grew up with a 35 foot fig tree (Bay area CA) and played in it with a huge platform my dad built in it as a kid, I can't tell you how I love the smell of the leaves, it brings my memories right back to the fig treehouse, as a child. I have tried to grow Chicago figs here in the Denver 5a zone. I need all the info and help I can find! Thank you!

  • @arlandolennon5396
    @arlandolennon5396 Před 5 lety +3

    He is very knowledgeable and brutally honest.

  • @mariaanalucindatayzon4938

    You're most welcome. I love how the way your share your knowledge in growing and caring for FIG PLANTS. I can understand well how you explain step by step . THANKS so much . More power and GOD BLESS. STAY SAFE and STAY HEALTHY .

  • @elizabethlewis1275
    @elizabethlewis1275 Před měsícem

    i actually live in Wilmington NC and am enjoying your videos so very much… I want to continue watching….I feel like since we live in the same area you can give me great advice! Thank you!!

  • @plantingonpoint8365
    @plantingonpoint8365 Před 5 lety +29

    Your channel will grow more and more, I'm certain of it! - you have great content that is comprehensive and quality. Thank you!

  • @stacking4retirement222
    @stacking4retirement222 Před 3 lety +5

    I've been fertilizing my indoor fig tree all wrong! I rescued it from a nursery 3 years ago. It was sitting in water, unable to drain, and the roots were mildewy and stunk. I washed & treated the roots with hydrogen peroxide, repotted it in potting mix spritzed with hydrogen peroxide & filtered water, and watched it struggle for 3 years. I wasn't getting fruit. Recently, it was inundated with spider mites. I put it in the tub, dusted it with food grade diatomaceous earth, treated the soil with diatomaceous earth, and let it sit 24 hrs. I washed it in the shower. It started losing what few leaves it had. The mites came back, so I repeated the DE treatment. It started producing new leaves quickly, and after watching your videos on how to care for fig trees, I properly fertilized her last week, and I'm actually seeing little nubs appear above her big, beautiful leaves! I think I may be getting fruits! Now I know to give her more phosphorus to help her along. Thank you so much for caring enough to make these videos. And my fig tree thanks you, too! ❤

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 3 lety +1

      That's great to hear! Fig trees are extremely heavy feeders, especially when in containers. They need a lot of regular feedings. I have a whole series dedicated to it based on the season here: czcams.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html
      For the mites, I recommend two things:
      1. Blow the tree off with a hose. High pressure water blows the mites off. This is an underrated way to get rid of them. They are very weak, and you can blow most of them off simply by doing this.
      2. Use sulfur powder. It kills spider mites. I have wettable sulfur powder linked in my Amazon Storefront in the video description if you can't find any locally. Just DO NOT combine it with any oils. Mixing anything oil-based with the sulfur powder will burn it, so if you've used any oil-based sprays recently, you cannot use sulfur powder. If you use the sulfur powder, you won't be able to use any oil-based sprays for at least 30 days.

    • @gerardgoubel4169
      @gerardgoubel4169 Před 2 lety

      Moi j’aurais fait une bouture un figuier pouces vite depuis le temps que tu galère tu mangerais des figues cette année.

  • @LK-3000
    @LK-3000 Před 3 lety

    I'm so glad I found your channel. I was just about to repot a fig that I got end of season last year. But now, I'm rethinking how I'll repot it and how I'll grow it. Thank you so much for your videos!

  • @mikeash3294
    @mikeash3294 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for the education, I've been killing figs left and right for years and have done so much better this year thanks to your channel! Planting in ground and using containers with great success.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety

      Mike Ash wow, that makes me feel great. I’m beyond thrilled that I could help. Thanks for watching and continued success!

  • @02155Tony
    @02155Tony Před 4 lety +6

    extremely helpful. Thank you

  • @mompuff6857
    @mompuff6857 Před 4 lety +4

    You are one of my favorite fig expert!! I like that you are kind of perfectionist in doing your videos!! They are very informative, since I’m a beginner in growing figs!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety +2

      I’m glad to hear you enjoy the videos! I am no expert, though. I am only about a year and a half into figs and still have a lot to learn. I’m doing my best to document the successes. I am happy to help anywhere I can, and I hope I can motivate others to grow their own food.

    • @delcasaleexcavating9508
      @delcasaleexcavating9508 Před 2 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener I've been growing figs with my dad for almost 60 years now and have always had in ground trees until a few years ago when we aquired a few container trees and have found them so much easier to raise.... however I didn't realize how much you can prune them back and still get so many fruits...my question is where do you find all the different varieties ?
      We are very limited here and I only see brown turkey and an occasional Chicago Hardy...

  • @jeanparsons3559
    @jeanparsons3559 Před 4 lety +1

    The best explanation of fertilizer I have heard. Thank you so much for this!

  • @i.cant.sleep.anymore
    @i.cant.sleep.anymore Před 2 lety

    You're videos have really given me the confidence and education to get out there and grow some fig trees! It blows my mind that this information is available for us for FREE. God bless you!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 2 lety

      I'm so happy to hear that! The joy in doing this is knowing that it's motivating others to grow things they otherwise wouldn't. Figs are a joy to grow! Thank you for watching.

  • @69juamex
    @69juamex Před 5 lety +7

    Excellent information, thank you.

  • @jasmany19
    @jasmany19 Před 4 lety +3

    This is gold! Thank you.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching. If you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole, consider watching my new series on in-depth fig fertilizing: czcams.com/video/8uw5ngYW44Q/video.html

  • @joywalsh7072
    @joywalsh7072 Před 3 lety +1

    First time growing fig in UK too, & im so grateful for all your thorough advice. Hope to enjoy figs inspite of wet climate. Thank you & subscribed!

  • @NickManeck
    @NickManeck Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you. This video on making the best use of fertilizers, was quite valuable. Your work is much appreciated.

  • @SnarkyGoat
    @SnarkyGoat Před 5 lety +10

    Hi Millennial Gardner, is it possible for you to add your formulas into the video description? You do a wonderful job of describing your process I end up mixed up on what to combine in what proportions when. Thanks...

  • @TheMillennialGardener
    @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +14

    Follow us on Twitter @NCGardening for regular garden updates and photos!

    • @chrtycybnpdrns9432
      @chrtycybnpdrns9432 Před 5 lety

      The Millennial Gardener hello, what if while transferring plant the tap root got damage? will still be alive?

    • @unafilliatedx2310
      @unafilliatedx2310 Před 5 lety

      How often do you water your figs?

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      unafilliated x 1-2 times a day. Always in the morning, and if it is very sunny in the afternoon, sometimes in the evening as well. It has been 90+ and sunny almost every day here since mid-May, so you have to water here a lot more than most places.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +2

      chrty pdrns figs are very tough and vigorous. I’ve never had an issue transplanting figs, but you shouldn’t transplant until you have a big root mass. I expect in most cases your fig will bounce back, but I recommend using Alaska Fish Fertilizer while transplanting. I use it every time and I never have transplant shock.

    • @unafilliatedx2310
      @unafilliatedx2310 Před 5 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener exactly the response I needed thank you. Subscribed today. I planted 2 figs and 6 peach trees in July (i know, i know) the struggle has been real.

  • @donnaz1961
    @donnaz1961 Před 4 lety +1

    No, THANK YOU!! Your videos are perfect! Very thorough! Love it!! 👍❤️

  • @ofrecentvintage
    @ofrecentvintage Před 3 měsíci +1

    What a heartfelt intro message. Your channel is helpful to many. Wishing you continued success. 💚 Now, to my original point lol. Thanks for this info and especially the detail that 5 gallon buckets are actually equivalent to much larger nursery containers! (I can't find the fig video you mentioned that in so I'm dropping my gratitude here) Foolishly, I took for granted that "5 gallons is 5 gallons." This detail alone is so helpful. Thanks for the other info as well.

  • @xvx4848
    @xvx4848 Před 5 lety +4

    One thing I would suggest trying is Kelp foliar spray, it's been absolutely a game changer for my garden! It's amazing how much better plants absorb nutrients through their foliage!

    • @kenfarley957
      @kenfarley957 Před 5 lety

      Do use it straight or water it down? How often do you spray? Is
      Maxicrop Liquid Seaweed okay?

  • @bonniehoke-scedrov4906
    @bonniehoke-scedrov4906 Před 5 lety +7

    Thank you!

  • @GeneDeNardo
    @GeneDeNardo Před 3 lety +1

    Best video I ever saw on the explanation of fertilizer and their numbers I finally get it Thank you so much.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for watching! You may enjoy the more detailed series I put together last year: czcams.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html

  • @dawnb.6948
    @dawnb.6948 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! I learned a lot. I wrote down everything you said, and am going to follow your instructions in spring 2020. Thank You 🍀 Your fig trees look amazing. I live in Ohio, my season is shorter and cooler. But I'm still excited, and can't wait. Thanks for helping me. 💖

  • @canonlover6617
    @canonlover6617 Před 5 lety +4

    Nice collection and well made video. Keep it up, wishing you all the best.

  • @dimitrist815
    @dimitrist815 Před 5 lety +3

    Excellent video, thanks for the info

  • @davidgardner1067
    @davidgardner1067 Před 2 lety

    Awesome! Thank you for the great information. I've always been confused with the N P K labeling. This helps a bunch.

  • @andreadipiazza-edwards8021

    I learned so much with this video. Thank you. I was always confused on what the numbers meant.

  • @kimanderson9135
    @kimanderson9135 Před 5 lety +3

    Great vid! I'm a new subscriber. I found you via the fig series. I have three inground figs. One from last year and two this year. Thank you for all the advice!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      Kim Anderson thanks for subscribing! What varieties do you have?

    • @kimanderson9135
      @kimanderson9135 Před 5 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener I have two brown turkey (one last year and one this year) The one planted this year has brown spots? I don't know what my other new one is....lost the tag. I had no idea there were so many varieties. These are from big box. I'm excited to try some new varieties. Do you post recipes?

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      Kim Anderson are they little brown dots all over the leaves?
      I don’t do recipes. I’ve only ever done that once. I’m more into instructional videos, but intend on taste testing as many varieties as I can.

    • @kimanderson9135
      @kimanderson9135 Před 5 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener yes

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +2

      Kim Anderson that sounds like fig rust. You can take care of that with a copper based fungicide. Either purchase yourself a bottle of liquid copper concentrate and mix your own (I get the Southern AG liquid copper concentrate off Amazon), or get a pre-mixed copper-based fungicide. Just make sure you spray at night near sunset. Strong sun can burn the leaves. A few treatments should remove the rust. You may need to cycle it every couple weeks because it tends to come back.

  • @OrlandoBackyardGardening
    @OrlandoBackyardGardening Před 5 lety +3

    Very informative..Thanks for sharing

  • @AriesAquarian
    @AriesAquarian Před 4 lety +1

    I’m so envious to your collection. I want to emulate your collection when I grow up!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety +1

      I did all this in one year’s time. Most of my trees are 6-9 months old. That’s how quickly they grow. You can easily start a collection like mine over the late fall and winter when cuttings become available.

  • @wsmaga
    @wsmaga Před 8 měsíci

    Such as awesome video, thank you so much.

  • @sugarbomb26
    @sugarbomb26 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow! What an informative video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

  • @brandasar7913
    @brandasar7913 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you for the info. Helps a lot.

  • @kazuza9
    @kazuza9 Před 5 lety +2

    Best video so far, packed with good info.

  • @redwolf8539
    @redwolf8539 Před 4 lety +1

    Finally, someone explained what each number on a fertilizer container does. Thank You so much!!!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome. It's critical to understand the numbers! I'm glad I could help.

    • @redwolf8539
      @redwolf8539 Před 4 lety

      A Millennial teaching a Baby Boomer something. The wonderful world of gardening. Thanks again...

  • @chuckkie9159
    @chuckkie9159 Před 4 lety +7

    Very nice of you to share your proven information which I learned ALOT. THANK YOU.

  • @realtorbydaychefbynight
    @realtorbydaychefbynight Před 5 lety +15

    I think you've got it bad for figs! I'm starting to get drawn into the fig world too. I started with 1 and that was all it took.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +2

      Sherie Panarello you’re right, I do. There are so many things I like. Figs, tomatoes, bananas, citrus...they’re all so much fun.

  • @thetobaccoguy1751
    @thetobaccoguy1751 Před 4 lety

    This is my second year with figs. My in ground girls are about 3 feet tall. Just starting to push leaves. CANT WAIT!

  • @sidneykoeresies6745
    @sidneykoeresies6745 Před 3 lety

    Hi thanks for sharing such vital information I will surely follow the instructions.

  • @newbiegarden
    @newbiegarden Před 5 lety +5

    I'll be there watching and thanks for sharing.

  • @juliancoulden1753
    @juliancoulden1753 Před 5 lety +4

    Such a helpful video and the presenter is so articulate and knowledgeable. A real pleasure to watch and listen to

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      Julian Coulden thank you so much! I really appreciate that. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

    • @juliancoulden1753
      @juliancoulden1753 Před 5 lety

      You are a real pleasure to listen too! Brains, brawn and beauty! And a gardener! And you didn’t call your garden your yard! In Europe we don’t call a garden a yard! We think a yard is something you have in a farm!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      @@juliancoulden1753 thank you! Although I certainly disagree with the beauty! I don't appear on camera much because I don't want to scare you guys away :) When I'm done with my yard, the entire thing will be a garden!

    • @juliancoulden1753
      @juliancoulden1753 Před 5 lety

      Ha ha! The content won’t scare people away, that’s sure! And you won’t either!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      Julian Coulden well thanks, I appreciate it 😅

  • @motorez1
    @motorez1 Před 2 lety

    THIS WAS SO EDUCATIONAL RIGHT IN TIME BEFORE REPOTTING MY FIG, thank you

  • @melanieallen8980
    @melanieallen8980 Před rokem

    oh wow!!! figs are my favourite fruit!I love your weed matting!

  • @nancywilson7112
    @nancywilson7112 Před 4 lety +5

    Oh my gosh these are all beautiful. Where can I get some of these varieties I’m in VA. Ty

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety +2

      Thank you. My varieties are from all over. Most are from Figbid. Others are from Lowe’s and Home Depot, Off The Beaten Path Nursery, Willsfigs, Burpee.com and trades on Ourfigs forum. Other potential sources are Just Fruits and Exotics, Bayflora and Figaholics.

  • @alicashfeux9654
    @alicashfeux9654 Před rokem

    Thank you , I learn a lots form your video to take care my fig trees , again thank you

  • @bryanlyons6128
    @bryanlyons6128 Před 3 lety

    I am new to this fig plant care, keep getting yellow leaves. Your video is very informative n great help as I was not aware of that the fertilizer n miracle grow can be used at the same time n every 7 n 14 days. I have saved your video, thank you.

  • @xvx4848
    @xvx4848 Před 5 lety +7

    I think as climate change is becoming more and more dangerous people are trying hard to do their part with gardening to become self-sufficient and take CO2 out of the atmosphere. I know that's one of the reasons I've been gardening and figs are a great thing to grow yourself since they aren't generally available in grocery stores and when they are they're crazy expensive! Plus figs are SUPER easy to grow (from my limited experience). I've watched most of your videos on figs and hope you do more gardening videos! They're very informative!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +3

      Devin Jones thanks for the kind words. Everyone who gardens has their own reasons for gardening, but I hope more people get onboard. It has become a lost art. I think we all benefit from understanding where food comes from. It doesn’t come from plastic packages in the grocery stores.

  • @inderneilboseroychowdhury

    Hello 👋 from Hamburg, Lohbrügge.. Germany 🇩🇪..
    I recently got one Brown Turkey and Napolitana Fig Plant's 🌿.. Hoping to learn more from your Experience.. .. I'm also successfully growing Doughnut 🍩 peach 🍑, Dwarf Hybrid regular Peach, Sunburst and Kordia cherry 🍒, Jonagold and Idared Apples, Red Currant plus Willi
    Conference Pears and Hybrid German 🇩🇪 Damson Plums(Hanna).. I like to add Description of my Fruit Tree's in Detail for enthusiastic growers... 😉 I use Lizetan(Neem Seed Extract) from Bayer and Bayer to prevent Insect and various common infestation.. It's effective to some extent and safe for pollinating Bee's.. But for Peach 🍑 Leaf 🍃 Curl(Fungus).. I generally use Copper Spray.. I have no experience with Figs at all and I'm glad to have subscribed to your Channel..

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +1

      Inderneil Bose Roy Chowdhury welcome and thank you so much for subscribing! The best advice I can give you for figs is to fertilize them slowly and regularly, and give them heat. I know most climates in Germany are cool, so you may need to help add heat. If you can keep them against a brick wall or use a stone mulch to collect heat around the base, that can help add heat. My black tarp collects a lot of heat and I am convinced is helping give me the super growth I’m having.

    • @inderneilboseroychowdhury
      @inderneilboseroychowdhury Před 5 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener Yes you're right.. The summer in my area arrived late..So all my cherry 🍒 and peach 🍑 flowers 🌸 withered out due to frost😂.. Last year I've harvested in abundance because arrival of warm temperature in mid April began early... But this year was late.. So I got only apple's and Damson Plums.. Thanks for the advice.. I will follow as you've instructed..By the way I'm growing my fruits in Containers in an Apartment Porch.. 🤣
      All the best.. ☺

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +1

      Inderneil Bose Roy Chowdhury good luck!

    • @inderneilboseroychowdhury
      @inderneilboseroychowdhury Před 5 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener Thank You very much.. And by the way my Wife is N. Y. born and raised American of Puerto Rican Lineage and she have had no Success in growing 5 different grafted varieties of Cherry 🍒 in an container at our home in Long Island.. 🤣 Well! I assume Patience, Proper Caring and Time is virtue in any aesthetic aspect of existence..

  • @christiethomas6905
    @christiethomas6905 Před 3 lety

    I have learned so much from your fertilizing videos, thank you so much!!

  • @toddwinton5025
    @toddwinton5025 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for teaching me how to use both chemical and natural fertilizers together to get the best results.

  • @jayricks8938
    @jayricks8938 Před 4 lety +3

    Feel free to shoot me any rooted cuttings you want to get rid of bud

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety

      I have a long list 😂 I should have cuttings this winter. I won’t have a ton because my trees are still young, but I will announce when they’re available.

    • @jayricks8938
      @jayricks8938 Před 4 lety

      @@TheMillennialGardener awesome man I'm always up for new cuttings esp citrus or fruit

  • @thekiddiekitchen
    @thekiddiekitchen Před 5 lety +1

    wow, this info is soo good. thank you so much for making this channel.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety

      Neena Perez // Straight Talk No Sugar Added! Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.

  • @kws1957
    @kws1957 Před měsícem

    Thank you for sharing.❤

  • @conniepun6659
    @conniepun6659 Před 3 lety +1

    My current fig tree doesn’t yield much fruit. I will watch your video over and over to get it going better next year. I’ll prune it now in the winter and follow your regime close to spring. Love your earthly tone when explaining the fertilizer mix. Thanks!!

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 3 lety

      Last summer, I made an in-depth tutorial on fig fertilizing. This may be of some interest to you: czcams.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html
      Figs are voracious feeders, so more food will help, especially if they're in containers.

    • @cfaz6763
      @cfaz6763 Před 2 lety

      Wondering how your fig tree is this year?

  • @karenfourie2449
    @karenfourie2449 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. Fantastic advice. Much appreciated.

  • @tabbell805
    @tabbell805 Před 10 měsíci

    I found your video very informative. I am ready to see more of your videos. Thanks. The fig beginner.

  • @starjasmine1260
    @starjasmine1260 Před 3 lety

    Am I glad I came across this article again today! I am a beginner at plant

    • @starjasmine1260
      @starjasmine1260 Před 3 lety

      oops..I got cut off. Anyway, after suffering from nearly 2 years of being deprived of green, leafy vegetables due to the pandemic, I vowed that I will start a vegetable garden when it is safe to go out again. My property is filled with non-edible plants: 50 rosebushes, 2 hibiscus bushes, 10 piotted ferns, monstera deliciosa which never bore any fruit for the last 12 years., a few orchids, tuberoses, star jasmines, Hedera ivy, lantana, and a Eureka lemon tree. A month ago, I started a vegetable garden with sweet potatoes, garlic. onions, green onions, ginger, broccoli, pineapple, and was gifted with a potted fig tree by a friend.
      As luck would have it, I came across your channel and I am grateful for the fig propagation episode. I have since transferred my fig tree to a bigger container and started a fertilization regimen in accordance with your advice.
      Thanks for all the helpful info that you unselfishly share with your readers. I

  • @theresaparodi6027
    @theresaparodi6027 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the lesson on fertilizer -.So much I never knew🐝

  • @aleksito7815
    @aleksito7815 Před 3 lety

    Amazing advice! You are are the best

  • @chadjones4255
    @chadjones4255 Před 2 lety

    Wow, that was very helpful. Thanks!

  • @yolandac5936
    @yolandac5936 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for great explanation of fertilizer elements.

  • @kmaassociates7999
    @kmaassociates7999 Před 4 lety +1

    WONDERFUL ! Maybe now I can have RIPE Chicago figs next year !
    I just met a retired couple, garden gurus . . . DARN IT, who are moving this fall and taking a fantastic garden of Eden with them to a small farm !
    They told me to feed half strength every watering til established, then feed recommended strength of the MG 24-8-16 once then water only each week. The next week double strength then water only alternating every other week. Just what most of my established flowering baskets, pots, some of my in-grounds, ect. needed.
    May threw July it was "Holy Prolific Posies" Grandma ! Must remember to start tapering off for fall.
    (And the success rate for propagating and grafting plants of all kinds in their little green house, especially cuttings of roses, with old world methods is down right scary ! )

  • @gohhl74
    @gohhl74 Před rokem

    Hello from Malaysia. Thank you for this video. I only have one Jordan variety fig tree in a 3 gallon non- woven bag. A healthy tree with only 2 fruits but one dropped last week. Tomorrow will try to apply the fertilizer method based on what I have which is Jobes tomatoes fertilizer and liquid fish fertilizer (local made). My apartment is currently with less sun but with heat.

  • @johannacarpenter8544
    @johannacarpenter8544 Před 4 lety

    Loved your video, first time fig grower and your info was great. Thank you, Johanna☺️

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 4 lety

      Thank you so much! Welcome to the fig club. They’re a lot of fun to grow and very rewarding because they grow so quickly.

  • @lisay7613
    @lisay7613 Před 4 lety

    Great job. Thank you for sharing. Learn a lot about fertilizer

  • @billmarsh3767
    @billmarsh3767 Před 4 lety +2

    What a great presentation----definitely subbed and expect to learn from some of your experience.

  • @vmcshannon
    @vmcshannon Před 5 lety +1

    I just realized that I have Earl May’s 20 2020 fertilizer. So I’m gonna go ahead and feed my figs with that. Thanks for the vid.

  • @eleanorberg2506
    @eleanorberg2506 Před 4 lety

    Very appreciative of the information. Now maybe I can get my fertilizing right. Many thanks.

  • @mitchellkaye9619
    @mitchellkaye9619 Před rokem

    Super clear and useful. Thanks

  • @JamJamaHFX
    @JamJamaHFX Před 4 lety

    Thank you for sharing!

  • @111Lky
    @111Lky Před 3 lety

    The best channel, thank you sharing info!!! big fan of figs and your videos are soo helpful

  • @MARYJORAYFIELD
    @MARYJORAYFIELD Před 2 lety

    Thank you, so informative, very grateful.

  • @garrylim6715
    @garrylim6715 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing! Just started planting figs for about 11 mos. now, been wondering why my 3-4mos figs it doesn't have much leaves & my older ones which are around 11mos. & not bushy, now I learned about fertilizing figs from you, maybe all it needs is fertilizing!

  • @ruthiewilliams8379
    @ruthiewilliams8379 Před 5 lety

    Very good! Sharing this.

  • @jettyeddie_m9130
    @jettyeddie_m9130 Před 5 lety +1

    Thanks for the great video , lots of useful information

  • @Nicola050459
    @Nicola050459 Před 5 lety +1

    Good video, I watched some others and I like your style, straight to the point, good at explaining things with out unnecessary hype or annoying back ground music or repeating yourself over and over, like also that you answer questions people ask, just subscribed, good luck and thanks for sharing your knowledge

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 5 lety +2

      Nicolo DiCara thank you so much for watching and subscribing. I get concerned that some of these videos are too long. 21 minutes is a lot to ask of someone’s time. I am glad to hear you don’t find it overbearing or repetitive.

  • @holdenbeck8636
    @holdenbeck8636 Před 5 lety +1

    The figs are lookin' good! 👍🏻

  • @bellezzam
    @bellezzam Před 2 lety

    I’ve watched so many fig videos over the years… yours are so much more helpful. If you can ever do a video on storing for the winter, we moved from nj to ma and this is always a difficulty.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 2 lety

      I don't store my fig trees, so it isn't a situation I encounter. I show you how I do it here: czcams.com/video/SmzQytWTu-s/video.html

  • @GeauxGrow
    @GeauxGrow Před 4 lety

    Thanks for sharing. You are appreciated!

  • @judyswenson2333
    @judyswenson2333 Před 3 lety

    I have learned so much from your videos......thank you

  • @michellechew724
    @michellechew724 Před 3 lety

    Thanks again for sharing, love it

  • @MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN
    @MYPERMACULTUREGARDEN Před 5 lety

    Wonderful,,, thank you !

  • @bgram7866
    @bgram7866 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so much for this feeding advise. Appreciate you always.

  • @juliosdiy3206
    @juliosdiy3206 Před 3 lety

    Nice video i will save this video for when i pot my figgs this spring.

    • @TheMillennialGardener
      @TheMillennialGardener  Před 3 lety

      Glad it was helpful! I have an updated, more detailed playlist for fertilizing all season if it's helpful to you, too: czcams.com/play/PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j.html

  • @amaliawinton9976
    @amaliawinton9976 Před rokem +1

    Love the fig thank you

  • @petershu1049
    @petershu1049 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing great video !!!