Learning how to grow figs is pretty easy…but what if the tree won’t grow in your zone? Enter the Chicago Hardy Fig, a productive and easy to grow variety that bears delicious figs all the way down to Zone 5.
Let’s learn how to grow figs, starting with planting this tree out on my friend Shane’s property, which you may see more of in future videos.
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I don't know who suggests to transplant inch or two deeper. Fact is how trees sold from nurseries arrive in pots with trunks already too deep in root ball. And required planting step is now to perform trunk flair excavation back to trees original birth grade just above where buttress roots are radially outbound away from trunk.
I know it's difficult to locate trunk Flare on such young tree as this one. Just identify where tissue between above ground and below ground transitions. Also never add new soil on top of original root ball surface.
Donut mulching is another outdated landscape maintenance method. Or at least make sure to remove donut after year one. Which otherwise ends up suffocating outbound Roots below grade. Then you will get surface rooting.
Remember best place to irrigate is border between outer root ball and surrounding surface to encourage new radially outbound root growth.
Can I grow figs in Utah ?
Hi can u answer my question?
Why are you planting that tree and how long that tree is going to live or lifespans of that tree..
Quick question about the root system. Do the roots go deep, straight down, or are they shallow and spread?
We have a brown fig tree that we planted about two years ago. Every year we get growth but not up so basically we start from scratch each year. We covered the roots with straw this past winter to protect the roots, (we live in North Texas) thinking that we would continue the growth from last year. Did not work… Need help.
Failure to identify root flare of a potted tree [which must be planted at grade level]. Not a good video.
Mine gave me two figs last year and nothing this year :(((
You didn’t water at the end, that’s important
thank you, very useful
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It would help if you post where are you planting? which state?
Is spiraling necessary for a tree? Fantastic video!
Fig tree now?
Chicago fig is the ground beef of fig trees. You have better zone. Plant the best varieties.
if there was circling in the root system what would you do?
Thank you that was helpful to plant my first Fig tree at zone 7. Wish me luck.
I just planted a Chicago Hardy here in Florida from a container into the ground. It is about 4 ft tall. When planting I notice well developed circular roots. I manipulated the sides of the plant but didn't do much with the bottom of the plant where the circular pattern existed. Should I uproot, disrupt the shape of the circular pattern and replant?
I think I spotted one growing out of the sidewalk somehow. Should I kidnap it?
Yes, more permaculture, please. I'd really like to see ideas on how to incorporate permaculture principles in a typical backyard but keeping it tidy looking.
Fiig leaves tea smell good and tase good. it good to your health , too. Reserve all the leaves .
Lol
my husband said something about certain bees that have to pollinate it…is that just his misinformation? I want to grow a fig tree in zone 7b.
What if there was root circling? The bottom of my fig I got from the store is all root clumps
When I planted my fig tree, I dug out a square hole 2 feet by 2 feet by 2 feet deep, lined it with paving slaps to restrict the root growth… I had read that this will promote fruiting. It has been in the ground for about 6 years, and last year was the first time I had some good figs, probably due to some hot sunshine, unusual for England!
Hi! I came across you while searching how and where to plant my fig tree saplings. Great Video, Im glad I found your channel. Nice To Meet You!
I 2 am so stoked to see more of tree planting as this land is short on.shad
If you're in San Diego you can grow almost any kind of fig; try Black Madeira, White Madeira and Yellow Long Neck for some great varieties. I am trying to grow these in Victoria, BC
Check out Lou Monti's figs for tips from an expert in zone 7 NJ