Figs in Michigan (45 varieties) September 2024

This line up is a result both of my head start, and great weather conditions for figs ripening. On the last day of the three weeks long drought, I was able to finish picking just as the rain had started. It was a very long day and night to complete this video, finished filming after 4:00am. Your support is greatly appreciated! ‪@backyardfigs‬
Note: I wrongly described Perkounis as Bordeaux type, correct is Black Mission.

[@lukeott58]

Amazing 😊

[@kaba1935]

I really enjoyed this excellent présentation with lots of détails of the characteristics of these figs good luck and a big hello from France

[@backyardfigs]

Hi from Michigan! Thank you for commenting .

[@dtrance]

Judging by the level of effort it takes to produce that spread, especially in MIchigan - I can tell you are passionate about growing figs.

[@elihart5951]

Wow, what a beautiful display, probably the best I've seen. I really admire your attention to detail and dedication to share all this with us, thanks!

[@backyardfigs]

Thank you much.

[@thebonsaibeliefsystem5449]

Great display ❤

[@backyardfigs]

Thank you!

[@jamesfrederick.]

How did you get all theses totally ripe all at the same time your collection must be massive

[@backyardfigs]

@jamesfrederick. I have around 110 varieties, that helps. Second, about 50 trees were started at the same time under lights. Third, we had amazing first three weeks in September, with no rain, and average daily temperature was around 80F. That really pushed many trees into faster ripening.

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

Hello. Thank you for sharing. I am getting my first fig tree from a lady in Toledo, OH. She tells me I can plant it outside but I have to tie the branches up and cover it. I hope that is true. I have a small home and I bought some citrus trees this year. I watch a lady in Japan. She eats the skin and all. Is that how you eat fresh figs? I have never ate a fresh fig. You mention in the video being rained on, fig trees cant be rained on?

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

The Negronne aka Violette Bordeaux is the one I just bought.

[@scottburgle2169]

Many people eat the skin, some don’t. All preference.
Some figs’ skin has a taste described as being “latex” which some people will not eat.

[@backyardfigs]

Hi, you didn't mention where you are, also Ohio? If you are in zone hardiness 7a and lower,figs in ground need to be protected. You should consider growing in the pot if your area is colder. It is easier to ripen figs with a head start. During ripening, most of the fig varieties can get damaged from splitting or spoiling. I am giving you very short answer on a long subject. I like to eat figs whole, skin is in most cases sweeter when fully ripe.

[@Batchat2352]

My bealL rippens nicely. Its a honey fig. Im going to say its likely the strain or the source you got it from.

[@backyardfigs]

Thanks for letting me know.

[@МихаилПехтелев]

Hello. Are you on Facebook?

[@backyardfigs]

Hi Mihail. I am, but not too actively, occasionally posting on "What the fig " forum. Too busy.

[@МихаилПехтелев]

@@backyardfigs Do you have an email address?

[@backyardfigs]

@@МихаилПехтелев [e-mail]

[@МихаилПехтелев]

I wrote to you by e-mail.