Why did my celeste, this is her third summer drop all but ONE fig? We had a very unusual hot then wet then dry spring.. but none of my other figs dropped their fruit. Is there something I can do next year so she keeps her fruit? First year she had no fruit (normal she was a started cutting), last year I got about 8, this year she set a good 50 fruit I was looking forward to and now I have only one fig left! I treat all my figs the same, good water, food and lots of sunshine. Does celeste need different care? Thank you for the wonderful videos! I have learned so much I did not know and I love your common sense advise!
Hi there! First, let me encourage you not to be discouraged. Your tree is still very young, and it certainly isn't unusual for certain stains of Celeste to possess that genetic trait. Actually, it can be quite beneficial to the future vitality of your tree not to bear fruit until it is mature enough to do so. I have been fortunate enough to have obtained about 5 somewhat variably distinctive strains of Celeste over the last 40 years or so. All are quite similar in most characteristics but differ slightly in others. However, none of them began to produce abundantly in the first two or three years. I'm a very big fan of in ground Celeste in my two zones, and I have quite a few trees spread out in several locations. Do not be discouraged! A good strain of Celeste is certainly worth the wait. Might I suggest that if space is available, adding another specimen to your collection? Don't forget to add a good amount of crushed oyster shells and lime around your trees, and you might want to consider feeding them with a compost tea and with other nutrients as outlined in several of my videos. Good luck! Lou Monti
@@loumonti10 First thank you so much for your kind and prompt response! As it happens I have another celeste on my list for next spring, I do like the figs she made so much! She seems like a very healthy tree, I just figured it was the weather or that she needed a different routine. I use eggshells from my chickens, rabbit doo from my rabbits, diatomaceous earth and lime on all my figgies. I fertilize with 4-4-4 organic water soluable until mid june every week double strength and switch then to tomato fertilizer alternate with fish emulsion from june to august and then stop fertilizer other then what is on the top dressing (doo, lime, eggshells, DE and in summer mulch too) As far as I can tell they seem happy, I hope thats all ok. I am in Quebec, Canada zone 5b and am not brave or savvy enough yet to put anything in ground! Its all pots that I lug inside to my cool unfinished 1950s low ceiling basement in the fall and to and from my porch to livingroom bay window during fig shuffle season. i keep the basement just above freezing all winter so my pipes don't freeze. LOTS of work but so worth it! And I know it is controversial but I do use the fabric pots max 15G. I don't let them get taller then 5ft. I prune in fall just before they come inside. I'm not a huge lady and I am not getting any younger unfortunately. Plus, I have to duck with them down the narrow stairs to get them in and out of my basement and the ceiling down there is 5'6" between the rafters. I put large contractor garbage bags over them loosely to keep out any light when I go downstairs to the freezer etc and give them a drink of 1c water a month. I bring them upstairs and start fertilizing after Valentines and they usually have little figlets before I start the shuffle end of April ish. I am sure I look ridiculous to a fly on the wall with some of the larger trees!
Hi, Mary! Honestly, I don't know where I bought my life like Owl. He's been a faithful friend for many seasons! I've had it, and many other variations of Owls, and other birds of prey, for many years, and I'm afraid that I've completely forgotten where I purchased them. Lol! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
Hi Lou do you have a specific nutrient/feeding recipe and feeding schedule? I have yet to be successful with my 5 trees that are in 7 gallon pots. I would also like to keep them in 7 gallons due to my very limited space. I have Ronde De Bordeaux, Panache, Chicago Hardy, and two Black Madeira in the 7 gallon. Ronde started producing a bit late and figs aren’t as big as I had hoped. Chicago Hardy suffered some freeze damage and the figs seem a bit stunted but haven’t dropped. Nothing on the Panache but lots of green leaves. Both Black Madeira’s suffered pretty bad freeze damage here outside of Philadelphia but they maintained their canopies and put on leaves. Not as green, but they are there. No fruit yet. Also have Smith, Col De Dame Gris, another Black Madeira, Figo Preto, Florea, Violette De Bordeaux, Cornell lIttmans Black Cross and Violette De Sollies in 1 gallon pots. Waiting to acquire a Sultane fig as you recommended. Do you have a specific video on feeding and watering schedule? Also one on your fertilizer recipe and schedule?
I will name them shortly, Robbie. The general purpose of my channel is to share information about growing figs and other organic fruits and vegetables. It's also an exploration into the magnificent marvel's of nature and my life long love of the natural world around us. I have deliberately tried to divert attention away from the money and greed aspects of my favorite hobby, which I feel has now grown to entirely unacceptable proportions! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
I wouldn't recommend Saijo for your zone, although it is the most cold hardy of all of the Japanese persimmons. However, Nikita's Gift is quite hardy, as it is a cross between an Asian and an American persimmon tree. You might want to give it a try.
Hi Lou ! Need some advice I live in Northern Ohio and looking for a Nakita persimon tree but seeing more Fuyu trees. What is your recomendation ? Thanks, Mark P.S. Happy Thanksgiving !!!
Fuyu is a great choice, especially if you prefer non astringent types and you live in 7-A or warmer. Personally, I prefer the astringent persimmons more. I find that, when fully ripe, they have a very rich and delicious taste. My favorites are Saijo and Nikita's Gift, by far. Goodluck! Lou Monti
I have figs in the same fabric bags as you have but mine are bushier and not as productive as yours. Is it better to just have them look like small trees rather than bushes in these bags ?
Well, Vrinda, that's a matter of personal preference, I guess. I like doing it the way I do and I've been very pleased with the results. Good luck!!! Lou Monti
Thank you very much, great video! Please, let me add a small correction that Nikita’s Gift is NOT a “russian” persimmon. Its original name is Nikits`ka Bordova which means “Burgundy-colored from Nikita” and it is known in US as Nikita’s Gift. It was obtained in the 1980-s in Ukraine (back then full name of the country was Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. It was a part of USSR as one of 14 occupied states by Soviet Russia). It was created on the territory of Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Crimea, Ukraine, as a successful seedling of another well-known Ukrainian hybrid persimmon variety Rosiyanka-18 (it is known as simply “Rosiyanka”). Rosiyanka-18 also originates in Ukraine in 1964. The name “Rosiyanka” was chosen in order to show cold hardiness and originator thought that it will be possible to cultivate this cross persimmon in the warmest part of Soviet Russia. So these two persimmon varieties originate in Ukraine.
Nikita's Gift is commonly referred to as a Russian hybrid, since the Ukraine was part of Soviet Russia at that time. It is a cross between an America and a Japanese (Asian) Persimmon. There were only two successful crosses of an American and a Japanese Persimmons tree. Both were successfully crossed at that site, the other successfull cross, being Rossyankn. I also have an 8 year old tree of this (Rossyankn) variety, but I do not prefer it to Nikita's Gift. The purpose of crossing these Asian and American cultivars was for the purpose of increasing the cold hardiness of the hybrid, since the American persimmon tree is much more hardy then it's Asian counterparts. They, of course, desired also to retain some of the unique taste qualities of the Asian types, as well. They succeeded wonderfully, thus my recommendation. Have you grown these varieties? If so, which is your personal favorite? I would be interested in your opinion. Thank you for your comment.
@@loumonti10 Well, Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union(USSR), but it was not a part of Soviet Russia (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic). There were 14 countries which RSFSR occupied and detained under USSR label. But, for instance, Ukraine and Belorus were the countries-founders of the United Nations organization, which couldn’t be done without internationally recognized status. Yes, it is commonly reffered as been a “russian” hybrid and it is commonly wrong. As I have already said Rosiyanka and Nikita’s Gift were cross persimmons originated in Ukraine during the time of Soviet occupation. Yes, you are right: Rosiyanka is a cross between Asian and American persimmons with main aim to increase cold hardiness. Rosiyanka is more cold hardy than Nikita’s Gift, though smaller in fruit size. Rosiyanka is very good for cold zones: it can withstand -26 C temperature for short periods of time. Nikita’s Gift is less cold hardy. Both need protection in young age if grown in cold zones. In the recent years Ukrainian scientists developed a number of new cross persimmons. I am testing now several of them. My trees are young. When I will have results I will be glad to share. Your videos are always interesting to watch! Thank you!
@@jevsevan4891 Have you grown the American Asian Hybrids? Are the newest crosses that you are trialing also America Asian crosses, or just Asian crosses? Are you of Russian or Ukrainian ethnicity? I am located in zone 7-A and both Rossyankn and Nikita's gift are extremely suitable to my climate. So is Saijo, a pure Asian type, able to thrive in my zone amazingly well. Saijo, the most hardy Asian persimmon tree, is hardy to negative 10 degrees Farenheit. I find that Rossyankn is inferior to Nekita's Gift in many important characteristics, and, of course, better cold hardiness is not an issue in my climate, as Nikita easily thrives here, since it is much more hardy as even Saijo.
@@loumonti10 Yes, I have tried. Yes, new Ukrainian hybrids are American X Asian crosses. For cold hardiness in our zones 5 and 6, first choice will be pure American persimmons and the second one Ukrainian crosses whether old or new. I am of Ukrainian ethnicity of course. Cool, -10F= -23C, your Saijo is quite hardy! Yes, I agree and the taste of Nikita’s Gift (aka Nikits’ka Bordova) is more flavorfull when compared to Rosiyanka, though Rosiyanka is a bit hardier.
Your a great man Lou ! Thanks for so much knowledge! Wonderful fig trees you got.
Love the videos Lou !! Your video's are helpful for me picking out some early ripping figs for ontario canada ❄😊
Hi Lou from Long Branch , NJ Can you point me in the right direction to get a chikotiqe celeste .......!
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Why did my celeste, this is her third summer drop all but ONE fig? We had a very unusual hot then wet then dry spring.. but none of my other figs dropped their fruit. Is there something I can do next year so she keeps her fruit? First year she had no fruit (normal she was a started cutting), last year I got about 8, this year she set a good 50 fruit I was looking forward to and now I have only one fig left! I treat all my figs the same, good water, food and lots of sunshine. Does celeste need different care? Thank you for the wonderful videos! I have learned so much I did not know and I love your common sense advise!
Hi there! First, let me encourage you not to be discouraged. Your tree is still very young, and it certainly isn't unusual for certain stains of Celeste to possess that genetic trait. Actually, it can be quite beneficial to the future vitality of your tree not to bear fruit until it is mature enough to do so. I have been fortunate enough to have obtained about 5 somewhat variably distinctive strains of Celeste over the last 40 years or so. All are quite similar in most characteristics but differ slightly in others. However, none of them began to produce abundantly in the first two or three years. I'm a very big fan of in ground Celeste in my two zones, and I have quite a few trees spread out in several locations. Do not be discouraged! A good strain of Celeste is certainly worth the wait. Might I suggest that if space is available, adding another specimen to your collection? Don't forget to add a good amount of crushed oyster shells and lime around your trees, and you might want to consider feeding them with a compost tea and with other nutrients as outlined in several of my videos. Good luck! Lou Monti
@@loumonti10 First thank you so much for your kind and prompt response! As it happens I have another celeste on my list for next spring, I do like the figs she made so much! She seems like a very healthy tree, I just figured it was the weather or that she needed a different routine. I use eggshells from my chickens, rabbit doo from my rabbits, diatomaceous earth and lime on all my figgies. I fertilize with 4-4-4 organic water soluable until mid june every week double strength and switch then to tomato fertilizer alternate with fish emulsion from june to august and then stop fertilizer other then what is on the top dressing (doo, lime, eggshells, DE and in summer mulch too) As far as I can tell they seem happy, I hope thats all ok. I am in Quebec, Canada zone 5b and am not brave or savvy enough yet to put anything in ground! Its all pots that I lug inside to my cool unfinished 1950s low ceiling basement in the fall and to and from my porch to livingroom bay window during fig shuffle season. i keep the basement just above freezing all winter so my pipes don't freeze. LOTS of work but so worth it! And I know it is controversial but I do use the fabric pots max 15G. I don't let them get taller then 5ft. I prune in fall just before they come inside. I'm not a huge lady and I am not getting any younger unfortunately. Plus, I have to duck with them down the narrow stairs to get them in and out of my basement and the ceiling down there is 5'6" between the rafters. I put large contractor garbage bags over them loosely to keep out any light when I go downstairs to the freezer etc and give them a drink of 1c water a month. I bring them upstairs and start fertilizing after Valentines and they usually have little figlets before I start the shuffle end of April ish. I am sure I look ridiculous to a fly on the wall with some of the larger trees!
Great video, Lou....where can I get an owl just like yours? So life like!
Hi, Mary! Honestly, I don't know where I bought my life like Owl. He's been a faithful friend for many seasons! I've had it, and many other variations of Owls, and other birds of prey, for many years, and I'm afraid that I've completely forgotten where I purchased them. Lol! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
Hi Lou do you have a specific nutrient/feeding recipe and feeding schedule? I have yet to be successful with my 5 trees that are in 7 gallon pots. I would also like to keep them in 7 gallons due to my very limited space. I have Ronde De Bordeaux, Panache, Chicago Hardy, and two Black Madeira in the 7 gallon. Ronde started producing a bit late and figs aren’t as big as I had hoped. Chicago Hardy suffered some freeze damage and the figs seem a bit stunted but haven’t dropped. Nothing on the Panache but lots of green leaves. Both Black Madeira’s suffered pretty bad freeze damage here outside of Philadelphia but they maintained their canopies and put on leaves. Not as green, but they are there. No fruit yet.
Also have Smith, Col De Dame Gris, another Black Madeira, Figo Preto, Florea, Violette De Bordeaux, Cornell lIttmans Black Cross and Violette De Sollies in 1 gallon pots. Waiting to acquire a Sultane fig as you recommended.
Do you have a specific video on feeding and watering schedule? Also one on your fertilizer recipe and schedule?
Hi there! You might want to watch my videos part one and two, Why are My Fig Trees so Early, Productive, and tasty! Thanks for viewing! Lou Monti
Hi how do get the contact information on the distributor so I can get some fig cutting so I can start my fig growing collection
I will name them shortly, Robbie. The general purpose of my channel is to share information about growing figs and other organic fruits and vegetables. It's also an exploration into the magnificent marvel's of nature and my life long love of the natural world around us. I have deliberately tried to divert attention away from the money and greed aspects of my favorite hobby, which I feel has now grown to entirely unacceptable proportions! Thanks for watching! Lou Monti
I have had a hard time getting Asian persimmons threw the winter hear in Boston.
I wouldn't recommend Saijo for your zone, although it is the most cold hardy of all of the Japanese persimmons. However, Nikita's Gift is quite hardy, as it is a cross between an Asian and an American persimmon tree. You might want to give it a try.
@@loumonti10 Saijo. Hum. I was going to ask you how say Joe was spelled. Saijo. Thanks.
Hi Lou ! Need some advice I live in Northern Ohio and looking for a Nakita persimon tree but seeing more Fuyu trees. What is your recomendation ? Thanks, Mark P.S. Happy Thanksgiving !!!
Fuyu is a great choice, especially if you prefer non astringent types and you live in 7-A or warmer. Personally, I prefer the astringent persimmons more. I find that, when fully ripe, they have a very rich and delicious taste. My favorites are Saijo and Nikita's Gift, by far. Goodluck! Lou Monti
Can I get one fig tree too
have a fig tree but the figs are not ripening on it what can I do
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I have figs in the same fabric bags as you have but mine are bushier and not as productive as yours. Is it better to just have them look like small trees rather than bushes in these bags ?
Well, Vrinda, that's a matter of personal preference, I guess. I like doing it the way I do and I've been very pleased with the results. Good luck!!! Lou Monti
Do you pinch your figs to get earlier ripening?
That is a vast subject. You are certainly welcome to view several of my videos on the subject. Regards from, Lou Monti
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Yes i would rather have a ripe fig in my hand than 2 unripened figs on the tree
Thank you very much, great video! Please, let me add a small correction that Nikita’s Gift is NOT a “russian” persimmon. Its original name is Nikits`ka Bordova which means “Burgundy-colored from Nikita” and it is known in US as Nikita’s Gift. It was obtained in the 1980-s in Ukraine (back then full name of the country was Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic. It was a part of USSR as one of 14 occupied states by Soviet Russia). It was created on the territory of Nikitsky Botanical Garden, Crimea, Ukraine, as a successful seedling of another well-known Ukrainian hybrid persimmon variety Rosiyanka-18 (it is known as simply “Rosiyanka”). Rosiyanka-18 also originates in Ukraine in 1964. The name “Rosiyanka” was chosen in order to show cold hardiness and originator thought that it will be possible to cultivate this cross persimmon in the warmest part of Soviet Russia. So these two persimmon varieties originate in Ukraine.
Nikita's Gift is commonly referred to as a Russian hybrid, since the Ukraine was part of Soviet Russia at that time. It is a cross between an America and a Japanese (Asian) Persimmon. There were only two successful crosses of an American and a Japanese Persimmons tree. Both were successfully crossed at that site, the other successfull cross, being Rossyankn. I also have an 8 year old tree of this (Rossyankn) variety, but I do not prefer it to Nikita's Gift. The purpose of crossing these Asian and American cultivars was for the purpose of increasing the cold hardiness of the hybrid, since the American persimmon tree is much more hardy then it's Asian counterparts. They, of course, desired also to retain some of the unique taste qualities of the Asian types, as well. They succeeded wonderfully, thus my recommendation. Have you grown these varieties? If so, which is your personal favorite? I would be interested in your opinion. Thank you for your comment.
@@loumonti10 Well, Ukraine was a part of the Soviet Union(USSR), but it was not a part of Soviet Russia (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic). There were 14 countries which RSFSR occupied and detained under USSR label. But, for instance, Ukraine and Belorus were the countries-founders of the United Nations organization, which couldn’t be done without internationally recognized status.
Yes, it is commonly reffered as been a “russian” hybrid and it is commonly wrong. As I have already said Rosiyanka and Nikita’s Gift were cross persimmons originated in Ukraine during the time of Soviet occupation.
Yes, you are right: Rosiyanka is a cross between Asian and American persimmons with main aim to increase cold hardiness. Rosiyanka is more cold hardy than Nikita’s Gift, though smaller in fruit size. Rosiyanka is very good for cold zones: it can withstand -26 C temperature for short periods of time. Nikita’s Gift is less cold hardy. Both need protection in young age if grown in cold zones.
In the recent years Ukrainian scientists developed a number of new cross persimmons. I am testing now several of them. My trees are young. When I will have results I will be glad to share.
Your videos are always interesting to watch! Thank you!
@@jevsevan4891 Have you grown the American Asian Hybrids? Are the newest crosses that you are trialing also America Asian crosses, or just Asian crosses? Are you of Russian or Ukrainian ethnicity? I am located in zone 7-A and both Rossyankn and Nikita's gift are extremely suitable to my climate. So is Saijo, a pure Asian type, able to thrive in my zone amazingly well. Saijo, the most hardy Asian persimmon tree, is hardy to negative 10 degrees Farenheit. I find that Rossyankn is inferior to Nekita's Gift in many important characteristics, and, of course, better cold hardiness is not an issue in my climate, as Nikita easily thrives here, since it is much more hardy as even Saijo.
@@loumonti10 Yes, I have tried. Yes, new Ukrainian hybrids are American X Asian crosses. For cold hardiness in our zones 5 and 6, first choice will be pure American persimmons and the second one Ukrainian crosses whether old or new. I am of Ukrainian ethnicity of course. Cool, -10F= -23C, your Saijo is quite hardy! Yes, I agree and the taste of Nikita’s Gift (aka Nikits’ka Bordova) is more flavorfull when compared to Rosiyanka, though Rosiyanka is a bit hardier.
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