Good information on winter storage and your fig cutting mathods. Thank you for the fig trees you dropped off and looking forward to seeing their progress
Dan, great video..I live outside chicago about 25 miles west zone 5b. Can I safely store potted figs in my unseated detached garage ? Thanks again and keep up the good work.
I heard you say you were doing giveaways. I'm in Michigan, idk what city you're in but if it's close enough, I'd get some this fall if you're getting rid of more. I'm just getting started growing this year. Not sure if I'll get ripe fruit but really digging the videos.
Another great question. I wish I would have added that. My garage is detached and unheated except for a small space heater that I run when it gets bitterly cold. Bu the cuttings are moved to the basement by then.
Dan, I have a question about Winter "Potted Fig Storage", I don't have a garage but have 23 1st. year potted fig trees that I need to keep alive thru the New England winter. I have a 12X16 Shed which I intend to use supplemental heat using a heater, do you think that would work and how should I keep the thermostat at 35? 32? ??? Thanks for your time and everything you do. Much appreicated.
Sheds can be hit or miss. Often times it depends on the winter. I would set the thermostat for 35 degrees, but understand that if it get's in the single digits outside, you're heater may not keep up. If it goes down to -5 outside, a space heater may give you 10-15 degrees, but that still leaves you at 5 degrees, which I feel is too cold. 20-25 is ok. My garage frequently gets down to the low 20's and sometimes even into the teens on the rare occasion. The Space heater only takes off the really low temps. My root balls are frozen solid in the winter and they do fine. Another key is not to water when they are frozen. The water has nowhere to go but to fill the pot and freeze again , killing the plant.
Thank you for sharing this info. Question: I have 10 cultures that we have grown since May of this year. Do we leave outside to frost, Bring inside basement and let them go dormant or do I put inside under light and continue to grow? They are 8/10 inches in height and I am located in the greater Boston area. We are not familiar with these little cultures. Any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks
Dan, thanks for this video! This is so helpful for us newbies. When rooting cuttings with 3 nodes, are two above the potting medium and one below or one above and two below?
Great question! I store them in the garage until it gets below 35 degrees, then they go to the basement where I plant them up into bins a little at a time from January to March.
@@pdiscool No, the moss keeps the humidity up. I use a spray bottle periodically, if I feel like the moss is getting too dry. I do have to really keep an eye on the temperature in the garage. And when they go to the basement, they don't last forever. A dedicated refrigerator in the basement would probably be best, but I don't have the space for that.
Dan, Many thanks for everything you do for the fig community. Your state ranges from 4a - 6b. What zone are you in? Im in upstate NY and hoping we are in the same zone. I will then be able to you all of your experience.
I have 5 in ground figs. I know not to prune the ones that make Brenda but I’m not sure about how I should prune my vdb, kadota and panache. I heard that at minimum I should cut the tips off all of them to get rid of the apical dominance? On panache for instance should I prune my side branches all the way back to leave one or two buds?
You are a gem, Dan. Thank you!
Good information on winter storage and your fig cutting mathods. Thank you for the fig trees you dropped off
and looking forward to seeing their progress
Great job this season sharing some really great information Dan.
Hi Dan, thanks for the great video! Where did you get those 26 inch pots? They look pretty sturdy and nice looking as well!
These came from Crescent Planters
@@danfoster25 thank you!
Dan, great video..I live outside chicago about 25 miles west zone 5b. Can I safely store potted figs in my unseated detached garage ? Thanks again and keep up the good work.
I heard you say you were doing giveaways. I'm in Michigan, idk what city you're in but if it's close enough, I'd get some this fall if you're getting rid of more. I'm just getting started growing this year. Not sure if I'll get ripe fruit but really digging the videos.
Thank you sir!
Thanks for the info.
Great informative video. Do you try to keep your garage a specific temperature range during the Winter? Thanks!
Another great question. I wish I would have added that. My garage is detached and unheated except for a small space heater that I run when it gets bitterly cold. Bu the cuttings are moved to the basement by then.
Dan, I have a question about Winter "Potted Fig Storage",
I don't have a garage but have 23 1st. year potted fig trees that
I need to keep alive thru the New England winter. I have a 12X16 Shed
which I intend to use supplemental heat using a heater, do you think that
would work and how should I keep the thermostat at 35? 32? ??? Thanks for
your time and everything you do. Much appreicated.
Sheds can be hit or miss. Often times it depends on the winter. I would set the thermostat for 35 degrees, but understand that if it get's in the single digits outside, you're heater may not keep up. If it goes down to -5 outside, a space heater may give you 10-15 degrees, but that still leaves you at 5 degrees, which I feel is too cold. 20-25 is ok.
My garage frequently gets down to the low 20's and sometimes even into the teens on the rare occasion. The Space heater only takes off the really low temps. My root balls are frozen solid in the winter and they do fine. Another key is not to water when they are frozen. The water has nowhere to go but to fill the pot and freeze again , killing the plant.
Thank you for sharing this info. Question: I have 10 cultures that we have grown since May of this year. Do we leave outside to frost, Bring inside basement and let them go dormant or do I put inside under light and continue to grow? They are 8/10 inches in height and I am located in the greater Boston area. We are not familiar with these little cultures. Any info would be greatly appreciated Thanks
Dan, thanks for this video! This is so helpful for us newbies.
When rooting cuttings with 3 nodes, are two above the potting medium and one below or one above and two below?
Usually 2 below and one above.
Can you store the cuttings of other trees using this method? Like apples and peach trees? zone 6a here
Hey Dan, what do you do with the cuttings after you place them in the bins with the moss?
Great question! I store them in the garage until it gets below 35 degrees, then they go to the basement where I plant them up into bins a little at a time from January to March.
Any issues with then drying out since there nor wrapped and in the crisper drawer?
@@pdiscool No, the moss keeps the humidity up. I use a spray bottle periodically, if I feel like the moss is getting too dry. I do have to really keep an eye on the temperature in the garage. And when they go to the basement, they don't last forever. A dedicated refrigerator in the basement would probably be best, but I don't have the space for that.
Dan, Many thanks for everything you do for the fig community.
Your state ranges from 4a - 6b. What zone are you in?
Im in upstate NY and hoping we are in the same zone. I will then be able to you all of your experience.
I'm in 6B
I have a smaller dolly I use...UNLESS my husband is around to carry them. :)
I have 5 in ground figs. I know not to prune the ones that make Brenda but I’m not sure about how I should prune my vdb, kadota and panache. I heard that at minimum I should cut the tips off all of them to get rid of the apical dominance? On panache for instance should I prune my side branches all the way back to leave one or two buds?
All depends on what type of shape you’re going for and where you're located.
What do you do with all of the figs that ripen?
@@truthsayer6329 why I eat them of course. :)
How deep are those pots? I know you mentioned 12 & 12" but can't really tell how tall they are.
The Large Square pots are 19" Square. 15-17" deep. The Smaller squares are 12" x 10" deep. The Larger pots are 20-28" Wide and 24" Deep.
What is the maximum temperature should we keep potted figs in storage from prematurely budding out?
Usually above 50 degrees F, they will bud out.
Hey Dan great video thanks for the info. I’ve been trying to get ahold of some ponte tresa, do you sell your cuttings?
I’ll have rooted cuttings up for Auction on Figbid in the second week of November.
You sale Ponte Tresa fig cutting.Thanks
Xuan: I may sell cuttings on Figbid this coming November.
@@danfoster25 Thanks Mr Dan
@@danfoster25 Can you put me on the list Thanks
@@xuanmai1479 thanks! I think the best thing to do is to set an internal calendar reminder.
Hello Dan I live in zone 6a can I get some figs from you let me know thank you
Second week o f November. I giveaway the stumps. They go fast.