K I love your specific variety videos, but I gotta say that my favorite part is that taste tester at the end. 😄❤️🐕 Please please please always include Dale! 😄
I have a new RDB that was gifted to me a month ago. It was very small when I got it but it's grown so well. I'm super excited to get fruit from it next year. My kadota is producting well here in NJ and my CH that died back to the ground over the winter is 4' tall and loaded with fruit. My first good year with figs. RDB and CH are going into the garage here this winter.
The Millennial Gardener It is a year old and only about 2 ft tall. This was it’s very first fig. It was in a 2 gallon pot until 2 weeks ago when I up-potted it to 7 gallon grow bag
Just so I understand...Did you say that tree grew to its current size (6-8 ft. it looks) from a cutting in just 7 or 8 months? I can't get growth anything like that on my container trees. But I have watched all your fertilizing videos and will follow closely next spring.
Great video as always.. I live in Concord, NC and was just wondering how many days of hang time is the usual for your Ronde de Bordeaux? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work.
I purchased a fig and forgot what variety it is. I've had it 4 years and NO fruit ever. It's about 5 feet tall. The leaf looks almost identical to your Ronde de Bordeaux. I have 6-7 Brown Turkey cutting that are now 4 feet and they all produced w/in 1-2 years. Leaves and plant are healthy. I don't have a sprinkler system, so only natural rain. I wish I could upload a pic to help with the identification. Any ideas why it's not producing?
Zone 7A Tennessee have to brown turkey figs one 3 years old one purchased this spring love the dog just lost my baby girl of 16 years to kidney failure thanks for the advice
RdB is much earlier, so it'll probably fare better in your climate. Both are very common. I think I got cuttings from Big Bill last winter for like $5 each.
The same thing about me being a friend and I'm not going anywhere but u are really good at work and don't have to do anything for my family or friends who have a lot of time for their life or anything else and I don't want a friend who is just want to talk about how they feel and what they want and I have to go to work and get some sleep.
Different, but similar…if that makes sense 😂 They have a similar background flavor, but I am able to ripen Ronde de Bordeaux better in my climate. VdB struggles more in my weather.
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I have many fruits this year...first time tree has fruited. They showed up early July (Boston area)....great color, plenty of fruit. But they are small (size of a nickel) and seem to have 'stalled'...no swelling, same size for 3+ weeks. Am I just being impatient? Or is something stalling them?
They're mostly gone. I ripped every single one except for 4 out in July. They are infertile here except for the cherry types and very small types, so that's why I pulled 36 out of 40. The handful that still were producing a couple got ripped up by the storm, so I'll probably pull them today.
Well, from what I've seen, every fig grows well in California. They have perfectly dry Mediterranean summers, so I would anticipate any fig to do better your way than mine.
Enjoyed your video, just a quick question. Is it to late to pinch my black mission fig as I live in California in the Central Valley? I just bought it a month ago, it has no limbs, just a straight tree style nearly 5’. Thanks so much! Completely new at this, first time growing
Thank you. How long is your growing season? If no figlets have formed yet, it is probably too late to try because even if you have late frosts, any figs that ripen will ripen under too cool of temperatures to develop sugars. This late in the year, I would work on shaping your fig tree to the desired form. If you pinch, it will stop the growth and cause branching at the pinch-point. That could mess up your shape if you desire a certain shape. I would spend this season growing it out and shoot for fruit next year.
Quick question. I got 4” pot figs from Hirts. I put in 1 gallon pots. Zone 6a/b. I plan to bring in over winter. Should I put under lights and grow or allow to go dormant?
Allow them to go dormant. Figs need to drop their leaves and overwinter. Trying to keep them in a growth phase is unnatural. The only things you want to put under lights in your zone are fig cuttings you're trying to root over the winter once you see the first couple roots take hold.
I might need to look into getting a Ronde de Bordeaux. I'm trying to find some later producing figs since my tree, I believe it's a brown turkey, produces from late June to August then kinda fizzles out and it becomes more of a struggle to get some figs that the birds haven't gotten. I'm also wondering if I can find a fig that is even earlier producing? Maybe even starting in mid to early June??
A Ronde de Bordeaux will produce earlier than a California Brown Turkey (if that's what you mean by Brown Turkey - there are so many "brown turkey" varieties anymore). It is also far better tasting, in my opinion, albeit 1/3 of the size. If you want a later fig that is OUTSTANDING, look into Col de Dame Blanc and Col de Dame Gegantina. They are absolutely fantastic. Two other good choices are Black Madeira and Martinenca Rimada. They are very late figs.
Jacob Simpson word of warning, in my climate, it was a monster splitter last year. It got killed to the base last year, so it is way behind, and I may not see if it repeats the splitting habit.
Wondering about watering potted figs - I have 2, a Louisiana Gold (?) and VdB. Both get late afternoon sun against a wall. They seem pretty heat-stressed for about an hour each afternoon unless I water them well each a.m. They bounce back. If figs love a hot, dry climate, does the wilting show they are too dry or is it normal? Of course my figs in the ground never wilt unless we have severe drought. Thanks!
In the fig's native climate (the Mediterranean), the climate is hot and try, yes, but their soil is very rich in limestone deposits. That's why when you see those beautiful beaches in Italy and Greece, it's almost like they're built on rock shelves. There are limestone bights all over the Mediterranean. Those limestone pockets absorb moisture all year long, and figs have GIGANTIC, spider-like root systems, so they actually seek out those limestone pockets and feed off the moisture the rocks contain throughout the season. While the climate itself is bone dry June 1 - September 1, the figs and their adventurous root systems find those moisture pockets. This is why figs respond so well to high phosphorous fertilizers and garden lime, by the way. It's why I give them heavy treatments of bone meal, which is similar to garden lime, but I believe more nutritive. There is a common misconception that "drought tolerant" trees will do well in dry containers. That's not true. If any container dries out, the tree will become injured, and if the container dries out for too long, the tree will die. In nature, "drought tolerant" trees just have adventurous, spidering root systems that better seek moisture, or they have some type of internal water storage system (like cacti). This can't happen in a container since the roots are completely restricted, so all trees planted in containers need to have their moisture levels constantly monitored. Figs use absurd amounts of water in the heat of the summer, so keeping the container trees well-irrigated is a must. As you mentioned, the in-ground fig trees are fine for the reasons I outlined above. I would suggest putting them in larger containers. If you can get large self-watering containers with a reservoir in the bottom, they're REALLY good. They're not cheap, but they work very well.
I offer cuttings during the dormant season in January, and I always announce when they're available. If you want a tree at this moment, you can check Figbid.
I rooted a RdB this spring but none of my plants look anything like yours. I need to study your fertilizer plan although it may be the small containers they are in. I would be interested in your thoughts for a varieties that would DE well just slightly colder then you are?
is there also a rouge de bordeaux or might i just remember its name incorrectly? Because i ve bought a small plant last or even the year before that and only now it’s forming fruits. They are long, green and not round though. I ll add a link to my IG. The pic of the long ones is supposed to be sth called .....“bordeaux“ and the other plant in the series of pics is an anknown one. One of many different cuttings i got from my father in law (from spring) ... it already carries 4 roundish fruits 😱 all other cuttings carry none.
instagram.com/p/CDoUuyElrac/?igshid=xmgj5dzcw4ko pictures 5,6 and 7 are supposedly rouge or romd de bordeaux. What do u think? Maybe they labeled the plant wrong. 🤔 Picture 2&3 are the unknown cutting from spring.
This is on my wish list of figs I would like to acquire. Good video Anthony. Thanks for sharing.
K I love your specific variety videos, but I gotta say that my favorite part is that taste tester at the end. 😄❤️🐕 Please please please always include Dale! 😄
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Nice, looks and sounds amazing to eat!
I have a new RDB that was gifted to me a month ago. It was very small when I got it but it's grown so well. I'm super excited to get fruit from it next year. My kadota is producting well here in NJ and my CH that died back to the ground over the winter is 4' tall and loaded with fruit. My first good year with figs. RDB and CH are going into the garage here this winter.
Watching your video inspired me very much, thank you. Went and picked my very first RdB and it was 35 g and just super rich and delicious
Is your RdB a larger, in-ground tree? 35g is a nice size for a RdB. Sounds like you have a more mature tree than I do.
The Millennial Gardener It is a year old and only about 2 ft tall. This was it’s very first fig. It was in a 2 gallon pot until 2 weeks ago when I up-potted it to 7 gallon grow bag
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Just so I understand...Did you say that tree grew to its current size (6-8 ft. it looks) from a cutting in just 7 or 8 months? I can't get growth anything like that on my container trees. But I have watched all your fertilizing videos and will follow closely next spring.
Same, that's how I understood it also
Great video as always.. I live in Concord, NC and was just wondering how many days of hang time is the usual for your Ronde de Bordeaux? Thanks in advance and keep up the great work.
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I purchased a fig and forgot what variety it is. I've had it 4 years and NO fruit ever. It's about 5 feet tall. The leaf looks almost identical to your Ronde de Bordeaux. I have 6-7 Brown Turkey cutting that are now 4 feet and they all produced w/in 1-2 years. Leaves and plant are healthy. I don't have a sprinkler system, so only natural rain. I wish I could upload a pic to help with the identification. Any ideas why it's not producing?
Just found your channel, would love some tips on saving tomato and green bean seed for next year. Keep up the good work!
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Zone 7A Tennessee have to brown turkey figs one 3 years old one purchased this spring love the dog just lost my baby girl of 16 years to kidney failure thanks for the advice
Sorry to hear about your pup 😰 That is a great run and you'll always have the memories. Thanks for watching.
Hope to get a ronde de Bordeaux and Violette de Bordeaux. Here in Denver zone 6. Thanks.
RdB is much earlier, so it'll probably fare better in your climate. Both are very common. I think I got cuttings from Big Bill last winter for like $5 each.
The same thing about me being a friend and I'm not going anywhere but u are really good at work and don't have to do anything for my family or friends who have a lot of time for their life or anything else and I don't want a friend who is just want to talk about how they feel and what they want and I have to go to work and get some sleep.
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How does this taste compare to violette de Bordeaux ?
Different, but similar…if that makes sense 😂 They have a similar background flavor, but I am able to ripen Ronde de Bordeaux better in my climate. VdB struggles more in my weather.
I have many fruits this year...first time tree has fruited. They showed up early July (Boston area)....great color, plenty of fruit. But they are small (size of a nickel) and seem to have 'stalled'...no swelling, same size for 3+ weeks. Am I just being impatient? Or is something stalling them?
Question please, how is your tomato plants doing in that hot weather.
They're mostly gone. I ripped every single one except for 4 out in July. They are infertile here except for the cherry types and very small types, so that's why I pulled 36 out of 40. The handful that still were producing a couple got ripped up by the storm, so I'll probably pull them today.
Do you know if RDB grows well in costal California coast?
Well, from what I've seen, every fig grows well in California. They have perfectly dry Mediterranean summers, so I would anticipate any fig to do better your way than mine.
I would love to get some tips
Enjoyed your video, just a quick question. Is it to late to pinch my black mission
fig as I live in California in the Central Valley? I just bought it a month ago, it has no limbs, just a straight tree style nearly 5’. Thanks so much! Completely new at this, first time growing
Thank you. How long is your growing season? If no figlets have formed yet, it is probably too late to try because even if you have late frosts, any figs that ripen will ripen under too cool of temperatures to develop sugars. This late in the year, I would work on shaping your fig tree to the desired form. If you pinch, it will stop the growth and cause branching at the pinch-point. That could mess up your shape if you desire a certain shape. I would spend this season growing it out and shoot for fruit next year.
Hi, I live in the south also; what do you do to combat fig rust? I’m losing all my leaves in Atlanta. Thx
Do you have a Texas Blue Giant fig? I'd love to have a RDB if you want to trade cuttings later this year.
Is it possible to get some cuttings?
How can I get a cutting of the ronde de bordeaux from you ?
Please watch this video for ordering instructions: ruclips.net/video/EV2HIv1sXPI/видео.html
Quick question. I got 4” pot figs from Hirts. I put in 1 gallon pots. Zone 6a/b. I plan to bring in over winter. Should I put under lights and grow or allow to go dormant?
Allow them to go dormant. Figs need to drop their leaves and overwinter. Trying to keep them in a growth phase is unnatural. The only things you want to put under lights in your zone are fig cuttings you're trying to root over the winter once you see the first couple roots take hold.
The Millennial Gardener perfect. Thank you!
I might need to look into getting a Ronde de Bordeaux.
I'm trying to find some later producing figs since my tree, I believe it's a brown turkey, produces from late June to August then kinda fizzles out and it becomes more of a struggle to get some figs that the birds haven't gotten. I'm also wondering if I can find a fig that is even earlier producing? Maybe even starting in mid to early June??
A Ronde de Bordeaux will produce earlier than a California Brown Turkey (if that's what you mean by Brown Turkey - there are so many "brown turkey" varieties anymore). It is also far better tasting, in my opinion, albeit 1/3 of the size. If you want a later fig that is OUTSTANDING, look into Col de Dame Blanc and Col de Dame Gegantina. They are absolutely fantastic. Two other good choices are Black Madeira and Martinenca Rimada. They are very late figs.
@@TheMillennialGardener ok. Thanks! I have been thinking about Black Madeira, I'll add the others to the list now!
Jacob Simpson word of warning, in my climate, it was a monster splitter last year. It got killed to the base last year, so it is way behind, and I may not see if it repeats the splitting habit.
@@TheMillennialGardener which one?
@@JacobSimpson Black Madeira.
I have had it a couple times in a 106 humid area fruits coming in in like a week or two
Wondering about watering potted figs - I have 2, a Louisiana Gold (?) and VdB. Both get late afternoon sun against a wall. They seem pretty heat-stressed for about an hour each afternoon unless I water them well each a.m. They bounce back. If figs love a hot, dry climate, does the wilting show they are too dry or is it normal? Of course my figs in the ground never wilt unless we have severe drought. Thanks!
In the fig's native climate (the Mediterranean), the climate is hot and try, yes, but their soil is very rich in limestone deposits. That's why when you see those beautiful beaches in Italy and Greece, it's almost like they're built on rock shelves. There are limestone bights all over the Mediterranean. Those limestone pockets absorb moisture all year long, and figs have GIGANTIC, spider-like root systems, so they actually seek out those limestone pockets and feed off the moisture the rocks contain throughout the season. While the climate itself is bone dry June 1 - September 1, the figs and their adventurous root systems find those moisture pockets. This is why figs respond so well to high phosphorous fertilizers and garden lime, by the way. It's why I give them heavy treatments of bone meal, which is similar to garden lime, but I believe more nutritive.
There is a common misconception that "drought tolerant" trees will do well in dry containers. That's not true. If any container dries out, the tree will become injured, and if the container dries out for too long, the tree will die. In nature, "drought tolerant" trees just have adventurous, spidering root systems that better seek moisture, or they have some type of internal water storage system (like cacti). This can't happen in a container since the roots are completely restricted, so all trees planted in containers need to have their moisture levels constantly monitored. Figs use absurd amounts of water in the heat of the summer, so keeping the container trees well-irrigated is a must. As you mentioned, the in-ground fig trees are fine for the reasons I outlined above.
I would suggest putting them in larger containers. If you can get large self-watering containers with a reservoir in the bottom, they're REALLY good. They're not cheap, but they work very well.
The Millennial Gardener very helpful, thank you!
Do you stop watering while a fig is swelling and ripening though?
Hi, do you sell RdB cuttings or know where to buy the trees or cuttings? Thank you
I offer cuttings during the dormant season in January, and I always announce when they're available. If you want a tree at this moment, you can check Figbid.
Hi ,,
Can i get some cuts from your figs, is it available for express to U.A.E
I rooted a RdB this spring but none of my plants look anything like yours. I need to study your fertilizer plan although it may be the small containers they are in.
I would be interested in your thoughts for a varieties that would DE well just slightly colder then you are?
I would love to get a fig tree. Can I grow them in Arkansas ? Zone 7.
Definitely!
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Tip: when pronouncing French words like "ronde" ending with e don't pronounce the e or just softly.
@Justin Tym no he didn't otherwise I wouldn't make the comment.
is there also a rouge de bordeaux or might i just remember its name incorrectly? Because i ve bought a small plant last or even the year before that and only now it’s forming fruits. They are long, green and not round though. I ll add a link to my IG. The pic of the long ones is supposed to be sth called .....“bordeaux“ and the other plant in the series of pics is an anknown one. One of many different cuttings i got from my father in law (from spring) ... it already carries 4 roundish fruits 😱 all other cuttings carry none.
instagram.com/p/CDoUuyElrac/?igshid=xmgj5dzcw4ko pictures 5,6 and 7 are supposedly rouge or romd de bordeaux. What do u think? Maybe they labeled the plant wrong. 🤔
Picture 2&3 are the unknown cutting from spring.
I think they are distinct varieties. I am getting both, so will compare then. :)