Well Dan we knew something was happening. We all had fun teasing. I'm still laughing at some comments. I do think that a pH of 6 or 6.5 is what is really needed for figs. We all say 7 is good but I believe that is because 7 is totally neutral. The reason I say a pH of 6 or 6.5 is best is because I had a tree that had a pH of 6 and it was awesome. Here is the story...
Two years ago, I accompanied my wife for a week long all expenses paid trip to Vegas. She was there on business and I went along just to travel and see Vegas. It was my first time in Vegas. I spent one entire day searching for fig tree nurseries. I found one. They had Black Jack, Kadota, Brown Turkey and Celeste in stock. Now, these trees were huge 5 gallon size trees and over 4 foot tall. I asked to ship it and they said, their permit did not allow them to ship out of state. So, I bought one Kadota. The leaves on this tree was HUGE and dark green. It had lots of figs on it and it was a chore for me but I was able to mail it to myself in NC. It arrive the day after I got home. It arrived in perfect condition with only loosing one fig on the tree. I pulled it from the container and inspected the roots and soil. I think the soil was in pure aged black compost. I tested it and the pH was 6. I tested all my other trees and they were 7. But my Kadota was absolutely goregous! The leaves were huge and the fruit on that tree was so sweet. Needless to say, I lost the tree that year due to our winter freeze. I protected it but it was not enough. But I do think a pH of 6 works wonders for figs, that's my observation. cheers,