question "Gorgi NJ"

espo8
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Gorgi, You once mentioned you will never again grow fig trees in containers trained to a multi-stemmed tree. Going foward you will train them to a single stem. Will you please tell me the reason why you made this decision. Just thinking of changing the way I train and prune my trees.

Thanks for your knowledge

Anthony

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gorgi
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It must have been something to do with owning too many figs and in a limited 'physical' space to grow them (I think?).

Very, very, funny you asking now; I must have said that a long time ago, since it is past my (fading) memory....

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hoosierbanana
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Found a reference. Good news everybody, Gorgi is not senile ; )

Pot / In-ground Planting Strategy

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Posted by jenia 5b NY (My Page) on

Tue, Jan 19, 10 at 7:52

I have seen a couple of postings that mention setting a potted fig directly on top of soil or partially burying the pot in the ground to allow the roots to grow into the ground. I would like to try this approach with a few of my fig trees this year. My objective is to get more vigorous growth and more fruit.

I have several questions regarding this approach.
1. Does this approach really increase growth and fruiting as I hope?
2. Should I expect serious damage to future growth and fruiting when I cut the roots to take the plant inside when it goes dormant? (I am in zone 5)If so, is there way to avoid it?
3. What other issues should I anticipate with this approach?

I would greatly appreciate information from any firsthand experience that other Forum members have with this approach.

C.J.

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RE: Pot / In-ground Planting Strategy

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Posted by gorgi z6b NJ (My Page) on
Tue, Jan 19, 10 at 11:52

I do that!
For ease of severing the roots, make sure that the
drainage holes are on the bottom vertical sides.
Growing figs in pots, and having many, I prefer
the main-trunk (standard) tree shape.
This tends to result in a smaller overall tree.
I have (locally) seen in-ground trees that (bush-grown)
did better than mine (I supplied the starter specimen).
If you have a FEW figs (and space), consider in-ground,
maybe after maturing 2-5 years in pot - with some pruning
and minimum winter protection, things may be better off.
Smaller early ripe fruit (short season) e.g., HC, MB(VS),
figs are best.

Heck! An average family should not require more than
1-3 good fig trees...

1: No/yes (maybe?) less-growth/earlier-fruit.
2: No, roots will re-grow. Some people say to root-prune
pottted figs. So far I have not done that...
3: See above.

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Herman2
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CJ :One small requirements is needed in the Spring,after the pots have been taken out of ground.
The Drainage holes are now plugged by roots that were cut off but the results are the same.
Drainage holes are plugged.
So:
Remedy:
Drill extra Holes on Bottom side,or:
Loosen the tree from pot,turn it ,90 degree ,and ,fill it with potting soil again.
When turned,the roots usually come out of holes,so the tree is ready to grow new roots that will come out the pot,and find there way in the near ground.

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