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Subject: My first ripe fig! Replies: 5
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 527
 
thanks ascpete! im relieved to hear that its normal! I'll just keep enjoying the figs now without worry!

Subject: My first ripe fig! Replies: 5
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 527
 
Somehow the tiny figs on my Chicago Hardy suddenly ripened overnight. It tasted just right & not super sweet.

Anyway- I also have a question on if it's normal for a small fig tree to have a dry/deadish looking end at the cut end of the fig tree( near the top)?

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Subject: Starting Cuttings Now Replies: 23
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 1,896
 
Though I am new to growing figs, I think this link could provide you with good information --> http://figs4fun.com/More_Info_Cuttings.html

Subject: New baby fig tree! Replies: 2
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 371
 
lol thanks dkirtexas! Yes I'm thinking it would be nice to keep those figs ^_^ how long do you think until they are ready/ripe?

Subject: New baby fig tree! Replies: 2
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 371
 
So finally found a lowes that was selling a fig tree! I got the only type that was available (Chicago Hardy) and I wanted to buy other variaties but they just didn't have them ;(

Anyway my little fig tree has some leafs on and seems to be growing well enough. Even has four tiny figs growing on it!

I'm not sure if I should remove the figs so that the plant can focus on growing or if I should just leave them on (which is what my mother wants lol) or if I should do both (remove half of the figs growing and leave half?

What do you think? Advice very much appreciated!

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Subject: Bursa figs gathered Replies: 21
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 1,637
 
Wow great huge figs!

Fig- envy over here ;)

Subject: Comprehensive fig cultivation guide - The Incredible Edible Fig Replies: 5
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 1,404
 
Thanks for the post! Found the PDF guide to be very informational ;)

Subject: Newbie Fig Enthusiast Replies: 12
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 951
 
Wow! Thanks for all the welcome everyone! I'm finding that this community is very encouraging and exciting! I can't wait to grow my own figs ^_^

TVP - thanks for the welcome fellow newbie ;) I'm living between Northern Va and Richmond Va, so Harrisonburg isn't to far! Maybe one day I can make a trip to you! I hope to be Able to make new friends who enjoy gardening and figs in particular! Haha

Nanozhou - I'm so happy to hear your fig tree is producing well ;) I hope that once I get my fig tree started that it will be producing like yours! I'm learning/reading more and more that figs can survive our bipolar weather!

Subject: Newbie Fig Enthusiast Replies: 12
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 951
 
Thanks for such a quick reply Maro2bear! Since my current home is just a lease atm, I am hoping to grow one in a large pot. I'm not so sure how much the salesperson knew ( I was pushed into asking them about growing one since my mom doesn't want me to grow anything that wouldn't be fruitful haha). Yes it seems that figs are survivors! I wish I was at the lowes that's selling all those figs! Ive got in contact with a lowes that's not to out of my area that has a Celeste and Brown Turkey so hopefully I can pick one up this weekend with any luck!

Subject: Newbie Fig Enthusiast Replies: 12
Posted By: ZenYang Views: 951
 
Hi everyone! So I just joined this forum after reading about it from the Gardenwebs forum. I just got started gardening this summer and while I really enjoy my vegetable garden my attention has been grossly diverted to Fig trees after never having tried a real fresh fig ( I am a huge fan of dried figs and fig newton-_-" ;) So I thought that I would take the plunge and start learning more!

Now I was told by some people at the garden center at lowes that I wouldn't be able to grow any viable fig trees due to the cold in Northern Virginia (where I am) but after reading many posts and websites there seems to be info on the contrary. I know there are some people who grow them in southern/central VA but I am wondering if there's anybody here who know if they or someone they know has successfully grown them here? I'm in the Herndon/ Reston area to be specific.

I'm also hoping if anybody would be willing to send me any cuttings of their fig trees? I have been going a few Home Depots and Lowes to getting hands on a fig tree but they just seem to be getting away from me!

Thanks ;)


PS. Of course if anybody has any cutting (when available) I would be more than happy to pay for the shipping!!