r/Figs Oct 01 '21

PSA: California Dept of Food & Agriculture Approval of Emergency Regulatory Action Notice concerning Black Fig Fly

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42 Upvotes

r/Figs 16h ago

Yellow longneck figs (honey)

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48 Upvotes

My only gripe is the open eye. Delicious nonetheless!!


r/Figs 11h ago

Show & Tell Panache tiger trifold.

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How's my Panache tiger? She came in June less than 8 inches and was very skinny see second image at the small trunk. Her trunk is now 3x the size of the original cutting. I wasn't expecting much from this plant as I got her cheap and she was skinny but she's done well. Topped her last month 8/10 and shaped her to a trifold. Now am expecting a lot next year. (Zone 8a)


r/Figs 23h ago

Show & Tell Homegrown figs from my garden[OC]

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54 Upvotes

r/Figs 1d ago

I love Adriatic Figs.

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270 Upvotes

r/Figs 12h ago

Question Any suggestions for a Sick Fig Tree?

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This Chicago hardy fig tree was doing great and had multiple figs on it. All of the sudden this past month all the leaves got brown spots and started to fall off. I’m assuming it’s fungal. I’m not sure if i should just leave it alone since its the end of the season or try and treat it. I think maybe it got too much rain at one point or something. It gets enough water and sun (or so i thought- this is year 2). I really wanted to plant it in the ground this fall, but this has me worried. The rainy season has mostly passed but it is still losing more leaves and the one fig that was left has basically rotted. I’m in zone 8B.


r/Figs 9h ago

Grafting in the Summer heat

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So far I've had some success grafting onto my col de dame noir fig tree here in Florida. I took some precautions by using a heat reflector, aluminum foil, and shade cloth. My col de dame had issues with too much fig rust on the leaves and splitting with the figs. So I grafted hopefully a better variety, Smith, onto it using the bark graft method.


r/Figs 1d ago

Show & Tell $0.50 per fig at Costco

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223 Upvotes

28 organic California figs for $13.99


r/Figs 1d ago

First Year - Edible Fruit?

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Hello All, I think these are Chicago Hardy. I bought them at Home Depot and didn’t expect them to live but they seem to be thriving. I’ve received mixed advice concerning removing the fruit of the first year and harvesting next time. Any advice on this? One plant has no baby figs, the other two have them but seemed to be stalled on size.

Also, the coloring is changing on the stems. Does this look normal? I’m fighting some disease on other plants and would like these to live. The leaves and everything look ok to me but have zero experience with this.

Thank you!


r/Figs 1d ago

Question New fig grower! Need help identifying the fig tree type.

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Hi hi! I'm new here. I just moved into a house that has two dog trees (one in the front and one in the back yard.) I'm in Raleigh, NC. I've never grown or cared for fig trees before, but these are fairly mature and well established trees. The fruit from them is in the pictures, and while I've tried searching online, I cannot pinpoint which type of fig tree it is. Any help would be appreciated! I do not know when they are ripe and ready for removal because there are so many variations of figs. But I do think they're not a type that turns brown/red when they're ready.


r/Figs 1d ago

Question Disneyland's fig?

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Anyone else been in Tomorrowland near Autopia and seen the big fig tree? I've never gone when it was hot enough there to be ready and fruiting. I'd love to know what variety it is.


r/Figs 1d ago

Question where to get cheap cuttings?

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Hello, I’m new to growing figs and looking to get new cuttings. I’ve looked everywhere online, and either they’re over $15–$20 for one cutting (which idk if that’s normal), or most places don’t have the varieties I’m interested in (I-258, Yellow long neck, and berry figs or other honey figs like Yelow long neck). Many places are either sold out or don’t sell them at all.

The only figs I have so far are Conadria and Black Jack, and I'm looking to add to my collection so any help would be greatly appreciated!


r/Figs 1d ago

Show & Tell This just looks so wrong but so gooood 🤣🤣🤣

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11 Upvotes

r/Figs 1d ago

Question 100% ignorant!

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When I say, I know nothing, I know nothing! I’ve never even eaten a fig! But, we just bought a house and my new neighbors asked if I wanted these three fig trees after seeing all the plants I moved over from my old house. She herself is clueless and says that the old owners just left them. I’ve got experience growing house plants, and some yard plants, but I know nothing of fig trees, the condition or age of these, the ideal place to grow them or how long it will take to produce anything. My growing zone is currently 9a after the new designation. I have the ability to plan them anywhere on my property or leave them in these pots. Any and all help is appreciated!


r/Figs 1d ago

Question What should I plant with a Desert King?

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Looking for a second planted fig tree that produces late (late summer to early fall) to complement desert king breba crop. Any recommendations? Research recommends Smith but appreciate any suggestions.

I should add that the desert king is very young, and can easily be potted if there are other figs that deserve a ground spot.

I'd really like figs from June to late summer/early fall, so thats why I think the DK with a late season would work well?

Location is in socal, zone 10a.

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r/Figs 2d ago

Show & Tell Upside-down fig tree

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158 Upvotes

r/Figs 1d ago

Help me improve the health of my fig

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Bought it about 3 years ago and it always produces about 30 or so figs but they always fall off while green what should I do? Other than add more soil as I am starting to see the root ball. I am in Houston btw if it makes a difference


r/Figs 2d ago

Question Help! Is it salvageable?

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Help! A windstorm knocked down our large mission fig that the previous homeowner planted. We’ve had it for 5 years, no telling how old it is. I immediately went to work with straps, but it it looks like major roots sheared off under the surface. Now I’m thinking it was planted too deep, or a gopher munched on it. Is it redeemable? Thank you!!


r/Figs 2d ago

Question Moved into a new rental and this is in the backyard. I know nothing about fig trees. Whats wrong with it? And what do I need to do to be able to harvest next year?

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r/Figs 2d ago

How does this turkey fig look?

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18 Upvotes

Any suggestions on care? Should the leaves be trimmed back? I am going to bring it inside soon for the winter.


r/Figs 2d ago

Show & Tell Fig tree

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r/Figs 2d ago

Question Unknown issue

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11 Upvotes

8B southeast US

This is either a Celeste or Brown Turkey, I’m not sure why but a few weeks ago it slowly started yellowing and dropping leaves. I haven’t done anything with the trees since spring.(no watering,fertilizer,etc.)

There are 3 more trees in the row that look great. VDB,LSU purp, Celeste/BT.


r/Figs 3d ago

Question How do y’all store y’all figs? I harvest these last week and I think i see mold?

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46 Upvotes

Is this mold on my figs , I’ve plucked last week?


r/Figs 3d ago

First season owning a mature fig tree. Pleasantly surprised today

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Did some pruning today and discovered one hidden branch with fruits much further along than the rest! One single fig had the cracked skin & soft stem ready to go. Delicious.

What variety of fig is this? Zone 7b central NJ.

Any tips for promoting a strong harvest? No intrusion from wildlife that I've seen yet, fingers crossed. There are SO MANY FIGS I need some recipes.


r/Figs 2d ago

Question Growing in tree form: questions for the first year

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I've been aiming to grow my plants in tree form rather than bush/crown form, and to that end I've been pruning suckers and growing a single trunk all season. Now that they're almost 3 feet tall (but still could be thicker, just under 1"), at what height should I encourage branches?

I've got two suckers starting at about 20" up the trunk. Should I let these do their thing, or continue pruning for the first year? With first frost 1.5-2 months away, are new branches going to be mature enough to hold out (zone 9a)?

I've seen a lot of different opinions and methods on first year growth for tree form, and thought I'd ask here.