Thanks, NJC. I'm definitely focused on doing the pot-ups right so I don't have issues. I suspect plant out might be best in June, so they have a while to go. I'll be watching them and try to balance waiting for them to establish strong root systems with getting them into bigger pots soon enough for them to perform well this first season. How are things going with your fig cuttings?
CaneDog FigGlog 2025
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Not too bad! They're looking like they're right on track to be up-potted in May:
I SWORE last year that I wasn't going to add any to my collection, but someone offered me cuttings for a Green Michurinska, which is like a unicorn fig in that it's very early, very cold hardy and extremely tasty, so I couldn't say no. Then a buddy of mine asked me to copy his heirloom Calabrian honey fig tree for him, and of course I ended up with an extra copy completely by coincidence. Then (pictured in the red cup) a co-worker surprised me with a Jordanian heirloom fig that she's been growing for years. She brought me some last year and they're very tasty, they taste quite a bit like a Mt. Etna type (Kristy's Unknown, Pananas Purple, Chicago Hardy, etc.) and of course I have to accept that gift. So now I'm up to 15 in my collection.
I'm thinking about sticking a few in-ground this year so I don't have as many in pots, but am battling with which ones. Last year my Pananas Purple was 4 years old and root bound in a 10 gallon pot, so I had to stick it in ground or severely root prune it back. I chose the ground. If I had to do it again, I'd probably put Kristy's Unk. or Mimmo Unk. in ground as my Mt. Etnas, because I think their fruit quality is just a smidge higher (that's not to say that Pananas Purple isn't awesome). I also have to decide whether to put Latarulla or Peter's Honey in ground, or both. Plus Green Michurinska, plus that Blue Celeste...
Good thing my wife likes figs. Regardless, the next thing to go in the ground in my yard is going to be me if I keep this up.
Here's a shot of my potted figs, in 5 gallon pots. They were the size of yours last year at this time, and they have been pruned for shape, just to give you an idea of what to expect in the near future.
I SWORE last year that I wasn't going to add any to my collection, but someone offered me cuttings for a Green Michurinska, which is like a unicorn fig in that it's very early, very cold hardy and extremely tasty, so I couldn't say no. Then a buddy of mine asked me to copy his heirloom Calabrian honey fig tree for him, and of course I ended up with an extra copy completely by coincidence. Then (pictured in the red cup) a co-worker surprised me with a Jordanian heirloom fig that she's been growing for years. She brought me some last year and they're very tasty, they taste quite a bit like a Mt. Etna type (Kristy's Unknown, Pananas Purple, Chicago Hardy, etc.) and of course I have to accept that gift. So now I'm up to 15 in my collection.
I'm thinking about sticking a few in-ground this year so I don't have as many in pots, but am battling with which ones. Last year my Pananas Purple was 4 years old and root bound in a 10 gallon pot, so I had to stick it in ground or severely root prune it back. I chose the ground. If I had to do it again, I'd probably put Kristy's Unk. or Mimmo Unk. in ground as my Mt. Etnas, because I think their fruit quality is just a smidge higher (that's not to say that Pananas Purple isn't awesome). I also have to decide whether to put Latarulla or Peter's Honey in ground, or both. Plus Green Michurinska, plus that Blue Celeste...
Good thing my wife likes figs. Regardless, the next thing to go in the ground in my yard is going to be me if I keep this up.
Here's a shot of my potted figs, in 5 gallon pots. They were the size of yours last year at this time, and they have been pruned for shape, just to give you an idea of what to expect in the near future.
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Couldn't resist quoting you here. These would work well as the intro and conclusion to many a THP post
Those look awesome - both your current and year 2 figs! It's great to have an idea of what I can expect if I do this right. I'll be focused on how to give mine the biggest head start on the season practicable, while being safe not to pot them up too soon and risk problems. As soon as I start hardening off the spring pepper crop I should have room to put them into bigger pots and maybe put them in a tent by themselves with a strong light. Our May and June aren't particularly toasty, especially overnight, so a little extra time indoors in optimal conditions might be a good boost.
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The fig lineup got housing upgrades today. Three gallon trade pots all-around, where I expect them to stay for this season. The current plan is for final fig plant-out in about 4 weeks, with hardening off starting in about 2 weeks. The weather around here now tends to look fine one moment, then funky the next.
Yeah man, they look great!!