Fig Tree Maintenance in the Spring for Maximum Yields
Channel: Ross Raddi
Date: 2023-03-11

As the long, cold winter comes to an end and the first hints of spring begin to appear, it's time to start thinking about prepping your fig trees for the new growing season. 

In this video, I’ll provide you with tips and techniques for proper fig tree maintenance, from thinning out new shoots to providing adequate nutrients and water, to pest control, soil preparation, and even propagation. So, grab your gardening gloves, and let's get started!

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Introduction 0:00: - The importance of prepping fig trees in the spring and how it can impact fruit quality and ripening times.
Tips for Waking Up Fig Trees 01:02: - Tips for waking up fig trees, including watering and increasing soil temperature, especially for those in containers.
Season Extension 02:10: - Use of greenhouses and low tunnels to warm up the soil and wake up fig trees, and how it can impact ripening times.
Transplanting & Planting Fig Trees 03:14: - The importance of acclimating fig trees when transplanting or planting, and the benefits of mulching.
Propagating Fig Trees 04:17: - Tips for propagation and pruning fig trees, including the best time for propagation.
Staking & Pruning Fig Trees 06:29: - Importance of staking and getting the proper form for fig trees to preserve apical and lateral buds when staking to improve fruit quality and ripening times. 
Fertilizing Fig Trees 09:12: - The importance of light over fertilizer in fruit production, but recommendations for balanced fertilizers and soil testing for deficiencies.
Watering Fig Trees & Weed Control 11:51: - The importance of proper watering in the spring for growth and fruit production, and the benefits of weed control.
Pest Control 12:51: - Discussion of scale and pest control, and how to identify and remove them from fig trees.

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