Fig Trees: Indoors to Outdoors, Sunburn, & Early Spring Temperature Tolerances
Channel: Ross Raddi
Date: 2024-03-28

In this video, Ross, known as the Fig Boss, discusses the process of transitioning indoor fig trees to outdoor environments and the potential risks associated with sunburn and frost damage. He emphasizes the importance of gradually exposing fig trees to sunlight to prevent sunburn and provides specific temperature thresholds for different growth stages. Additionally, Ross offers practical advice for protecting fig trees from frost and concludes by inviting viewers to check out a fig tree sale on his blog that will go live March 29th: https://www.figboss.com/post/spring-fig-tree-sale-the-details

To read more about sunburn, check out this article: https://www.figboss.com/post/sunburn-on-fig-leaves-identifying-preventing-crispy-fig-tree-leaves

Introduction (00:00): 
Ross introduces the topic of moving indoor fig trees outdoors and discusses temperature thresholds.

Discussion on sunlight intensity (00:58): 
Ross explains the importance of gradually exposing fig trees to outdoor sunlight to prevent sunburn, likening it to human sunburn.

Advice on avoiding sunburn (03:01): 
Ross advises against rushing the process of acclimating fig trees to outdoor sunlight and recommends steps to gradually expose them to sunlight to avoid sunburn.

Temperature thresholds (06:06): 
Ross discusses temperature thresholds for fig trees, mentioning that they can withstand temperatures as low as 25°F when just budding but cautioning against frost damage.

Tips for frost protection (08:17): 
Ross suggests covering fig trees with blankets or tarps to protect them from frost damage during colder temperatures.

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