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- Q.Will Mission Figs In The San Jose, Ca Area Ripen Before October Due To Warm Weather? - The fig Tree is almost 50 years old and has been very productive. The second crop is well developed. Do ...
- Q.Question About Figs - I have the green figs and the ripe ones always have white sap coming out. If I let it ripen ...
- Q.My Fig Tree Looks Healthy But A Few Days Before Harvest The Bottom Of The Fruit Becomes Brown - The fig tree is about 10 years, up to a couple years ago gave us beautiful and delicious fruits, now ...
- Q.Will Figs Grow After Super Storm Sandy - My property had 5 feet of ocean water on it during Super Storm Sandy. The original branches and trunk died ...
- Q.Seed Production And Maturity - Hi how long does it take for figs to actually produce seeds? When are the seeds mature enough to actually extract ...
- Q.Chicago Hardy Fig - I recently bought Chicago hardy fig plant from nursery and it's about 3 feet tall. I want to know - ...
- Q.Trimming A Fig Tree - Our green fig tree is too big, I forgot to trim it last year. Is it too late to trim ...
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NancyAlsobrook on
August 11, 2019
San Jose, Ca 95136Q.Will Mission Figs in the San Jose, Ca area ripen before October due to warm weather?
The fig Tree is almost 50 years old and has been very productive. The second crop is well developed. Do the Mission figs generally ripen in the same time period every year regardless of weather conditions. This year is a hot one! thank you Nancy Alsobrook
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 13, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The heat will not affect them. There are a very few cultivars where they will drop some fruit but this isn't common. I would say that you should see a more prolific harvest. Of course, this will only be the case if the tree is properly cared for.
This article will help you to care for your fig tree: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
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Anonymous on
August 17, 2019Q.Question about figs
I have the green figs and the ripe ones always have white sap coming out. If I let it ripen another day it would be rotten, so they are very ripe.ive had many like this. I don't know much about figs but i thought only unripe figs have the white sap? Do you know why she ripe one would have it?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 18, 2019
Certified ExpertA.This publication cites wearing gloves during harvest of ripe figs because of latex:
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bambina6 on
August 22, 2019
TIERRA VERDE florida 33715Q.My fig tree looks healthy but a few days before harvest the bottom of the fruit becomes brown
The fig tree is about 10 years, up to a couple years ago gave us beautiful and delicious fruits, now still gives fruits (less ) but a few days before harvest, the fruit becomes brown on the bottom, the eye opens, bugs penetrate and the fruit falls down. Is this tree sick ? Thank you for your attention to this matter Vincent Minutolo Vinny37@tampaBAY.RR.COM BAMBINA6@TAMPABAY.RR.COM
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 22, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Without seeing the damage, I would have to guess that one of two things is happening.
This could be due to fungal infection. This can be the case if it has been overly wet, or has not been allowed to dry out thoroughly between waterings. A fungicide can be used to treat the issue. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
It could, also, be from a calcium/magnesium deficiency. Dolomitic lime will solve this issue.
This collection of articles will give you extensive information on fig trees, diseases, and care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/edible/fruits/figs
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Anonymous on
August 22, 2019Q.Will figs grow after super storm Sandy
My property had 5 feet of ocean water on it during Super Storm Sandy. The original branches and trunk died after the storm I never removed the tree. Now 6 years later the leaves are growing on new branches. The this year and last year I noticed small figs growing but they never mature. Will my tree ever produce edible figs again? Is there anything I can do to help it? I have the green skin variety.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 23, 2019
Certified ExpertA.My inclination is to have it removed. If it's been six years and the tree is still struggling along, it's got problems. You might call the local extension agent who probably is aware of the same issue with others and see if anyone else's tree recovered.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/what-to-do-for-storm-damage-trees-repair.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
4u537 on
August 22, 2019
LondonQ.Seed production and maturity
Hi how long does it take for figs to actually produce seeds? When are the seeds mature enough to actually extract and grow? Do figs produce seeds as soon as you see the fruit growing in the tree? Thanks
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 23, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The seeds ripen as the fruit ripens. When it is ready to eat, then the seeds are ready.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-harvest-figs.htm
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Anonymous on
August 23, 2019Q.Chicago hardy fig
I recently bought Chicago hardy fig plant from nursery and it's about 3 feet tall. I want to know - can I grow it indoor and can it still bear the rest of the fruits? Or is it better to plant outside? Also, which pesticide and fertilizer should I use for it? Thank you Jaya
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 25, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It would be better to plant outside. If you are concerned about the weather dipping for prolonged periods you can plant it in a container and move it into the garage for the winter. They need 6 hours of sun a day, so a pot indoors would not be appropriate. We don't recommend pesticide or fertilizer brands, but the articles below discuss how to grow fig trees.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/hardy-chicago-fig-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fertilizing-fig-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htm
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Anonymous on
September 2, 2019Q.Trimming a fig tree
Our green fig tree is too big, I forgot to trim it last year. Is it too late to trim with green buds on the branches? Can I trim at the start of spring?.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 3, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The best time to trim is during dormant season, winter. This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htmWas this answer useful?00
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