doing the same in my container garden, got there realising civilisation started in the fertile floodplains of rivers. now all my figs get muddy compost water

Hello Lou, your talk brings a smile to my face. I've enjoyed this video, thanks.

Lou--Compost Tea can produce amazing results. It definitely needs to be either used immediately as you are doing or aerated. If you left it in the bucket for too long anaerobic microbes populate and can be undesirable. I wrote the book "Compost Tea Making" under a pseudonym. You figs are textbook gorgeous!

@jeffreybarnett1175

3 жыл бұрын

“JADAM Korean Natural Farming“ is based on producing Indigenous Microorganisms of anaerobic caliber; and I use it’s technique with no ill results

Again, thank you for sharing your method of growing and feeding figs! I've learned so very much.

You definitely have a gift growing fig trees they look great

Thanks for the information, Lou! My brown turkeys will appreciate it!

Such a great tip! Thank you!

Amazing........!

Awesome............!

I only have one fig tree but would love to have more. I live in eastern Tennessee and have my Brown Turkey tree in the ground. We do get light snow here and one day last winter it got down to 17 degrees but usually not much below 32. I worry that the young tree will be damaged by the cold. Thank you Lou, you are a wealth of knowledge and information. Stay safe.

@loumonti10

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck, Roy! Your in a far better climatic zone than I am. You should have a great deal of variety possibilities as you become more curious in time! Take care! Lou Monti

Greetings and thank you for your videos! I am originally from California and certainly enjoy my figs! I’ve had a single trunk tree in the original pot for about 6 years. Not much growth. Virtually no branching.This year the truck has gotten about 1/3 larger and 2 suckers developed last summer. I had 3 figs last year instead of the 11 I’d had the year before. The garden shop has been in business many years and said to keep the suckers. They do not sell fig trees. Your thoughts? Thank you!

I really enjoyed your fig videos. I live in zone 9. WE have had so much rain that is ruining my fig tree. I know it's sick from the ground staying soaked. I want to succeed but it is hard. The trees just not growing and doing good.

Just Brilliant!! Thank You~* so very much!! All so very inspiring, part 1 & part 2, so insightful, and encouraging! I re potted a one year old fig tree today, such a good feeling : ) Seeing you're nutrients tips is great, and hurray for the tea! Thanks So!!

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind words. I hope that you will find some of the information helpful. Take care! Lou Monti

@planetfeelgood17

4 жыл бұрын

@@loumonti10 You're super welcome Lou Monti * . Yes, I found the information very inspiring and helpful thanks! I just repotted a small tree, and I am really feeling inspired to nurture, develop and evolve the nutrients of the soil, you're videos really affirmed this, and added lot's of great top tips! Fig Tree Tea! Love it! Genius! My parents are both Greek from Cyprus, I am currently living in the UK, but was hoping to be in Cyprus from April, and to start planting some fig trees. You're Fig Tree Haven is just great! So inspiring! Thank You! Chris Christo

Yum!!! I want some. lol

As far as fig tree in containers, what’s your opinion on each gallon represents each fruiting branch EX; 25 gallon pot = 25 fruiting branches?

Awesome tips South Jersey in the house

The YLN fig tree looks great

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

I appreciate your lovely gentle voice and wisdom. I in zone 5 north east. And Trying the chicago fig . If you know of any other Variety that can tolerate Cold winters ,please advice. You are my go to Channel because you Resonate much love for Your plants. I hope to Experience the same Emotion to my plant. Thank you.

@loumonti10

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Lucia! Those were very kind complements you made and I'm very grateful for your generosity! To answer your question, it is certainly my personal belief that no in ground grower should be without the absolutely amazing variety of true Celeste in their collection. I would highly reccomend that you give it a try. Kind regards! Lou Monti

Hi there Lou, I thought I heard you say you can use well composted manure tea instead of homemade kitchen compost. Was that inadvertently said by you, or have you tried manure tea before when homemade kitchen compost is unavailable?

Lou, Your fig videos are great!!! You have taught me a lot. You mentioned that you had a video on your soil recipe but I cannot find it. Please let me know what your soil recipe is and how I can find the video. Thanks

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

The video is called...Why my fig trees are so productive, early, and tasty?

Your figs are beautiful. How do you keep the birds from eating your figs?🙄

So happy to have come across your video. I have a fig tree in a pot and sadly I get no figs 😔 This will help me a lot!! Thank you, thank you!!! Question, how do you trim your tree and at what time please and thank you!! Your fig trees are Beautiful!! I'm in zone 7b

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

I mostly prune to improve the shape of the tree, but also to encourage additional fruiting. With figs, I have found that any time of the year will do just fine for light pruning. Of course, for heavy pruning, it is best to wait for dormancy. Thank you for your comment. Lou Monti

You do a great job growing your figs. Sure are healthy looking. Have You ever added molasses to your tea to feed the microbes?

@timbotide

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen videos where people added the molasses to feed the beneficial microbes in the compost tea. The molasses causes the microbes to multiply.

Do you have holes in the bottoms of your containers for drainage? Thanks,

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Grow bags are made of a fabric which allows for the water to drain easily.

Mr. Monti, thank you for the tip of not feeding fig trees "COLD-WATER". Always warm up water or leave it ambient temp before watering!!! Never thought of that, makes lot of sense. Could see where figs would go in shock or even grow slowly. Thanks again!

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

It might be interesting for you to note that I also do not mulch my in ground fig trees until the Summer Solstice. Many years ago I realized that mulching in the Spring delays the ground from reaching maximum seasonal temperatures. Accordingly, I do not mulch until the Summer Solstice in order to allow the soil to warm up more quickly. After that, I keep the mulch around my trees to conserve heat during the Fall and Winter. The net effect of the many techniques that I use (all together) produce both earlier as well as later figs. Good luck!

@pjorge8363

4 жыл бұрын

@@loumonti10 Thank you makes a lot of sense!

@seriouslyjoking2

4 жыл бұрын

Warm water speeds up the growing process of all plants.

W0W !! Had to watch this again... G00D Evening from Auckland New Zealand it’s Monday, November 25, 2019.

can I buy some cuttings from your Riverside figs?

Hei,Luigi i want to see the green house so i can keep the squirrel off my figs.

What is nettle tea?

Love it. Do you have a fertilizer regiment?

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Hi there! I do have a couple of videos on that subject that you might enjoy. Thank you for your question. Stay safe! Lou Monti

Something I cannot stress enough that I feel worked well is foliage application of compost teas. What're your thoughts? Thanks Lou!

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

If it has worked for you in the past, I see no reason why you should discontinue the practice. I haven't tried it, but it's an interesting idea. It could very well be practical and effective, especially on smaller trees.

That is the best way and convenient way to take care of the trees, easy and efficent!

Hello , thanks for a wonderful video. I live in Minnesota zone 4 B. Can I bring my potted figs in garage which is just above freezing in the winter? Or I can bring them home ? Thank you.

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Lusine. Your garage is certainly suitable for storing your potted figs. Good luck!

Looks great! We have one desert king. Its still got one on it from last year or this very early spring, it was in the greenhouse all winter..anyhow, its just now putting out some tiny figs. I am curious, do you use any other fertilizers? Or just compost tea? Thankyou, and well done.

@loumonti10

11 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes, I certainly use other nutrients. I've posted several videos on this important subject. You are certainly invited to watch! Regards! Lou Monti

@mssavedin92

11 ай бұрын

@@loumonti10 Thankyou

Lou, love your videos. Do you have more insect problems by feeding tea so often? Some folks on here say fertilizer only once in spring. I am in my second year and want this to be a great fig trees in the ground year. Written mid March 2020 from Washington DC area.

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

I have never had any insect problems with any of my fig trees in my collection. The red and gold spheres hanging from the ceiling of my greenhouse are large, decorative, Christmas bulbs that I hung up to spruce things up a bit inside.

@andams7172

Жыл бұрын

2022 should been great for figs this year N.VAhere

Lou, do you think it is better to let your figs dry out in between watering or do you try and keep a consistent moisture level. Its my first time rooting cuttings and I’m always worried I’m overwatering. I use a moisture meter on my cuttings that have recently been moved outside. I left them in the shade for a week then moved them to full sun. They’re still very small. My moisture meter never goes above a 1 or 2 (dry), on a scale from one to ten. I let it go almost complete dry before watering. Does that sound right to you or would you up the moisture level? Thanks

@loumonti10

Жыл бұрын

Hi, there! It's difficult to instruct you at a distance on this important topic. My best advice on watering cuttings is never to let them dry out. Keep the soil moist, but not heavily saturated with water. It takes some gettingvuse to, but you will gradually catch on and develop good instincts for how to proceed. Good luck! Lou Monti

I have a teeny new fig tree that stands about 6 inches tall. Do you recommend potting it until it gets to a certain height before planting in ground?

@loumonti10

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, tim! The answer to that question will often depend on the time of year it is, but generally speaking, I do like my tree's tone fairly well established before planting them in ground. However figs are very tough and tend to adapt well to a wide range of imperfect conditions. Regards, Lou Monti

Beautiful figs! I feed myne with nettle tea ;))

@faleeta1234

4 жыл бұрын

GalaArt what is nettle tea?

@GalaArtFigs

4 жыл бұрын

@@faleeta1234 7-10 day infusion of nettle in the sun

@mister8116

4 жыл бұрын

How much would you put in a 3 gallon bucket?

@GalaArtFigs

4 жыл бұрын

@@mister8116 1 liter

@mister8116

4 жыл бұрын

@@GalaArtFigs its helped your figs? And how often?

Hello Lou any particular brand growing bags you recommend l see so many different brands on Amazon not sure what to buy Thank you 😊

@loumonti10

3 жыл бұрын

I would choose one based on a high satisfaction factor in the customer reviews. I've tried several brands based on that approach and I haven't been disappointed. However, for convenience, I would recommend getting one with handle loops and I have found that the slightly taller ones seem to work a little better in general. Choosing the right size is also an important consideration. Good luck! Lou Monti

how often do you water? I get lots of conflicting info. "Figs hate water, only water if extremely dry", vs. "water every week!"

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Figs love water and I always provide it when needed. I do not allow my figs to suffer or thirst for water! I wouldn't deprive my thirsting figs of water any more than I would my own children! The idea that figs hate water, or do not need proper watering in order to come to successful fruition, is yet another serious misconception in need of being soundly corrected. It is true that too much water, like with all fruits, should be avoided and that watering should be sensibly restricted just Pryor to harvest. Of course, excessive rain and humidity is a sometimes unavoidable occurrence to be dreaded by fig growers. However, generally speaking, water should always be provided to your fig trees when you have observed an obvious need!

@great0789

4 жыл бұрын

I will say this... I made a clone of a fig a few years ago in a gravel bed in my aquaponics system. Just shoved a twig the diameter of a pencil and half the length into the gravel in early Spring. By late Summer the twig was a new tree already and hitting the roof of my short greenhouse. I cut it back 2' or so.... and by Fall all of the side shoots had not only hit the roof of the greenhouse again... but were actually pushing the tree over/trying to push out the roof of the greenhouse!!! When I went to pull it out of the gravel bed (Which is just gravel and water btw) it turned out that the fig tree had claimed almost every piece of gravel as it's own! It took me hours to work all of the gravel out of the roots to get it back. I will now do a mid Summer transplant to my future fig clones. lol Maybe even early Summer. I potted that tree up in a half barrel for a while and then gave it to the father-in-law... and it is pumping out the fruit now two years later. It is about 8' Tall x 6' Wide and in bush form. That was a Chicago Hardy though. I now have many better tasting/smaller cultivars. I wonder if I should grow a black madeira in a flood/drain gravel bed since they stay so small. It might be worth putting a clone in there to see if the fruit still has flavor and does not split in the final stages.

Can I top dress my fig with kitchen compost? I did when I reported them. Can I get the same effect when they get watered?

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I top dress with compost all of the time. Good luck!

Honest question, If you add a layer of compost or add some to the soil, wouldn’t this happen each time you water the fig or each time it rains, but with a little less effort? I do love your videos. Thank you.

@loumonti10

3 жыл бұрын

There are many alternative and effective methods of providing nutrition to fig trees! Occasional use of composted tea works very well, too. However, please allow me to ask an honest question? Why are there so many people seemingly allergic to effort? Seriously, I'm asking you this question in all earnest! In any case, I will attempt to answer your question and please don't feel that I'm reprimanded you or being condescending in any way. Here goes! Growing fig trees is hard work and requires a great deal of personal effort! No pain, no gain! There is nothing easy about it and it's expensive, too. If you want to be a successful grower, you have to be willing to put in the hours of hard work, and maintain a certain level of discipline, responsibility, and personal sacrifice! There's an old adage that goes like this..."If you want a job done right you do it yourself". Here's another one...." Any job worth doing is worth doing right"! Here is another of my favorites..."Good better best, never let it rest, until your good is better and your better best"! I could go on and on and on, but it suffices to say that these are the principles by which I have lived my entire life. To address your question with more specificity, it is always a good idea to mix in well composted manure with your personalized potting soil. I have mentioned this several times in my videos. It's also a good practice to heap up some compost every now and then around your in ground trees. However, the rain and sunlight will quickly dilute any compost applied in this manner, and it's nearly impossible to regulate the potency, as well. In my opinion, fresh, well composted, tea should be given regularly at intervals, whenever available, in addition to other applications of plant nutrients. It's easy to regulate, it won't burn your tree roots, it guarantees a fresh supply of nutrients on a regular basis, and the fig trees absolutley love having there tea served daily! Lol! Thank you for your question! I sincerely hope that my response was of some value to you! Kind regards from, Lou Monti

@7wernli

3 жыл бұрын

I hadn’t thought of that, good point. Each time it rains, or with each water, nutrients are being flushed out and this guarantees a steady supply of nutrients.. with no burn risks. And a handful of compost in the water is only an extra few seconds of effort. I’m sold now. Thanks for responding

How old are your plants and what soil do you use in your pots?

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

Some are very old established in ground trees and most of my potted trees are relatively young. Some 4 or 5 years. You can learn about my soil mix in my video...Why are my fig trees so productive " " " ", part one. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti

@sandrospano2657

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I have always known that fruit trees including fig trees take that long to fruit. As for your family, I was born and raised on the island of Sardinia, the second largest island in the Mediterranean. My grandfather's fig trees were over 50 years old and gave the biggest figs I have ever known. Unfortunately, my mother sold the land and no one took cuttings. Your video is very inspiring as it gives me a look to the past.

How do you prevent mosquitoes from all the standing rain water?

@loumonti10

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Marc! It's easy to prevent mosquitoes because my figs are always thirsty and I rotate my barrels from one empty barrel to the next full one. The barrel gets dried in the sun for a few hours and that also kills any Algae forming inside. The mosquitoes never get a chance to hatch because the barrel never stays full long enough. Each barrel gets completely emptied before another is started. Regards from, Lou Monti

You may have answered already, but why do you grow in pots and not plant 🌱 n the ground?

@loumonti10

3 жыл бұрын

I do have many in ground fig trees. Many of them are featured in my videos. Regards from, Lou Monti

How often do you water your fig trees with the tea?

@loumonti10

3 жыл бұрын

I use a small amount whenever my figs need watering and I have enough available for use. I use a lot of compost together in all of my gardening projects and there never really seems to be enough to satisfy all of my uses. I'm always in the process of making more and I don't throw away anything that can be added to my heaps. Because I truly try to main an organic approach to all of my gardening projects, and because of excessive costs associated with purchasing them, I try to avoid buying commercial, bagged, compost as a rule. Lou Monti

Lou, You gave me a reference previously on someone who roots figs and I have lost his name. I did watch his video but can't find his contact information. Please help. Thanks.

@GospelOutside

3 жыл бұрын

Hi James. Were you able to get the information.

@chickentender4037

3 жыл бұрын

Don't know if you ever got that info but I just watched another video and Lou mentioned Figaholics on KZread. Figaholics sells cuttings and you can get info on that channel. Good luck.

Do u add tea during winter season?

@loumonti10

4 жыл бұрын

No