4 Reasons Your Fig Trees WON'T FRUIT [And How To Fix It!]

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In this video, I share 4 reasons your fig trees won't fruit and how to fix it. Then, I share a complete guide on pruning fig trees to maximize production. If you follow the fig growing tips in this video, you will correct common mistakes gardeners make when growing figs so you have the potential to grow more figs than you ever thought possible. These fig tips and tricks have helped maximize the productivity of my fig trees, and they can help you, too. Remember: pruning trees is critical for health, vigor, performance and productivity. Do not be afraid to prune a fig tree. If you make a mistake, it will grow back quickly. You will not get good at pruning fruit trees without practice, so fear not! The *worst* thing you can do is not prune your fig trees. How To Fertilize Fig Trees In Containers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gY7BoYBGIFNbJEUdApbh_E57uNBLG2j&si=vVGdlaHDUbTCwKHp How To Espalier Trees: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1gY7BoYBGIFlbg2ri_7gCJPhXaZ_nOvy&si=AhyGHHkyMSraXJR6 How To Fertilize Trees In Ground: https://youtu.be/Y-XPkRnI-ls?si=YD3N7VfUlm_kGwV9 I use the following products* for pruning figs and growing trees in my backyard: Bypass Pruning Shears: https://amzn.to/49dGO9e Japanese Pull Saw: https://amzn.to/494w5Om Extra Pull Saw Blade: https://amzn.to/3SuT0vp Heavy Duty Folding Pruning Saw: https://amzn.to/3OwKkTV Grafting Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/3uhUZev Parafilm Grafting Tape: https://amzn.to/3Uos4QB Pruning Snips: https://amzn.to/4eZxCrM Weed Barrier: https://amzn.to/3CHrveg 15 Gallon Nursery Containers: https://amzn.to/4hKX9q3 Watering Wand: https://amzn.to/3OkgnG5 True Organic All Purpose Fertilizer (4lb): https://amzn.to/4fGbfYn Jobe's Organic Vegetable Fertilizer (4lb): https://amzn.to/45YHmh2 Alaska Fish Fertilizer (Gallon): https://amzn.to/4fTV3D3 Espoma Bone Meal (10lb): https://amzn.to/3X9s88a True Organic Blood Meal (3lbs): https://amzn.to/3DvlzVJ Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (1.5lb): https://amzn.to/4iRWtRc Jack's All Purpose 20-20-20 (25lb): https://amzn.to/3PdZttx Full Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener TABLE OF CONTENTS 0:00 Introduction 1:20 Problem #1: Wrong Fig Varieties 3:22 How To Grow Figs In Shorter Seasons 5:46 Problem #2: Sun Requirements 7:45 Problem #3: Fertilizing Figs 12:15 Problem #4: Not Pruning Figs 14:05 Pruning Fig Trees Requirements 15:39 Complete Fig Tree Pruning Demonstration 19:13 Pruning: BEFORE And AFTER 22:23 Adventures With Dale If you have any questions about how to grow fig trees, have questions about growing fruit trees or want to know about the things I grow in my raised bed vegetable garden and edible landscaping food forest, are looking for more gardening tips and tricks and garden hacks, have questions about vegetable gardening and organic gardening in general, or want to share some DIY and "how to" garden tips and gardening hacks of your own, please ask in the Comments below! ******************** VISIT MY AMAZON STOREFRONT FOR PRODUCTS I USE MOST OFTEN IN MY GARDEN* https://www.amazon.com/shop/themillennialgardener ******************** VISIT MY MERCHANDISE STORE https://shop.spreadshirt.com/themillennialgardener ******************** SUPPORT MY SECOND CHANNEL! https://www.youtube.com/c/2MinuteGardenTips ******************** SOCIAL MEDIA Follow Me on X (@NCGardening) https://x.com/NCGardening Follow Me on INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/millennialgardener/ ******************** ABOUT MY GARDEN Location: Southeastern NC, Brunswick County (Wilmington area) 34.1°N Latitude Zone 8B ******************** *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. © The Millennial Gardener #gardening #garden #figtree #figs #pruning