Great idea, Karl. I might try something like this one year in the greenhouse rather than fully planting one as I need the space in the winter for storing my citrus trees, so the fig could go back outside then.
Hi, new subscriber here. I had a quick look through your videos looking for an answer about figs in ireland. I have a good few in pots outside and I'm getting good results, plenty of figs. I have a few different varieties. I want to plant some of them in the ground. I've read everywhere that their roots should be restricted. Have you any experience with unrestricted roots and what were the results? Basically I'm looking for proof and not believing what I read. Especially because the literature is probably based on the uk climate.
@@leighfheritage Hey, that’s a bit of an old wives tale, but with a hint of truth. In my experience, the biggest determining factor, with regard to fruit development, is heat. Most figs, if given adequate heat, will develop fruit regardless of root restriction. That said, there are some stubborn varieties that could do with some root restriction and maybe some pinching. All of the trees that I planted in the ground do not have their roots restricted and they produce abundantly every year.
