Interview With A Fig Grower: Khaled Hassan

Want to increase your plant collection and need some tips managing it? Would you like to learn more about rare fig varieties? This is the interview for…

Nov 14 • 

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What Causes Fig Cuttings To Rot?

Got a brand new cutting you want to succeed? Why did past cuttings seem to root but then failed? What do the fig researchers recommend? This is the post…

Nov 6

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End Of Season Fruit — Let Them… Ferment? Oh Yeah, Baby! (This is the one all about FPJ)

Got of lot of produce that won’t ripen in time? How can we put them to good use? How to make a fantastic all-purpose fertilizer that doesn't stink? KNF…

Nov 2 • 

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October 2025

Interview With A Fig Grower: Mike Piersimoni

Did you know there is a large fig festival in Pennsylvania people travel hundreds of miles to attend? What about a large support group for those seeking…

Oct 3 • 

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September 2025

Well, That’s A Wrap… Or Not?

Harvest time is ending so time to relax, right? Hold that thought, there’s a bit more to do yet! Why are fall-applied nutrients so important?

Sep 19 • 

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Rio (Mario’s #165)

I drool thinking of this one… maybe caprified? It’s possible… BUT even East Coast growers seem to like this one. I think variety is worth checking out!

Sep 16 • 

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Interview With A Fig Grower: Ryan Trusty

Want to know about growing figs in a high tunnel? What about growing in higher humidity? Read one man’s experience right here…

Sep 12 • 

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Cardenillo

Wowie wow, this one is GOOD! 🤩 A top favorite that hits that berry punch with a tropical twist!

Sep 9 • 

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The Black Fig Fly & How It Goes This Season

A report and update for those dealing with the buggos…

Sep 5 • 

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Amarcord

Pretty red berry fig with a flattened shape…

Sep 2 • 

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August 2025

Interview With A Fig Grower: Nina

Is fig collecting contagious? Is it worth growing a large number of varieties? Are fig communities beneficial? Read one fig grower’s experience…

Aug 22 • 

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Figoin (aka Verdino del Nord VR)

Early ripening ball o’jam with Adriatic-like flavor…

Aug 20 • 

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