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I'm Ross, the "Fig Boss." Learn to grow & eat mouth-watering figs. The way our ancestors did.

Details: Fig Boss Fall Fig Tree Sale, 2025 Cutting Sale & New Fig Book - Fig-ure it out: Choosing a Fig Variety

Hello everyone! Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your fig-growing journey. I am very happy to make a few announcements: To avoid common inquiries. PLEASE READ ALL OF THE DETAILS BELOW. Starting at 9 PM EST on Wednesday, November 12th, and ending on the 15th, you’ll find over 75 varieties of fig trees listed on my sale page here . Over 50 trees will be available in larger 4-gallon sizes. These have been growing in their pots for 1-3 growing seasons. The annual Fig Bo

20 Facts About Figs & Fig Trees You Probably Didn't Know

Did you know that the fig is an inverted flower? Housed in a syconium, each fig contains 100 to 500 individual flowers. Consequently,...

I'm Ross, the "Fig Boss." Learn to grow & eat mouth-watering figs. The way our ancestors did.

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Details: Fig Boss Fall Fig Tree Sale, 2025 Cutting Sale & New Fig Book - Fig-ure it out: Choosing a Fig Variety

Ross the Fig BOSS

Nov 99 min read

The Role of Plant Hormones in Fig Tree Pruning and Fruit Production

I've spent years refining pruning techniques to help growers like you boost their fig tree harvests. In this guide, I'll share practical insights on pruning fig trees effectively, focusing on timing, cut types, and the critical role of plant hormones in shaping growth, fruit set, and tree hardiness. My goal is to keep things clear and actionable, but for those eager to dig deeper, I've included dropdown menus in each section detailing how hormones influence specific pruning g

Ross the Fig BOSS

Aug 128 min read