Toni, I think she meant that she bought a plant, but had she bought a fruit at the grocer it would be $5. I'd say they grow in alkaline soil, because they like the same kind of soil as olives, grapes, and rosemary, well drained sandy soil. For this time of year $5 can be expected for fresh figs. Out of CA or other Medeteranian states figs will be quite pricy, because they don't travel well when ripe and really don't taste as good if not left on the vine (Yes figs are vines) to ripen. They would have to be greenhouse grown if grown in a large enough scale to go to market. That's why most of the time you only see dried figs, which are really good treats in themselves. Given enough light, you should get more fruit eventually, most figs are self fertile and have two crops a year.

Hello jolj, I guess it must look like a hard sell thing, but in reality, I'm just an appliance repair guy in Florida. I was raised on figs and at last, I have a collection of 6 varieties, so this is really exciting to me. My etiquette might be lacking, but my interest and desire to encourage others are genuine. I have nothing to sell, and in fact, have long ago offered free cuttings from my trees to any and all. Three people have taken me up on that offer. I even pay the shipping. Right now, I need to let the trees get settled, but once they start really branching out, I will again extend this offer of free cuttings, and now, from a wider variety. Perhaps I am becoming an internet fig troll. If so, do please put me in my place. All I wish to do is to get people who love figs and fig tree growing to never give up and to never stop experimenting, and to please remain in the forums and share their triumphs. Read the forums and you will see how many people struggle and need encouragement and kudos and such. They are not kids, and I do not talk down to anybody, but they are human and sometimes need suggestions and to know that others are rooting for them. In brief, here are things I encourage: 1. Pruning to stimulate fruit production and 'bushing'. 2. Mulch and lots of it, because it helps so much in so many ways. (Yes, I do promote that back-to-eden guy's video. No, I don't know him, but yes, he has great ideas with simple, affordable applications. 3. Posting photos and links. What's a picture worth? 4. Networking. What good is it to withhold good techniques and tips? 5. Clever techniques for container growers. I recently stumbled online upon Larry Hall up in Michigan. His container gardening system's self watering technology is very interesting. When I ever lose a fig, it's because I am too busy fixing appliances to remember to water adequately. Larry has that problem fixed right. 6. Encouraging new members and first time growers. Nobody just decides one day to grow a fig tree. Each of us has a background tale which brought us here. Without prying, it's cool to hear from others about their long trek to this point. 7. Making fig growning fun and exciting. It should not be so much work and worry. ==================================== In your second message, you offered some very good advice. I am hardly a know-it-all regarding gardening. I can use all the good, sound advice out there. Guys like Frank in the Bronx is a constant source of new info for me. Every poster out there has a different list of tricks and tips. I'm here to encourage, but mostly, I am here to learn from smarter people. I am originally from New Orleans. We're a bit louder and less polished than the good folks in other places. I do not mean to offend, and apologize to you if I annoyed or upset you. I shall attempt to mind my manners in the future.

Thank you Frank! Yes, I did do some seaching on our forum. I know that there are chances that the seeds may not self pollinate, but I was wondering if maybe someone knew more of a ratio? I know that I have seen several fig varieties over at the figs4fun forum that were from seedlings, so I know that it is possible to get self-fruited varieties from seed. I know there is info on how to start seedlings too, but I was more interested in finding info that pertained to the germinating of aged seeds specifically. I guess I could try to find a site based on germination that may help? It is more so that it is such a "gold mine find" to me to find these seeds since the tree (and my Grandma) are both deceased. So I can only try to explain how it feels to find this, like as if you lost a loved one, and 20 years later, you found a long letter or video made by that loved one for you, that you never saw before. Almost like they have come back to life in a small way. So, to get something to germinate, even if not the exact fruit, would make me happy, to know that it at least was part of something that no longer exists. Again, thank you for the help! Christy

I would put it into a larger container now. There are lots of arguments and discussions about the pros and cons, some people seem to do well putting their figs directly into larger pots. I routinely pot up from #1 pots to 4 or 5 gallon SIPs without problems mid-season, as long as the root ball does not fall apart on transfer they do fine. Be careful not to overwater, since the roots cannot soak up all of the water in the larger pot until the plant and roots become much larger, and you do not want soggy roots (well draining media helps)