Q: "Can I Move My Potted Fig Trees out of Winter Storage?"

In the video, Ross, known as the Fig Boss, discusses the timing of moving fig trees out of winter storage, cautioning against doing so too early due to the risk of frost damage. He advises fig lovers to wait until after the last frost date and shares his Fig Shuffle technique for protecting fig trees from sudden drops in temperature. Ross emphasizes the biological advantages of early placement outside, including accelerated growth, earlier fruiting, and increased fig production throughout the season.

This video's companion guide - Fig Tree Winter Storage - A Necessary Step Toward Survival & Fruiting: https://www.figboss.com/post/fig-tree...
More details on late frost and fig trees: https://www.figboss.com/post/figs-frost

Introduction (00:00):
Ross addresses fig lovers and introduces the topic of moving fig trees out of winter storage.
Early move risks (00:25):
Ross discusses the risks of moving fig trees out too early due to potential damage from late winter or early spring frost.
Damage consequences (00:56):
Potential damage to fig trees, including the loss of crops like breba figs and damage to new growth, is highlighted.
Fig Shuffle technique (01:53):
Ross explains the Fig Shuffle technique, involving moving fig trees in and out of shelter to protect them from frost.
Temperature thresholds (02:50):
Ross discusses temperature thresholds for fig tree damage and mentions additional resources on his blog for more details.
Biological advantages (03:42):
Ross emphasizes the benefits of early placement outside, including quicker growth, earlier fruiting, and increased fig production.
Personal example (04:12):
Ross shares his personal experience of placing fig trees outside early in the Philadelphia area on March 23rd.

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