OUR FIRST FIG - SUCCESSFUL PLANT PROPAGATION FRUIT PRODUCTION ON THE HOMESTEAD
This is what I call success!
If you really know @papa-pepper, then you know I'm a propagator of plants. There are many reasons that I like this hobby, but more importantly, if you propagate food plants, then you'll get more free food!
Last year, in a plant propagation series that I periodically post in, I share about propagating Fig Trees, which is very easy. While we were waiting to purchase our land and begin planting on it, we were hard at work preparing plants for us to use later on. Recently, we were able to enjoy the first fig off of one of our trees.
OUR FIRST FIG!
JUST A TASTE OF WHAT IS TO COME
As we continue, we will be planting a lot of various food-bearing plants. Figs trees are just one of the many ones that we already have. From the fig trees that I already have, we could produce thousands of more fig trees, which is amazing to me. Each one of them can both produce figs and be used to make more fig trees. The new trees can then be planted, given away, or sold to others.
I think that this fig was not completely ripe yet, but it was tasty and a great foreshadowing of the life ahead of us. Red-Pepper actually spent a bit of time with me last year making and planting fig cuttings, and now she too can taste the fruit of her labor. My @little-peppers can grow up being familiar with skills like this rather than having to learn them at my age. Also, it is my hope that all of the hard work we put in now will be there for years to come!
This was a very happy moment for us to celebrate, and a true testimony to the possibility of having fresh, healthy, free food. We got the fig cuttings for free, so this fruit cost us nothing. We planted and watered, so we did invest some time and effort, but I think that we are already getting a great return on that investment!
As always, I'm @papa-pepper and here's the proof:
proof-of-fig
Until next time…
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Congratulations! Figs are so good, when I have my own land I shall plant some as well haha
Growing plants is a rather difficult job. It requires a lot of time watering, weed removal and other subtleties. At first glance it seems so simple - you've planted the seeds and wait for when the fruit will fall on you. I congratulate you on your harvest! Apparently, you have done well.
Wow, those look divine! I love adding figs to a cheese plate or making a salad with figs, arugula, Gorgonzola, pecans and balsamic vinegar. Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Literally. 😜
Your kids are super lucky to have a father who cares about teaching them. Your family seems awesome!
Thank you for that. It is a big part of my life!
Congratulations! I love when you can grow your own.
indeed if we are happy with anything until we want to sacrifice an example in this post would plant with perseverance until he fruitful
That fig looks good. I have never had fresh figs makes me want to try one.
First time I've had them straight off of the plants!
It's the best! This brings back memories of my childhood walking around my gran's garden picking and eating fruit of all kinds. Figs are ripe when soft to the touch.
Enjoy!
Waooo so nice
Thank you! It was a blessing!
You did a wonderful job on the video and the fruit looks amazing. Great job and thanks for the tips.
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Heck man you could brand '@papa-pepper 'Awesomesauce' a blend of organically grown figs and peppers cultivated locally in Arkansas.
"From our garden to your table, @papa-pepper only chooses the finest quality ingredients. Sit back, relax and feel the warmth of the homestead. Enjoy. "