The Fig Tree Guy

My name is Evan Panagiotopoulos, a.k.a. The Fig Tree Guy, and I am passionate about all aspects of fig cultivation.

  • I am in the final stages of collaborating with several local libraries in Dutchess and Orange counties to organize engaging workshops about fig cultivation. These workshops will provide attendees with valuable insights into the history of figs, their cultural significance,…

  • On 11/25/2024 I purchased four Pastilliere cuttings (five shipped) from www.figbid.com. I must give credit to the seller, CoastalFigCompany, for providing an exceptional experience that earned them a perfect score. One of the cuttings I received was unusually thick, which…

  • The past few days, temperatures in New York, Zone 6b, have been on the warm side and I decided to get out there and “play” with the winterized figs. Each bed has two one-inch PVC pipes running diagonally to connect…

  • I am trying to help customers of mine understand what they are buying. Most fig cuttings are taken from dormant trees, but some cuttings, when taken during the summer, are green and come from trees that are not dormant. At…

  • Rooting figs in water requires careful attention, as the water needs to be changed daily. Occasionally, I skip a day—but never more than that—because staying vigilant is key. The process is “simple”. It will take about two weeks for tiny…

  • I have plenty of rooted fig cuttings that I’m looking to sell to a good, fig-loving home.These cuttings were taken from dormant trees growing in my backyard. As shown in the pictures above, these fig cuttings have well-developed roots and…

  • This year I witched to higher-quality potting soil called Coast of Maine and it was a great move, especially since some cheaper soils can harbor fungus gnat eggs. Sticky traps are also an effective way to monitor and reduce gnat…

  • Rooting fig cuttings is both a science and an art, and when you’re passionate about figs, it can quickly take over your space—in the best way possible! Around the house, you’ll find fig cuttings in all stages of growth, sitting…

  • Well, it’s Dec. 17 and most birds have already migrated to warmer places away from New York. Spring, though, is right around the corner (wishful thinking) and I am already thinking about the birds returning to our backyard. Still, the…

  • Fig lovers, rejoice! About three weeks ago, I started a whole bunch of fig-pops at home using cuttings from my own varieties: Violette de Bordeaux, Red Lebanese, Brown Turkey, Magnolia, and several unknown types. In addition, I began rooting two…