I really,really,really want to ripen this 2 figs.

[Strell]

This are the only 2 figs in this 2 branches (grafted)I really want to ripen this figs ,they are swollen and is going to be raining a lot tomorrow here in NYC ,I covered the pot with 4 plastic bags 10 minutes ago and put an additional one on top of the fruit ,will this prevent the splitting of the figs ?

[moonlight]

How big is that fig tree 🤔

[Strell]

It's a mature Tauro that a friend lent to me for the purpose of grafting ,yesterday I cut one airlayer and the remaining ones are about 45,30,and 20 inches long .

[moonlight]

Wouldn't large beach umbrella work better ?

[Strell]

LOL ,Rain start today at 5 am ,don't have an umbrella!

[ieatfigs]

Who cares about 1st year figs. Let it get to a state where you can't pick them fast enough and you're drowning in them. All fruit trees need an investment period. I pinch all first year figs except two to confirm variety, not nevessarily to eat. 10 or 20 figs won't satisfy anything. It sucks to hear that, but a fig tree can only produce so fast. They need time (years) too. It's not worth chasing them. Wait on it and let them come to you, in a year or 2.

[Strell]

Nothing is certain in life and since I already have the 2 figs why not try to save them from splitting? I see growers here posting a pic of their first fig after a 2 or 3 year wait ,and in my case I'm very passionate about this new hobby ,I try to learn and that's why I ask questions .So I do care.And in this case I want to know how long it takes for this particular variety to ripen in this region.

[Strell]

This is the tallest branch.

[acerpictum]

Yes, you need to close the pot, just in case. But the whole plant does not have to be closed if the variety has a closed eye ostiole or it does not have a tendency to sour. Not all varieties of figs burst after heavy rain. Everyone swells strongly, but many have reserves to compensate for the internal pressure.

[don_sanders]

Move it into the garage, porch, or inside?

I’d be worried about covering the fruit with a bag.

[Strell]

The bag is not in contact with the fruits just covering them.

[Strell]

[Strell]

The other branch has chicken wire protecting the fruit so the bag is not touching the fruit!