Q: "Do You Need 2 Fig Trees? Do Fig Trees NEED a Pollinator?"

Fig trees generally do not need pollination or a second tree to produce fruit, as most common fig varieties are self-pollinating. However, certain types like Smyrna and San Pedro figs do require pollination, which can be achieved naturally by the fig wasp or manually through hand pollination. The fig wasp is rare in most regions, only thriving in specific climates like parts of California and the Mediterranean. For more on the different types of figs and their pollination requirements, check out the companion guide to this video: https://www.figboss.com/post/types-of... Introduction 0:00: Overview of fig tree pollination and need for a second tree. Inverted flower 0:40: Explanation of the fig as an inverted flower containing many individual flowers. Fig wasp 1:17: Discussion on the fig wasp (Blastophaga) and its role in pollination. Pollination benefits 1:50: Benefits of fig pollination, including increased size and quality of fruit. Fig wasp regions 2:25: Locations where the fig wasp is found and its temperature limitations. Hand pollination 2:50: Method of hand pollinating figs using pollen from male figs. Types of figs 3:03: Description of different types of figs: common figs, Smyrna figs, and San Pedro figs. Common figs 3:38: Common figs do not require pollination but can be improved with it. Desert King variety 3:48: Explanation of the Desert King variety and its unique pollination needs. Smyrna and San Pedro figs 4:12: Details on Smyrna figs and their need for pollination of the main crop. Check out the very informative Fig Boss website & blog: https://www.figboss.com/ Social Media:   / rossraddi     / rossraddi   Support My Work! Cuttings & Plants for Sale: https://www.figboss.com/category/all-... Merch: https://fig-boss.creator-spring.com/ Become a Patron:   / rossraddi   One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/rossr... Products I use to Grow Food: https://www.amazon.com/shop/rossraddi Consulting Services: https://www.figboss.com/consulting Other important links: The Fruit Talk! Podcast: https://anchor.fm/rossraddi The Ever-expanding Fruit Growing Spreadsheet: https://goo.gl/X6ye9e 2018 Fig Variety Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/a9MLNYaf3pq... 2019 Fig Variety Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bSFfDZnVuwS... Zone 7A - Greater Philadelphia