How to Grow A Fig Tree in a Container
I love Figs! There is nothing as sweet as a fresh from the tree Fig. I grew up having fresh Figs in the summer, but I don't have enough room in my yard to plant a Fig Tree. I decided to grow my Fig Tree in a container on my patio. Not only do we enjoy the fruit from our Fig Tree, but it is also a beautiful addition to our outdoor landscape. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Choose the variety of Fig Tree you plan on growing. The easiest type is a self pollinating variety such as Celeste, Kadota, Black Mission, Brown Turkey or Texas Everbearing.
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Buy a large container. It should be at least 24 inches in diameter. The container can be made of any material.
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Plant your Fig Tree deeply in the soil. After your tree has been set in and cover with soil, add a layer of mulch to the container. Mulch will help to control nematodes.
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Prune your Fig Tree. They can be pruned back to the size you want them to be. Keep them to a size you can manage, if you plan on bringing them in for the winter.
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Tips & Warnings
Fig Trees for the most part are naturally insect & disease resistant
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Comments
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We live in the edge of the Blueridge mountains in North Georgia and I want to plant some figh trees. My friends say the need full sun. All the fig trees I have known in the past in south georgia south alabama and north florida have been in mostly shaded areas and have produced very well. Where I live is in zone 7 almost zone 6 just south of tennessee. I need some tips for planting.
