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Remove the plant from its pot and remove any circling roots by laying the root ball on its side and using shears to cut through the roots.To plant container-grown trees in the ground:.Fig trees put down deep roots if given the chance, so bear that in mind when choosing a planting spot.

Space fig trees at least 20 feet away from any buildings or other trees.

(Learn more about organic soil amendments.) Fig trees can grow in most types of soil as long as the soil is well-drained and contains plenty of organic material.

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For outdoor fig trees, plant the tree in the spring or early fall in full sun.In the winter, move the tree indoors and keep the soil moist. Be sure to add a high-nitrogen fertilizer every 4 weeks in the spring and summer and water the tree moderately. For container fig trees, grow them in a soil-based potting mix and add fine bark chips to improve drainage.Plant fig trees outdoors in the early spring or late fall, when the tree is dormant.Alternatively, figs can be grown in large containers and brought inside for the winter. Some winter protection may also be required. In zones where winter temperatures get colder than 10☏ (-12☌) for periods of time, be sure to choose a hardy fig variety. Figs can be planted outdoors without much trouble in USDA Zone 8 and warmer.Note that figs do not continue ripening after they are picked, so be sure to harvest at the right time! Other species of figs either do not produce edible fruit or have very specific pollination requirements (such as needing to be pollinated by a certain type of wasp), making them too much trouble for home gardeners to grow.įigs can be eaten fresh from the tree, preserved, or used in cooking. Many varieties of the common fig tree exist, including hardy cultivars that can be grown outdoors in slightly cooler climates (Zones 6 and 7). The common fig tree ( Ficus carica) is the most popular species of fig for home gardeners because its flowers do not require pollination to yield figs. About Figsįigs thrive in areas with long and hot summers (Zones 8 and warmer), though they can also be grown in colder zones if properly insulated from freezing temperatures or grown in containers and brought indoors. Try growing this luscious fruit with our guide to planting, growing, and harvesting figs. There are even patio-sized trees that you can move indoors for winter.

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Complete guide to fiddle-leaf fig care | Patch Plants Pot icon Facebook Instagram Twitter Lock Apple Search Magnify glass Search Menu We Describe Got it We Design We Deliver You Enjoy Sun Icon Sun Icon Half Sun Icon Full Rain Cover Partial Rain Cover No Rain Cover Lots of Wind Some Wind No Wind Rain Title Icon Wind Title Icon Left arrow Down arrow in a circle Tick Down arrow Close cross Filter Close Plus icon Minus icon Shopping Bag Shopping bag - full Information Icon Patch logo icon Quote Markįilter colour blue Filter colour charcoal Filter colour brown Filter colour cream Filter colour green Filter colour grey Filter colour orange Filter colour pink Filter colour white Filter colour yellow Filter colour multi Pot icon Tick icon misting dusting Pot Unkillable Chef Water Easy care Super fussy poodle Loads of light Shade Sun and shade Drama queen crown Created with Sketch.It may surprise you to learn that fig trees can be grown in both warm and temperate regions with a bit of extra care.

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