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Figs are quite popular fruits used fresh or dried, in jams and baked goods. Figs grow from fig trees and grow well in the Southern and Western America, as well as in Mediterranean and northern Africa, where the climate is mild and dry. Sung prefers warm, sunny, and broad canopy weather. Fig trees also need plenty of room to grow and flower.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Prepare

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   Choose a variety of figs. There are many types of figs available in the market, but only a few popular ones have strong growth. Find the ones that grow best where you live, check out some like Brown Turkey, Brunswick, or Osborne. Remember that figs can vary in color and shape, from purple to green or brown. Each nine is different, at different times of the year.
   • Visit a local nursery or open farm to get the right fig variety where you live.
   • Fig trees do best in warm, desert-like climates, so most figs do well in these environments. Only a few species can grow in areas with temperatures as low as 4 degrees Celsius.

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   Know when to plant your tree. Usually, figs should be planted in mid-spring. A young fig tree takes two years to produce its first batch of fruit, but figs typically mature in late summer or early fall. Fig branches should be pruned in the summer, although this is quite the opposite of some other popular fruit trees.

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   Choose a planting site. Since figs are quite sensitive to heat and require root bulb stability, it is easy to plant them in pots. This way we can move the pot to a warmer place, and the roots will be better protected. However, you can also plant out plants with the right conditions; look for a place with a steep southward slope, less shade and easy drainage.

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   Prepare your soil. Although figs aren't too picky in terms of soil conditions, they should really grow quickly with a few small changes. Figs generally do best when the soil has a little sand and a pH is close to 7 or lower (more alkaline). Apply a little more fertilizer at the ratio of 4-8-12 or 10-20-25. advertisement

Part 2 of 2: Planting Trees

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   Prepare the land. Use a trowel or hand to dig holes for the tree. Make the hole just wide enough for the root ball, and deep enough that about 2.5 to 5 cm of the base of the plant is covered with soil.

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   Plant tree. Remove the plants from the potting medium and carefully set aside the plants. Use scissors to prune the excess of the roots around the base, as they will reduce the fruit yield of the tree. Then, put the root ball in the hole and carefully spread the roots around. Fill the bottom and around the plant with soil, then pat it flat and firm.

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   Water the tree. To stabilize the sapling, water it with plenty of water for a few days.However, normally you should not over-water the plant, but only water in a moderate amount 1-2 times a week after planting.

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   Protect your soil. If you are planting trees outside it is important to protect the soil and the soil of the tree. Weeding around and fertilizing the plants every 4-5 weeks. At the same time, add a layer of soil covering 10-12 cm around the tree trunk, cover with soil.
   • The summer mulch will keep the plant moist, and in the winter will protect the plant from cold and frost.

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   Prune as needed. Prune in the summer of your second year of life, so you don't need to prune during the first year of its growth. Pruning the branches down to four strong buds will help the plant to increase its fruit yield. When the plant matures, prune it again in the spring, before the plant starts to grow.

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   Harvest. Harvest figs from the tree when the fruit is fully ripe, as they won't ripen further after harvest (just like peaches). Ripe figs are slightly soft, and curvy at the stem. The color of a ripe fig will depend on the variety you plant, as figs come in many different colors. Harvest very lightly to avoid fruitfulness.
   • Wear gloves when harvesting to avoid irritation of the sap (secreted during harvest) to the skin.
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Advice

• Avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen.
• Harvest ripe figs at the right time to avoid attracting insects and other pests.
• Planting plants facing south helps absorb radiation heat and protects them from frost.
• The figs can be dried in the sun for 4 or 5 days, or put in the dryer for 10 to 12 hours. Dried figs can be stored for 6 months.

Warning

• Remember to wear gloves when pruning or harvesting figs as the sap can irritate the skin.