Growing Tips

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Rooting

Step-by-step guide on how to root a fig tree cutting

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Air Layering

Air layering can be an effective way to produce a new tree that is genetically identical to the parent plant

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Grafting

Grafting is a horticultural technique whereby tissues of plants are joined so as to continue their growth together

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Planting

How do you prepare to plant a fig tree?

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Rootstocks

rootstocks include seedlings, cuttings, and tissue culture

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Fertilizers

Fertilizing your fig tree can help ensure healthy growth and maximize fruit production

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Sun Lights

Fig trees require at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to thrive and produce fruit

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Up Potting

Fig trees can be up-potted to provide them with more space to grow

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Pinching

Fig tree pinching refers to the practice of removing the tips of young shoots or branches of a fig tree in order to encourage bushier growth and increase fruit production

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Staking

Fig tree staking is a practice that involves using a support system to hold up the trunk of a fig tree

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Watering

Fig trees should be watered regularly and deeply, with the frequency and amount of watering adjusted according to the climate, soil type, and age of the tree

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Pruning

Regular pruning helps to maintain the tree’s size, shape, and productivity, as well as promoting the growth of strong, healthy branches and fruiting wood

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Storage

You might need to store fig trees for a short period of time before planting or transplanting

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