How to Grow Figs in Pots
Choose a cutting from a fig cultivar suitable for growing in pots.. Go with a large pot of about 30 US gal (110 L) in size.. Fill the pot with potting mix leaving a 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap at the top.
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Choose a cutting from a fig cultivar suitable for growing in pots.
Choose a cutting from a fig cultivar suitable for growing in pots.
Go with a large pot of about 30 US gal (110 L) in size.
Go with a large pot of about 30 US gal (110 L) in size.
Fill the pot with potting mix leaving a 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap at the top.
Fill the pot with potting mix leaving a 1 inch (2.5 cm) gap at the top.
Add fine bark chips into the pot to help improve drainage.
Add fine bark chips into the pot to help improve drainage.
Plant your fig tree 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) deep in the pot.
Plant your fig tree 2–4 inches (5.1–10.2 cm) deep in the pot.
Water the soil as soon as you plant your fig tree.
Water the soil as soon as you plant your fig tree.
Keep the fig tree in full sun during the summer.
Keep the fig tree in full sun during the summer.
Water the pot to 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the surface whenever it's dry.
Water the pot to 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the surface whenever it's dry.
Add a high-nitrogen fertilizer every 4 weeks in the spring and summer.
Add a high-nitrogen fertilizer every 4 weeks in the spring and summer.
Prune any branches affected by pests or diseases.
Prune any branches affected by pests or diseases.
Thin the fruit on the tree to encourage larger figs.
Thin the fruit on the tree to encourage larger figs.
Move the pot indoors during the winter.
Move the pot indoors during the winter.
Cut off any dead and weak stems in late winter.
Cut off any dead and weak stems in late winter.
Wait until the end of summer to harvest your figs.
Wait until the end of summer to harvest your figs.
Check to see if the figs are fully colored and slightly soft.
Check to see if the figs are fully colored and slightly soft.
Lift the figs up and pull them off of the plant to harvest them.
Lift the figs up and pull them off of the plant to harvest them.
Store the fresh figs in your fridge for up to 2-3 days.
Store the fresh figs in your fridge for up to 2-3 days.
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