YOU WILL RECEIVE 1 SMALL TISSUE CULTURE PLANT/PLUG, WITH ROOT BALL WRAPPED IN PAPER TOWEL AND A PLASTIC BAGGIE TO RETAIN MOISTURE.
This special fig cultivar can withstand the colder temperatures of the north, unlike other fig varieties. The plant dies back in the winter and has the ability to re-sprout every year producing crops of medium-sized fruit, ripening late summer into fall. Big, curvy & grass green, tropical-looking leaves provide a visually stunning and unique landscape plant. It is best to give the fig the warmest and most protective place in the landscape; this, along with mulching over the cold season, will bring great success in a northern garden. Can grow to 12’ when provided with the right conditions. Zone 5-10.
Growing method: Our figs are grown by tissue culture from mature cells, which is a superior method that produces healthier plants that can fruit much sooner than if they were grown by seed. None of our figs are grown from seed; the narrow stems indicate that they are grown from this premium tissue culture method and, within months, can grow large and robust.
Sun Exposure
Fig trees thrive in full sun to partial shade. In general, fruit will be sweeter when the tree gets more direct sun, however, where scorching summers are the norm, a bit of light shade during the hot afternoons will keep the skin of the fruits from burning.Soil Type
Fig trees in general are very tolerant of a wide variety of soils, but do ensure good drainage. And the ideal pH balance for great tasting figs is between 6.0 and 6.5. Incorporate some organic material into your soil to ensure a great start and lasting health for your new tree. Though eventually a very large tree grown in its native environment, the fig tree easily adapts to being grown in a large container. A good quality potting mix should be used for the container, and a potted fig should not be left outdoors over the winter in zones below its lowest tolerance. In colder climates, bring the potted tree indoors before the first hard frost.
Watering
Water your newly planted fig tree well. Do not let it sit in wet soil. Once fresh new top growth is evident, deep waterings every couple of weeks will encourage good root growth. A light mulch on the surrounding soil will help to maintain an even moisture level throughout its first year, and keep competing weeds down. Keep the mulch about an inch away from the trunk of your growing tree. Once established, fig trees are quite drought resistantFeeding
Take care not to over water, or over feed. The quantity and quality of fruit will suffer as a result of generous water or fertilizer. Use a well balanced fruit tree fertilizer and apply lightly in spring and again in summer.Winter Care
When planted within it's hardiness zones, your fig tree can remain in the ground, undisturbed over the winter. In colder climates, plan to bring the container inside before the first frost. Be sure to lighten up on the water while the growth slows during winter months. In it's hardiness zone, trees growing in the ground can over winter with a thick organic mulch.. The top growth will die back in severe winters, but new growth emerges in spring.Harvesting Figs
A mature fig tree can yield a large amount of figs from a single tree! And they are fast growing, and generous in their fruiting. But for the very best fruiting, soonest - you need to pinch back and discard the fist baby figs seen to develop the first season. Don't let your tree put energy into a few fruits right away. Instead, by removing those fruits, you will force the tree to put its energies into robust, healthy growth and development, which will in turn result in heavier fruiting for years to come. A little patience the first year is amply rewarded.Fruit will develop on old wood in early summer, and on new growth branches in early fall, giving you an extra long time to enjoy your fig harvest. For sweet fruit that holds its shape well for antipasto recipes, harvest when the skin turns dark purple and the stem sags slightly. For super sweet, juice-running-down-your-chin eating by hand, wait until the fruit sags, and feels soft. Yum!