How Do You Care For Fig Trees?
Fig trees are one of the easiest fruit trees for gardeners to grow. Northern gardeners cultivate figs in containers while gardeners in warmer regions nurture fig trees in their back yard. One fig tree can produce enough figs for a family of four. Figs are self-fertile, meaning you only need one fig to produce fruit. Choose dwarf figs for container cultivation. If you have a small yard espalier a fig tree along a wall or fence. Once established, fig trees need very little care other than continued watering and winter protection. Plant fig trees in late winter or early spring while the tree is still dormant. Choose a spot in full sun (fig fruit needs exposure to full sun to ripen) with well-drained fertile soil. Northern gardeners should plant fig trees on the south side of buildings or fences. Space fig trees 15 to 20 feet apart and fig bushes 10 feet apart. Mulch your fig tree with 3 to 4 inches of organic mulch. Shredded bark, wood chips or well rotted manure all work well. Pull mulch
