How Do You Grow A Fig Tree In A Container?
I love Figs! There is nothing as sweet as a fresh from the tree Fig. I grew up having fresh Figs in the summer, but I don’t have enough room in my yard to plant a Fig Tree. I decided to grow my Fig Tree in a container on my patio. Not only do we enjoy the fruit from our Fig Tree, but it is also a beautiful addition to our outdoor landscape. Choose the variety of Fig Tree you plan on growing. The easiest type is a self pollinating variety such as Celeste, Kadota, Black Mission, Brown Turkey or Texas Everbearing. Buy a large container. It should be at least 24 inches in diameter. The container can be made of any material. Plant your Fig Tree deeply in the soil. After your tree has been set in and cover with soil, add a layer of mulch to the container. Mulch will help to control nematodes. Prune your Fig Tree. They can be pruned back to the size you want them to be. Keep them to a size you can manage, if you plan on bringing them in for the winter.
