How Do You Grow Biodynamic Fig Trees?
Fig trees, with their wide spreading boughs, glossy green leaves and sweet fruit, are a popular tree for home growers. Once the trees are established, they take only simple maintenance. Figs can be grown using biodynamics, which is a philosophy that is growing in popularity with the growing community. Biodynamics is a specialized organic method that takes organic growing to a new level by seeking to return energy to the earth, and eliminate everything artificial from growing. Try your hand at biodynamic growing at home with your fig trees. Choose the right site for your fig trees. Figs prefer full sun and plenty of warmth, but also need protection from winter wind. Northern exposure is good for the trees’ biological schedule. Planting trees near a structure may provide them with more protection. Decide on the spacing for your trees. In biodynamic growing, one of the key elements is “live mulching,” which means that the leaves of a mature tree will touch the leaves of the next tree in l
