How much fertilizer do figs planted in containers need?
A. I prefer slow-release fertilizers like Osmocote, preferably 14-14-14 with micronutrients in the 8-9 month formula. A good application rate seems to be 1« Tsp. for 3-qt containers, 3 Tsp. for 1 1/2 gal containers, 6 Tsp. for 3 gal containers, and proportionately more for larger containers. Figs like a lot of fertilizer, but you can overdo it. A good way to tell whether you are doing it right is to measure the distance between nodes (leaf joints) on new growth. You want fairly short internodes, say 2-3.” If they are significantly shorter and the leaf color is yellow-green, the fig needs more fertilizer; significantly greater, be stingier with the fertilizer next year. Q. Can you tell me if there is fig tree that I could grow in big clay pot and take indoors in the winter? I live in Zone 3 and would like to have a fig tree, even a small one. A. Most fig varieties will thrive in pot/container situations, but some, such as Adriatic and Mission, are too vigorous. All of my collection of 8
