Growing Figs in Cold Climates: A Complete Guide

Why you can grow figs in cold climates Fig is a subtropical plant that tolerates temperatures well below freezing. The plant enjoys a winter rest. The plant is leafless during that winter rest. Pollination is unnecessary. Fig has a unique fruit-bearing habit. Fig plants can tolerate mistreatment. 5 Methods for Growing Figs Grow in a containerPlant in ground each springSwaddle stemsLay down or bury stemsIn ground in cool unheated greenhouse Some varieties for cold climates AdriaticChicago hardyBrown TurkeyBlack MissionCelesteAnd more! Read more Pests Figs are relatively pest-free plants, especially in cold climates. Still, as with most outdoor plants, pests do occasionally rear their ugly heads. In a greenhouse, figs are similarly pest-freehowever, they can attract pests as well, such as mealybugs, as it was in my case. Harvest & Preservation A fully ripe fig is a fragile, perishable delicacy. And fully ripe is when it must be harvested for the very best flavor; no further ripening will occur once a fruit has been separated from a branch. Fruits ready for harvest will droop, soften, and sometimes have a tear in their eye. Future Directions Fig trees now thrive planted outdoors as far north as New Jersey and warmer parts of New York. As our planet warms further, I may one day be planting my fig trees in open ground here on my farmden in New Yorks Hudson Valley. Read more Read more

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🗸 Author(s): Lee Reich
🗸 Title: Growing Figs in Cold Climates: A Complete Guide
🗸 Rating : 4.5 from 5 stars (86 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
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