A plentiful harvest of fruit starts at the fig tree.
The fig is a very old fruit dating back to 5,000 B.C. and originating in regions of western Asia. Today, fig trees are grown in areas all over the world. Although the fig tree can be grown in climates that are unlike its natural habitat, it is much more difficult to get the tree to fruit in such climates. If you would like to try your hand at growing a fig tree, there are some things you should do to make sure the tree eventually produces fruit. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Plant the fig tree in an area that's most like its natural environment. The climate should be warm and dry with very little chances of heavy rain when the figs begin to fruit. Areas that can drop below 30 degrees are less likely to grow fig trees that fruit. In healthy conditions, figs will begin to fruit in the spring, then again in the fall.
2. Give your fig tree an area to grow that gets full sun. This means nothing can be shading the tree, such as a tall building or other trees. When in full sun, the fig tree is more likely to ripen fruit.
3. Give the fig tree plenty of room to grow. The roots need room to spread, and the top of the tree needs room to flourish. Fig trees can grow as tall as 50 feet, but 10 to 30 is more common. Stifling the tree, especially in an area where a foundation completely blocks root growth, will make fruit less likely. Fig tree branches grow wide and the roots will grow even wider. You can plant flowers beneath the tree, or maybe a garden nearby, but always be prepared for the fig tree roots to eventually hurt the growing opportunities for other plants in those areas.
4. Water the fig tree every week or two. Plenty of water and nourishment is needed to grow the fruits, but the amount of water will depend on the size of the tree. If you see the leaves turning yellow and falling to the ground, then you know the tree is not getting enough water. However, if the water doesn't seep into the soil and, instead, just causes a puddle for a few minutes, then you are giving it too much water. Use these boundaries to adjust the water amount as the tree grows.
5. Give your fig tree fertilizer if its branches don't grow more than a foot in year. Put down half a pound of nitrogen-based fertilizer every four months for the next year. If that doesn't work, increase the amount to a full pound, every three months. Don't overload the tree with nitrogen, however, since that will eventually begin to decrease the growth of fruit.
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