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Fig tree or bush - Can the Man - 11-09-2022
i bought a very small fig plant back in the spring, I was warned to not plant it in the garden unless I sow it in a washing machine drum to prevent it from putting all its energy into roots instead of fruit. So I planted it in a planter that I can moved inside the tunnel in the winter.
I was very surprised last week to find some babies. [attachment=5304]
Some people have told me to plant it in one of the raised beds in the tunnel and leave it in there all year round.
Any suggestions from experience???
RE: Fig tree or bush - Small chilli - 11-09-2022
There was a fig planted in a greenhouse boarder in one of the house we rented for a short time. It seemed very happy in there. But that’s as far as my knowledge goes.
Well done on having babies already.!
RE: Fig tree or bush - Veggie - 11-09-2022
From experience, don't plant it anywhere unless its roots are contained! Its a thug - like Kiwis.
I started with 2 fig tree cuttings that I planted in a <12" wide bed between my drive wall and the neighbours garden. Its now an impenetrable fence, so high that my neighbour has to prune the top of it. I suspect that the roots are also in his garden (which is uphill from mine).
RE: Fig tree or bush - Scarlet - 11-09-2022
I planted mine in the border despite reading all the advice. It hasn't got that big, I suspect it gets too cold when we get frosts as I'm in a frost pocket. I've had figs once or twice, they were delicious. The small fruits need to hang on over winter and that's my downfall, they get frosted off.
I like my GH space so Im not sure I would want it in the GH - depends what you like to grow I suppose. Im sure it would love it in there.
RE: Fig tree or bush - JJB - 11-09-2022
The IOW has figs growing everywhere and some are massive trees, I think its the frost free southern coast weather that let's them run rampant, so poly would be ideal climate but not sure about pollination.
RE: Fig tree or bush - Mark_Riga - 11-09-2022
As long as we have a mild few weeks, some of the larger ones look like they should ripen before winter, particularly if you move it inside.