Figs are light-loving, drought-tolerant, and adaptable fruit trees that are suitable for potted cultivation. Here's how to grow potted figs:
Figs are suitable for growing in well-drained, fertile, and highly breathable soils. You can choose a special potting soil, or you can prepare your own mixture of loam, sand and decaying organic fertilizer.
Choose a container that is breathable and well-drained, such as a clay pot, a wooden basin, or a plastic basin. The size of the container should be suitable for the growth of the plant, usually around 40-50 cm in diameter.
Figs can be planted in spring or autumn, but in some regions, spring is the most ideal time to plant.
Choose healthy, pest-free 1-2-year-old seedlings. If you are buying seedlings, make sure that the plants have adapted to the container environment.
Before planting, the bottom of the container is lined with broken pots or stone grains to facilitate drainage. Put a small amount of organic fertilizer at the bottom of the pot as a base fertilizer. Then fill in the culture soil and insert fig seedlings into the soil.
Water thoroughly immediately after planting, then gradually reduce the amount of watering until the soil surface is dry. Figs are drought tolerant but don't like standing water, so water them in moderation to avoid overly moist soil.
Figs need plenty of sunlight and should be placed in a well-lit but avoid direct sunlight. During the hot summer months, shade should be carried out.
During the growing season, apply a thin fertilizer every 2-3 weeks, and you can use diluted compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer. Summer is the period of vigorous growth, and the frequency of fertilization should be increased.
Prune diseased, dead and inward-growing branches regularly to keep the plant well ventilated and light-transmitting. Pruning of figs promotes the generation of new branches and the development of fruits.
In winter, especially in northern regions, fig plants need to be moved indoors to avoid frost.
Through the above cultivation and management, potted figs can grow healthily and produce delicious fruits.