Ficus carica
fig
Common names: common fig
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Description
The true fig brings Mediterranean flair to the garden and bears sweet, soft fruit in protected sites. Winter-hardy varieties such as "Brown Turkey" or "Bayernfeige Violetta" can survive colder DACH regions if the location is warm and protected. Young plants need winter protection.
Care instructions
Plant the fig in the warmest, full-sun spot facing a south wall with well-draining soil. Water regularly in summer, but keep the soil from staying too wet. Mulch young plants in the first winter and protect the shoots with fleece. Prune in spring after the flush, removing only the new growth. Harvest the fruit when fully ripe from August to October, once they become soft and hang slightly.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
loamy, humus-rich, well-drained, dry
Feeding
Medium feeder
Months
Apr–Jul
Pruning
Propagation
Methods
- Cuttings
- Layering
Companion planting
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