Fig tree (fig) cultivation, planting and care
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FIGS IN OPEN GROUND - LANDING AND CARE
I have wanted to grow figs for a long time. I planted it once, something didn't grow. And now, finally, my dream came true: I was given a small tree, which I planted in the corner of the garden next to the raspberries. The seedling quickly grew and gave a small harvest in a year. I cannot convey my joy, I was so proud that this tropical plant grows and bears fruit, adding to my collection, because a real pomegranate is growing in my garden (photo 1). Figs (fig tree, fig tree) have magical, incomparable fruits, tender, sweet (photo 2-4).
A year later, I counted about 330 fruits on the tree. Like a child, she rejoiced at the harvest, tasting the gifts of nature and treating relatives and friends.
The fruits do not ripen at the same time, which is good. It's already October, and fruits are still showing on the tops of the branches. And they will hang until I cover the tree with the remaining fruits for the winter, which will ripen next year. However, of those I had only one ripe last year, the rest fell for some reason. Therefore, I do not stake on them, because the main crop will ripen later on new seedlings that will appear in the spring.
Time passed, and in the summer my euphoria was replaced by anxiety: the humpbacked leafhopper settled on the branches, and I did not know what to do with it. However, she disappeared somewhere quickly, without causing any harm. But later, when the harvest peaked, it turned out that I was not the only one who loved honey fruits: they had a lot of ants inside them, penetrating there through the holes in the fruits. And I had to check everything, ripping the fruit and removing the aliens. And they ate the ripe ones from the side, making holes there. Perhaps the wasps were helping them.
But that is not all. When one day it started raining heavily, ripe fruits suddenly burst and turned into “roses” (photo 5). Of course, even though I was late, I started to fight the ants: I attached Velcro, spread out the bait, and there were fewer of them. And later they completely disappeared.
Growing figs outdoors - 6 important takeaways
Figs are propagated by cuttings and layering. While removing the grass under the tree, I found that one branch extending from the base of the trunk and lying on the ground had taken root. It was a hint from nature: it means that other similar branches can be rooted in this way, which I did.
I dug oblong holes in early summer, watered and dug in the middle part of the branches. I made holes for watering nearby and did not forget to water every day. It was a surprise that, having decided at the end of September to see what happened there, I dug up a strong tree with a whole beard of roots! I didn’t even think that figs take root so well and quickly.
This was my first experience of growing a fig tree. And here are the conclusions I made. Necessary:
- • prevent the appearance of pests;
- • cut off tender ripe fruits in time, since figs are a perishable product;
- • remove all raspberries nearby;
- • fix all branches at an angle to the ground and keep in such a position constantly, so that it is easy to pick off fruits and cover the tree;
- • try propagation by cuttings;
- • plant another figs, as well as azimina and persimmons!
Why else plant figs? Its fruits are very, very useful. They contain proteins, sugars, pectins, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and are especially useful for cardiovascular diseases, as they are also rich in potassium. True, figs are contraindicated in diabetes mellitus.
From the fruits, I cooked jam (photo 6), which turned out to be tasty, beautiful and aromatic. Now it, and even the green walnut jam, is the very best I have in my supplies for the winter. This is both an unusual treat and a healthy treat for guests.
See also: Growing figs - planting and care, varieties and pollination (Crimea)
Figs without much difficulty
Since my beloved fig has already become a luxurious tree with rather thick trunks and has grown both up and in all directions, taking up a lot of space, I learned to cover it for the winter when the leaves fell. By the way, figs have very beautiful large leaves, which contain milky juice.
So, to cover the plant, you must first tilt the branches to the ground. To do this, I watered the figs several times at the root and gradually to the ground. pressed him
I want to warn you that his branches are very flexible and resilient, so you need to carefully tilt and hold them so that they do not bounce off and hit - this, alas, happens ...
I tie the branches and tie the buckets of bricks to them. A few days later, when the branches are down, I tie them to posts driven into the ground at an angle. Under the branches and on top I put stems of blackberries and dry grass - more. Then I cover the sides with slate, on top with a covering material, and on top with a film. That's it, nothing complicated. In the same way, I cover pomegranates for the winter.
I believe that growing figs in suitable regions is not too difficult. When I advise my acquaintances to grow this wonderful culture, they complain that it is necessary to cover it. But the grapes are covered! And our winters are not too cold, only in January-February cold snaps are possible.
In general, dear readers, southerners, grow your figs - a wonderful and beautiful plant, treat yourself to its wonderful fruits!
By the way
Did you know that figs are considered the most ancient cultivated plant? A decoction from it is an excellent diaphoretic and antipyretic agent. It is also used for colds, sore throats, inflammation of the gums and diseases of the upper respiratory tract. The fruit contains the substance ficin, which helps to reduce blood clotting. In addition, the plant has a laxative effect.
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© Author: Maria VATULINA Art. Tbilisi Krasnodar Territory
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