Q. I have a fig tree that was started from a cutting about three and a half years ago. It hasn't bore figs yet. A. Figs bear on new growth. I would feed the plant now with at least a couple of pounds of a balanced fertilizer. If bearing does not occur by May, prune the plant lightly and feed it again.
Figs like to be heavily mulched, so make sure a thick bed of mulch is placed around the plant.
Typically, once a tree is over 5 years old it does not require special feeding. If the lawn and shrubs around it are fed, it will take advantage of that. Keith Fuller will answer your gardening questions. Telephone him at 824-4551 and leave your questions on his answering machine. The St. Augustine Record and Morris Digital Works .