With pruning they can be placed closer. The fig varieties we offer do not need pollination. Fruit is ripe and ready for harvest when it droops on the stem from its own weight. Western Asia, cultivated for thousands of years. There are no pests and diseases of importance.
Figs are adaptable to varied soils.
A well-drained fertile loam, close to neutral pH is best, but the fig does well on most soils. Early and late frosts can cause fruit drop, but proper tree placement can help moderate temperatures and extend the harvest season. Planting on the south side of a building or wall and protection from cold winds are important techniques in growing figs. Figs do not need much fertilizer. Too much fertilizer can produce lush tender vegetative growth at the expense of fruit production and winter hardiness.