Most people are fond of figs and rightfully so.
They are very tasty and can be eaten fresh, preserved, or used for baking and making desserts like ice cream. Sections of Georgia Suitable for Fig Culture Site and Soil Requirements Figs will grow in many types of soils, but they need a site free of root-knot nematodes. Contact your county agent for information about testing your soil for nematodes. In the colder areas of the state, the ideal site is the south side of a building. Cold injury will be further reduced if the fig does not receive direct sunlight early in the morning or late in the evening during the winter months.