Can anyone suggest the best variety of fig for this area? I am actually out on the peninsula in Bremerton west of Tacoma. I grew up in the south and love fresh figs. I have tried the larger fruited green figs and they are an OK choice. I would prefer a brown varietal if that is possible in my area. Thanks in advance.
By Barbara
Check with your local county extension office. They are associated with the Washington State University which will have some gardens which they test grow to see what works in your area.
My fig trees are mature and have plenty of figs, but they are no bigger than a quarter for 1 1/2 months. Why?
Hardiness Zone: 7a
Joe from Port Chester, NY
I believe this has more to do with the type of fig tree that you have. I have this type also, and a friend who has a nursery said if I want large figs, I should plant a Turkey Fig. I plan to do so this Fall. My fig tree bears all summer, but they are very small figs.
My fig tree looks like it has worms. What can I do to treat it?
By ona from Cape Town, South Africa
I have never heard of this, maybe your county agent can give you some info, good luck.
Add about two tablespoon garlic paste to a jug of water, stir well and spray. Sprinkle wood ashes. Good luck
Here in Louisiana the figs are setting, and are the most beautiful green. This variety is the Brown Turkey Fig.
What can I spray on my fig tree to get rid of the scales on the leaves? The scales are like little shell.
By Nevenka from Sydney, Australia
What color is a fig on the inside when rips. We have figs getting soft and drooping, but they are white on the inside. Are they ripe?
By Billie
There are three types of fig: the green or white, the grey or red, and the black or purple, the white fig is more adapted to cold weather than the others.
I have a potted fig tree and took it inside my garage, as there will be frost very soon. I have read all the information and will water it 1-2 cups every 4 weeks. Although all the leaves have fallen off, there are several unripened figs left. Should I take them off? I plan on planting it in the ground next spring any tips?
By Marianne D.
Your plant is very thirsty and needs water promptly. You can revive your plant by giving it water. The easiest technique is to slowly pour water into your plant soil so that the whole service is moist. If you pour too quickly the water will flow directly through rather than diffusing throughout the soil if your plants pot does not have drainage holes do not give your plant more than about 1/3 of the pots volume of water.
To what height can I cut back a mature fig tree to get it to grow like a bush instead?
By Nancy I
My friend grows these and interestingly enough, she said most people ask the opposite question...they end up with bush like trees they want to be larger:
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She likes this site for hints on trimming (you will need to determine managable size and then work with the tree's genetics to slowly get it to where you want it):
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Some people do the trees in containers, but they seem to have luck doing this from new starts, not with an existing tree trying to move it (that is apparently ripe for EPIC fails):
Now that I have talked to her and read these, I am hungry for honey and a fig and some lovely creamy cheese. MMMMMM!!!
Prune during the winter. You can prune by half.
I just bought a brown turkey fig tree (3 ft tall) for my mom. She lives in a trailer home and I'm concerned about where she can store it in winter. She does not have a garage. Any suggestions?
She can bury the tree up to the rim with dirt to protect it in the winter.
This is a page about growing figs in containers. Figs can successfully be grown in containers as long as you are willing to give them the extra care and maintenance required.
This is a page about propagating a fig tree. There are several ways you can propagate a fig tree some are more successful than others.