Features of growing figs at home

Growing from seeds

The fig tree can be grown by seed propagation. For this, well washed and dried seeds are used. Sowing is carried out in early spring. The soil should contain sand, peat and leafy earth, and be light in texture.

If the cultivation takes place with seeds, then they are deepened by 3 cm, and then watered. The containers are covered with glass or a plastic bag, film. When growth begins, the cover is removed for several hours, then removed completely.

The grown seedlings are transplanted into separate containers. Breeding by this method is less popular than propagation by cuttings.

Growing from Seed Video

From the video you will learn how to grow figs from seeds.

Cuttings

You can grow figs indoors using cuttings, the main thing is to choose them correctly and create favorable conditions for further growth.

Picking up a branch for grafting, it is necessary to take it from the bush that previously "pleased" with its fruits. It is best to break off a branch.

They should be rooted in the middle of winter, namely in late January or early February. It is important not to miss the moment between the release of foliage and the beginning of overgrowth with young shoots. In this case, rooting will take place without any problems.

A stalk is taken 15 cm high and with 3-4 buds. The plant must be in the growing season. The cut site is allowed to dry, for this you need to place it in a cool room for 7-8 hours.

Reproduction in this way has several features:

• in the lower part of the cutting, several longitudinal cuts or scratches are made for better root formation;
• each is planted in a separate glass;
• just like the bone, the stalk deepens 3 cm into the ground;
• you can use river sand at the beginning of planting;
• watered with warm water, and then covered with a jar.

If desired, the rooting process can be accelerated; for this, indoor fruit-bearing figs are placed in a home greenhouse. There it is necessary to maintain the soil temperature up to 25 ° C.

Using cuttings, you can place the twigs not only in the sand, but also in a jar of water and leave them until the first young roots begin to appear. This is convenient, since the roots are clearly visible in transparent containers. When they appear, transplanting should be carried out so that the figs already grow in a pot, preferably in a ceramic one. The soil is selected not too greasy, suitable for drainage containing deciduous humus, peat, turf and river sand.

For a good result, sprouted figs on the windowsill require a pot with a volume of 6-8 liters in the future.

Rules for caring for indoor figs

It is possible to grow figs at home, provided that they are properly cared for. The plant should be protected all year round and some peculiarities should be taken into account.

In the summer, the future fruit must be sprayed with warm water. Pre-settled water is used for irrigation.If there was not enough moisture, the tree dries up, this is evidenced by the falling of the leaves. As a rule, with frequent spraying, it is possible to protect the plant from spider mites.

When the fruiting stage begins, the amount and volume of watering is reduced, this is done so that future fruits are not too watery. Like all "immigrants" from the subtropics, figs in room conditions need a dormant period.

During this time period, the plant is placed in a cool place where the temperature ranges from 0 to +15 degrees. If there is no such opportunity and a suitable place, the wintering of figs at home can occur away from the heating appliances in the room.

Figs in the room do not require special lighting. The period of winter dormancy falls at the end of autumn and until the middle of winter. Leaves fall from trees, and the amount of watering is significantly reduced. Moisture is required so that the earth does not dry out at all.

In order for the care to be correct and to prevent early awakening of the buds, the plant is watered at rest with cold water. After waking up, as evidenced by the swelling of the kidneys, the figs are brought out into the light, regular watering begins, in general, they provide appropriate care.

At the same time, it’s time to make top dressing with special mixtures. Cultivated figs are "fed" with nitrogen for good fruiting. It is very important that this particular fertilizer is the first. With every transplant, indoor figs need to be fertilized.

During the period of swelling of the kidneys, the fig needs feeding from phosphates. Only during "sleep" figs grown at home do not need additional trace elements.

This should be the main care in order to grow tasty and healthy fruits.

Transfer

Understanding how to grow figs at home is very important, but there are a number of rules for transplanting it.

When spring comes, and frosts give way to pleasant warmth and sunny days, the container with figs is taken out to the balcony or garden. Since the root system of the "young" grows rather quickly, they must be replanted annually. This procedure is carried out until the leaves appear.

When the trees are 7 years old, they are replanted every 3 years. The next pot should be several centimeters larger than the previous one. Too large an area for transplanted plants should not be allocated. In this case, the root system begins to grow rapidly and it will be difficult to maintain a good yield.

A drainage layer must be poured onto the bottom of the pot. When transplanting, the root collar should remain on top, and the plant itself should be placed in a bright place. An important process is the successful formation of the crown, this gives a good and high-quality harvest.

Crown formation

Crohn forms before the kidneys swell. Leave 3-4 branches, the rest are cut off. Upon reaching a 20-centimeter height, they begin to pinch the top. This is done so that the side branches grow more. They, in turn, are shortened by a third of their own length, so that the lower shoots are strengthened.

Those buds that are directed to the center of the crown should be trimmed. If this procedure is done correctly, then the crown of the tree will turn out to be beautiful, from 3-4 vertical branches and side shoots.

The fan-shaped crown looks very nice. Such a fig in an apartment is pleasing to the eye, and favorably complements the interior design. The tree not only becomes decorative, but also increases its fruitfulness. For this form, pinching begins from the upper kidney.

Those shoots, the direction of growth of which is directed towards the inside of the crown, are removed. Leave horizontal branches. They give good yields. In order to obtain a fan-shaped shape, two main parallel horizontal branches are left.

A cut is made above the bud, which increases the number of fruiting shoots.If you follow simple rules, then the home bush, although it does not turn into a beautiful flower that decorates the apartment, gives fruit already in the second year, and then 1-2 harvests annually.

Home cultivars

Before planting, you need to decide on a variety that can grow successfully. As a rule, it is recommended to choose a self-fertile undersized species. There are three main types of pollination:

• mixed (does not need pollination in spring, only in autumn);
• parthenocarpic (seed development independently);
• a variety that requires pollination.

  

  

  

The most common and suitable are the following types:

• Purple Sukhumi;
• Kadota;
• Sochi No. 7;
• Solar.

You can try to grow the Crimean Black Fig, but it is more suitable for the garden area.

Pest control

Growing figs at home is an infrequent phenomenon, which is why fruits and seedlings are exposed to a variety of diseases and pests.

One of the most common is the spider mite (which develops during the heating season, during the period of dry and warm indoor temperatures). If pests are found on a tree, first of all, the affected areas are washed with cold water. Then the leaves of the seedling and the trunk are sprayed with actellik solution.

It is recommended to treat the figs and the air around them with water every day, creating conditions of natural moisture. This process should be repeated every week.

Fungal disease (coral spot) can be another problem. The main manifestation is the red spots on the stems. Having discovered this, the damaged shoots are immediately cut off (to avoid further spread) and the treatment is carried out with a solution of potassium manganese, foundation or Bordeaux liquid.

It is important to know how to store figs in order to enjoy their taste and health benefits for as long as possible. The fruit itself is very tender and subject to rapid fermentation. One of the options in order to extend storage is the freezing method.

Figs grown at home can be dried. There is nothing complicated about how to dry figs. To do this, take a ripe fruit, cut it in half, put it on drying, cover with gauze, and put it in the sun.

Drying figs at home is very simple and does not take much time and effort. It is interesting that dried figs do not lose their beneficial properties, but they are also rich in fiber, potassium, calcium, and iron.

And let this bush not bloom in the usual way and decorate the interior with "outlandish" flowers, but it will delight you with delicious, and most importantly, healthy fruits.

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