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Q.First Ever Figs Mouldy

Zone Winchester England | Anonymous added on June 30, 2026 | Answered

Ten year old fog tree in ground finally produced 6 large round fruit but sadly the developed blemish & mould before ripening

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on July 1, 2026

Discard all the rotting fruit and fallen leaves. These articles below should help determine the problem. It could be caused by disease or insects. I am also including how to care for fig trees so you can successfully grow figs.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-diseases.htm

https://ipm.ucanr.edu/agriculture/fig/alternaria-rot/#gsc.tab=0

https://pnwhandbooks.org/node/25071/print

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/treating-fig-anthracnose.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm

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