How To Prune And When To Prune A 4 Year Old Fig Plant

Question

There are lot of suckers growing at the stem close to the ground, the fig plant stem is not growing thick and strong. I live in Maryland. USA. Which month I prune the plant. Do I need to mulch the plant in October. Which manure to be applied ?

Answer 1

Suckers should be removed as soon as you see them. Manure is usually recommended in the soil at planting time. After that you can use an all purpose fertilizer like 10-10-10. This article tells about pruning and winter care:

https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-figs-maryland

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fertilizing-fig-trees.htm