My Winterized Container Fig Tree Is Budding Out In January In MN. What Should I Do?

Question

This is the first winter for my fig tree that I started from a cutting from an established tree. It went dormant as expected in the fall. I put it in a lower level craft room that’s dark and stays around 60 degrees. I seldom go in the room for more than 5 mins, but did have a project that took a couple hours a day for 4-5 days spread out Nov. and Dec. So the tree got light but temperature stayed 60 degrees.

Answer 1

They will start to get leaves before you can put them back outside. You are just ahead of the game. I would just leave it till you can safely move it outdoors.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htm

Answer 2

GKH_SUSAN Thank you for your response/help. Should I go ahead and put the tree in a sunny window (as sunny as you get in MN) or put a plant light on it?
RG

Answer 3

If you have a sunny window you can move it too that would be fine or if you have a grow light. Since it is coming out of dormancy early, additional light would help prevent the new growth from being yellow.