Summer pruning hardy fig seedling

Question

Summer pruning of hardy fig seedling in its first year.

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The tree has three branches coming up from the base (starting at about soil level, about 18″ long), in a fork shape. Should I trim off the outer two at this stage (summer) to allow the growth to concentrate on the middle one (trunk), or wait until winter?

I’d seen the two links you provided but neither seems to answer my specific question.

Many thanks.

Answer 1

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I found this link for you that illustrates the cuts.
http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2016/03/how-to-train-your-fig-for-best.html