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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    November 19, 2017
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    This can happen quite frequently in climates such as this. The best way to prevent this in the future is to wrap them well over winter. It can also help to add a little phosphorus and potassium to the soil. Here is an article to help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-winter-wrapping.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 21, 2017
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    You can, safely, prune your tree back by 1/3. There are a few other things to know about properly pruning you tree as well, and this article will explain these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 2, 2017
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    The usual rule of thumb is to remove any fig fruit that are larger that pea-sized in the fall. Tiny fruit that are pea-sized or smaller should be left on, since they will become the fruit for next year that will hopefully mature next summer. This way, the tree will focus on the fruit that have a chance to mature.

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    BushDoctor on
    December 6, 2017
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    Some fruit drop is normal, and it may be that you have the wasps in your area that naturally pollinate the fruit. These creatures actually reside, lay eggs, and die inside the fruit. This is the natural process for these trees, and few people know about it. Unless your figs come from a production facility this will almost always happen. This is no cause for concern, though, as this is the natural life cycle of the tree.

    Here is an article to correct excessive fruit drop: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-drop.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 11, 2017
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    Here are some possible reasons your figs would not ripen:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/figs-not-getting-ripe.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    January 13, 2018
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    I would like to know what type of soil it is in, and how often it gets fertilized, or the soil refreshed. Could you include a photo? Please provide as much information about the plant as you can, and I will be more than glad to help.

    This collection of articles will help in the meantime: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/

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    BushDoctor on
    January 15, 2018
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    This is what is called Scale. This insect feeds on the sap of your tree. They can do quite a bit of destruction if left unchecked. There are many methods to getting rid of these.

    I recommend neem oil, as long as you don't apply it when it is in direct sun. This link will take you to articles that will give more suggestions to removing these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

    This article will give you more information on Scale: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm

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