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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 14, 2018
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    You will really only want to prune the tree by 1/3 to 1/2. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    December 26, 2018
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    Another consideration is that if you are in SF, right in The City, the climate is not ideal for figs. Delayed fruit development can be a result of the climate.
    https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fig-tree-bear-fruit-49324.html
    See "Environmental Considerations".

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-tree-is-producing-fruit.htm

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    drtreelove on
    December 26, 2018
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    Winter pruning should be minimal, light thinning, deadwood removal, crossing branches and very light shaping as needed. Heavy pruning and heading back of all the terminal growth will delay flowering and fruiting.

    If the tree is in a container, especially if for more than 2 years, there may not be enough soil volume to provide mineral nutrients and retain soil moisture. Consider re-potting into a large pot with new, good quality potting soil.

    If in the ground, then soil and water management are critical. Fertilization is important. Organic mulch on the soil surface helps to retain soil moisture and furnish nutrients.

    Deep water (6 to preferably 10 inch soil penetration) once a week during dry season, drip irrigation or light superficial sprinking may keep the tree alive, but is not adequate for optimal health, flowering and fruit development.

    Fertilize at least spring and fall with a complete organic fertilizer like this:
    https://www.domyown.com/dr-earth-organic-all-purpose-fertilizer-p-9485.html

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 11, 2019
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    There are many things to control scale. One of my preferred methods would be neem oil. This will suffocate them and make the tree undesirable for them.

    This link will take you to more methods of pest control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 18, 2019
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    That is a BAD scale infection. These little insects can be difficult to treat but with some persistence, you can clear them up. Neem oil is a good initial treatment when sprayed on. This link will take you to more articles to make your own pest control if this treatment alone fails to work: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 23, 2019
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    Your Fig is infested with Fig Wax Scale pests. Your images show the female Wax pest.
    I would remove as many as possible and treat with Neem Oil.
    Here are some links for more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/common-fig-tree-pests.htm
    http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7408.html
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 26, 2019
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    Plant out after danger of frost has passed.
    You may want to grow your Fig Tree in a container so you can move indoors and out.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/how-to-grow-figs.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    January 29, 2019
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    You can take either just a few inches from the tip, or you can leave it. It does help to take the tips off of the tree, though. This will ensure that the crop is focused on less fruit.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/pruning-fig-trees.htm

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