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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    July 12, 2019
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    Consider plants in a container at least one zone colder than your normal zone. The Chicago hardy fig is rated for hardiness zones 5-10 so it should be OK outdoors in TN. The other option is to move the plant indoors or in a garage during winter. A rolling plant stand or the dolly used by movers makes this easier. Remember to water your plant all the way through fall and over winter. It won't need much water in winter but winter kill is often the result of a plant drying out. Here is an article about winterizing figs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/fig-cold-protection.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    July 17, 2019
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    These are heavy feeders and can be susceptible to many diseases in container. Without seeing the damage, it will be hard to know whether this was a feeding issue, or a fungal issue, but both are very common.

    You can try your local extension service. They will have people in your area that can help. This link will help you to find the closest one to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

    This article will help you to care for figs in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/growing-figs-in-pots.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 20, 2019
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    I would remove the sucker from the tree.

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    BushDoctor on
    July 26, 2019
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    That potting medium is VERY wet. This is the problem. Damping happens by means of many different pathogens, but all are born in overly wet soil.

    You should only water this once the top of the soil dries out completely down to about 2 inches. This will prevent damping off in the future.

    Here is an article that will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/what-is-damping-off.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2019
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    Be sure your planting site offers sufficient soil depth and good drainage, and ensure the soil is not highly acidic, as fig trees cannot tolerate low pH (pH 6.0 to 6.5 is best).
    Test the soil to be sure what you have is compatible for your new Fig Trees.
    Your County Extension Office can help with a soil test.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search

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    carolinegwen on
    August 2, 2019
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    This article has some ideas for you about how to make your figs ripen faster: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/figs/figs-not-getting-ripe.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    August 7, 2019
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    The Ficus family is quite large, but Ficus carica is the edible fig, though I couldn't find any information on a 'Mediterra' variety. The leaves on your fig don't look as deeply lobed as the edible variety. Since yours is ornamental, it may not produce any fruit. And if the tag says not for consumption, I surely would not eat it. The latex from the unripe fruit and leaves can be very irritating to the skin. Workers wear gloves when handling the fruit.

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