Fig Tree: How to Grow the Mediterranean Tree and Fruit
Ficus carica
Growing fig trees: Mediterranean tree with sweet sugary fruit. Full sun, drought-tolerant, long-lived and generous harvests.
Characteristics
The fig tree is a Mediterranean tree cultivated for thousands of years for its very sweet, nutritious fruit ripening twice a year. It grows vigorously in full sun on calcareous well-drained soil, tolerating prolonged drought and cold down to -10 °C. A long-lived generous plant, symbol of the Mediterranean landscape.
Practical tips
Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: calcareo drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
