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When to Plant Fig

Ficus carica

fruitZones 7–11intermediate

Mediterranean tree producing honey-sweet fruit with no need for pollination. Can be grown in containers in cold climates. Brown Turkey and Celeste are the hardiest varieties.

Planting calendar

Plant in spring; protect trunk in zones 7-8 with burlap wrap in winter; container culture allows overwintering indoors in cold zones

Spacing & harvest

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns