Figs

I have decided to have a go at growing a few fig trees, in containers, in the greenhouse. Has anyone experience with figs that they would like to share?

 

I have a medium sized fig tree in a sunny spot of my garden. I suppose you know that, in order for the green figs to ripen, they require fertilising by a visit from the fig wasp.

 

Cultivated varieties do not need fertilisation, I only grow "brown turkey", its out side.

Had a glut of figs this year, they are still dropping off daily, cant find anyone who likes them so pounds of them have gone into the compost.

Wasps and fruit flies do like them

 

Pete, the varieties I purchased are self fertile and do not require pollination. That is why I selected them.

 

I love figs. Sadly they don't love me, but that doesn't stop me eating them by the truck load!

I once grew a white variety in a container. I found it quite spindly in growth and only ever produced four or five figs at a time ( they where delicious mind). This year I've planted a brown Turkey fig in my garden. Here's hoping I suffer from Petes problem!

 

I've just been cutting back some very dense boarders and found two fig plants I didn't know were there. One is about 2 foot high and very bushy. It's planted against a fence and is west facing so will get very little sun. Can anyone suggest whether it would be possible to move it and if so when would be a good time, thanks

 

I'd think West facing would be quite good for growing Figs.

 

I'd love a fig tree, I could eat figs by the lorry load (possibly not the best idea, I'd probably have an accident!!! ). I was given 10 figs yesterday from a friends tree...they are simply delicious!