This post especially contains the information about Fig tree care which will be very supportive for the individuals who are interested in growing it. In fact, the information which I am going to share with you, are as per my personal experience. Growing a Fig tree is very easy and simple because this plant can grows in any type of soil and needs less care for its growth. Simply, nurture the plant in a nursery and when it is only six inches tall, you can transplant to the desired place where you want this tree to be cultivated.
Procedure for planting a Fig tree
When you want to plant a Fig tree, you should dig a pit large enough and fill it with fine and soft soil. Though fig can grows in any type of soil but initially, it is better to use soft soil. In early stages, the roots of the trees are soft which can affect the growth if the soil is too hard. While picking the tree from the nursery, care should be taken and possibly some soil should be left with the roots. The main benefit of this soil is the familiarity because at the new place and soil tree needs some time for adjustment of roots and to acclimatize with new soil and environment. In the pit, soil must be made soft and after placing the plant, water should be given. First water will provide the chance for soil adjustment and roots will make their way in new soil.
Fig tree care after plantation
After plantation the next step is best care of the tree and this stage comparatively takes extra attention. Regularity in watering the tree is utmost important in the early stages. Possibly, water should be given on alternate day till the plant cannot grow its first leaf in the new soil. First leaf in the new soil means, plant has accepted the new soil and its growth has been started. The next step is to put fertilizer in the roots of the tree which will boost the growth of your tree. At early stages when plant is small and growing leaves more quickly, branches and leaves need to be trimmed because at this stage, the base of the tree may be weak and unable to hold the weight.
Precautions
Here are some precautions regarding Fig tree care which will help you to take necessary measure to save the tree from diseases and to grow it quickly.
* Fertilizer should not be put in the roots till the first leaf is growing in the new soil. When a tree has started the growth in new soil, this is the best time for putting fertilizer.
* During the changing seasons, attack of insects and bugs on the tree is common and fig tree can also be affected. Timely spray of pesticide must be ensured to make the tree safe from these seasonal threats.
* At early stages when tree is small and its braches and base is weak, animals like goats and sheep can harm the tree. So, a reasonable fencing is necessary which could protect the tree from animals. But, make sure that the fencing would not be resisting fresh air and sunlight.
* Sunlight is a vital for the growth of plants and trees. Therefore Fig tree care necessitates us to plant the tree at a suitable place where sunlight is fully accessible.