Light

Require 8 hours a day of full sun and long hot summers to produce fruit.

Water

Like regular water when first planted, but will tolerate drought once the tree is established. Water deeply at least once a week the first year

Soil

Well drained fertile soil slightly alkaline

Fertilizer

Young plant only needs 30g of general fertiliser once a month as soon it produces leaves. Established trees require less feeding, preferably 500g for each foot of height once at the end of winter, once halfway through spring and then a final fertilizing at the height of summer.

Avoid using a high nitrogen, fast release fertilizer. This will promote strong leaf growth at the expense of fruit production. Opt for a bloom boosting fertiliser with long nutrient release. They also like old composed manure added twice yearly.

Wind

Sensitive to wind, protection cover is needed when plant is small.

Frost

Frost hardy variety.

Fig trees need winter protection in areas where the temperatures will drop below 25 degrees F.

Fruiting

2-3 years. Grafted plant will be quicker.