Planting Fig Trees in Open Soil

Planting fig trees in the open:

Fig trees grow in any well drained soil.

To get the best crop of figs, you need to restrict the roots of your fig tree. By making a strong barrier around the roots of your tree, you will make it grow to a manageable size and produce more fruit.

Ideal places to grow a fig tree:

• In large containers.
• In between a wall and a path with concrete foundations (a 60cm gap is enough).

If you are planting a free-standing tree out in the open, you will need to place stone slabs or pieces of concrete under the soil:

1. Dig a hole about 2.5 feet / 75 cms square.
2. Line the sides with solid pieces of stone (like slate), or slabs of concrete.
3. Drive a strong stake into the soil at the base of the hole.
4. Line the base of the hole with tightly packed stones: broken up bricks are good. Make a layer about 20cms thick.

You can now plant the fig tree and attach it to the stake while it establishes new roots.

For best results, add plenty of well-rotted manure and compost to the soil that you fill back in to plant your trees.