Duo of Brown Turkey red fig trees and Goutte d'Or white fig trees

The Fig tree adapts to all types of soil, even poor, rocky and dry, but prefers deep, loose soil with a sufficiently high lime content. For good fruiting, it requires a sunny location sheltered from strong winds (South or Southwest). In summary, the fig tree likes to have its feet in the water and its head in the sun, especially during fruit ripening in summer. At the time of planting, create a layer of gravel at the bottom of the planting hole and add a mixture of garden soil and well-rotted compost or potting soil.

During the first two years following planting, it will be necessary to ensure that it does not lack water, especially during the summer period, because its root system, although capable of drawing water deeply from the soil, is not yet developed enough. It is not well adapted to montane climates, where its success is a challenge. It is planted from November to the end of March, outside of freezing periods. In colder regions, it is preferable to plant early in spring. It is a hardy tree, even though its above-ground parts can be damaged by cold (young branches from -15-17°C (5-62.6°F), flower buds from -10-12°C (14-53.6°F)), it will regrow from the stump until -20°C (1°F).

The Fig tree is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.