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Fig

Fig

Ficus carica

Medium difficultyYear-roundFruits & Vegetables
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Low
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Min pot size
18" pot
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Start from
Cuttings, 2-3 years to fruit

About Fig

Ancient fruit tree producing sweet, nutritious fruits rich in fiber and minerals. Adaptable to containers in dwarf varieties. Unique inverted flower structure forms edible fruit.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20-30°C
Heat stress above
35°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate (50-70%)
Rain sensitivity
High (Prone to fungal issues)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–60
Stage 3
Flowering
Day 61–89
Stage 4
Harvest
Day 90–365

Common pests and diseases

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