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24-04-2008, 08:01 AM
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fig tree help?
I had a free fig tree from an offer and its now come and am a bit dissapointed! Ok - so its free and I didnt know what to expect but its about 4 inches high!! Think I will go to a few garden centres and have a look at them as I now have got myself all into the idea of one. Looking at this tiny one I have it will take years to fruit! whats the average size of a fig tree which you buy?
    
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24-04-2008, 08:06 AM
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I bought one from Wilkinson's at the end of January. It cost a fiver and was about 8 inches tall. It soon put on a growth spurt though and is now around 2 foot tall. Will watch this thread with interest to see how I should be caring for mine now though. The ones I see in our local garden centre are around 3 - 4 foot tall but not in full leaf or anything.
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24-04-2008, 09:11 AM
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Figs can put on a lot of growth, I wouldn't discount getting some fruit this year and certainly next year. Keep it in a pot to constrain the roots as this encourages fruiting.
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24-04-2008, 09:31 AM
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I bought a fig tree about 8" tall back in Feb. Its in the G/house at present. It has full leaves and two fruits already (plus one that got knocked off)
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24-04-2008, 09:35 AM
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Wow! what size pot have you got it in brook? I got one from Lidl and repotted it to a 6" pot.
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24-04-2008, 11:26 AM
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I got one from Wilco as well. Looked like a little stick when I got it. It's now about 24" high and full of big leaves. Mines in a 12" pot in the back room of the house at the moment.
Last edited by esrikandan : 24-04-2008 at 11:26 AM.
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24-04-2008, 12:21 PM
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Mine is in a pot outside and still looks like a stick. It's definitely alive and there are some buds swelling on the sides but I'm getting impatient for it to get leaves. May put in the greenhouse for a few weeks and see if that helps.
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24-04-2008, 01:43 PM
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27-04-2008, 10:06 AM
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Just a quick update. Was checking my fig plant (not big enough to call a tree) this morning and noticed a little fig developing. I didn't notice a flower - did I miss it or don't they flower?
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27-04-2008, 10:11 AM
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Hi Folks,
I got 2 earlier in the year, looked like hb pencils! They put on a bit of growth but now seem to be withering a bit, should I put them outside or keep them in the house? Regards Danny
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27-04-2008, 10:14 AM
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I put mine out on nice days Danny. I think they are fully winter hardy but I want my plant to be a bit bigger before it is outdoors all the time.
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27-04-2008, 10:44 AM
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Mine had some little figs on it when I had it delivered but the stem was very bare with no leaves / branches. However, looked yesteaday and noticed some leaves beginning to come so all good and I'll be leaving it in it's sheltered spot by the garage door.
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27-04-2008, 11:12 AM
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27-04-2008, 11:44 AM
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Thanks Again Shirley,
I've moved them from my living room to kitchen to get more light, seem to have improved over the last couple of days! I reckon I'll put them out each morning for the next fortnight then leave them out permanently. Cheers Danny
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27-04-2008, 11:45 AM
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27-04-2008, 12:18 PM
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Thanks for that Manda. Wonder if it will ripen and how long it will take. Better not hold my breath as it is just big pea sized now!
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27-04-2008, 12:23 PM
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27-04-2008, 12:46 PM
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Wow, what a useful site. Thanks for the link. Pity I don't actually know what type of fig I have.
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