Sweet, dark purple fruits are just asking for tearing during the summer trips. But what if you could enjoy them in your own garden in a few years. “It goes, but at least in the early years it is necessary to take care of the fig tree,” says Jana Bucharová in a podcast.
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It is one of the advantages of warming. The range of plants and especially fruits that you can successfully grow in our country is expanding. And even though Oranges or lemons as in Spain will not grow in the Czech garden yet, so just figs could easily get out.
Bush
Try to remember what the fig tree looks like when you come across it somewhere. Mostly it is a massive shrub and you should look for this option. “Do not try to make it a tree and definitely do not buy a tree fig for growing in our country,” warns Jana Bucharová, expert on garden themes of the Recipe magazine. “The shrub is a natural form and is definitely more resistant. Where it grows naturally, even in our conditions.”
First
When you bring your dream figs home, Resist the temptation to plant it right away. And let the taste go even in the autumn, when it comes to planting a better time. The small fig tree needs first in our conditions. “Give him a sufficiently large pot and For the first winter move to the cellar for example“He recommends an expert.” He needs to be cold and does not mind dark at all, because the leaves fall, “he adds. So do not put it in a warm room or in a tempered corridor. It’s just that he doesn’t get cold somewhere. AND Also in the coming years, be aware that it will be necessary to protect it in the garden in winter.
Bet in a year or two
The next procedure then depends on the size. You can plant a shrub in the next yearbut wait a few more years. Especially if you don’t live directly in the lowland. Gradually transplant it so that it has enough space for the growth of the root system. Leave it outside and move it under the roof for winter. “Play a pretty strong shrub that will get used to our conditions a little. Maybe in two or three years,” adds Jana Bucharová. Then it should be resistant enough to not only survive the winter, but also to melt nicely.
