purple figs vs green figs are the source of happiness
The source of happiness is the choice between purple vs green figs. Fig tree are See a larger version of this image The prevailing opinion is that figs are not adapted to our climate.
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It's not fair.
Planting figs is easy.
Caring for a fig tree is also simple.
Figs can provide a good and tasty harvest if you choose the right place for figs and a variety adapted to our climate.
You can just plant them in the ground and do nothing but prune.
Then do it
Varieties of figs adapted to our climate
View a larger version of this image Most figs in the Netherlands are hardy.
It is advisable to choose from the list of figs the variety that is best suited to our climate.
During harsh winters, figs can freeze above ground.
The fig tree will just grow out of the ground.
You can immediately remove frozen branches.
There are several varieties that do not grow well in our climate.
Ask a good gardener or garden center for advice.
In regular garden centers, many figs are unnamed.
You don't really know what you are buying.
It's a shame because there is a huge difference in appearance and taste.
In any case, the most sold type of fig in the Netherlands is the brown turkey (see photo).
It is a good hardy variety with excellent fruit.
It's just not the tastiest.
It is therefore worth looking for a breeder who offers more choice.
Where do you plant figs?
Fig tree against the wall View a larger version of this image Figs are best planted in a warm, sheltered location.
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Ideally, plant the plant against a wall or a shed.
If you can, plant a fig tree next to the south side wall.
The wall stops the cold wind that often blows from the northwest or north.
The sun heats the wall and the wall continues to heat after sunset.
Now the fruits ripen quickly.
If you don't have these ideal conditions, make sure the figs aren't blowing in the wind.
Just before the onset of winter, figs form small buds.
It is important to choose a place to hide (see above).
Winter fruits survive mild winters.
Otherwise, new buildings will form in the spring.
An early variety can even produce a second crop after a normal winter.
It's best not to plant figs in pots unless you've chosen a variety that must always overwinter indoors, as it can't stand the harsh Dutch winter.
Freezing the pot is more likely, as frost around the pot can freeze the entire root ball.
In the open field, this risk is much lower.
Your fig tree is frozen? Read here everything you can do in case of frost damage to the fig tree.
In any case, do not cut the fig tree in advance, because who knows, it may even sprout!
Only plant young figs in the spring.
Then they have the whole season to take root well, to be ready for the first winter.
Figs hate wet feet.
The plant should not be too wet.
One way to make sure the plant doesn't get too wet is to plant it a bit higher (on a clump).
Generally, figs need a little extra water during the rest of the year.
Figs can still be grown in a greenhouse, but since few people know about this luxury (although there is some envy), I won't go into detail here.
Fig tree pruning
Prune the fig tree preferably during the dormant period.
This period in our climate lasts from November to February.
You can use pruning to prune the figs.
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Fig juice can irritate the skin, so be careful.
You can also prune well in the summer when the shoots are on their way.
This can certainly happen because the fig tree grows quickly.
Figs really don't need anything but thin prunes.
Lateral branches form on their own.
Any branch that is not flush with the wall is tucked into the trunk.
Therefore, only the branches along the wall were preserved.
fig harvest
Picking ripe figs View a larger version of this image Depending on the fig variety, most figs in the Netherlands ripen around August and September.
You can often see it, but also feel it.
Brown colored figs turn dark purple and sometimes open slightly.
Then you have to eat them the same day, but that's a matter of luxury! Harvest figs at their best at the right time.
Figs are very difficult to store, so it is advisable to eat them the same day or freeze them.
Figs eaten by birds Enlarge image Birds are the main threat to a good harvest.
They like fruits, especially figs.
If necessary, protect the figs with a net, as
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