How to plant figs in potted plants

Reproduced from Baijia account author: Liuyi potted plant

Fig tree has luxuriant branches and elegant posture, has a good ornamental value, and is one of the very good potted fruit trees. So, how to grow figs in pots? The following is to introduce the planting method of potted figs, let's have a look.

1. Containers

The size and quality of the selected container determine the volume and growth potential of potted roots. Fig is a shallow root fruit tree, the root system is vertically distributed in the soil layer of 15-60 cm, and the horizontal extension range is large. Potted plants usually choose clay pots with a diameter of 40-50 cm and a depth of 25-30 cm.

II. Variety selection

At present, there are more than ten main varieties of figs in China, which can be divided into green fruit, red fruit, purple fruit and yellow fruit according to fruit color, and can be divided into summer fruit special variety, autumn fruit special variety and summer and autumn fruit variety according to fruit maturity. Potted figs should choose varieties with bright fruit color, large fruit and fruiting both in summer and autumn. Red and purple varieties can be selected: Japanese purple fruit, Boji red, Mashitofen, brown Turkey, yellow fruit varieties can be selected: Tanigawa, Jin Aofen, b1011, A42, Blanrek and so on.

Third, put on the basin at the right time

Figs do not have strict requirements on soil conditions, and they are most suitable for growth in neutral to alkaline soils with deep, fertile, loose and good permeability. Therefore, the pot soil can be made from 2 parts of sandy loam, 1 part of vermiculite, 1 part of barnyard manure, or 2 parts of garden soil, 2 parts of peat and 1-2 kg compound fertilizer. Before loading soil, the basin bottom leakage hole gasket is usually put on the basin in the middle and late March. Potted seedlings choose 1-year-old cuttage seedlings or 2-year-old and 1-year dry seedlings, and cut short the seedling roots with branch shears, especially to cut off the injured roots and cut roots, so as to prevent the root system from rotting after planting and stimulate the formation of new roots. In the process of planting, it is necessary to ensure that the root system is extended, close to the soil, and watered thoroughly after planting.

IV. Light ventilation conditions

Potted figs should be placed in a place with good light and ventilation to ensure the normal photosynthesis and transpiration of hypertrophic leaves. It is best to put it where the light can reach directly, such as the sunny balcony and the sunny ground of the courtyard. If you plant figs on a closed balcony, you should always open the window and keep it ventilated. If figs are planted in the courtyard, the pots should be moved to the house in winter to prevent frost damage.

5. Fertilizer and water management

Apply diammonium phosphate or potassium dihydrogen phosphate once in early June, with a dosage of about 0.3 kg. After dissolving with water, pour the fertilizer liquid evenly into the basin. Compound fertilizer containing nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and trace elements can be applied once in late August, with a dosage of about 0.5-1 kg. Paclobutrazol (pp333) was sprayed on leaves at the beginning of June by diluting paclobutrazol to 300-500x solution every 15 days for 2-3 times continuously, which could inhibit the growth of new shoots, shorten the distance between nodes, make branches strong and promote inflorescence differentiation and fruit development. Fig trees are resistant to drought and waterlogging, can be extensive in water management, watering should not be too much, especially in the fruit ripening period, too much water will cause serious fruit cracking.

VI. Shaping and pruning

Fig trees have strong sprouting and branching ability, fast growth rate and large growth rate of new shoots. Potted figs should pay special attention to shaping and pruning. First, the trunk should be short, and the stem should be cut short at 15-20 cm after potting. The second is to control the vegetative growth and cultivate a compact tree with dense branches and short branches. Fig branches are divided into long branches, middle branches and short branches, all of which can bear fruit. Flower buds differentiate from the axils of the basal leaves of the petiole and develop into fruit. The length of long branches is more than 60 cm, with 20-30 nodes, the distance between nodes is 3.5-5 cm, the length of middle branches is 30-60 cm, generally 10-20 nodes, the distance between nodes is 2.5-3.5 cm, the length of short branches is less than 30 cm, the number of nodes is less than 10, and the distance between nodes is 2.0-3.0 cm. Usually, the terminal bud and the upper lateral bud develop into long branches, and the lower lateral buds develop into medium and short branches. In the peak growing season of fruit trees in May and June, pruning methods such as coring, wiping buds and pulling branches are used to control the vigorous growth of branches and cultivate short and medium-short branches with short and sturdy internodes; third, they can be shaped into a certain shape according to their own hobbies, so as to improve the artistic value of potted plants.

How to plant figs in potted plants and the method of planting figs in pots is introduced here by the editor. Fig potted plants like warm and humid climate, are not resistant to cold and waterlogging, and need to be paid special attention to in the process of conservation.