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Figs in Zone 10

17 years ago

Hello,

I don't spend a lot of time on the fig forum and apparently I should. I have three fig trees in pots. I've just moved them inside a screened area so the birds don't steal the figs. I have quite a few on them. We've just started our rainy season and a couple of figs have fallen off. I can move them to an area where they will still get a lot of sun but less rain. Is the problem that they are too wet? The figs are green. THis is the first year I've had so many so I'd like to keep them of course.

Thanks for any ideas

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johnsvmf
17 years ago
barbcoleus

I think you came to the correct conclusion, which is, too much water resulted in the loss of some figs. Also I think your decision to move the plants to an area that has plenty of sun with reduced moisture was the right choice. Lastly you may want to research the specific varieties that are dropping figs since that may be characteristic of that cultivar.

Good Luck!
Vinnie
barbcoleus
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks Vinnie,
I think they are Celeste-a fairly common type so I'll look up that specific variety to see how successful it can be in zone 10.
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