Kathleen,
what i can add is the tree's like hot and as much sun as you can give them in our colder zones to ripen. I keep them in full sun all season on a cement patio or rocks in yard. i would not fertilze as its too late in season for them.
Martin

Thanks, Martin.

I've just moved the tree into full sun.

When I put it out next May, can I put it directly into full sun, or should I do that gradually as is done with some other plants?

Kathleen

If the figs are showing swelling and a change in color, a drop of olive oil on the eye usually will hasten the process (use a toothpick.)

It has worked well for me for the past two years that I have tried it.

-Steve

Kathleen,
when bringing fig out in spring yes put in full sun for the season. Just remember to water it as needed.
Martin

Kathleen -- U can try oiling the fig. There's a bunch of info on oiling figs in this forum. I tried it last year(Oct) & had 80% success rate. It was done to my Negronne & Lattarula. I used a Q-tip to apply olive oil to the eye & bingo, my aussie guests got to enjoy fresh figs in late Oct.

Kathleen
I had asked similar question last year this time. See the thread below:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0423490919365.html

will this work if the figs are tiny? My tree is covered in acorn sized green figs. Once every few days, one grows dramatically and ripens. I'd sure love to eat every last one....

Ann