🌳 Fig Plant – Growing & Care Guide

Fig (botanical name: Ficus carica) is a delicious and nutritious fruit plant known for its sweet, soft fruits and high market demand. It is suitable for home gardens, terrace gardening (dwarf varieties), and commercial cultivation.

🌱 Growing Instructions

Climate: Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates. Prefers warm and dry conditions during fruiting.

Temperature: Ideal range 18°C–35°C.

Soil: Well-drained sandy loam soil rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy clay soil and waterlogging.

Sunlight: Requires full sunlight (6–8 hours daily) for better fruiting.

Planting Distance: 3–5 meters apart.

Watering: Moderate watering. Avoid overwatering, especially during fruit maturity.

Best Planting Time: February–March or July–September.

Fruiting Time: Starts fruiting within 1–2 years (grafted plants fruit earlier).

🌿 Care Instructions

Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or well-rotted cow dung twice yearly. Add balanced NPK before fruiting season.

Pruning: Light pruning after harvest helps maintain shape and improves yield.

Mulching: Retains soil moisture and reduces weed growth.

Pest & Disease Control: Watch for mealybugs and rust. Neem oil spray is effective for prevention.

Weeding: Keep base area clean for healthy root growth.

🍈 Uses of Fig

Eaten fresh or dried

Used in sweets, jams, and desserts

Rich in fiber, calcium, and antioxidants

Supports digestion and heart health

Suitable for commercial farming due to good shelf life and demand