An Analysis of Fig Cultivation Methods and Market Prospects

The fig is a warmth-loving plant with a very short flowering period but a high fruiting rate. It has relatively high edible and medicinal value, with effects such as relieving constipation, aiding digestion, strengthening the stomach, and preventing and fighting cancer. Nowadays, the famous fig wine is even exported abroad, and the market prospects are excellent. Many places in our country now grow figs, so let us take a look below at what the fig cultivation methods are and what the market prospects are like.

I. Fig Cultivation Methods

1. Planting Time

Figs are planted in two seasons, spring and autumn, specifically in March and April of spring and in September and October of autumn. Figs planted at these times will have a slightly higher survival rate.

2. Temperature Regulation

(1) Figs are not tolerant of cold or heat, so we need to pay attention to temperature regulation during cultivation. Generally, at the time of initial planting, the temperature should be firmly controlled between 20 and 25 degrees. In this way, they can survive in about three to four days.

(2) Secondly, the minimum temperature for fig cultivation should not be lower than five degrees, otherwise there is a good chance they will suffer frost damage. Also, the maximum temperature should not be higher than 38 degrees. It is best if the annual average temperature can remain at around 18 to 20 degrees.

3. Reasonable Close Planting

Fig growth requires sufficient sunlight. Secondly, figs have a relatively strong ability to reproduce on their own, so when planting, they should be planted at a row spacing of 3 m and a plant spacing of about 2 m. This way, the field ventilation will be better, and it will also facilitate later field operations, while the yield and quality of the figs can both be guaranteed.

4. Fertilize Frequently

(1) Young Tree Stage

The most important thing to note in the water and fertilizer management of figs is that management should be carried out according to the growth stage of the fig tree. First, during the young tree stage, our main goal is to promote the growth of branches and leaves, so farmyard manure or nitrogen fertilizer can be used to promote growth, and fertilizer needs to be applied at least four to five times a year.

(2) Mature Stage

For fruit trees that have reached maturity, fertilizer only needs to be applied in early spring, during flowering and fruiting, and after fruit harvest. Each fertilization can be combined with watering, which can both prevent damage to the fruit trees and improve the efficiency of nutrient absorption.

II. Fig Cultivation Prospects

1. The country began research on figs last century. After such a long period of research, the value of figs has gradually increased. Research has found that figs are also helpful to cancer patients. Now the sales volume of figs on the market is also gradually increasing, and people increasingly enjoy eating figs.

3. Quite a few people dislike eating figs because of their unique smell, so people process figs to meet the needs of different people. Thus, items made from figs, such as dried fruit and juice, are loved by many people, so farmers who grow figs on a large scale now also make quite a lot of money.

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