The Latest Fig Field Management Techniques and Methods Tutorial

The fig is a type of fruit with strong vitality, and it can grow normally no matter where it is planted. Many people think it does not bloom, but in fact it does bloom, only its flowering period is extremely short. So how should figs be managed? Let's take a look at the detailed introduction below.

1. Cultivation and Weeding

Young trees need one round of cultivation and weeding in each of the three seasons of spring, summer, and winter. Winter cultivation should be combined with earthing up to prevent root frost damage. Adult trees should be cultivated during the dormant period after transplanting. In summer, grass should be spread to prevent weeds from running rampant and also to prevent drought and preserve soil moisture. If weeds still grow, the grass can be cut and spread over the root system. In winter, proper intercropping can be carried out, and in cold winter regions attention should be paid to cold protection.

2. Fertilization

An adult orchard consumes 8-10 kg of nitrogen, 5-8 kg of phosphorus, and 8-10 kg of potassium per mu. There are no restrictions on the types of fertilizer applied, but compost, farmyard manure, and plant ash are the main ones. Base fertilizer should be applied during the dormant period of the fig, of which nitrogen fertilizer should account for two-thirds, potassium for half, and phosphorus fertilizer can all be applied, while the remaining fertilizer can be applied in June-July. The shoot growth period and fruit harvest period of the fig are both very long, so the supply of nitrogen and potassium fertilizer should be extended accordingly and must not be interrupted.

3. Drainage and Irrigation

When planted in plots with heavy clay soil, the plant's root system is distributed in the surface layer of the soil. If it encounters hot weather and the ground is dry, it is prone to drought damage, so it should be watered in time to replenish soil moisture and promote root growth. In plots without intercropping, grass should be spread in summer to keep warm and retain moisture, which can both partially protect the surface fibrous roots and increase the soil organic matter content and fertility. When planting in low-lying areas, or if watering is improper or water accumulates after rain, drainage should be carried out in time to avoid root rot.

4. Pruning

In order to control the plant shape and increase the fruit-setting rate, proper pruning should be carried out every year when the plant is dormant, specifically pruning the main branches and secondary branches. To shape the tree, the three main branches of young trees should be cut back to about 60 cm, leaving one cut bud at the tip so that it extends in the same direction. When the extended branch grows to a certain extent, it should then be cut back, and the length retained should not exceed that of the main branch, so as to establish a clear hierarchy.

The above is an introduction to fig field management techniques. We hope it can help you. If you want to learn more related knowledge, please stay tuned to us.