What are the environmental requirements of figs?
The fig is a flowering plant in the mulberry family, mainly distributed in some tropical regions, and in some tropical provinces in southern China it is planted on no small area. Moreover, the market demand for figs in China is growing, so the planting area is naturally becoming wider and wider. However, growing figs is not so simple, because figs have certain requirements for the environment. So what are the environmental conditions for growing figs? Let's take a look together below!
1. Soil
Figs are not strict about soil and can grow normally in almost any soil. However, yield and fruit quality will still be affected to some extent. Deep soil, sufficient fertility, no pests or diseases and slightly alkaline soil are most suitable for fig growth. Figs are also very salt-tolerant, and their saline-alkaline tolerance ranks among the best of all fruits. However, fig growth requires a large amount of calcium, and the demand for calcium is very great, so when choosing soil we should also check the soil's calcium content. If calcium is deficient, an appropriate amount of lime can be sprinkled into the soil to adjust it.
2. Temperature
The fig tree is a tropical deciduous fruit tree, suitable for growing in a relatively high-temperature environment. Figs have a very strong tolerance to high temperatures, and most varieties are not suitable for growing in low-temperature environments. Therefore, before planting we should pay attention to the temperature changes around the planting site and the planting variety. Varieties that are not tolerant to low temperatures are not suitable for planting in areas outside the tropics. So if planting in places with large temperature changes, the variety must be chosen well, such as Brunswick, otherwise planting will fail.
3. Water
The fig's root absorption capacity is very strong, and its demand for water is not very great. It can also achieve relatively high yields when planted in drier places. In addition, figs also have relatively strong waterlogging resistance, but if the humidity is too high and the waterlogging damage is too severe, it may cause fruit cracking and fruit drop. During fig growth, water should not be too little either; if it is too little, fruit quality will decline severely. Therefore, during planting we must control water well and ensure the orchard can both drain and irrigate, creating a good environment for fig tree growth, increasing yield and enhancing quality.
4. Light
As just mentioned, figs are tropical fruit, so their demand for light is also very great. When planting, we must ensure sufficient light. If light is insufficient, the fig tree's leaves become dull and photosynthesis declines, causing a severe shortage of nutrient accumulation in the fruit and lowering fruit quality. The growth of the fruit tree will also be greatly affected, and in severe cases flower bud differentiation fails, making fruit set impossible. Therefore, light is also an indispensable basic condition for growing figs.
The above is a brief introduction to the environmental conditions for fig growth. Due to light and temperature, many places cannot grow figs, but with current planting technology, greenhouse techniques can still allow cultivation in some non-tropical provinces. It is just that this requires greater manpower and material resources, so everyone should still consider carefully before planting. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.