How much does a fig sapling cost? Price and planting method introduction
The fig is the fruit of a deciduous shrub in the mulberry family, genus Ficus, also known as Wenxian fruit, milk fruit, Pinxian fruit, etc. It originated along the Mediterranean coast and was introduced to China from Persia during the Tang Dynasty. It is now cultivated in both the north and south, especially in the **south, where its cultivation value is very high and its benefits are very obvious. Let's take a look below at the price of fig saplings and the planting method!
How much does a fig sapling cost?
The price of fig saplings is about 2-4 yuan each, but it varies depending on the variety, specification, place of origin and purchase quantity of the fig saplings. There are currently about eight hundred known fig varieties, the vast majority of which are evergreen varieties, and only those growing in temperate regions are deciduous varieties. They like a warm and humid climate, tolerate poor soil, resist drought, and do not tolerate cold or waterlogging. For cultivation, sandy loam or clay loam that faces the sun, has deep soil, is loose and fertile, and drains well is suitable. They are cultivated in both the north and south of our country, especially in the **south.
What varieties of figs are there?
1. Brunswick: A dual-purpose variety for summer and autumn crops. The summer crop is small, with the autumn crop being the main one. The summer fruit is oval, and the autumn fruit is an inverted cone shape or inverted oval shape. The average single fruit weighs 50-60 grams. The skin is yellow-brown and the flesh is red-brown. The tree vigor is moderate, the tree posture is semi-spreading, the tree body is dwarfed, the branching is weak, and the ability to bear fruit continuously is strong. The yield is not high, and it is cold-resistant and highly salt-tolerant.
2. Qingpi: A dual-purpose variety for summer and autumn crops, mainly the autumn crop. The autumn fruit is an inverted cone shape, with a single fruit weight of 60-80 grams. When ripe, it is light green, the fruit apex does not split, but the shoulder of the fruit has cracks, and the flesh is purple-red. The tree vigor is strong, the tree posture is semi-spreading, the branches are thick, and there are fewer branches. Cold resistance is medium, disease resistance is strong, and salt tolerance is relatively strong.
3. Penglai Persimmon: An autumn-fruit-only variety, with very few summer fruits. The autumn fruit is an inverted cone shape or oval shape. The fruit apex is round and slightly flat and easily splits. The single fruit weighs 60-70 grams. The skin is thick and purple-red, and the flesh is bright red. It is relatively sweet, but the flesh is coarse and has no aroma. The tree vigor is extremely strong, the tree posture is upright, and the crown is tall and grows vigorously. The branches are sparse, long and thick, and cold resistance is good.
Propagation methods of figs
1. Cutting propagation: For figs, in mid-to-late March, select robust branches and insert them diagonally into the soil for two-thirds of their length, leaving the rest exposed. Fill and compact the soil, water to keep the soil moist, and roots will form in about 1 month. After 1 year of cultivation, they can be transplanted.
2. Division propagation: For figs, carry out division planting in February-March, and plant by digging holes at a row spacing of 3×3 m. Prune before planting, remove dense branches or dead branches, and it is best to plant before the sap flows or before leaves unfold.
3. Layering propagation: Layering propagation of figs is relatively simple, with the same operation method as ordinary layering of flowers and plants, but because the propagation coefficient is small, it is mostly used when cutting and division propagation are difficult or when larger new plants need to be propagated.
Planting methods of figs
1. Timely planting: Figs can be grown in pots or cultivated on barren slopes, in fields and in courtyards. The planting density should be appropriately increased, and after the tree grows larger, it can be appropriately thinned. Use mixed fertilizer containing phosphorus and potassium as base fertilizer. Transplant and plant after leaf fall in autumn, and avoid the flowering and fruiting period.
2. Reasonable fertilization: If the base fertilizer is insufficient during the growth period of young fig trees, fertilizer should be applied. Apply about 5 kg of decomposed miscellaneous fertilizer per plant 40 cm away from the main root. For mature trees, apply 15 kg of decomposed farmyard manure per plant. Topdressing is best applied during the vigorous growth period of new shoots and the rapid expansion period of the fruit.
3. Drainage and irrigation: Figs are relatively drought-tolerant and not waterlogging-tolerant. The water demand is relatively large during new shoot growth and fruit expansion, but long-term waterlogging or heavily waterlogged environments can easily cause flower drop, fruit drop, leaf drop, and even death, so attention should also be paid to drainage and water removal.
4. Training and pruning: The technical requirements for pruning and training figs are not high. Generally, the multi-main-branch natural open-center training method is used, but 3-5 main branches should be retained for the whole plant, no side branches should be retained, and the main branch groups should grow directly on the main branches.
5. Timely harvest: Figs begin to mature successively from mid-July to November. Picking is generally best done in the morning or evening on sunny days. Pick when a small opening appears slightly open at the top of the ripe fruit and the skin shows the color proper to the variety.
6. Pest and disease control: Figs have relatively few pests and diseases. During the fruit growth period, they are easily harmed by mulberry borer beetles, and when the fruit is ripe, they are easily harmed by birds. In addition to manually catching mulberry borer beetles and driving away birds, insect eggs can be eliminated manually or with chemicals, and scarecrows can also be used to drive away birds.
Fig planting method_How much does a fig sapling cost?
Content introduction: The fig tree gets its name because its flowering period is relatively short, and the flower and fruit are integrated, making it hard to notice. Its main growing areas are tropical, and today it is more commonly distributed in India, Africa, the Americas and other regions. It was introduced relatively late in China. A fig tree can reach more than 10 m at its tallest. It is a shrub, and artificial cultivation is relatively difficult with high environmental requirements. The following content brings you the fig planting method and the price details of fig saplings.
[Fig tree propagation methods]
Before planting fruit trees, the first thing that needs to be done is propagation. Fig trees can mainly be propagated by cuttings. Around late March each year, use healthy and excellent-growing fig trees as mother plants. Select branches that have not sent out new buds within 3 years, cut robust branches of about 1.5 m, then shorten them and cut them into cuttings of about 30 cm. Trench propagation is mainly used, with each row spaced 50 cm. Insert about two-thirds of the prepared cuttings into the ground, then fill the soil firmly and water frequently to keep the soil moist. For each fig tree, the propagation time is about 1 month, after which they can be transplanted and planted.
[Fig tree planting methods]
1. Planting: You can choose pot cultivation, courtyard planting, or hillside planting. When planting, the row spacing of each fig tree should be maintained at about two m, and the depth of the planting hole should be more than 50 cm, ensuring its diameter is not less than 40 cm.
2. Fertilizing before planting: Then prepare mixed fertilizer, apply it as base fertilizer in the soil pit, cover it with a thin layer of soil, and plant the transplanted fig saplings in it. Note that the best transplanting time is around Qingming Festival, mostly around autumn, but when planting, it should avoid the fruit flowering and fruiting periods.
3. Loosening soil and weeding: After about 10 days, the fig tree has been successfully transplanted. At this time, you can carry out soil loosening and weeding to help the roots absorb nutrients.
4. Fertilizing after survival: Fertilization of fig trees is mostly during the seedling stage, and the best choice for fertilization is miscellaneous fertilizer. It needs to be about 40 cm away from the tree. Each young fig tree can receive about 5 kg of miscellaneous fertilizer, while a mature fig tree can receive about 15 kg of miscellaneous fertilizer.
5. Drainage: Young fig trees should be drained. Fig trees harmed by long-term water accumulation easily wither, drop flowers and drop fruit. During daily rainstorms and heavy rain periods, rain protection work should be done well.
6. Pest and disease control: The more common pests and diseases of fig trees are attacks by mulberry borer beetles and birds. Manual or chemical insect control can be used, or birds can be driven away manually. Scarecrows can also be made to drive away birds.
[Introduction to fig varieties]
Brunswick fig: Its place of origin is France. The fruit is conical, the fruit color is dark red, and its cold resistance is obvious. The fruiting period is August-October. This kind of fig is very easy to store, free from freezing damage, has guaranteed yield, and is common on the market. Its flesh is light pink, the juice is full, and it relieves summer heat and promotes salivation. The fruit is also relatively large and satisfying to eat, and can be made into delicious dishes, juice, jam, candied fruit, etc.
Penglai Persimmon fig: This kind of fig fruit is mostly round and red in color. When mature, the skin can be peeled open and eaten. The Penglai Persimmon fig has a stamen-shaped fruit stalk at the tail of the fruit, similar to a persimmon, with a unique fruit shape, but because the yield is limited, it is difficult to buy. However, its nutritional elements are rich, and eating it fresh can help maintain health. The fruit is easy to grow, has good cold resistance, sparse branches and leaves, a tall crown, and relatively thick skin.
Qingpi fig: This kind mainly fruits in autumn, is mostly conical, and the fruit is relatively large, with an average weight reaching more than 60 g. It has no fruit stalk, the fruit apex does not split, and the inside of the fruit is hollow. The tree shape is semi-spreading, the branches are thick, and there are relatively few branches. Qingpi fig itself has good salt tolerance, good pest and disease resistance, and guaranteed fruit yield. The flesh contains more than sixteen percent soluble solids.
Common varieties: Fig trees have been shown to have about more than a hundred classifications. Different varieties are relatively spread out in distribution, and each adapts to different growing environments. In addition to Brunswick fig, Penglai Persimmon fig, and Qingpi fig, the more common varieties also include Jin Ao Fen fig, Meiliya fig, purple fruit, etc.
[Detailed dream interpretation of fig trees]
Fig seedlings grow slowly, and their flowering tree age requires at least about 5 years or more of cultivation before it can be achieved. They can bear fruit in the same year they flower. Because the fig tree represents auspiciousness, in "The Duke of Zhou Interprets Dreams," dreaming of a fig tree is usually regarded as an auspicious sign. The fig tree represents restraint, happiness, and auspiciousness. On the contrary, seeing it in a dream indicates that one will encounter unpleasant things in real life, and daily life requires caution. If a patient dreams of a fig tree, it indicates that illness will be driven away, and if a woman dreams of it, it indicates that she will soon become pregnant.
[Details for selecting figs]
Detail one: Figs are a natural fruit, with no artificial pesticide spraying, healthy and harmless. The appearance of black spots on figs is normal. Figs are dark in color, and the appearance of black spots does not indicate that they have gone bad. Instead, it is because the fruit has a relatively high sugar content, which later overflows and forms black spots. They can be eaten with confidence.
Detail two: Figs contain rich pectin. After breaking open the flesh, there can be obvious lubricating, bright strands, and the fruit has a sweet taste with no obvious sour or astringent feeling.
Detail three: When selecting, you can pick up a fig and observe it carefully. If it looks beautiful, the fruit color is bright, and it has an obvious special smell, then it is a bleached product. Real figs have a dull surface luster with no shine, and the skin smells elegantly fresh when sniffed.
[Details for picking figs]
After figs are picked, you can find that the skin quickly changes from green to black, and the fruit color becomes dull and ugly, but in fact it indicates that the fruit is already ripe and edible, and the flesh will be sweeter. However, because they soften after picking and are not easy to transport, they are mostly sold locally. Wear on the skin does not affect eating. When picking, the fruit stalk can be retained, which can effectively extend the storage time. The best picking time is in the morning. Picking under the midday sun is not conducive to fruiting the next year and affects yield.
[How much does a fig sapling cost]
The price of fig saplings can be determined by their formed state, tree age, and market change trends, and is also mainly based on the rarity of the sapling variety. Generally, for seedlings that bear fruit in 5 years, the price is about 10-20 yuan. For a 5-year fruiting fig sapling with a tree age of 6 years, the price is about 28 yuan; for a fig tree with a tree age of 8 years, the selling price is 68 yuan; for a fig sapling with a tree age of 10 years, the price is about 120 yuan. For a mature fig tree in the fruiting stage, with a tree age of 2 m, the price is about 500 yuan.
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How much does a fig sapling cost
Figs contain very high nutritional components, multiple amino acids and vitamins. Not only is the fig fruit highly nutritious, the fig leaves also have good medicinal properties, with good effects on treating hemorrhoids and vitiligo. The fig root is also a Chinese medicinal material. It can be said that the whole plant is a treasure. So how much does a fig sapling cost? How do you grow a fig tree?
How much does a fig sapling cost
The price of fig saplings is generally about 2 to 10 yuan, and the price will differ by region. So the specific price still needs to be consulted locally.
How to grow figs
1. When choosing land, use soil without salt and alkali. Although it resists salt and alkali, if the salt and alkali content is slightly high, it is easily harmed during the cutting period and dies. Soil that is fertile sandy loam and soil with high organic matter content is better.
2. For collecting cuttings, they should be collected in autumn after leaf fall when the sap stops flowing. If collecting cuttings in spring, it should be done before germination. Collect sprouting branches from the ground of the mother tree or the lower part of the main trunk of the mother tree as cuttings. To ensure storage quality, the cuttings should be soaked in clean water for about 3 days before storage. After taking them out, place one layer of cuttings and one layer of sandy soil, and water an appropriate amount to keep the soil moist.
3. Cutting method: Use cuttings of suitable thickness, with flat cuts, no burrs, no splitting, and a length of about 20 cm for cutting. Adjust measures to local conditions by first preparing the land finely, applying fertilizer and making beds. Generally, the bed width is 50 cm, and the bed height is about 33 cm, or make small ridges of 35 cm, with a ridge spacing of about 35 cm. Make ridges, cut, and water as you go. The cutting depth is 17-18 cm. The cutting time should be controlled to about 3 days before the local period when they can heal and take root. Cutting at this time can reduce the influence of adverse external climate, and their healing and growth speed is fast.
How should fig trees be managed
1. Apply base fertilizer well before buds sprout from late February to early March. Dig 3-4 holes 30-40 cm deep around the tree 50 cm from the main trunk, and apply 20 kg of decomposed barnyard manure and 0.5 to improve fruit sweetness and tree disease resistance; at the same time, calcium also has the effect of inhibiting excessive growth of new shoots, which is beneficial to increasing yield and single fruit weight, so calcium fertilizer must be added. Every year from February to April, fig trees are often harmed by globular ground pearls, affecting germination and the growth of branches and leaves. In early February, when the globular ground pearl nymphs begin to climb the tree, shallowly dig the soil 5 cm deep within 1 m of the main trunk, then evenly spray the ground with 1000 times diluted phoxim solution, and then cover it with plastic film to kill the nymphs emerging from the soil.
You can also smear an appropriate amount of diesel oil around the main trunk for 1 circle, about 10 cm wide, and then wrap it with film, which can block the globular ground pearl nymphs from climbing the tree and causing harm. In early spring from February to March, when the temperature rises, the fig tree body has large transpiration water loss, but the ground temperature is still relatively low, the root system is not yet active, and it cannot absorb water in time, causing the branches to lose water and show shoot shriveling. Frequently spraying water on the tree in spring can reduce shoot shriveling. Figs have strong sprouting ability. To reduce nutrient consumption, shoot thinning can be carried out in 2 rounds when 2-3 leaves unfold in spring. A 5-year-old tree only needs to retain 50-60 fruiting branches per plant.
2. From late May to early July, the temperature is suitable and light is sufficient, which is the peak period for fig flower bud differentiation and new shoot growth, so nutrients should be supplemented in time. Generally, topdressing is carried out twice in early June and early July. Dig a ring-shaped ditch 15 cm deep 50-80 cm from the main trunk and apply 200-250 g of diammonium phosphate. In addition, at the end of June and the beginning of July, excessively dense branches, thin and weak branches, and leggy branches should be thinned out to improve the ventilation and light conditions of the tree body, ease the apical dominance, reduce nutrient consumption, and promote flower bud differentiation and fruit development.
3. In early August, when figs begin to bear fruit, in order to promote flower bud differentiation and help the fruit mature earlier and be large and uniform, the vigorously growing new shoots should be pinched. In July-August there is a lot of rain, so attention should be paid to timely draining accumulated water around the fig tree. If there is too much soil moisture, it will reduce fruit sweetness or cause fruit cracking, and even kill the whole plant. When figs are about to mature, they often give off a sweet smell, attracting groups of ants to climb the tree to forage. The fruit is often bitten into holes or even hollowed out, losing edible value. To control ant damage, you can smear glue mixed with a small amount of phoxim or diesel oil on the trunk to prevent ants from climbing the tree and causing harm, or pick the fruit with the stalk in time when it is about to mature. The signs for judging fruit maturity are: the skin color is bright, fully and evenly colored, and glossy; the fruit flesh is soft, the skin is loose, and there are fine wrinkles; the fruit neck faces downward and the fruit droops.
4. Figs originated in the tropics and subtropics, like a warm climate, and have relatively weak resistance to cold and low temperatures. Freezing damage often occurs when attacked by cold waves or low temperatures, with the bark shrinking and the color turning brown. To prevent freezing damage, after leaf fall in November, increase the application of organic fertilizer, water thoroughly and earth up before the soil freezes, and timely whitewash the branches and trunk. Before the winter cold wave arrives, tie corn straw into bundles and set up 1 circle around the tree to protect against wind and cold.
The economic value of figs
The fig is also currently one of the fastest fruit trees to come into production in the world, and it has high yield, no alternate bearing, few pests and diseases, and easy cultivation and management. Fig seedlings planted in the same year bear fruit in the same year. With proper management, yield per plant can reach 2 kg and yield per mu can reach 500 kg. What is even more peculiar is that in the same year of raising seedlings, they can also bear a large amount of fruit in the nursery, which is very rare among fruit trees. This excellent characteristic of figs allows investment to be recovered in an extremely short time, is extremely helpful for mobilizing the production enthusiasm of the vast number of fruit farmers, and is also extremely helpful for the industrialization of local governments and for meeting the requirements of large domestic companies pursuing profit maximization. It is one of the best projects for large capital investment in agriculture. In the 3rd-5th years, it enters the high-yield period. During the high-yield period, yield per mu is generally more than 2500 kg, among which Qingpi fig has the highest yield per mu of more than 3500 kg, and there is no alternate bearing and very few pests and diseases, which is especially conducive to producing green fruit products and conforms to international trends.
Most fig varieties bear fruit in two seasons, summer and autumn, and the fruit matures successively from June to November. The fresh fruit sales period is long and sales pressure is small, and it also greatly extends the processing time, which is especially conducive to improving the utilization rate of factory equipment. Fig trees have a long life, with a general economic life of 30-50 years.
Through the above content, we have understood the approximate price of fig saplings, and further discussed the planting and later management of figs. Figs indeed have great uses. Whether as a fruit containing large amounts of vitamins or as a Chinese medicinal material for treating certain conditions, they are especially good. From this, it can be seen that the prospects for growing figs are considerable.