How do fig trees overwinter safely? Remember these cold and frost protection methods
The fig is a subtropical deciduous small tree, mainly growing in tropical and temperate regions. It likes a warm environment and is not cold-tolerant, so the low-temperature winter season is a test for it. So how do figs overwinter safely? Follow Qinnong Web to take a look at the safe overwintering measures for figs.
1. Water control
Fig trees are highly susceptible to freeze damage when the soil lacks water, so before overwintering you should water the soil thoroughly to replenish the moisture the plant consumed and lost during autumn. Sufficient moisture can raise the surface soil temperature and increase the plant's cold resistance.
2. Burying in soil
Burying in soil is also a very practical overwintering method. Before the winter freeze, prune the plant to cut off some unnecessary branches and leaves and reduce nutrient consumption. Then bury the main trunk of the plant in soil; the soil covering should be even and at least 10cm high. Also check and top up the covering regularly. Once winter has passed and the soil thaws, remove the soil immediately and water promptly.
3. Whitewashing and tying straw rope
Whitewashing and tying straw rope are the most common cold protection methods, and we often see them in daily life. Every winter we can see the trunks of trees along streets and alleys coated in white, and some are also tied with straw rope. Whitewashing can reduce the fig tree's absorption of solar heat energy and prevent frost damage; tying straw rope is even more obvious, as it puts a coat on the tree and can provide a warming effect.
What to do if a fig tree is damaged by freezing
The fig is a purely natural, pollution-free tree species with a very strong purifying ability. It would be a real pity if it were damaged by freezing, but do not lose heart. If the freeze damage is in a small area, cut off all the damaged branches and leaves; but if the trunk is damaged by freezing over a large area, then after the climate warms up again, saw off the trunk. Perhaps its root system has not died and it may sprout again.
The above is Qinnong Web's introduction to safe overwintering methods for figs. The editor has also brought you remedies for figs after freeze damage, hoping it can help you.