How to grow figs on a balcony? A step-by-step guide
Many people ask about growing figs in pots because they love them, but they can never find a suitable place to plant them, and they also worry they will not grow well. However, Chen Ning thinks this worry is unnecessary. A balcony is a good choice: not only does the plant grow lush and leafy, it also produces lots of sweet, large fruit. Why do we say that? Read on:
1. Sunlight and water
One was planted in a corner of the balcony, where it could not get enough sunlight all year round, so it produced very little fruit. In contrast, in a spot with direct sunlight, it produced a lot of fruit. Water it often, especially in summer, to ensure plenty of moisture.
2. Prevent whiteflies
Whiteflies are a nasty many-legged insect. They easily make leaves drop and prevent fruit from setting. Spray pesticide to solve it; ordinary seed shops and flower shops sell this kind of pesticide.
3. Prune and fertilize regularly
If too many branches have grown, you can pinch off some of them. First, it shapes the tree; second, it manages nutrient supply. If you want figs to grow large and strong, fertilizer is very important. If the soil in the flowerpot looks compacted, it is best to loosen the soil without damaging the roots and bury some fertilizer around the edge of the pot.
4. Repot into a larger pot
Figs grow relatively fast, so if you worry that its increasingly sturdy roots cannot absorb nutrients, you can repot it into a larger pot.
5. Prevent birds from stealing them
I have seen many netizens report that birds often steal and eat them. How can you prevent this? You can make a scarecrow from old clothes, or hang a few colorful bags to scare them away. The best thing is to put a plastic bag over the fig when it is about to ripen, and then you are completely safe.
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