5 Exceptional Fig Trees | NatureHills.com скачать в хорошем качестве

5 Exceptional Fig Trees | NatureHills.com

Hey guys it's Whit here with Naturehills.com coming at you with a (not so) hot take. Every home should have at least one fruit tree. There are plenty of options from apples to pears, or even citrus. But today, I’m going to make my case for why that fruit tree should be a fig. They’re fascinating little fruits that can be grown in the ground in many places or in pots on the back patio that can be brought and protected over the winter months. There are a few different varieties out there but I wanted to highlight my favorite 5 along with their best features and a care tip or two for each. So let’s jump right in. 5. Black Mission Fig Starting off strong we have the Black Mission Fig. Sun-loving and easy-to-care this fig tree starts producing faster than many other fig or fruit trees! Then, later in the year, it’ll give you a second harvest. Double the fruit is double the fun. Figs from this tree are perfect for using in baked goods, or picked fresh, cut and tossed into a crisp salad! While it’s only hardy in the ground to zone 7, Black Mission works well as a container plant you can bring inside in colder climates to protect over the winter! 5. Black Mission, Growing Zones 7-10, Sweet Fruit, easy to care for with large decorative leaves. Learn more: https://www.naturehills.com/black-mis... 4. Celeste Fig Next is the Celeste Fig, one of the most widely planted Fig Trees in the United States. With that title, it’s no wonder when you think of a fig, you think of the rose-strawberry-colored flesh and violet skin Celeste has. Plant for a late-season main crop you can pick right off the tree or dry for long-term snacking. 4. Celeste, Growing Zones 6-10, delicious fruit, self-fertile and does great in high heat humidity coastal conditions and containers. Learn more: https://www.naturehills.com/celeste-f... 3. Violette de Bordeaux Violette de Bordeaux is a fig as elegant and refined as the name suggests. This heirloom variety fruits twice a year while staying on the smaller side, making it the perfect indoor potted option. Of course, if you’re lucky enough to live in warmer climates a spot near the back patio where you can easily reach the fruits works like a charm too. 3. Violette de Bordeaux, Growing Zones 7-10, fruits are sweet and Rich, Perfect for Containers or small gardens and Low Maintenance. Learn more: https://www.naturehills.com/violette-... 2. Desert King The desert king’s fruit has bright green skin that sets it apart from other figs. It’s a great option for those in zone five as Desert King, despite its name, does very well in colder regions. Eat the mid-summer crop fresh off the tree or in your bright summer salads and the second crop later in the year for jams, sauces, or dry to eat in the winter months. 4. Desert King, Growing Zones 5-9, Unique Green Skin, fruits twice a year, and cold-tolerant. Learn more: https://www.naturehills.com/desert-ki... 1. Brown Turkey I’m rounding out today's list with brown turkey fig - a fan favorite. On the outside, it has purple-rusted-red colored skin and when opened you’ll see blush pink flesh great for adding an exotic twist to charcuterie boards. Enjoy this mild-tasting variety during the spring breba crop and again when its main crop is ready to harvest. Brown Turkey is another variety hardy to zone five with a little winter protection but if you live further north than that these will work well in containers to be brought in and protected during the winter. 1. Brown Turkey Fig, Growing Zones 5-9, two harvests a year, long-lived with delicious open-eye fruit. Learn more: https://www.naturehills.com/fig-brown... Have I convinced you that fig trees are the way to go when picking your backyard snacking tree? Add one or two to your meat and cheese boards and you’ll be the talk of the town - throw in the fact that you grew them right at home will have your neighbors green with jealousy. I’m telling you. We have some extra information on best care practices and helpful tips for taking care of your fig trees on our #ProPlantTips blog. I’ll link some of my favorite articles below. They cover everything from fertilization to the difference between open and closed-eyed fruit varieties. If you enjoy watching our content, please consider leaving a like and subscribing to our channel. For more plant info and inspiration, check out our Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Until next time, Happy Planting!