Hi guys i am new to this forum and since i have a lot of cuttings but only one mature tree iw would love to have it prosper this summer.
question is how?

i saw the method of using wicking from a low level in a pot-i dont know if to go this route yet cause demends constant watch and dont know the watering frequency (the top of the soil will be covered as said ....

i am putting the tree in south side of the home.

organic compost?

thanks guys

elin...

I honestly would love to help you, but growing a fig tree in Israel might be very different than growing a fig tree in The United States.  The climate conditions are not the same. Maybe some members from California can help you.  The climate in California might be similar to your climate.

I hope you will get some answers for your questions.  Good luck.

Frank

Eli...when I first got into fig propagation I was, unfortunately, responsible for the death of many cuttings.   After many losses and a few survivals my rate of success gradually increased to where I have, what I feel, is a satisfactory result.  I found that there was not one best way for everyone to follow, but after many trials and errors, I came upon a method that worked for me.  It was a combination of many of the techniques that I learned here on the Forum and a couple of my own ideas.
So what I'm trying to say is that you will need to go through the same trial and error method until you come upon the system that works best for you.   Good luck, and may your cuttings grow into mighty trees. 

If you are in a hot climate, you have to be careful. You must water when the ground cools off during the night. Shade is important the first few years. Figs are tough but the sun is tougher. I never plant trees after spring, once the heat starts those baby roots don't stand a chance. I have clay soil that is salty, dry, and thick, which means I have to test for drainage every time I plant. If the drainage is poor, amend it. Mulching is important. Hope that helps. I wouldn't fertilize in the summer. Heat and strong fertilizers don't mix. If you must, compost tea is good, in the fall.

twobrothersgarden i see that you know your way in warm locations.

do you grow in pots or land?

i water the plants at 5 oclock in the morning but still feel that i need to mulch the pots or somthing cause the top gets dry fast..

anyhow just trying to save some water here..
thanks

When trees are not established and the days are hot you often have to water deeply at 10 am and between 2-5 or they will drop leaves.  In sandy soil you may have to water more frequently.  On cooler days water deeply and as infrequently as the plants can handle to encourage them to develop deep roots.  Mulching is good but avoid touching the trunk with the mulch.  Plant earthworms to help the soil, too.  If you're planting in pots shade them and let roots grow out of the edge (not the center) of the pot in to the soil.

rcantor what do you mean let the roots grow to the edges and not center?

twobrothersgardne -  hi i saw youyoutube videos and they are good. 

what did you mean by Figs are tough but the sun is tougher? have any horror stories ?
thx

Elin I think you are referencing self watering containers. Google "global buckets" and their site shows how to build these and the fundamental principles behind them. Hope this helps.

hi striveforfreedom 
i already have irrigation system but ill check into this maybe can save water...

Your pots have the holes in the botom.  Cover any in the middle so roots can't grow out of them otherwise you'll have trouble moving the pot.  Let roots grow out of the holes around the edge or outside of the pot so they'll be able to get water from deeper in the ground.  When it's time to move the plant indoors for dormancy (if you ever do) then sever the roots around the outer edge and you'll be able to move the pots.

elin do you know  what your climate zone ? If you do it will help those who are in a simaler climate zone help you.

rcantor i put the pots on granite flooring....

i heard that seashels can replace lime.
what do you think it can act as a mulching agent for fig tree?