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Temperature and figs

I have a bunch of small figs, some of which were rooted this fall.    I have them outside in the back yard.  At what temperature do I need to bring them inside?  We are expected to go down to 32 degrees tonight and I don't want to loose them.

Lisa

It would have been nicer if you showed your state/USDA hardiness zone.

Looking at your profile, you hail from plant-heaven FL,
where everything grows there. For me, it will be of no concern
at all, but to be on the safe side, temporarily haul them in
if/when frost/freeze weather is forcast.

Do they still have green leaves?

Other more experienced FL fig-people may offer some better advise...

As a (TONIGHT) 32*F is comming, cover them up or haul them in....

Lisa I seen the forecast for you area, being that your trees are still young and are probably still growing with green wood I would bring them in and out during the day if possible so they have light for the next week till this blizzard passes.Lol I'm about 4* warmer so I'm going to roll the dice
Sal 

They are all still actively growing.  The local ion says news station says we are under a freeze warning but weather.com says 33.  Just to be safe I haules them all in the shed.  I figured I can open the door during the day so they get some light if it is warm enough.  Once this spell of cold is over and I move them outside, they will be finding a new home close to the shed so it will be easier to haul them in and out.

I have a lot of respect for anyone trying to grow them up north.  I can't imagine moving large numbers in and out.    Hopefully my tomatoes survive the night.  It was dark as I was trying to cover them.  They always seem to freeze when they are loaded with tomatoes.


Lisa
zone 9a
Lakeland, FL

Bring them in. Not point in taking a chance.

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