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tennesseefig

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Posted 1453858038	Reply with quote #1

I have seen Figs grown intensively with little spacing and of course also spread very far apart. If you were planting an orchard how far would you space your plants? Is anyone growing there figs closer than 10 feet apart? If so how is that working for you? __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

pitangadiego

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Posted 1453867972	Reply with quote #2

Have seen them grown at 5-6' spacing in a yard and doing fine. Commercial orchards are more like 15' spacing. You need to consider access for watering, pruning, weeding, etc. and different fertilizer regimen for close plantings. It is less about what is right, and more about properly meeting of requirements of which one you choose. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

tennesseefig

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Posted 1453870504	Reply with quote #3

Thanks for your response! Any insights on spacing and yields? __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

jdsfrance

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Posted 1453886158	Reply with quote #4

Hi, It depends on the land you're planting in, climate, the varieties that you'll be planting and the pruning you'll be using. It depends on the shape that you will use: cordon ? espalier ? tree ? bush ? wild ? For pruned dwarfish fig trees, 6' (2 meters) should be enough. For mowing with a machine in between, 9' (3 meters) would perhaps be better. You could use 6' distance in the line, and 9' between the lines - this would be my choice here in my locales. In a dry climate with cheap land, one would use a bit more of distance in between the trees. You could use 12' distance for big trees like Panaché, bourjassotte, col de dame, ... - I wouldn't use any of those here in my locales ... Remember that fruits need sun and heat to ripen to a good quality. It depends of course of the age of the trees. Young trees use less space when a bigger one will need a bit more space while producing a bit more. For the yield, once more, it depends on the strain that you'll plant, the weather damages, the bird damages, the watering, the feeding, the pruning, strains with brebas and main crop ... To start with, don't mess up and use a smyrna strain (like Ice crystal), or a late ripening variety: Remember that you're in Zone7 ... Or you'll get nothing ... Did you select some strains already ? __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

tennesseefig

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Posted 1453916990	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for your input. There are a lot of variables for sure. I have selected some varieties, right now I have Southern Brown Turkey, Celeste, Brunswick trees and I am rooting MBVS and RdB. I want Hardy Chicago and a green variety. The plan is to keep the trees pruned to about 7 or 8 feet tall. __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

GeneDaniels

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Posted 1453920721	Reply with quote #6

It depends on the form you will grow them. I think 10-12 ft would be plenty of if you are growing them in tree form. However, I too am in zone 7a, and I would suggest bush form. This allows more chances of above-ground survival in a harsh winter. In that case I would go for 12-15 ft spacing. __________________ Zone 7b (Central Arkansas) Seven trees in the ground: Hardy Chicago, Celeste(?), LSU gold, Italian Black, Southern Brown Turkey(?), Strawberry Verte, and Unk yellow. Trees in pots: VdB, CdD, and Sicilian?

tennesseefig

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Posted 1453958946	Reply with quote #7

Most likely I will grow bush form. Anyone growing a fig hedge? __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

figeater

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Posted 1453969836	Reply with quote #8

There are four fig trees planted in a row on a property in our neighborhood that are about four feet apart. They are two feet from a building on one side, and the other side is about three feet from the street. They were planted in heavy clay in an area that has been built up to be about four feet above street level. The trees all range from eight to twelve feet in height and are very healthy. Hope this helps. __________________ Casey Battle Ground, Wa /Zone 8a

Figgysid1

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Posted 1454003272 · Edited	Reply with quote #9

I just planted 200 brown turkey type figs, spaced 2ft apart, they were in 5gal pots 4-6ft tall. Also planted 100 black mission fig trees in 10gal pots, 5-8ft tall, at 3ft spacing. I want a fast dense hedge to keep the wild pigs, dogs, cats, goats, horses, humans, ect out of the yard. I'm going to try to pleaching the branches together. __________________ (Zone 12a) Big Island, Hawaii, 2,400 ft elevation, Fern Forest. Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.

tennesseefig

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Posted 1454006530	Reply with quote #10

Wow! That sounds really nice Figgysaid1. It would be awesome to see some pictures :) I am sure others have questions in regard to spacing in high density. __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

tennesseefig

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Posted 1454006658	Reply with quote #11

Thanks for the input Figeater. How mature are the trees? Are they growing in bush or tree form? __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

figeater

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Posted 1454009414	Reply with quote #12

The trees are at least 6 years old. They are growing freely w/o pruning of any kind, except for the street side, which is cut back severely to allow people to walk past on the sidewalk. __________________ Casey Battle Ground, Wa /Zone 8a

smatthew

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Posted 1454028806	Reply with quote #13

I'm planting my figs 15ft apart __________________ Blackberry & Fig Farmer in East Bay San Francisco - Sunol. Wanted (4): Emalyn's Purple, IT-258, Pastiliere and Milco Caprifig.

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