FrozenJoe
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This spring I planted 12 small fig plants. They were all rooted from cuttings in the fall and winter. All of them were planted in the ground around the same time. All of them were alive and growing in the spring. THEN CAME THE SUMMER SUN AND HEAT. I did not provide any shade. They were all given the same water and care.These ones died: These ones are alive but growing slowly: This one has thrived: Some cultivars are just able to handle the heat and sun better than others, especially when young and not yet established.
americanfiglover
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Posted 1372958320
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man those trees are nice!! What's the soil condition like? Does it drain fast or slowly. Maybe the others rotted from soil holding the water if roota were too small. None the less those that survived looks good.
ascpete
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Joe,
FrozenJoe
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Posted 1372959766
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Jarrett, the soil varies across my property. Some spots drain better than others. The figs don't seem to mind it. The figs were all doing good until the heat kicked in. Most people around here shade young plants the first year. I know the trees from NJ will be ok. I think the Scotts Black and Maltese Falcon will make it too.
