On Mon, 12 May 2008 01:05:14 -0700 (PDT), Compo in Caithness
wrote:

I have inherited a Brown Turkey Fig. It has been pot grown and is
currently about 1m tall. There is some top growth but a thin, bald
stem beneath.

1. Can this plant be cut back in order to encourage a more bushy
growth or do they naturally growe tall and thin?

2. I want to transplant it into a large polytunnel. Should they be
fan trained or are they best grown as a bush/tree in their natural
shape?

3. Will their roots take over the entire tunnel if not contained?

Any help appreciated,

Compo.


There was a question about growing figs on GQT on Sunday 11th May.
You could "Listen Again" on the Radio 4 GQT website.
The team says that they need to have their roots contained. This
stops them growing too big, and also makes them fruit better.
Suggestions are;
1 A pit 2 ft cubed, lined with pavig slabs on sides only.
2 An old washing machine drum.



Pam in Bristol