It is difficult to find those fruits or vegetables that a professional gardener would not have. In his garden, there are always a lot of exotic fruits and berries, among which are the well-known lemon, palm trees, laurel and lesser known - feijoa and muraya... And, of course, you can find a fig tree there, in our country it is better known as a fig tree.
As a rule, it is more difficult to find a fig tree in our country than such plants as lemon, pomegranate, and tangerine. But if the tree takes root, it bears fruit very well. There is a kind of fig tree - homemade figs, in its appearance it is very similar to the ficus, the same lush tree that can grow up to 2 meters. In order for the crown of the tree to be in a healthy state, it is necessary to regularly shape it.
How to grow figs - fig tree
Indoor varieties of fig tree also have many differences and varieties, the most famous of which are "Oglobsha", "Kedota" and "Violet Sukhumi". All these varieties are capable of producing wonderful fruits of large size (slightly larger than walnuts), moderately sweet. Having eaten the fruits of this tree once, it will be difficult to forget about their taste characteristics.
Growing figs at home doesn’t need to be too hard. This plant is quite unpretentious. During their growth, figs prefer to be warm, but at the same time calmly tolerate cool temperatures. In our apartments, where the air is usually dry enough, they get along without any problems. In winter, it is best to put a pot of figs on the southern windows of the apartment, but in summer it is worth giving preference to the eastern side.
Fruiting... On average, it takes about six months before the first fruits appear. Initially, foliage appears on the plant, then fruit sets and ripens, after the fruits are removed from the tree, it sheds foliage and a rest period begins (this period takes approximately 3 months). When the right lighting is created for the plant, it is able to bear fruit throughout the year, only occasionally dumping foliage and resting.
Watering. Regarding watering, the main thing here is not to overdo it: there should be enough water, excessive watering is just as harmful for this plant as its insufficient amount. In the winter months of the year, watering can be done using a special tray. When there is an active germination of a tree or fruit setting, it is worth fertilizing the soil with complex mineral fertilizers. But if it was not possible to fertilize the land, then you should not worry - the fig tree will cope quite well without it.
The soil. When choosing a soil for growing a fig tree, it is recommended to pay attention to a lighter and more nutritious one. If you are not versed in soil, then consult with sellers in flower shops, they will be happy to help you.
Reproduction. If you have a desire to propagate figs, then this is very easy to do. It is necessary to pick up cuttings of a fig tree that have 3-4 buds.Further, these cuttings must be carefully cut and dipped with the lower side in the previously purchased root formation stimulator, then these cuttings are rooted in wet sand or water. There is also the option of propagating figs with the help of seeds, but this method of reproduction is not popular, since the plant begins to bear fruit only 4-5 years after planting. If you use cuttings, then the first fruits appear within 6 months.
Forming. The plant reacts remarkably to cutting, so it can be transformed into any shape, as long as there is desire and imagination.
Figs: useful properties
It is worth noting that the fruits of figs have not only excellent taste, but are quite useful. In addition, if the tree is grown with your own hands, then you can not even doubt the benefits of the fruit. The composition of fig fruits contains a large amount of potassium, so if you eat several fruits of this tree during the day, you can improve the condition of the blood vessels.
Also, the plant is able to thin the blood, therefore, in patients with blood clots, this plant is necessarily present in the diet. It is recommended to eat figs for those people who have anemia or have diseases associated with the urinary system or kidneys. Some doctors argue that fig fruits can even cure cancer (of course, if the disease is at an early stage).
This plant is also suitable for people with problems in the upper respiratory tract. You need to boil the fruit of the tree in milk and drink this drink three times a day, the drink should be hot, and the dose is 100 grams. In addition, if you have problems with digestion or metabolism, it is recommended to eat fig jam. If young children have constipation, then fig jam should be diluted with water and given to the child, it gives a wonderful laxative effect.
Figs are not the only thing that can help people in the treatment of diseases: the sap of this tree is also used. Fig tree juice is needed to treat acne, treat wounds, pustules and even with skin cancer.
Fig is a plant that is not only an excellent remedy for the treatment of diseases, but also a wonderful creator of home comfort.
