Description
Book SynopsisGrowing Figs in Cold Climates is a complete full-color, illustrated guide to growing figs in cold climates. Written by gardening expert Lee Reich, coverage includes pruning techniques, cultivar selection for different climates, overwintering, pests, harvesting, and small-scale commercial production.
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Native home and reasons for widespread appeal
Chapter 1:
Why you can grow figs even in cold climates
Fruit bearing habit
The fig tree
Chapter 2: Pruning: very important!
Chapter 3:
Five methods for growing figs in cold climates
But first: How to care for the soil and nourish your figs
Method #1: Grow in a container
Method #2: Plant in ground each spring, dig up each fall
Method #3: Swaddle stems
Method #4: Lay down or bury stems
Method #5: In ground, in cool or unheated greenhouse or hoop house
Chapter 4: What kind of cold do you have?
Chapter 5: Some varieties for cold climates?
Chapter 6: Matching methods and varieties to kinds of cold climates
Chapter 7: Pests
Chapter 8: Harvest & preservation
Chapter 9: Future directions
Further information
Index
About the Author
A Note About the Publisher
