Fig Farm Practice Supporting Articles.
Professional guides to growing figs in Zone 7b
When to Treat — and When to Leave the Tree Alone
A fig tree displaying minor, natural pest damage on leaves, providing a realistic overview of common insect issues seen in backyard fig orchards.
Preventative Orchard Hygiene Practices
irrigation practices strongly influence disease pressure
Organic Pest Management for Fig Orchards
A close orchard photograph highlighting the mottled leaf patterns caused by fig mosaic virus, helping growers recognize this common viral condition in fig trees.
Fungal Issues vs Environmental Stress in Fig Trees
A fig tree with visible fungal fruit rot and anthracnose lesions, illustrating common moisture-related diseases that affect figs during warm, humid conditions.
Borers and Trunk Damage: What’s Serious and What’s Not
A close orchard photograph highlighting scale insects on a fig tree branch, illustrating a common sap-sucking pest that can weaken fig trees over time if left unmanaged.
Nematodes in Fig Trees: Signs and Solutions
A fig tree showing subtle canopy decline and uneven growth patterns associated with nematode-related root stress, helping growers recognize underground causes of poor vigor.
Fig Rust: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
A fig tree displaying characteristic leaf spotting from fig rust, illustrating early disease symptoms commonly seen in humid growing conditions.
Common Fig Pests and When to Ignore Them
A close orchard photograph illustrating spider mite damage on fig leaves, characterized by stippling and discoloration that can reduce photosynthesis if left untreated.