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Fig Variety Selection

Best-Tasting Fig Varieties for Zone 7b
Best Fig Varieties for Small Yards
Best Fig Varieties for Containers
Cold-Hardy Fig Varieties
Reliable vs High-Maintenance Fig Varieties
Why Late-Season Fig Varieties Fail
Fig Ripening Times

Pruning & Training

First-Year Pruning: What (Not) to Cut on Young Fig Trees
Pruning Young Fig Trees in Their First Three Years
How Pruning Affects Fig Ripening Time
Bush vs Single-Trunk vs Espalier: Fig Training Systems

Irrigation & Water Management

How Much Water Do Fig Trees Really Need?
How Often Should You Water Fig Trees?
Overwatering vs Underwatering: How to Tell the Difference
Drip Irrigation vs Hand Watering for Figs

Pests & Diseases

Common Fig Pests and When to Ignore Them
Fig Rust: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Borers and Trunk Damage: What’s Serious and What’s Not
Preventative Orchard Hygiene Practices

Fig Containers

Best Soil Mixes for Container-Grown Fig Trees
What Size Container for Fig Trees in Zone 7b
Overwintering Container Figs in Zone 7b

Propagation & Cutting Techniques

When to Take Fig Cuttings in Zone 7b
Selecting Healthy Wood: What Makes a Good Fig Cutting
Storing Fig Cuttings Over Winter (Cold Storage vs Callus)
Callusing Fig Cuttings: Methods, Timing, and Mistakes
Rooting Media for Fig Propagation
Common Fig Propagation Failures and How to Avoid Them

Fertilization & Soil Nutrition

Do Fig Trees Really Need Fertilizer?
Understanding N-P-K for Fig Trees
Fertilizing In-Ground Fig Trees in Zone 7b
Organic vs Synthetic Fertilizers for Fig Trees

Winter Protection & Dieback Prevention

Winter Protection for Fig Trees in Zone 7b
How to Build a Leaf-Stuffed Cage for Fig Winter Protection
How to Bend & Bury Fig Trees for Cold Winters
How Much Branch Dieback Is Normal?

Orchard Design & Spacing

Choosing the Right Site for a Fig Orchard
How Far Apart to Plant Fig Trees
Row Orientation, Sun Exposure, and Airflow

Harvesting & Handling

How to Tell When Figs Are Truly Ripe
Harvest Timing for Best Flavor
Handling and Storing Fresh Figs

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