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Fig Variety Selection

• Cold-hardy fig varieties for Zone 7b

• How fig varieties handle winter dieback

• Best fig varieties for winter protection

• Cold-hardy vs cold-resilient figs

• Fig ripening times in Zone 7b

• Why late-season fig varieties fail

• How preserved wood affects fig ripening

• Best-tasting fig varieties for Zone 7b

• Reliable vs high-maintenance fig varieties

• Are elite fig varieties worth growing

• Best fig varieties for small yards

• Best fig varieties for containers

• Designing a season-long fig harvest

• Common mistakes when choosing fig varieties

• Choosing fig varieties based on winter protection

• What to expect when growing figs in the first few years

Pruning & Training

• Bush vs. Single Trunk vs. Espalier: Which Fig Training System Works Best?

• How to Train a Young Fig Tree into an Open Vase Shape

• How to Espalier a Fig Tree on a Wall or Fence

• Multi-Trunk vs. Single-Trunk Figs: Which Is Better?

• Can You Prune Fig Trees in Summer? Pros, Cons, & Techniques

• How Pruning Affects Fig Ripening Time (Zone 7b)

• How to Prune a Fig Tree After Winter Damage

• First-Year Pruning: What (Not) to Cut on Young Fig Trees

• Pruning Young Fig Trees in Their First Three Years (Zone 7b)

• Fig Tree Height Control: Keeping Figs Manageable

• How to Identify and Remove Water Sprouts on Fig Trees

• Pruning Container-Grown Fig Trees

Irrigation & Water Management

• How Much Water Do Fig Trees Really Need?

• Overwatering vs Underwatering: How to Tell the Difference

• Drip Irrigation vs Hand Watering for Figs

• Watering Container Figs in Summer Heat

• Preventing Fruit Drop and Splitting with Consistent Watering

• Drought Stress and Recovery in Fig Trees

• Mulching for Moisture Retention in Fig Orchards and Containers

• Winter Watering: When It Matters and When It Doesn’t

• How Often to Water Fig Trees

Pests & Diseases

• Common Fig Pests and When to Ignore Them

• Fig Rust: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

• Nematodes in Fig Trees: Signs and Solutions

• Borers and Trunk Damage: What’s Serious and What’s Not

• Fungal Issues vs Environmental Stress in Fig Trees

• Organic Pest Management for Fig Orchards

• Preventative Orchard Hygiene Practices

• When to Treat — and When to Leave the Tree Alone

Fig Containers

• Seasonal Movement of Container Fig Trees: When and How to Relocate Without Stress

• Managing Heat Stress in Container Fig Trees

• Drainage, Pot Feet, and Elevation: Preventing Root Rot in Container Figs

•  Managing Root Pruning and Repotting for Long-Term Container Fig Health

• Best Fig Varieties for Container Growing in Zone 7b

• Overwintering Container Fig Trees in Cold Climates (Zone 7b)

• Pruning and Size Control for Container-Grown Fig Trees

• Fertilizing Fig Trees in Containers: Timing, Rates, and Common Mistakes

• Watering Container Figs Without Root Rot or Stress

• Best Soil Mixes for Container-Grown Fig Trees

• Choosing the Right Container Size and Material for Fig Trees

• Why Container Growing Works So Well for Fig Trees

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

• Heat Mats, Light, and Temperature for Rooting Success

• Transitioning Rooted Cuttings to Pots or the Ground

Fertilization & Soil Nutrition

• Do Fig Trees Really Need Fertilizer? When, Why, and How Much

• Understanding N-P-K for Fig Trees: What Each Nutrient Actually Does

• How to Fertilize Fig Trees in Containers Without Burning Roots

• Liquid vs Slow-Release Fertilizers for Container Figs

• Fertilizing In-Ground Fig Trees in Zone 7b: Timing and Rates

• Using Organic Mulch to Feed Fig Trees Naturally Over Time

• How to Identify Nutrient Deficiencies in Fig Trees

• Yellow Leaves on Fig Trees: Nutrient Problem or Water Issue?

• When to Stop Fertilizing Fig Trees Before Winter (And Why It Matters)

• Organic vs Synthetic Fertilizers for Fig Trees: Which Is Better?

Winter Protection & Dieback Prevention

• How Much Branch Dieback Is Normal?

• How to Check Fig Trees for Freeze Damage in Spring

• When to Apply Fig Winter Protection in Zone 7b

• Do Fig Trees Need Wrapped or Covered in Mild Winters?

• How to Build a Leaf-Stuffed Cage for Fig Winter Protection

• How to Bend & Bury Fig Trees for Cold Winters

• Winter Moisture Problems: Preventing Mold, Rot, and Wetness

• How to Protect Young First-Year Fig Trees in Winter

Orchard Design & Spacing

• Choosing the Right Site for a Fig Orchard

• Fig Tree Spacing: Yield vs Manageability

• Row Orientation, Sun Exposure, and Airflow

• Soil Preparation Before Planting Figs

• Designing for Equipment, Access, and Maintenance

• Intercropping or Underplanting with Figs

• Wind Protection and Fencing Considerations

• Scaling from Backyard to Small Orchard

Harvesting & Handling

• How to Tell When Figs Are Truly Ripe

• Harvest Timing for Best Flavor

• Harvesting from Container vs In-Ground Fig Trees

• Preventing Spoilage and Souring on the Tree

• Handling and Storing Fresh Figs

• Short-Term Storage vs Immediate Use

• Cleaning and Sanitizing Harvest Tools

• Common Harvesting Mistakes Beginners Make