Roberta - Chicago Fig Planting Instructions

Step 1
Unpack your plants immediately removing any packing material. Water immediately. Cut away any yellow or brown leaves or broken stems that may have occurred. This grooming is completely normal and will take place as the plant grows.
Step 2
Plant in garden after the night temperatures stay above 45 degrees spacing about 6 feet. Dig holes twice the width of the root ball and about 5-6 inches deep. Place them in their holes. Pack soil firmly around root ball. Water in well.
Step 3
For container culture, plant into larger 12 inch container with adequate drainage holes. Water in well You should place plants outside as soon as temperatures stay above 45 Fº.
Step 4
Plants prefer full sun though ½ day is sufficient. These plants respond to regular summer bi-monthly fertilizing with a balanced houseplant food.
Step 5

These are hardy down to about minus 10 Fº in garden and positive 10 Fº in large pots.