Aboutnick mccann Expertise I can give concise answers on growing plants in containers instead of the ground, why and how to plant them and how to maintain them.
Experience Master Gardner in Charlotte County Florida,,with 10 years experience.
Organizations Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County, Florida
Education/Credentials Associates Degree
Past/Present Clients I am currently also an expert in the Tropical Plant dept.
Question I just received a brown turkey fig for Fathers day. The plant
is about three feet high in a five gallon container and has
small fruit.Is it best to leave the plant in the container or
plant it. If it is best to plant, how do I go about it?
I live in Cary NC
Answer I would leave it in its container (and eventual larger one..) that way you can move it out of harms way, be it cold temperatures, storms etc. In a couple of months you can apply a well balanced granular fertilizer for fruit trees and every month hit it with a shot of Miracle-Grow soluble. Figs are pretty easy to grow, and outside of the occasional bout with fungal problems will give you plenty of enjoyment and Figs! Nick
