Upon Arrival…
- Remove your plants from all packaging and inspect the condition of the growth. If you are concerned with the condition, please email us an image within 5 days of delivery.
- If the soil seems dry upon arrival this is okay, just make sure to give the plants a good watering! They will perk up once placed in a bright location!
- The new plants will need time to acclimate before they can be replanted or moved outside. We recommend placing the plant start in a bright location inside for 1-2 days. This will help perk them up!
- Any dried or yellow leaves should be removed prior to transplanting. Plants may appear wilted or dried out upon arrival, this is normal during the transit process due to lack of sunlight.
- The new plant start plugs can be safely transplanted outside into the ground or containers once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 50 degrees.
Planting Advice…
Planting Depth and Spacing: Dig a hole that is a little larger than the size of the pot the Olive Tree arrived in. The top of the soil line of the plant should be flush with the ground once placed in the hole. If growing in a garden, these do need to be 6’ apart.
Potted Plants: When choosing a container for planting, it is crucial there are draining holes. Any excess water that is trapped can cause the roots to rot. We recommend one plant in a 15” terracotta pot. In a container, this plant can handle temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
Soil Preparation: It is important that your soil is well draining. Always start with fresh soil or by amending your current soil. Mixing in a multi-purpose potting soil works great!
Fertilize: We recommend using an All Purpose Fertilizer, we recommend using
Jacks All Purpose Fertilizer 20-20-20. This can be used once or twice a month during the active growing season.
Harvesting: The fruit will typically form in mid summer and ripen throughout the summer. Once picked, the fig will not continue to ripen. They are ready to be picked when they are soft!
Winter care: It is best to prune the main stems down in early spring until you reach solid wood. This plant does produce new growth on new and old wood. This plant can tolerate temperatures up to -10 degrees Fahrenheit when planted in the ground. In a container, this plant can handle temperatures down to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. If temperatures go below 10 degrees, it should be moved indoors.
First year care: For the first few years as this Fig gets established it is important to water on a regular basis, this could be up to 4 times a week. If the summer is very dry and hot or the plant is starting to droop it may need to be watered well.