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Fig Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEFicus carica

USD 14.99

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Figs make a surprisingly easy houseplant, with bold leaves and sweet fruit you can grow in a sunny window.

GERMINATION14-28 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun (6-8 hours daily)

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Germination01

14-28 days

Light02

Full Sun (6-8 hours daily)

Temperature03

70-80F

Hardiness04

USDA Zones 6-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor)

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Fig care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Ficus carica
Common names
Common Fig
Family
Moraceae
Genus
Ficus
Species
F. carica
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Start growing

Warmth and sun. Restrict roots to encourage fruit. Protect from heavy frost.

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Growing with your kit

The Seeds In A Cup® kit uses a 'cuttings' approach (or seed) to show how easily figs root.

03

Propagation

Cuttings (easiest) or seed.

04

Seasonal growth & harvest

Can produce two crops a year (Breba and Main).

05

Growing conditions

Dry, sunny, rocky areas.

06

Weather & tolerances

Drought tolerant; salt tolerant.

07

Pests & plant health

Nematodes, birds.

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Plant safety

Sap is a skin irritant (phototoxic).

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Botanical features

A deciduous shrub/tree with lobed leaves. The 'fruit' is actually an inverted flower cluster (syconium).

10

Varieties

‘Brown Turkey’, ‘Celeste’, ‘Chicago Hardy’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Fresh or dried fruit. culinary delicacy

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Native range & distribution

Native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia.

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Conservation

Secure.

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Name origins

Latin ‘ficus’.

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History

One of the first plants ever domesticated by humans (dating back 11,000+ years).

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Figs make a surprisingly easy houseplant, with bold leaves and sweet fruit you can grow in a sunny window. How to grow Fig Tree from seed Scatter the seeds on the surface and press them in lightly — they need a little light to sprout, so don't bury them. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Fig Tree sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Fig Tree at a glance Botanical name: Ficus carica Germination: 14-28 days at 70-80F USDA zones: USDA Zones 6-11 (Outdoor); All Zones (Indoor) Mature size: 10-30 feet Sunlight: Full Sun (6-8 hours daily) Seeds included: 10-20 seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Fig Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit? How do I grow Fig Tree from seed? Moisten the included soil, sow your Fig Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit. How long do Fig Tree seeds take to germinate? Fig Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Can I grow Fig Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area? You start Fig Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 6-11 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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How do I grow Fig Tree from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Fig Tree seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Fig Tree seeds take to germinate?

Fig Tree seeds typically sprout in 14-28 days at 70-80F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Fig Tree indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Fig Tree indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in USDA Zones 6-11 (Outdoor), or kept in a container in colder regions.

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