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Fig tree from a cutting (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My fig tree is putting out figs! I grew this tree from a cutting that a neighbor let me take from her tree. Here's what the figs look like when ripe:

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Just 2! It grew really fast.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Wow, that's great!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Is it a good idea to let it fruit at that size, or would it be better in the long run to remove the fruit buds and let it put all its energy into branches for another year or so?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

It might be a better idea to let it grow, honestly, but I think it'll be OK.