When is the best time to prune figs?

Fig pruning time and season

It is more appropriate to prune fig trees in early spring. The specific time for pruning is March, because the new leaves of the fig trees begin to sprout at this time. Pruning can promote the sprouting of more new branches and promote the development of the root system.

Fig pruning methods and steps

Early spring pruning: keep the thicker branches, cut off some dry branches and leaves, and also cut off the longer branches and dead branches, all from the very bottom.

Pruning during the fruiting period: When the fruit is in full bloom, in order to avoid unnecessary consumption of nutrients, it is necessary to prune away the densely growing branches and diseased branches, as well as the dead flowers and bad fruits that do not grow well. If there are many fruits on a branch, the small fruits need to be thinned out, which will improve the quality of the fruit.

Pruning after leaf fall : After the leaves of the fig tree fall, it can be pruned about a week later. Remove the branches that are too thin and affect the growth of the plant. When pruning, remove the weak branches and retain the strong branches.

Fig pruning precautions

Note that when pruning a fig tree, you need to use gardening pruning shears. Such scissors are sharper and can make the wounds of the plant smoother when pruning. The scissors also need to be disinfected before use. After pruning, you need to carefully maintain it for a period of time to prevent the wounds from coming into contact with water.