What is the best month to plant figs?

When to plant figs

Figs are planted in spring because the climate in this season is very suitable for their growth. Planting is usually completed in May at the latest. The planting method used is seed sowing.

Planting time in the north and south : There is no difference in the suitable time for planting figs in the south and the north. They are generally planted between March and April in spring.

Greenhouse planting time : Figs can generally be planted in a greenhouse. The time difference between greenhouse and open-air planting is about one month. Greenhouse planting is in February.

Fig Origin and Planting Month

Common producing areas of figs include Shandong, Xinjiang, Shanxi, Zhejiang, Hebei, etc.

Shandong fig

The time for planting figs in Shandong is March, and they are generally mature and available on the market after June. The figs here generally have the highest yield.

Xinjiang Fig

The planting time of Xinjiang figs is around April every year. The quality of Xinjiang figs is generally very good and the colors are brighter.

Fig varieties and planting months

The varieties of figs include oval yellow, small yellow, British red, Japanese red, etc.

Oval yellow

The oval yolk fig is planted in February and is available on the market around June. Generally, this variety of fig has a stronger flavor.

Japanese Red

The planting time of Japanese Red is around April every year. It usually starts to mature and go on the market around May. The yield of Japanese Red is relatively high.