I had tried figs in-ground in ‘08 - ‘09. All varieties died to the ground after the winter with no protection. In 2010 I tried some figs in pots and kept them in an unheated shed for the winter.
…all died.
I’m thinking of using some of these rope handle tubs with my potted figs this time around. I only used the rope handle containers for one summer, so do not know how they work long term.
They are relatively inexpensive. What do you think about rope handle containers for potted figs?
I use 5 gallon handled buckets for all my potted figs
Do you put holes in the bottom of them?
These look pretty good to me too and I might take the idea! I ordered a couple new fig trees. I am planning to put them in the ground eventually. I wanted them in containers for a year or two to get a bit larger before being thrust out into zone6b.
i think theyd be fine. i am uppotting all my rooted cuttings into 5 gal nursery pots i got for relatively cheap (sub 1 a pot) for this season
There are holes in the bottom of my buckets. I have considered putting holes in the sides of my buckets o roots can grow out into ground and can be easily cut to bring the figs in come winter..
Yes, I drilled holes.
Don’t your figs outgrow the buckets pretty soon?
I had heard people half bury the drilled container to get the roots in the ground until they are pulled for winter storage.
My goal is to have a central trunk about a foot tall to grow from each spring. then at the end of the year I’ll trim back to a central main trunk to start over next spring. I will need to do some root pruning every early spring
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but my rope-handled pots from Lowe’s only lasted a couple of years. The sun made them very brittle. I will say they were nice while they were still sturdy. Mine stayed outside year-round since I don’t need to bring them indoors or into the garage where I live. Hopefully you’ll have better luck than I did.
You have to root prune them every few years if you grow them in containers
They do make wipe/spray on uv protectant for car plastics that’s inexpensive and would make these last much longer.
