Re: Brown Turkey Fig question

On Mon, 12 May 2008 01:05:14 -0700 (PDT), Compo in Caithness
<paul.simonite@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>I have inherited a Brown Turkey Fig.  It has been pot grown and is
>currently about 1m tall.  There is some top growth but a thin, bald
>stem beneath.
>
>1.  Can this plant be cut back in order to encourage a more bushy
>growth or do they naturally growe tall and thin?
>
>2. I want to transplant it into a large polytunnel.  Should they be
>fan trained or are they best grown as a bush/tree in their natural
>shape?
>
>3.  Will their roots take over the entire tunnel if not contained?
>
>Any help appreciated,
>
>Compo.


There was a question about growing figs on GQT on Sunday 11th May.
You could "Listen Again" on the Radio 4 GQT website.
The team says that they need to have their roots contained.  This
stops them growing too big, and also makes them fruit better.
Suggestions are;
1 A pit 2 ft cubed, lined with pavig slabs on sides only.
2 An old wa****ng machine drum.



Pam in Bristol