Hey there, fig growers! As someone who’s helped thousands of growers with their fig trees over the past decade, I’ve seen it all. One of the most common concerns involves pests and diseases affecting fig trees. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about identifying, preventing, and treating common fig tree problems. Whether the cause is environmental, a pest, or a disease, proper identification is the first step toward a solution. I’ll cover specific pe

One of the most frequent questions asked by new growers is whether they need to plant two fig trees to ensure fruit production. The short and sweet answer is no; for the vast majority of people, you only need a single tree to have a successful and productive harvest. Why One Tree is Usually Enough Most fig trees found in nursery catalogs are "Common" figs. These trees are parthenocarpic, meaning they possess the unique ability to produce sweet, edible fruit without any help f