Fig Germination ,Growing ,Care, Use and its Surprising Health Benefits.

Figs are soft sweet fruits, full of small seeds and often eaten dried. They grow on trees. Fresh figs are delicious and jams and chutneys are often made from them. The skin of a fig is very thin and ripe figs do not keep or travel very well so in warm countries figs are dried. - See more at: http://www.greatgrubclub.com/?location_id=394&previous_filter=apple&filter=seeds#.WK0X3_JfWjd

Figs are soft sweet fruits, full of small seeds and often eaten dried. They grow on trees. Fresh figs are delicious and jams and chutneys are often made from them. The skin of a fig is very thin and ripe figs do not keep or travel very well so in warm countries figs are dried. - See more at: http://www.greatgrubclub.com/?location_id=394&previous_filter=apple&filter=seeds#.WK0X3_JfWjd

Figs are soft sweet fruits, full of small seeds and often eaten dried. They grow on trees. Fresh figs are delicious and jams and chutneys are often made from them. The skin of a fig is very thin and ripe figs do not keep or travel very well so in warm countries figs are dried. - See more at: http://www.greatgrubclub.com/?location_id=394&previous_filter=apple&filter=seeds#.WK0X3_JfWjd

The Ficus is commonly called fig.It is shrubs plant.Figs are soft and sweet fruit often eaten dried. The skin of fig is very thin.Figs are well in warm temperature and strong light and greenhouse conditions are abundant. It has fast growth probably it takes few days to grow a plant from seed.

SPECIFICATION OF FIG

Height: 5 to 10 feet

Fruit Color: green, yellow, red, pink
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.8
Temperature: 75 - 80F
Average Germ Time: 1yers
Depth: 1/4 inch

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil

GERMINATION OF FIG

Growing fig from seed is a very slow process.This most often occurs in the native outdoor environment of the tree. Some types of edible fig can form seed without fertilization.If you have access to fresh, fertile, ripe figs soak them for 1-2 days in water.

 Use a flat seedling tray and its deep will be 5 centimetres. Make sure you have plenty of holes in it for good water drainage.

It is best to use by mixing 2gms of fungicide in 10-litre water and spray it on the soil before sowing seeds. Or use in any plant at first time when you place in soil or pot.

Take equal quantity of sand, soil and vermicompost. Then mix all the three ingredients into one container.

Soak two or three fresh, ripe figs in a bowl of clean water for one to two days. Use your fingers to break open the figs, exposing the seeds and pulp. Return the figs to the water for an additional one to two days. Scoop out any pulpy material that floats to the top; any viable fig seeds will sink to the bottom of the bowl. Pour the water into the bowl through a strainer and spread the seeds on a paper towel to allow them to dry slightly.



It can be placed on top of a granular soil mix. Settle the seed into place with fresh water and cover the top of the container with a piece of plastic to keep the humidity high. Remove the plastic cover for an hour or two each day to prevent the growth of fungus that may cause the seed to damp off.

It can take a month or two for seedlings to appear. Once the seedlings have two leaves they can be gradually acclimated to room air.

Carefully lift the seedlings out after 4-5 leaves have formed and place each into its own container of your favourite bonsai soil.

Grow the seedlings in as much light as possible but be careful not to keep them in over-saturated soil or allow them to dry out.

At about 8-15 inches the seedlings can be wired to shape the trunks in the basic desired form of the bonsai. Or, reduction building can be used to reduce the height of the trees cutting back to a low branch as the new apex. Your artistic desires and the training method that you select will direct the seedlings along their path to becoming great bonsai.

It will be fun to try your hand at growing a few bonsai from seed. There is a great pride factor in doing it all yourself and in controlling the shape of the tree and forming a wonderful root system from the start. Ficus are among the easiest to grow from seed so go ahead and give it a try.

Minimum warm, above 60ºF (15.5ºC), is needed inside the container and it should be placed in the sunny area.After that, the whole thing should be covered with a poly bag and after 21 days later the plastic can be removed.

BENEFITS OF FIG

 Figs have  following benefits :

1.Figs contain many vital minerals and vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, Figs also include a variety of antioxidants and omega fatty acids.


2.Dried figs are an excellent source of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. In fact, dried figs possess higher concentrations of energy, minerals, and vitamins. 100 g dried figs provide 249 calories.


3.Chew 2-3 tender fig leaves and gargle with water to overcome bad breath and ulcer