THE KADOTA FIG 41 



Fig Pointers in General 



Fig rootings are more delicate than any other deciduous tree of which 

 I have any knowledge. Rootlets exposed to drying winds or sun, even for 

 a short time, will die. 



A frozen nursery fig tree should be cut back severely below the freeze 

 and waxed if possible. The frozen sap is poison and is drawn down into 

 the roots and the entire system is impregnated and plant will often die. 



A "growing" fig tree carries sap from roots to branches. When dor- 

 mant sap flows from branches to roots. 



Spotted fig orchards are often occasioned by failure of planter to cut 

 back the newly planted tree to balance lacerated and reduced root-system; 

 it's hard for 30% root system to support 100% top growth. 



Roots supporting life of fig tree go downward to great depth; almost 

 invisible hair-like fruit feeders grow near surface of ground in first moisture 

 and are easily plowed up and destroyed, reducing season's crop. 



Mission and Adriatic figs are both improved by the fig wasp; the 

 Adriatic in more pronounced manner. 



Cool nights improve the size of Kadota figs. Hot days improve color. 



A fig tree will grow and bear heavy crops beside a running stream or 

 near a spring; it will die young in land holding stagnant water. 



It is not advisable to use manure or other fertilizer around a young fig 

 tree unless a vast amount of water is available at all seasons. 



Lime in soil is an absolute essential for the production of fat meaty figs. 



Whitewash on a young fig tree is a stimulant as well as a protector 

 against sunburn and rabbits. 



Figs planted in sandy land are more susceptible to the nematode worm 

 than those grown on more heavy land. 



Soil that runs together and bakes hard is usually safe from nematode. 

 Tomato vines are the natural host for this pest. Keep them away from a fig. 



Grafting over a fig to a more desirable variety is good. A bud-graft 

 makes the best union. Less apt to break. 



