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REMEMBER.... 
Fig trees have long life, need no pruning, 
spraying, thinning and are generally free from 
pests; but the tree will not develop a normal 
growth if watering is neglected. After three 
years, the tree will take care of itself. 
Inspection made every year has proved that 
over 98%, we repeat, over 98%, of all com- 
plaints are caused by lack of water, or a ring 
was not built around the tree so that the water 
could penetrate to the roots. 
Tests Have Proved: 
You cannot water fig trees too often. 
A fig tree planted next to a leaky faucet or 
a running ditch will outgrow another fig tree 
planted anywhere else from three to five times. 
Building a 6-inch ring of earth around the 
tree so that water will penetrate to the roots, 
saves time and water, and helps to develop a 
stronger root system for the following year 
with a larger crop. 
Pinching back the buds after the third leaf 
will help the tree immeasurably. It will stand 
out round and ornamental, and there will be 
less danger from strong winds. The tree will 
then not grow too high, with the result that 
there will be a larger size of fruit and a more 
abundant crop in the following year. 
Instruction on Planting 
Select best sunny location available, as far away as 
possible from trees and shrubbery. _ 
Remove sack and moss. In removing paper wrapper and 
bamboo, be careful not to break off tiny figs. 
Dig a hole 12 inches deep, wide enough to accommo- 
date the roots without cramping, set in the tree and cover 
roots with soil; mix soil with well-rotted manure (not 
chicken or rabbit) and re-fill the hole. 
If the tree is to be planted in hard soil, clay, or soil 
composed mostly of sand, dig a hole four feet in diameter 
and about three feet deep. Refill it with good pat, but 
plant tree only 12 inches deep. 
In certain districts or close to the Coast, a serone wind 
may retard the growth of the young tree; but you can 
protect it by placing boards, or a sack tied to two sticks, 
four feet away, on the side where the wind is most con- 
stant. 
Make a ring of earth around the tree six: 
inches high and three feet in diameter, so water 
will penetrate to the roots. Water every other 
day for the first year. We cannot stress this too 
strongly. 
In the spring, following planting of the tree, 
new shoots or branches will start, usually from 
the top. As each branch develops leaves, pinch 
back (break off) the tips or buds after the 
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Keep Soil Loose ee alae 
Tests have proved a young fig tree will. grow 
until as late as October, if the soil is kept loose a 
around the tree by ordinary cultivation to’ a, a ae 
depth of four inches. Pare oh 
If the trees do not develop a normal awe: by aly: ay 
dig around the tree two feet from the trunk. See if roots 
ot other plants or trees, attracted by constant moisture, _ 
are not interfering with the root system of the young fig 
‘tree. 
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Irrigation : fey. 
King Fig trees have grown to over nine feet in height — 
the first year in the cool climates of Seattle, Washington, _ 
and Northern California, where a ring of earth was built — 
around the tree so that water could penetrate to the roots. 
Water the tree every two days and please remember: 
The buds, or end of the branches, are your guide for 
irrigation. If buds are solid, or do not split, it is a sure 
sign of lack of moisture, or that water does not penetrate 
to the roots. Start to water when soil gets dry in the Spring. 
For the Interior of Oregon, Washington, — 
Idaho and Utah 
After planting, it is possible for a young fig tree to 
suffer damage from severe frosts or cold, so it is advisable 
to cover them with sacks (not paper) or other material, _—_— 
but in doing so ‘be careful not to break off tiny figs... ee 
In September, stop irrigation. If the end of the branches __ 
are still green in the fall, or when the cold weather starts, 
these can be protected from frosts until they become dor- 
_mant (dark skin) by pulling the branches together, tying 
and covering with sacks for about two months. In so do-— 
ing be careful not to break off tiny figs. 
This may not be necessary after the second year when on 
the tree will become acclimated like other fruit trees. 








Second Year 
‘Cut off all young shoots that start from base of tree. 
Again in winter build a ring around the tree.and fill 
with manure, but not close to the trunk. i 
Again in the spring pinch back every new branch after 
the. third leaf and repeat the third year. Rs 
WARNING! At the time of picking figs, do not squeeze 
them, tert gently. Figs are fully ripe when soft. | ah) ae 
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OF EACH NEW BRANC 
AFTER THE 3rd LEA wo 
If you desire information not included 
in this leaflet, we will gladly answer 
your questions by her syogaees 
PLANTING ADVISOR 
: KING FIG | 
PLANTATIONS 
1095 Kansas Street 
Phone VAlencia 8061 
San Francisco, California 
