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Growing figs in Cape Coral

A Lee County Master Gardener shares practical lessons for growing fig trees in Cape Coral, where a store clerk once warned they would not grow easily.

Key points Growing figs in Cape Coral
  1. A Lee County Master Gardener shares practical lessons for growing fig trees in Cape Coral, where a store clerk once warned they would not grow easily.
  2. Brown Turkey and Black Mission are recommended for Zone 10, with Petite Negri suggested for containers.
  3. The right planting window is December through late February, and soil should be tested through the Lee County Extension office.
  4. Cape Coral's nitrogen fertilizer ban from June 1 through Sept. 30 applies to fig care.
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