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Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals

(Based on 100g in raw form)

Fiber	Calcium	Iron	Magnesium	Phosphorus	Potassium
2.9 g	35 mg	0.37 mg	17 mg	14 mg	232 mg

Sodium	Zinc	Copper	Manganese	Selenium	Choline
1 mg	0.15 mg	0.07 mg	0.13 mg	0.2 mcg	4.7 mg

Vitamin A (RAE/IU)	Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Vitamin B6
7 mcg	0.06 mg	0.06 mg	0.5 mg	0.14 mg	0.23 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid)	Vitamin B12	Vitamin C	Vitamin D	Vitamin E	Vitamin K
6 mcg				0.11 mg	4.7 mcg

What It Helps:

Blood PressureBone/Joint HealthConstipation/Regular BowelDigestive Health

How It Helps:

Has laxative properties that helps with constipation
Helps maintain digestive system healthy and

Tips & Other Info.

Fresh figs shouldn't be washed.
When storing them in the fridge, line them and cover them with a papertowel and eat them within 2-3 days.
Dried figs should also be sealed and covered well and stored in the fridge or in a dark and cooler spot.

Gardening Tips & Info.

Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)

Planting Season

Harvesting Season

Pruning Season

Watering Schedule

Sunlight Exposure

Potted / In Ground

Plant in late spring (May) When planting restrict the planting area so that the roots don't grow/spread out too much (the tree will put all its nutrients/energy in growing rather than producing fruit). Plant near a wall to help protect it from winds and frost. Soils that are slightly more alkaline are preferred for figs.

Late summer (August) to early fall (September-October)

Prune 2 times a year on in spring (March-April) and in the summer (June-August) prune the tips that are new shoots.

Feeding-in ground: Add high potash fertilizer (2 oz/sq.yd.) in spring (March). During Summer add liquid fertilizer of the high potash. Feeding-container: Once a week, during spring (March-May) and summer )June-August), add liquid feed (high potash) and a regular feed. Watering: Water well and do not let it dry.

Sun

Can be grown in ground or in container. For both types, it helps restrict how big the tree will grow, having the tree put all its nutrients/energy in providing fruit rather than trying to grow. If it will be planted in a container, get a container that is about 16 inches in diameter. Re-pot every 2 years during dormant season and add fresh loam compost.

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