'Little Miss Figgy' Fig Tree (Ficus carica) - Patio Fig Tree - 19 cm Pot - Height 90 cm

Yes, the Little Miss Figgy Fig Tree (Ficus carica) is specifically selected for its ability to bear fruit even in a patio pot, provided it is given full sun. A warm, sheltered location facing south or west is essential for the plant to accumulate enough heat and trigger fruiting. In a pot measuring 19 cm or larger, with regular applications of fruit fertilizer during the growing season, you can expect a first harvest of green figs as early as the second year. Its compact, single-stemmed growth makes it one of the best fig trees for container-growing on a balcony or patio.

The Little Miss Figgy fig tree is considered semi-hardy: it tolerates short, light frosts (down'to about -5°C), but suffers in severe, prolonged winters. In a pot, it is recommended to bring it indoors to a frost-free area as soon as the thermometer consistently drops below 0°C. In the ground in mild-climate regions (Brittany, the Mediterranean, the Atlantic coast), it can overwinter'outdoors with thick mulch at the base and a winter'cover over the crown. In cold continental zones, growing it in a pot is preferable, as it can be easily brought'indoors every autumn.

The Little Miss Figgy fig tree requires full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day, to fruit properly. A south- or west-facing position, preferably backed by a wall or facade that radiates stored heat, is ideal. In shaded or even partially shaded conditions, the fig tree develops beautiful foliage but produces very little or no fruit. Sheltered locations protected from cold, damp northerly winds should be preferred, especially in regions with harsh winters. The warmer and brighter the location, the more abundant the harvest and the tastier the figs.

The best time to prune the Little Miss Figgy fig tree is in late 'winter, between February and March, before the buds 'open. Remove dead branches, those damaged by the cold, and any that cross 'inside the crown to maintain good air circulation. As it 'grows as a standard fig tree, the 'aim is to maintain a harmonious rounded shape by slightly shortening the branches from the 'previous 'year.

When grown in a pot, the Little Miss Figgy fig tree requires regular but judicious watering throughout the summer season, as the container potting mix dries out more quickly than'soil in the ground. The basic principle is to let the surface of the potting mix dry out slightly between waterings, then'water generously until'water'drains'from the drainage hole. In the height of'summer during heatwaves, watering every two to three days may'be necessary.

Yes, the Little Miss Figgy fig tree (Ficus carica) can be planted outdoors in regions with mild winters, particularly along the Mediterranean coast, in Brittany or along the Atlantic coast. It prefers well-drained soil that is slightly sandy or stony, as it does not tolerate heavy, wet clay soils well in winter. Choose a sunny, sheltered location, ideally at the foot of a south-facing wall. In regions with harsher winters, protect the base of the trunk with an insulating sleeve and mulch generously around the base starting in November.

Little Miss Figgy's figs are ready to be harvested when'they are plump, slightly soft to the touch, and their skin begins to crack slightly at the base. In France, depending on the region and l'amount of sunshine received, the harvest s'preads generally from July to October, with two possible harvests: a first crop on the shoots from l'the previous year (breba figs) and a second on the shoots from t'his current year. Pick the figs by gently detaching them with their stems to avoid damaging the branch.