Visit a local nursery or call your local agricultural extension to get figs that are suitable for your local climate. Figs grow best in warm, tropical and desert-like areas, so the largest variety of figs will be able to grow in these environments. Only a select few species can grow in places whose temperatures drop below 40 °F (4 °C).
Keep in mind that trees planted in containers are more dependent on fertilizer, and they need to be fertilized once per month. Mulching in the summer will preserve moisture. Mulching in the winter will protect the figs from cold and frost.
Wear gloves when picking your figs, as the sap from the tree (released during harvesting) is a natural skin irritant. [4] X Research source
