When to plant figs in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the last spring frost usually comes around Apr 28 and the first fall frost around Oct 10. Here is when to plant figs.
Note: winters in zone 5b are usually too cold for figs to survive outdoors. Grow it in a large pot and move it into a garage or indoors for winter.
Your fig (dwarf) calendar for zone 5b
- May 5: Plant figs in the bed (first harvest next year)
Hardy outdoors in zone 7 and warmer. In colder areas, grow it in a big pot you can move indoors.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 5b. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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