Cinnamon Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I got 3 lovely little Blackcurrant bushes from the farmers market on Thusday - only £1 each! And today I found a nice brown Turkey Fig. Now,that is all well & good, but I don't have much space & I am not sure what to do with them Will the Fig need support?I have a potential nice sunny spot for it in the front garden. Will the Currants do OK in big pots on the patio do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I planted some cheap blackcurrant bushes in pots this year and they did really well. I did use ericacious (sp) compost as I heard it was better for currants. The brown turkey fig will grow to a massive plant if you don't restrict the roots. Either plant it in a large tub or dig a deep hole and line it with slabs to stop the roots. It will produce masses of leaves and little fruit if you don't stop the roots. Mine is in a pot and the stems are very sturdy, so don't need support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 I had better go & get some more pots then! Thanks Chriatian - I especially like the idea of the Fig in a pot (I adore fresh Figs ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I killed my 'fig in a pot' - I've planted the new one in a hole filled with rubble and broken slabs and it has new figlets ready for next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
