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How do you grow a fig tree in a pot?
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1. Start by selecting a healthy, disease-free fig tree that is at least 3 years old and has been grown in an outdoor garden.
2. Prepare the pot for planting by filling it with soil and watering it to make sure the soil is moist but not saturated.
3. Dig a hole twice as wide as the diameter of the pot and deep enough so that the roots will be covered with soil.
4. Carefully remove the plant from its pot and loosen the roots.
5. Place the plant in the hole, making sure the crown (the part of the plant where the roots meet) is just above the soil level.
6. Fill the hole around the roots with soil, taking care to keep the crown exposed.
7. Water the plant deeply and evenly until the soil is saturated.
8. Fertilize the plant every other month using a balanced fertilizer diluted according to the label instructions.
9. Prune off any dead or damaged branches, and inspect the tree regularly for pests and diseases.