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    I would like to grow a fig against the house wall.Would root trappers or similar be suitable to contain the roots or should I use a container such as half a barrel? BigV


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    It's up to you! I'd say, use whatever you have available.
    All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
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      I think I have answered my own question!
      There is a very good piece on growing figs on the site of Reads Nursery.All the info you want!BigV


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        If it is a wooden barrel, it will eventually go rotten and the roots will spread.
        Last edited by fishpond; 05-03-2014, 08:02 PM. Reason: typo
        Feed the soil, not the plants.
        (helps if you have cluckies)

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