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Fig cultivation is an activity of planting, caring for and harvesting figs which are carried out in a systematic and planned manner. Figs are a popular fruit and are used as food and drink ingredients in various countries around the world. Here are the steps for cultivating figs:

Location Selection

Choose the right location for planting figs, namely in an area with a dry and warm climate. Good soil for fig cultivation is clay or sandy soil with a pH of 6-8.

Land Preparation

Prepare the land by clearing weeds, loosening the soil, and applying liming to balance the soil's pH.

Seed Selection

Choose fig seeds that come from healthy and productive plants. Also check the age of the seeds, make sure the selected figs are at least one year old.

Planting Seeds

Plant fig seeds with a spacing of 4-5 meters so that the plants do not compete with each other. Make sure the seedling is planted in the planting hole which is large enough to allow enough space for root growth.

Plant Maintenance

Carry out routine maintenance of fig plants, such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, and controlling pests and diseases.

Harvesting Figs

Harvest the figs when the fruit is ripe. Figs usually ripen from August to October. Harvesting can be done by picking the fruit directly from the tree.

Post-harvest

After harvesting, make sure the figs are stored in a clean and dry place. Figs that are stored properly can last for several days.

Cultivating figs requires patience and good care, but if done properly and correctly, the harvest of figs can provide quite a large profit. In addition, figs also have a high nutritional content and are rich in benefits for human health.