It is safe to say that figs have flowers, and only when they blossom can they bear fruit.However, its flowers are not obvious, very small, almost indistinguishable to the naked eye.Its flowers are cryptocephalic, and its fruits are polyanthocarps, which are developed from inflorescences, and the florets in each inflorescence will form small fruits, which are concentrated on the receptacle.Flowers will be hidden in their own fruit, not easy to find.The flowering and fruiting period is between May and July.
The fig obviously has a flower, but it is called a fig. This is because it is a cryptocephalous inflorescence when it blossoms. The flower is very small, and it will be hidden in its own fruit. It is not easy to be found. The ancients thought that it would not blossom, so it was called a fig. This name has been continued to this day.
It likes warm and humid climate, but it has strong cold resistance and is not tolerant to waterlogging.Therefore, during the management period, attention should be paid to not excessive watering, not water accumulation, and timely drainage in rainy season to avoid waterlogging.It is not cold-resistant, if planted in the northern region, winter must be temperature-controlled.In addition, there should be enough nutrients in the growing season, flowering period and fruit setting period, so as to achieve better results.