How to Grow Black Mission Fig
Ficus carica 'Black Mission'
Your complete guide to growing Black Mission Fig.
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Companion Plants for Black Mission Fig
✓ Good companions
Deter aphids and may improve fruit flavor through root interactions
Deep taproot brings nutrients to surface, excellent mulch when cut
Repels ants and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel nematodes and various flying pests that damage figs
Repels ants and rodents that may damage figs, but contain in pots
Trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers
Deters pests like fig beetles and moths with strong aromatic oils
Ground cover that suppresses weeds and repels fig-damaging insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that can stunt fig growth and cause leaf yellowing
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most nearby plants including fruit trees
Acidify soil significantly, which figs dislike as they prefer neutral to slightly alkaline pH
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
