Figs
date back centuries. They are one of the oldest fruits that we
still have available today. Great eaten fresh, made into preserves
or dried. Best in well-drained soil. Plant in full sun. In colder
areas plant on the south side of a building to provide winter
protection. They like a pH level of 5.5 – 6.5. When temperatures
drop below 15 degrees cover with a blanket to provide more winter
protection. You can prune figs into a tree or large shrub. Self-fruitful.
Bears in 3 years. Plant 15-20’ apart. Water throughout the
summer and fertilize as needed. Mulching recommended. Fruit yield:1-2
bushels per tree.
PHC® Tree Saver is specifically designed to reduce transplant stress while improving soil hydration and fertility. It’s applied to the root zone of trees and shrubs at planting. Five species of mycorrhizal fungi and six species of beneficial bacteria are packed into this formula to improve plant nutrition and provide sustainable soil fertility.
Terra Sorb - Increases the soil’s water-holding capacity. Can prevent plant losses due to dry soil. Recommend Use: 1 oz. per 1/2” caliper tree. 3 oz. pkg.
Brown
Turkey - A heavy bearing fig of medium to large size.
Bell shaped. Purplish-brown skin with light to amber color
flesh. Sweet, Excellent. Zones 7-9.
Celeste
- Most cold hardy variety. Flesh is white to rose color. Skin
is purplish brown. Known as best fig for it’s size.
Has a complex sweetness that leaves a pleasant aftertaste.
Excellent for canning and preserving. Trees grow to large
size. Zones 6-9.
LSU
Purple - Released from LSU. Medium size fig with
large, light green leaves and stunning, burgundy red fruit
and red pulp. Excellent taste with a high sugar content. Produces
2-3 crops. Great for the Deep South. Zones 6-9.
Texas
Ever-Bearing - Large size, brown to purple amber
flesh. High quality fig. More susceptible to cold damage than
others. Excellent for preserves. We also find by cutting tips
of each branch or limb off about 6 inches it will allow sap
to flow out the end. This will make trees go through the winter
much better. Zones 6-9.
