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Fig selection suggestions

MK
11 years ago

Love the grocery store figs-so which kind should I buy to grow? Mission is what I'm leaning toward but some say Brown Turkey or Calpyrna (?) yes, i have room for two--have lots of sunny space in my Med climate garden.

Thanks!

Comments (4)

  • scott_ga
    11 years ago

    Figs are really dependent upon climate. One of the experts in California really likes Mission (and dislikes Brown Turkey).
    Here are his likes (first post in this link).

    http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Best-figs-at-your-location-4800578

    He has several hundred different varieties (600?) of figs growing in the San Diego area and also sells figs. He might have a good idea of varieties for your specific climate and also sells figs true to name.

    http://encantofarms.com/orders.html

    His fig variety website is one of the web's most detailed for varieties. Click on the M for Mission and scroll down and click on more photos (under mission) so you can see what the figs look like.

    http://figs4fun.com/Varieties.html

  • Kevin Reilly
    11 years ago

    If you like grocery store figs wait until you try one ripe off the tree. You won't be able to buy them at the store anymore!

  • User
    11 years ago

    Violette de Bordeaux and a Panachee, remember to keep them pruned so you can reach the fruits.

  • KRAGAS
    11 years ago

    The best variety which I grow in New Orleans is Celest. They are great fresh and preserved. I don't know how this variety will make out in your location.

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