Extremely sweet, luscious, classic heirloom Southern fig. An excellent cold hardy fig for the upper South also. In dry summer weather you can literally let the ripe figs partially dry on the tree, which makes them shrivel and become so syrupy, and nectar sweet you'll hardly believe it! Likes hot summers. Hardy, resilient, and productive, and does great in humid, wet summer areas like the Deep South and Mid-Atlantic. Along the Gulf areas, we have better choices but it does perform fairly well and is a traditional heirloom found there. This special strain is called 'No Drop' because it does not readily drop it's figs in hot weather unlike normal 'Celeste' tends to do.
NATURALLY GROWN – no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides, neo-nictinoids, or other pesticides or toxic ag chemicals used at our nurserySite requirements: Full sun location. Figs will grow in a range of soil types provided the planting location is well drained. Protected locations, such as on the South, East or West side of a building is ideal.
Size at maturity: 8-15′, depending on location, climate and care.
Pollination: This fig requires no pollination in order to set fruit. Fruits are seedless.
Resistant to: This Deep South Fig is resistant to Sour Fig, fruit rot, nematodes. Figs are known for remarkable disease and insect resistance. Ants can get interested in figs and heavy rains can make the current figs rot, so keep well-picked. Figs continue to put on new fruit constantly until frost.
Hardiness: USDA zones 7b-10. Winter protection in zone 6-7 is necessary.
Plant size: 1-2' Tall 'MEDIUM' size
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