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A northern winner! Very cold hardy, extra productive and very early ripening. These qualities make 'Florea' one of the best choices for cold and short-Summer areas. Popular in the New England fig growing areas. In our trials it has been one the best performers for production and quality in our marginal fig growing region, producing good, tasty figs from August till November. The early ripening helps ensure figs ripen well before frost even in short summer areas. If you live in the North and want figs, this one could be a great pick for you. Has a small eye so seems to resist souring. If you enjoy growing cold hardy figs and are looking for new varieties to grow, check out 'Florea'! Cuttings propagated in tree pots, no fig pops. Photo shows what fruit will look like when it produces.
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: Cold hardy and early-ripening. 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: 9"-1' Tall 'SMALL' size
OUR NURSERY IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN 100% FIG BUD MITE FREE.