Dark green skinned fig with pink flesh. Desert King Fig matures in cool climates and is our most dependable variety in Western WA. Excellent quality fresh or dried. Zone 7-10.
ZONE: 7-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, warm & protected locations with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly - a heavy feeder. Needs good drainage. Dormant prune for height and ease of harvest. Spur bearer. Tends to bear its heavy breba (early) crop on older wood, so pruning alternate uprights is best to avoid losing fruiting potential. Summer, August. Figs are fully ripe when they hang down heavily from the spur, feel heavy for their size, and the throat has a slight puckering to the skin.
CHILL HOURS: 100 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Excellent.
SIZE AT MATURITY: Unpruned, to 25' x 40'
