The Four Seasons Sweet Honey Fig is a compact fig plant known for its sweet, golden fruit and reliable production throughout the warmer months. Its manageable size makes it perfect for balconies, patios, small gardens, and indoor container growing.
These Non-GMO Honey Fig Seeds produce trees with attractive leaves, smooth bark, and soft, sweet figs that can be enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in baking. Once established, fig plants are low maintenance, drought-tolerant, and resilient in a range of climates, making them an excellent choice for fruit gardeners of all experience levels.
Features
- Produces sweet, honey-flavored figs
- Compact growth ideal for balcony and container gardening
- Non-GMO seed selection
- Low-maintenance once established
- Attractive ornamental foliage
- Suitable for indoor/outdoor growing depending on climate
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ficus carica
- Common Name: Honey Fig / Four Seasons Fig
- Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Growth Height: 3–8 feet in containers (taller in ground)
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–11 (grow indoors in cooler zones)
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; pH 6.0–7.5
- Watering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
- Bloom/Fruit Season: Late spring through fall in warm climates
- Fruit Color: Golden to light brown
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Sowing Depth: 1/8–1/4 inch
- Germination Time: 10–30 days at 70–85°F
- Maintenance: Prune lightly to shape and encourage branching
- Pollination: Self-fruitful; no second plant required
- Uses: Fresh eating, drying, preserves, patio/container gardening
Planting Guide
- Soak Seeds: Place seeds in warm water for 12 hours before sowing.
- Sow: Plant 1/8–1/4 inch deep in moist, well-draining soil.
- Light: Place in full sun or a bright indoor window.
- Watering: Keep evenly moist until seedlings grow, then reduce to moderate watering.
- Transplant: Move to larger pots once seedlings have strong leaf sets.
- Shape: Prune to maintain compact form for balcony or bonsai-style growth.