Enjoy growing your own figs with these Mixed Fig Seeds, featuring several flavorful and adaptable fig varieties. Figs (Ficus carica) are prized for their naturally sweet flavor, soft texture, and nutritional richness. These Non-GMO fig seeds are perfect for home gardeners who want to cultivate productive fruiting trees in the ground or large containers.
Figs thrive in warm, sunny locations and produce high yields with minimal maintenance. Whether for fresh eating, drying, or preserving, these fig plants add beauty, shade, and bounty to your home garden.
Features
- Mixed Varieties: Includes diverse fig types for varied flavor and color.
- Premium Non-GMO Quality: Naturally sourced and tested for high germination rates.
- Easy to Grow: Suitable for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
- Rich Flavor: Produces sweet, juicy figs perfect for eating fresh or drying.
- Compact Growth: Can be grown in pots, containers, or backyard orchards.
- Heat-Tolerant: Thrives in warm, sunny climates.
Specifications
- Scientific Name: Ficus carica
- Common Name: Fig
- Seed Type: Non-GMO
- Plant Type: Deciduous fruit tree
- Growth Habit: Upright and spreading canopy
- Mature Height: 10–30 feet (varies by variety)
- Spread: 10–20 feet
- Soil Type: Loamy, well-drained soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Sun Exposure: Full sun (minimum 6–8 hours daily)
- Watering Needs: Regular during growing season; drought-tolerant when mature
- Temperature Range: 60°F–85°F (15°C–29°C)
- Germination Time: 15–30 days
- Maturity Period: 2–3 years to produce fruit
- Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
- Harvest Season: Late summer to early fall
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 8–11
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Lifespan: Up to 50 years under proper care
Planting Guide
- Seed Preparation:
- Soak seeds in warm water for 24–48 hours before planting.
- Optionally stratify for 1–2 weeks to encourage faster germination.
- Planting:
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix or loose soil.
- Keep soil moist but not soggy.
- Light Requirements:
- Provide full sunlight for at least 6 hours daily.
- Watering:
- Water regularly until seedlings establish; then reduce to moderate watering.
- Transplanting:
- Once seedlings reach 6 inches tall, transplant outdoors or into large pots.
- Fertilization:
- Feed with balanced organic fertilizer during spring and summer.
- Maintenance:
- Prune annually to maintain size and encourage fruiting branches.
- Harvesting:
- Pick ripe figs when soft and fully colored; enjoy fresh or dried.
