The Story
A beautiful bright purple fig with flavorful strawberry colored flesh. It often ripens an October crop in the Pacific Northwest where most others fail. It is a good companion to varieties like Desert King which ripen only a summer crop. It is thought to be a Japanese variety called Hirta that was introduced into Europe in the 19th century.
This variety is grown from tissue culture and has been heat-treated to significantly reduce the presence of Fig Mosaic Virus.
USDA Zone: 7-10
Grow Height:Â 10'-15'
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August-October
Pollination:Â Self-Fertile
Click here to read our Fig Growing Guide
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Description
A beautiful bright purple fig with flavorful strawberry colored flesh. It often ripens an October crop in the Pacific Northwest where most others fail. It is a good companion to varieties like Desert King which ripen only a summer crop. It is thought to be a Japanese variety called Hirta that was introduced into Europe in the 19th century.
This variety is grown from tissue culture and has been heat-treated to significantly reduce the presence of Fig Mosaic Virus.
USDA Zone: 7-10
Grow Height:Â 10'-15'
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: August-October
Pollination:Â Self-Fertile
Click here to read our Fig Growing Guide
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