Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Fig — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Ficus carica |
|---|---|
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 730–1460 |
| Measured from | Transplant |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 304.8–609.6 |
| Mature height (cm) | 182.9–609.6 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 243.8–609.6 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 7–11 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Low |
| Sowing method | Transplant |
Growing directions
Common figs (the type grown in most gardens) are parthenocarpic and self-fertile — no pollinator or fig wasp is needed. In zones 6–7 protect the trunk and lower branches over winter by wrapping with burlap or mounding mulch; established roots often resprout even after top-kill. Figs bear two crops on some cultivars: a small breba crop on old wood in early summer and a main crop on new growth in late summer. Harvest when the neck droops, the skin splits slightly, and the fruit is soft and fragrant; a drop of syrup at the eye signals perfect ripeness.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0