Black Mission Fig

Black Mission Fig
Ficus carica x Black Mission
The Black Mission fig is the industry standard black fig. These purplish-black skinned fruits have strawberry-colored flesh that has a rich, sweet flavor. This is a hardy, heavy bearing, long-lived variety that produces two crops per year. It is productive both near the coast or inland.
Black Mission Details | |
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Flavor | Rich, Sweet |
Chill Hours | 100 below 45° F |
Skin Color When Ripe | Purplish-Black |
Fruit Use | Canned, Dried, Fresh |
Self-Fruitful | Yes |
Flower Season | Spring |
Fruit Season | August-November |
Light Needs | Full Sun |
Water Needs | Regular Water |
USDA Zone | 8-9 |