Bass’ Favorite Fig Tree
A super delicious fig introduced by the renowned Trees of Joy Nursery that has introduced many wonderful varieties with a focus on figs for Northeast growers. Bass’ Favorite produces a decent sized breba crop in early to mid summer followed by a main crop that typically ripens in early October here. The flavor is exceptional, and it’s no wonder that it earned the title of Bass’ Favorite!
One of the easiest fruits to grow, and a true gourmet delight, you should not live your life without feasting on this sweet, delectable fruit. To fully enjoy fresh Figs you must grow your own. When fully ripe and at their tenderest, shipping them long distances is virtually impossible. Another plus for Figs – deer don’t like them (most of the time)!
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Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs do well in a variety of soils, but require at least 8 hours of sunlight during the growing season.
Pollination Requirements: Self-figful.
Hardiness: Hardy to between 0° & 5° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-15 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fig.
Taste: Rich figgy berry flavor
Fruit Skin: Deep purple to black
Fruit Flesh: Deep red
Ripening Time: breba in late July – early August and main crop in October
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
Fig Mosaic Virus is a benign virus that exists in all cultivated fig trees. Yellow spotting of the leaves is a cosmetic symptom that shows more in container culture, but is quickly outgrown once trees are planted in the ground. The presence of FMV in all cultivated figs has become widely accepted, as even the national germplasm repository for figs maintained by the USDA has Fig Mosaic Virus. If the presence of FMV is a concern, then purchasing fig trees may not be the best option for you.
USDA Zone: 7