The American Fig Company
Giant White (rooted)
Giant White (rooted)
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Giant White is a highly productive fig variety known for its colossal fruit size and exceptionally sweet honey flavor. The interior flesh is a beautiful translucent amber-pink, juicy, and syrupy, with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. This variety is excellent for fresh eating right off the tree, drying, or making rich preserves, and it is especially noted for its vigorous growth and ability to thrive in intense summer heat.
- Latin Name: Ficus carica
- Site and Soil: Figs thrive in 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
- Pollination Requirements: Giant White Fig is self-fertile.
- Hardiness: Figs are hardy to between 0° and 5° F with winter protection.
- Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting.
- Size at Maturity: 12-15 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
- Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit.
- Ripening Time: Late August through September.
- Yield: 20-30 lbs. or more per plant on a mature tree.
- Pests & Diseases: Figs are generally pest and disease resistant. Due to its large fruit size, watch for splitting during heavy rains. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
- USDA Zone: 7-10
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