Red Italian (Cuttings)

Produces a good crop of reddish brown figs with amber flesh surrounding the dark strawberry red heart. Extremely tasty and cold hardy to zone 6.

In this package you will receive 1 cutting of Red Italian.

*Please watch our instructional videos on the "Fig Care Series" page before attempting to root. Also download our free ebook on how to grow figs in cold climates under the ebooks tab.

Latin Name: Ficus carica
Site and Soil: Figs like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: RI Fig is self-fertile.
Hardiness: Figs are hardy to between 0° & 5° F with winter protection
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft in height, smaller with pruning.
Bloom Time: Flowers are not noticeable as they are inside the fruit
Ripening Time: late July – early August
Yield: 10-15 lbs. or more per plant
Pests & Diseases: Figs are not bothered by pests or diseases in our region. Cover plants with netting if birds are a problem.
USDA Zone: 6