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jdreinstein

Best Fig for Me?

16 years ago

I'm going to be starting a small fig orchard on my new property, and would like to know what everyone's educated opinion on the best varieties to grow would be.

First, I'm in Green Country, Oklahoma. We get about 44 inches of rain per year, but I use drip irrigation and fertigation, so water requirements are not a big deal. The temp regularly gets just above 100 during the Summer, and rarely goes below 20 (if that) during the Winter.

What is important to me:

- A variety of different tastes

- Very prolific varieties

- Ease of propagation via layering

- Ability to produce even in brutal heat (given sufficient water)

I'm probably looking to grow 4-5 different varieties, but six isn't out of the question if the runner up should be a winner.

Please let your opinions rip, and thanks. (I'll also take recommendations on orchards, though I have a regular supplier who does carry some varieties).

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