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Fig similar to black mission?

10 years ago

I think I have a desert king fig. Not a fan. Actually rather hate them. On the other hand, the whole family loves black mission figs. Is there a fig with a similar taste profile to black mission that grows well here? "Here" in my case is Bellevue at about 400' - about 10 degrees hotter and colder than Seattle.

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Embothrium
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Rather large selection with at least some commentary about individual cultivar performance:

http://www.raintreenursery.com/Fruit_Trees/Figs/

Note that they say 'Brown Turkey' is "Most reliable in our region". This is the top awarded fig in Britain also.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
10 years ago
After 'Brown Turkey' (highly recommended), the closest you are going to get that is suitable for this reason is 'Negronne' also sold as 'Violette de Bordeau' or just 'Violette'. And not quite as reliable or as hardy as Brown Turkey.

Burnt Ridge Nursery in Onalaska, WA also carries a good variety of figs suitable for our climate, including 'Olympian', a variety they introduced.
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