{"title":"Figs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"fig-black-mission","title":"Fig, Black Mission","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus carica 'Mission'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced to the United States in 1768 by Franciscan missionaries to San Diego. The Mission fig is a high-quality fig variety, producing both a breba and main crop. Highly productive, it’s considered everbearing in the right climate. The breba crop is large. The main crop is medium-sized. It is a dark-skinned fig with a strawberry colored interior. Rich and sweet with a hint of berry flavor. Delicious fresh, dried, or canned. The skin of the fruit often cracks when it is ripe. Considered to be one of the highest quality figs. A wonderful container plant. Water regularly during the growing season but reduce watering in fall. Containers must be brought indoors for winter and may be overwintered in cool, dark garages or basements. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"LABEL\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/fig_black-mission_480x480.png?v=1680123259\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44891934425394,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/products\/fig-blk.png?v=1680025382"},{"product_id":"fig-cuyahoga","title":"Fig 'Unk Cuyahoga'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Unk Cuyahoga'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNK Cuyahoga Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNK Cuyahoga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a Northeast Ohio heirloom fig with a documented local history stretching back more than a century. Rather than an imported collector cultivar, this is a fig that has survived through generations of local gardeners and families in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCuyahoga River region of Northeast Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original tree is associated with the family of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJosephine Sadoti, founders of the historic Venice Café in Kent, Ohio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The tree was already considered old family material when local grower \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEddie Sigler began growing it around the 1970's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping preserve and distribute the fig locally. Heritage Seed Co. obtained cuttings from Eddie in 2019 and has maintained the accession ever since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts original cultivar name—if it ever had one—has been lost. We therefore preserve it under the working name \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUNK Cuyahoga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than assigning it to a known cultivar based solely on appearance. For us, that uncertainty is part of its value: this is a genuine piece of Northeast Ohio horticultural history with a provenance far more meaningful than a speculative name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is sweet and enjoyable fresh, but Cuyahoga's greatest distinction is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong association with a climate well outside the traditional American fig-growing regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A fig maintained locally for generations provides valuable evidence of the long tradition of growing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in Northeast Ohio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common fig (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Northeast Ohio heirloom; original cultivar identity unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Riccardi family, Kent-area provenance; tree reported to be more than 100 years old\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreservation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Propagated by Eddie Sigler since approximately 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage Seed Co. Accession:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cuttings obtained from Eddie Sigler in 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Climate Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A locally preserved Northeast Ohio heirloom with a multigenerational history in the region. Its long local provenance makes Cuyahoga particularly valuable for evaluating figs adapted to northern growing conditions, although its precise historical growing method and original cultivar identity remain unknown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 gal.","offer_id":47357521690930,"sku":"FIG-CUYA-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":47357521723698,"sku":"FIG-CUYA-3G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/IMG_5583.heic?v=1790969413"},{"product_id":"fig-desert-king","title":"Fig, Desert King","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Desert King'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesert King comes from a fig tree found in 1930, near Madera, California. This versatile fig thrives in cool climates, producing a large early crop even in the absence of summer heat. May set a second fall crop in warmer regions. Desert King is also one of the most productive, if not the most productive, fig tree for brebas, each branch can bear up to 6-8 fruits. The exceptionally large, green-skinned fruit have a strawberry-jammy flesh of excellent quality. An attractive, prolific tree for garden or landscape. Deciduous. Figs are best grown in in organically rich, well-drained soils, in full sun to part shade. Figs can be grown in ground in Ohio in protected locations (e.g., against south-facing walls, warmer microclimates of the landscape) and USDA Zones 5-7, but plants will usually show significant die back in cold winters if not protected. Stems are hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit and the roots are hardy to -20 degrees. Stems that die back will resprout in late spring and will produce fruit on the new wood. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly in late winter to not remove the early forming spring crop. Figs can also be easily grown in containers. Water regularly during the growing season but reduce watering in fall. Containers must be indoors for winter and may be overwintered in cool, dark garages or basements. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"LABEL\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/fig_desert-king_480x480.png?v=1680123334\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":47357526376754,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/products\/fig-dk.png?v=1680025258"},{"product_id":"fig-lsu-purple","title":"Fig, LSU Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus carica 'LSU Purple'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1991 by the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, ‘LSU Purple’ is ideal for USDA zones 7 and warmer, and is particularly suited to hot, humid areas. Fruits are medium in size and weight, with dark-purple, glossy skins and light strawberry-colored flesh with a high sugar content when ripe. Produces excellent quality fruit the first year, with quality improving as the tree ages. Mature trees (+5 years) will produce three distinct crops: a light, old wood crop in early spring (Breba crop); a heavy main crop in summer; and a fall crop that can last into December. An excellent container variety. Figs are best grown in in organically rich, well-drained soils, in full sun to part shade. Fertilize in early spring. Prune lightly in late winter to not remove the early forming spring crop. Water regularly during the growing season but reduce watering in fall. Containers must be brought indoors for winter and may be overwintered in cool, dark garages or basements. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"LABEL\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/fig_lsu-purple_480x480.png?v=1680123391\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":47357539418418,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/products\/fig-lsu.png?v=1680025322"},{"product_id":"fig-little-ruby-dwarf-fig-tree-ficus-carica-little-ruby-1","title":"Fig, Little Ruby","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFicus carica 'Little Ruby'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped by the same retired biologist who gave us the hardy and huge Olympian Fig, Denny McGaughy, Little Ruby was a seedling chosen for its hardiness, compact habit, and reliability. Little Ruby is so compact, it’s sometimes used as a bonsai specimen. A slow growing fig, that produces a large crop in early spring (Breba crop) of small, bite-size ruby colored figs which are deliciously jammy and sugary sweet. Main crop ripens in August. A great container fig, and very unique. Little Ruby is also surprisingly cold tolerant as well. Trees can produce large quantities of fruit when the plant is only three feet tall. One of the best choices for growing indoors or in greenhouses. Best grown in rich, well-drained soils, in full to part sun. Can be grown in ground in Ohio in protected locations (e.g., against south-facing walls, warmer microclimates of the landscape) and USDA Zones 6-7, but plants will usually show significant die back in cold winters if not protected. Stems are hardy to 10 degrees Fahrenheit and the roots are hardy to -20 degrees. Stems that die back will resprout in late spring and will produce fruit on the new wood. Fertilize in early spring. Easily grown in containers. Water regularly during the growing season but reduce watering in fall. Containers must be brought indoors for winter and may be overwintered in cool, dark garages or basements. Deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"LABEL\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/fig_lil-ruby_6f6e5ef7-31dc-42d4-954e-301c61e763fa_480x480.png?v=1680123369\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/fig_lil-ruby_6f6e5ef7-31dc-42d4-954e-301c61e763fa_480x480.png?v=1680123369\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":47137888502066,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/products\/il_fullxfull.4010545622_d95y_17bfdce3-3a1f-4e8d-81e0-fe517312bc13.jpg?v=1697219579"},{"product_id":"fig-chicago-hardy-ficus-carica-chicago-hardy","title":"Fig 'Chicago Hardy'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Chicago Hardy'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago Hardy Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago Hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most popular figs for northern growers and has become a standard against which other cold-climate cultivars are compared. Also widely known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardy Chicago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it is valued not simply for surviving cold winters, but for its ability to regrow vigorously after winter damage and still produce a main crop on the current season's growth. This combination makes it particularly useful in regions where winter dieback is a regular part of growing figs outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is medium-sized with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epurple-brown to dark violet skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a soft strawberry-red interior. Flavor is sweet and rich with a pronounced berry character—more substantial than a simple sugar or honey fig, but approachable enough to make Chicago Hardy an excellent everyday eating fig. The tree is vigorous, productive, and equally useful as a container plant or as an in-ground fig where the climate and site allow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago Hardy also has an unusually relevant American history. The cultivar traces to an established fig growing in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where it had demonstrated an ability to survive the city's winters. In the 1970s, North American Fruit Explorers member \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFred Born\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e obtained material from the Chicago tree and shared it with Edible Landscaping in Virginia, which became instrumental in preserving, naming, and commercially distributing the cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar is commonly described as belonging to the broader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMt. Etna-type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e group of dark, berry-flavored figs. Claims that the original Chicago tree itself came from Sicily are part of the cultivar's commonly repeated history, but its documented American provenance is stronger than the evidence establishing its exact Old World origin. We therefore prefer to describe Chicago Hardy as a Chicago heirloom of probable Mediterranean ancestry rather than assigning an undocumented Sicilian origin as fact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor northern growers, Chicago Hardy's greatest strength is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly and productive main crop on new wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. If established stems survive winter, the plant may also produce a breba crop, but its real value in cold climates is that breba is not necessary for a useful harvest. Even when severe winter weather kills stems back, established plants can regenerate from the crown or roots and produce figs on the new canes before the end of the growing season. Edible Landscaping specifically recommends it for northern growers because of this early-fruiting tendency, while other nurseries have similarly documented its ability to crop on new growth after dieback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeritage Seed Co. obtained its\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chicago Hardy accession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e directly from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdible Landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving us material from the nursery most closely associated with the cultivar's early commercial distribution. That accession is particularly valuable to us as a provenance\/reference plant for comparing other Chicago Hardy and Mt. Etna-type figs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common fig (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy Chicago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium; purple-brown to dark violet skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strawberry-red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sweet, rich berry; strawberry and dark-fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Possible when previous-season wood survives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to mid-season main crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous, productive and well adapted to regrowth after winter dieback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Climate Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chicago Hardy is one of the benchmark cultivars for short-season fig growing. Its greatest advantage is not that the entire tree is immune to severe winter cold—above-ground wood can be killed in northern climates—but that an established plant can recover vigorously and produce its main crop on new growth. This allows it to remain productive in situations where later cultivars may regrow successfully but fail to ripen a meaningful crop before autumn. A warm, protected site and winter protection can preserve more mature wood and further improve the length and potential productivity of the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":47137888764210,"sku":"FIG-CH-3G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal.","offer_id":47672467390770,"sku":"FIG-CH-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/IMG_2108.heic?v=1790956791"},{"product_id":"fig-i-258-ficus-carica-i-258","title":"Fig 'I-258'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'I-258'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eI-258 Fig\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI-258 is a distinctive common fig in the Heritage Seed Co. collection, valued for an exceptional berry \/ jam flavor profile. A reliable mid-late season cultivar for us in Ohio. It is also capable of producing a breba crop, giving it additional interest where an early first crop is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe fruit is best characterized by its berry \/ jam profile. As with all figs, flavor and skin color can shift with weather, crop load, and ripeness, but this cultivar is grown primarily for the character and exceptional quality of its ripe fruit rather than simply for size. We favor fully tree-ripened fruit, when the neck softens and the interior reaches its richest texture and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI-258 belongs to the numbered Italian series associated with collector C. Todd Kennedy. Material came from Dr. Grassi in Italy, but the original notes\/names were lost, leaving the collection number as the enduring identity. Later suggestions that it is Genovese Nero are hypotheses and should not replace I-258 without stronger genetic\/provenance evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor northern growers, timing and recovery are every bit as important as flavor. In our current records, productivity has been noted as high — firsthand, and main-crop timing is recorded as main crop documented by early-mid September — observed multiple years. We continue to watch how quickly the plant resumes growth after winter stress, how much of its crop can mature before autumn, and whether fruit quality holds as nights become cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eType: \u003c\/b\u003eCommon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso Known As: \u003c\/b\u003eItalian 258; I-258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor: \u003c\/b\u003eBerry \/ jam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBreba: \u003c\/b\u003eYes \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason: \u003c\/b\u003eMid-Late\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth \/ Productivity: \u003c\/b\u003eHigh \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePollination: \u003c\/b\u003eNot required\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommercial SKU: \u003c\/b\u003eFIG-I258\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCold-Climate Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eI-258 has been productive over multiple years, has produced breba in several seasons, and has documented ripe main-crop fruit by early September. We therefore treat our local observations as evidence when assessing its usefulness for northern growers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":47376269672754,"sku":"FIG-I258-3G","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":67899618722098,"sku":"FIG-I258-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/IMG_5596.heic?v=1790968477"},{"product_id":"fig-chicago-hardy-copy","title":"Fig 'Italian White'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Italian White'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian White Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItalian White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a classic light-skinned fig valued for its sweet flavor, attractive fruit, and long history in cultivation. Also associated with names such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Marseilles, Blanche, and Lattarula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this family of figs has been grown in Europe and North America for generations and is particularly well known among Italian-American gardeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit ripens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen to yellow-green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a soft, translucent amber interior. Its flavor is pleasantly sweet and mild, leaning toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehoney and sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the intense berry character of dark figs. When fully ripe, the flesh becomes soft, juicy, and richly sweet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common fig (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Green to yellow-green skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Honey, sugar, mild fruitiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amber, light golden honey when ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breba, Main crop; late summer into fall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonyms\/Associated Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White Marseilles, Blanche, Lattarula, Brooklyn White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Climate Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian White belongs to a longstanding group of light-skinned Italian\/Honey-type figs with a strong history of cultivation in the northeastern United States. Experienced Zone 6 growers have reported Italian Honey\/Lattarula\/White Marseilles-type figs among their most productive northern light figs, with both breba and main crops ripening relatively early. Our Northeast Ohio accession has likewise ripened main-crop fruit into the cool conditions of late September. Its combination of productivity, relatively early cropping, and cool-climate performance makes Italian White particularly interesting for northern growers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":50339397009714,"sku":"FIG-ITWH-3G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal.","offer_id":50339397042482,"sku":"FIG-ITWH-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/IMG_1439.heic?v=1790948670"},{"product_id":"fig-celeste","title":"Fig 'Celeste'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Celeste'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeleste Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeleste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the classic figs of the American South and one of the most useful traditional cultivars for growers in colder climates. Sometimes called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSugar Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Celeste has been grown in the United States for generations and is valued for its reliability, productivity, sweet flavor, and relatively early ripening season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is small to medium-sized with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eviolet-brown to bronze skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a soft pink to amber interior. Its flavor is intensely sweet and pleasantly figgy, with the rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esugar and honey character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that gave rise to the Sugar Fig name. The fruit has a relatively tight eye, an especially useful characteristic in humid climates where figs with large, open eyes can be more susceptible to spoilage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeleste is not a giant-fruited collector fig, and that's part of its appeal. It is a practical, productive cultivar that has remained popular because it simply performs. The tree is vigorous and well suited to both containers and in-ground culture where winters permit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor northern growers, Celeste's greatest advantage is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearliness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. At Heritage Seed Co. in Northeast Ohio, it has been among our earlier main-crop figs, typically finishing much of its crop by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elate August to early September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That gives it a meaningful advantage over excellent but later cultivars that may carry substantial unripe fruit into autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeleste also has a long American cultivation history, particularly across the Gulf South, making it an excellent choice for gardeners interested in both heirloom fruit and dependable production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common fig (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonyms\/Associated Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sugar Fig; Celestial; Malta; Celeste; Small Brown; Blue Celeste; Celeste Violette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small to medium; violet-brown to bronze skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink to amber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very sweet; sugar, honey and classic fig flavor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small\/tight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early main crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous and productive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Climate Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of the more useful traditional figs for short-season climates because of its relatively early main crop. In our Northeast Ohio collection, Celeste typically ripens substantially earlier than many mid- and late-season cultivars, with much of the crop finishing by late August or early September. This combination of earliness, productivity and a relatively tight eye makes it particularly well suited to northern and humid growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":50339426533682,"sku":"FIG-CELE-3G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal.","offer_id":50339426566450,"sku":"FIG-CELE-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/6393E46B-BE8D-4088-B333-660E7B9B8B6D.jpg?v=1790952708"},{"product_id":"fig-alma","title":"Fig 'Unk CV Adriatic'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Unk CV Adriatic'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCV Adriatic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a provisional Heritage Seed Co. name for an unidentified Adriatic-type fig with an interesting local nursery provenance. The plant was originally purchased as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e‘Alma’ from Casa Verde Growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a longtime wholesale tropical plant grower in Northeast Ohio. Once the plant fruited, however, it became clear that it was not true 'Alma'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than assign it to an established cultivar without sufficient evidence, we renamed the accession '\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCV Adriatic'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—“CV” recognizing its Casa Verde provenance and “Adriatic” describing the general type of fig it appears to represent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egreen skin with a rich strawberry-red interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the classic berry-forward character associated with the Adriatic family of figs, but with a nice watermelon flavor. It also produces a breba crop. Its exact identity and history prior to Casa Verde remain unknown, making it a cultivar we are continuing to observe and evaluate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'CV Adriatic' is offered as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eunidentified selection, not as a synonym for another named Adriatic fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. For growers who enjoy heirlooms, mystery figs, and plants with a regional story, it is an especially interesting accession.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Common fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green skin, deep strawberry-red pulp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Berry\/jam, Watermelon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreba:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown; preserved from Casa Verde Growers, Northeast Ohio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unidentified Adriatic-type selection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":67899506426162,"sku":"FIG-CVAD-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":67899506458930,"sku":"FIG-CVAD-3G","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/40BF490A-2F5F-4162-953D-A2F4AF95B422.jpg?v=1790965626"},{"product_id":"fig-angelito","title":"Fig 'Angelito'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica 'Angelito'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelito Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelito\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a modern California fig that quickly developed a reputation among collectors for exceptional fruit quality. The variety was introduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoug Scofield, known in the fig community as “Bluemalibu,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e who has been responsible for introducing several noteworthy figs found in Northern California. Angelito became particularly notable after Doug repeatedly described it as one of the finest-flavored figs in his extensive collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emedium-sized with green to yellow-green skin and a richly colored red interior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, placing it broadly within the Adriatic style of figs. Its real attraction, however, is flavor. Angelito is known for an unusually concentrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet berry profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining deep berry and bright fruit character with a dense, jammy texture when allowed to ripen fully. Doug's original reports described it as intensely berry-flavored while still possessing a brighter fruitiness that distinguished it from many other berry figs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAngelito also attracted attention because its fruit quality was accompanied by promising horticultural characteristics. In Doug's Northern California conditions, the tree was reported to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly productive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, setting fruit heavily along the branches, with early ripening beginning around the first of August. He also reported excellent resistance to splitting and souring during his evaluation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common fig (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonyms\/Associated Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No established synonyms currently documented\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Northern California, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced By:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Doug Scofield “Bluemalibu”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium; green to yellow-green skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Red; dense and jammy when fully ripe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intense sweet berry with bright, complex fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Closed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not reliably documented; primarily valued for its main crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early main crop in its Northern California growing conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Medium vigor; reported to be highly productive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial SKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FIG-ANGL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Climate Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Angelito is a promising cultivar for northern trial because of its reputation for relatively early main-crop ripening, but we do not yet consider its Northeast performance established. California reports of early ripening are encouraging, particularly for a high-quality berry fig, but Heritage Seed Co. is evaluating our accession under Northeast Ohio conditions before making stronger claims about cold hardiness or short-season reliability. For northern in-ground growers, the most important questions will be how quickly Angelito fruits after spring growth begins and whether it can consistently mature a substantial crop before autumn temperatures bring the season to an end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":67899805237554,"sku":"FIG-ANGL-3G","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal.","offer_id":67899805270322,"sku":"FIG-ANGL-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/IMG_7884.heic?v=1790960810"},{"product_id":"fig-paradiso-genova","title":"Fig 'Paradiso Genova JM'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFicus carica ''Paradiso Genova JM'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadiso Genova (JM) Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadiso (JM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Paradiso selection associated with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Morle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is an important cultivar to distinguish from the numerous unrelated figs circulating under the Paradiso name. Also known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadiso Genova\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoe Morle Paradiso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this selection is reported to trace to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenoa, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is generally classified with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrunswick family of figs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit is notably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with green to golden-bronze skin that can develop darker bronze or brown coloration with sun exposure. The interior is pink to strawberry-colored, soft and juicy. Its flavor leans toward \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet, rich sugar and honey notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rather than the intense dark-berry character of cultivars such as Black Madeira. Fully ripened fruit can be excellent, particularly when warm and dry weather allows it to reach peak ripeness on the tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadiso (JM) is also capable of producing an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebreba crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on overwintered wood. This has been one of its standout characteristics in our Northeast Ohio collection: harvesting \u003cstrong\u003ePear-size\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge breba fruit in late July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing substantial fruit well before the main crop begins. Our main crop begins ripening around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emid-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving Paradiso (JM) a surprisingly useful season for a fig capable of producing fruit of this size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar does have an important weakness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewet-weather performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its relatively open eye, short stem, and large fruit can make ripe figs susceptible to taking on water, splitting, or developing spoilage around the eye during rainy or humid weather. We have observed this tendency ourselves in Northeast Ohio. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cultivar has produced repeatedly in a Zone 6 climate, with documented first ripe main-crop fruit around late August to early September in multiple seasons. Our Northeast Ohio experience similarly demonstrates that Paradiso (JM) can produce both a useful breba crop and ripe main-crop fruit in the Great Lakes region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParadiso (JM) is therefore a fig with a genuine tradeoff: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every large, attractive fruit and excellent northern cropping potential, balanced against below-average rain resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In containers or protected locations where moisture can be controlled, its weaknesses become much easier to manage. For northern growers willing to watch the weather and harvest promptly, the combination of large breba, substantial main-crop fruit, and proven regional performance makes Paradiso (JM) a particularly interesting cultivar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Common fig (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus carica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSynonyms\/Associated Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paradiso Genova; Joe Morle Paradiso; Paradiso Morle; Paradiso Genoa; Bronze Paradiso; Paradiso Bronze; Paraiso\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reported from Genoa, Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced\/Distributed By:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Joe Morle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily\/Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brunswick group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large to very large; green, yellow-green to bronze skin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePulp:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pink to strawberry-colored; soft and juicy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich sugar and honey; sweet, mild fruit character\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEye:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Open\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreba:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes; large and worthwhile when overwintered wood is preserved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Breba in summer; relatively early-to-mid main crop for a large-fruited fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vigorous and productive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRain Resistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Below average; susceptible to splitting and spoilage around the open eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommercial SKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e FIG-PGEN\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold-Climate Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Paradiso (JM) has performed surprisingly well for us in Northeast Ohio. Our accession has produced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarge breba in late July and main-crop fruit beginning around early to mid-September\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, demonstrating that it can deliver two useful crops when previous-season wood survives the winter. Its primary northern limitation is not necessarily season length, but wet autumn weather: large fruit and an open eye make it considerably more susceptible to splitting and spoilage during prolonged rain. Preserving overwintered wood for breba production and providing a warm location with some protection from late-season rain can play particularly well to this cultivar's strengths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"3 gal.","offer_id":67899839381810,"sku":"FIG-PGEN-3G","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal.","offer_id":67899839414578,"sku":"FIG-PGEN-1G","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/files\/IMG_4106.heic?v=1790962053"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/3014\/0210\/collections\/IMG_3936.jpg?v=1790958817","url":"https:\/\/heritageseedco.com\/collections\/figs.oembed","provider":"Western Reserve Heritage Seed Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}