Colonel Littman's Black Cross Fig | Naturally Grown
Colonel Littman's Black Cross Fig | Naturally Grown
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Colonel Littman's Black Cross Fig | Naturally Grown
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Rich, decadent flavor on this superb fig! Said to be one of the tastiest figs available and is legendary amongst fig hobby growers. Perfect blend of tangy and sweet berry flavored richness. Black skin and rich reddish pulp. Apparently well suited to the Deep South, as it came out of Florida. Appears to have a tight eye (ostiole). We're not sure how well it does in colder areas. Can be challenging to grow, so not for beginners. Named by the grower Colonel Littman in Gainseville, Fl. Ripens mid season, August in the Deep South.
NATURALLY GROWN - no synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides, neo-nictinoids, or other pesticides or toxic ag chemicals used at our nursery
Site requirements:Full sun location. Figs will grow in a range of soil types provided the planting location is well drained. Protected locations, such as on the South, East or West side of a building is ideal.
Size at maturity: 8-15', depending on location, climate and care.
Pollination: This fig requires no pollination in order to set fruit. Fruits are seedless.
Resistant to: Humid conditions. Figs are known for remarkable disease and insect resistance. Ants can get interested in figs and heavy rains can make the current figs rot, so keep well-picked. Figs continue to put on new fruit constantly until frost.
Hardiness: USDA zones 7-10. Winter protection in zone 6-7 recommended.
Plant size: CHOOSE SIZE. Bare-Root shipped February-April. May-October shipped potted in special tree pots.
OUR NURSERY IS AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN 100% FIG BUD MITE FREE.
"...Thank you for the fig plants. They looked great, strongly rooted and ready to grow, which they’re doing now."
-Lee Reich Ph.D- Famous author on growing fruit, renowned fruit grower, and organic gardener
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