Fig Seeds – Common

Grow your own delicious, classic figs at home with Common Fig Seeds (Ficus carica). Known for their attractive purple-brown skin and sweet pink flesh, these figs are ideal for home gardeners looking to cultivate a productive and easy-to-maintain fruit tree. The Common Fig is well-suited for warm, dry climates and can also be grown in containers in cooler regions. This variety is appreciated for its reliable yields, rich flavor, and adaptability in home gardens.

Perfect for gardeners who enjoy fresh harvests, this fig variety produces medium to large fruits with a soft texture and naturally sweet taste. Once established, the fig tree is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and long-lived, making it a rewarding choice for both beginners and experienced growers.

Features

• Produces purple-brown skin figs with sweet pink flesh

• Suitable for backyard gardens and container growing

• Self-fertile variety; no second tree required

• Heat-tolerant and adaptable to various regions

• Easy to grow and maintain once established

Specifications

Botanical Name: Ficus carica
Common Name: Common Fig

Growth Habit: Deciduous fruit tree
Maturity Time: Typically 2–3 years from seed to first fruit
Height: 10–25 ft when grown in-ground; smaller in containers

Growing Season

• Planting Season:

  • Spring (March–May) in most zones

  • Early Summer (June) for cooler climates

• Active Growing Period: Spring through early fall

USDA Hardiness Zones

• Zones 7–10:

  • Optimal growth and fruiting conditions

  • Plant outdoors from March to May

• Zones 5–6:

  • Grow in containers; move indoors during winter

  • Plant indoors in February–April and transplant after frost

• Zones 3–4:

  • Indoor or greenhouse growing recommended

Sunlight Requirements:

Full sun (6–8 hours daily)

Soil Requirements:

Well-draining loamy or sandy soil with neutral pH

Watering:

Moderate; allow soil to partially dry between waterings

Germination Time:

2–6 weeks depending on temperature and moisture

Best Uses:

Fresh eating, drying, baking, and home gardening