BLACK MISSION FIG

Black Mission Fig

A timeless heirloom fig with rich, jammy sweetness and dark purple-black skin. The Black Mission Fig produces medium to large fruit with deep pink flesh that’s perfect for fresh eating, drying, or preserves. Known for its flavor and productivity, this variety has been cherished for generations.

🌱 Growing Information

• USDA Zones: 7–10

• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)

• Mature Size: 10–20 ft tall and wide (can be pruned smaller)

• Fruit Time: Late summer into early fall

• Growth Habit: Fast-growing, vigorous tree

• Container Friendly: Yes, grows well in large pots

🪴 How to Plant & Care

1. Soil Prep:
   Choose well-draining soil enriched with compost. Loamy or sandy soil is ideal. Avoid heavy clay. pH should be slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).

2. Planting:
   Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and just as deep. Place the fig at the same depth it was growing in the pot. Backfill with soil and water deeply.

3. Watering:
   Water regularly the first year to establish roots, especially in hot weather. Once established, figs are drought-tolerant but will fruit better with consistent moisture.

4. Fertilizing:
   Feed in early spring with compost or a balanced organic fertilizer. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers — they promote leaves over fruit.

5. Pruning:
   Prune in late winter to control size, remove dead wood, and shape the tree for airflow and fruit production.

🌿 Why Choose This Fig?

Black Mission is one of the richest-tasting figs available — sweet, productive, and dependable. Perfect for growers in Zone 7 and warmer, and excellent for container growing in cooler regions. With minimal effort, you’ll enjoy fresh, homegrown figs right from your yard.

✅ Grown at Yahuah’s Farm
✅ Non-GMO, untreated