[Arid_gardener] figs in the low desert

[Linda Drew]

HERE IS AN ANSWER TO A SIMILAR QUESTION:

In response to the question on growing figs in the low desert, the
following is information on suitable varieties from the University of
Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension:

Black Mission: Popular and flavorful for eating fresh or dried. Medium to
large pear shaped fruit has skin which is black-purple and strawberry
colored flesh. Tree is large and long lived. Well adapted to elevations
below 2,000 feet.

Brown Turkey: Sweet tasting and best eaten fresh. Bell shaped medium to
large fruit has browish-purple skin with pink flesh. Tree is large and
best adapted to 2,000 - 3,000 feet. Not as prolific as Mission.

Conadria (White): Mild and sweet with whitish-pink flesh. Large fruit
with cream to light green colored skin. Good eaten fresh or dried.
Tolerates heat well.

White Kadota: Good fresh or dried, suitable for canning. Fruit is medium
sized with yellow skin. Flesh is amber with few seeds. Hot weather aids
in ripening.

Additional information on growing figs can be obtained by requesting
publication MC23 from the Extension office. Just send a stamp with your
request and be sure to include your address.

University of Arizona
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
Master Gardener Desk
4341 E. Broadway
Phoenix, AZ 85040

Cathy Rymer
(602) 470-8086
Ext: 308
University of Arizona
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/



>From: kwolpert@yahoo.com
>To: <arid_gardener@Ag.arizona.edu>
>Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
>Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 14:01:02 -0700 (MST)
>
>Hi all,
>
>   I am interested in growing fig trees. I have a Peter's Honey (in a 
>container), and am interested in a dark skinned variety. I was wondering if 
>the Negronne (Violette de Bordeaux) would be a good choice. If not, what 
>types work well here in AZ? It too would be grown in a container, as I 
>don't have room to plant them in my yard. Also, any tips you all have for 
>growning figs in AZ would be greatly appreciated.
>
>   Thank you so much for your time.
>
>  -Kirsten
>
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