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Ficus carica 'Ischia'

CATEGORY  Fig

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Bird Resistance
  • Excellent Flavor
  • Yellowish-Green Skin
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HEIGHT:

4-10 ft

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

ZONE:

7-11

PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Espalier
· Edible Garden
· Mixed Combos
· Containers
· Commercial Food Production
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Self-fertile
· Fast Growing
· Cold Hardy
· Easy to Grow
· Low Maintenance

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Deciduous

BLOOMS:

· Summer

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Fall

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process

Fig 'Ischia' produces a greenish-yellow skinned fruit with light pink flesh. Due to the color of the fruits skin it has great resistance to birds. The color helps to camflage the ripe fruit. 'Ischia' ripens from late July to August.

Fruit Grower Information

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PURPOSE:

· Food Production
· Aesthetics/Decor
· Health

APPLICATIONS:

· Espalier
· Edible Garden
· Mixed Combos
· Containers
· Commercial Food Production
· Patio & Garden

FEATURES:

· Self-fertile
· Fast Growing
· Cold Hardy
· Easy to Grow
· Low Maintenance

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Moist, Well-Drained

HABIT:

· Deciduous

BLOOMS:

· Summer

FRUITING SEASON:

· Summer
· Fall

COMMERCIAL MARKET:

· Local or You Pick
· Fresh
· Process

GROWING INFO:
6" Crop Time: 6-10 weeks
8" Crop Time: 10-14 weeks
12" Crop Time: 14-18 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5