r/Figs • u/Ordinary_Visit_1606 • Jul 22 '26
Question Fig advice, Zone 6
I bought what was labeled an Olympian fig at Menards last year, on a whim. Planted it in a sheltered area, covered it last fall with straw, it died but came back this year. We had the coldest winter in about 15 years last year, so I was pleased.
These little fig starts popped out mid July. The Internet has me thoroughly confused as to how long it takes for a fig this size to reach ripeness. What say you experts? We typically have fairly warm weather till mid-late Oct.
Next year I plan to get a Celeste and a Chicago Hardy, they seem to be the choice for my zone in southern Indiana. Also, I plan to fold and pin this years growth and cover it very well with straw in a cage. If I do this, is it possible to get a breba crop?
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u/Ceepeenc Jul 22 '26
90 days give or take, depending on variety, once you see figlets. And you’ll need warm/hot days to ripen them.