What you need to know.
Figs grow like magic in the South. Brown Turkey, Celeste, LSU Purple — they all work in Zone 7b. One tree will feed a family. This page has everything that actually matters — what I plant, when I plant it, the three things I'd tell you if you asked me in person, and the recipe I make at the end of the season.
"If you only remember one thing from this guide, remember: plant against a south-facing wall. the reflected heat ripens the fruit faster."
What I'd tell you in person.
Plant against a south-facing wall. The reflected heat ripens the fruit faster.
Mulch heavy. Figs are shallow-rooted and don't love to dry out.
Winter cold-snaps can kill the top — don't panic. It'll resprout.
The timing.
Plant: Plant spring.
Harvest: Late summer.
Days: 2nd year.
In Zone 7b (Apex, NC) that usually means I start paying attention around the last frost date — April 15th is the rule of thumb around here. Your dates will be different. Use the zone finder to figure out yours.
What I do with them.
Every year I try to cook more of what I grow. Browse the recipes page for what I actually make with my figs.