Early Ripening Fig Varieties: My Favorites & How to Identify Them

The video emphasizes the benefits of choosing early-ripening fig varieties, especially for regions with shorter growing seasons. It highlights specific examples like Ronde Bordeaux and LSU Hollier, which produce early main crops, and explains how to identify early ripening figs by examining the formation of fruits on the branches.

To help you choose the fig variety for you, I've created a detailed list of early-ripening fig varieties. Check out my guide on the Fig Boss blog here: https://www.figboss.com/post/my-favor...

Introduction 0:00:
Discussing early ripening fig varieties and the importance of choosing the right variety for early figs.

Variety Selection 0:32:
Importance of selecting varieties that ripen early for both breba and main crops.

Breba Varieties 1:06:
Varieties like Desert King and Black Mission produce reliable breba crops.

Early Main Crop 1:42:
Early main crop figs are important for regions with mild climates but are appreciated everywhere.

Wide Adaptability 2:18:
Figs can be grown in a wide range of climates, including the Pacific Northwest and parts of Europe.

4 Hallmark Early Varieties 2:52:
Ronde de Bordeaux is an example of an early ripening variety that does not produce breba but has an early main crop.

70 vs 80-Day Varieties 3:31:
LSU Hollier bred at Louisiana State University, ripens relatively early.

Ripening Window 4:02:
The ripening window and overall time to harvest are important factors for early varieties.

Considering Late Fig Varieties 4:33:
JH Adriatic starts ripening around September 1st, extending the harvest season.

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