DibbleGrowing figs: from seed to harvest
Plant after frost in a warm, sheltered spot. A tender perennial, protect or wrap it over winter in cold zones.
Planting dates for figs by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 22 | October 19 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | May 17 | October 14 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | May 7 | October 4 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 28 | September 25 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | April 17 | September 14 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | April 4 | September 1 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | March 8 | August 5 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | February 7 | July 7 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | January 8 | June 7 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
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Questions
When should I plant figs?
It depends on your zone. Fig is a tender crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does it take to grow figs?
About 150 days from transplant to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 45 days after that.
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