Black Madeira Fig Fruit Seeds

Product Specifications:

• Product Type: Black Madeira Fig Fruit Seeds

• Common Name: Black Madeira Fig

• Botanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Black Madeira’

• Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub or small tree

• Fruit Type: Medium to large, dark purple-black figs with deep red pulp

• Flavor Profile: Exceptionally sweet, rich, and jammy

• Growth Habit: Upright with spreading branches

• Sun Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil with good organic content

• Plant Height: 6–10 feet (1.8–3 meters); larger in ground

• Plant Spread: 4–8 feet (1.2–2.4 meters)

• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch (1.25 cm)

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks under warm conditions

• Time to Fruiting: 2–3 years from seed; grafting may yield quicker results

• Ideal Temperature: 70–90°F (21–32°C)

• Watering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Cold Tolerance: Hardy in USDA Zones 8–10; protect from frost in colder zones

• Uses: Fresh eating, drying, preserves, gourmet desserts

• Special Features: Renowned for superior flavor, great for containers or gardens, ornamental foliage and fruit