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2025 Spring Fig Tree Sale: Begins May 18th
- Ross the Fig BOSS
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
Hello fig lovers,
Here are the details of the annual spring Fig Boss fig tree sale. This article is aimed at alleviating questions to make the process as smooth as possible. As a courtesy to me, please read through everything carefully. Chances are, I've already answered your question below.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The sale of fig trees will begin on May 18th at 2 PM EST.
At that time, the inventory of each variety will update from out of stock making them available for purchase.
Each variety will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you order 10 trees or more, pre-ordering is available for June or November shipment.
Shipment will occur the following weeks after the sale using UPS Ground.
Did You Know?
1000s of fig varieties exist. Over the years, I have grown and trialed hundreds of these myself, investing significant time, effort, and money to better understand them—all for the benefit of fig enthusiasts like you.
This process is ongoing; every year, I test new varieties, gather more data, and uncover new favorites that are well-suited to different regions worldwide. Despite the time and cost involved, this work remains a passion and a continuous endeavor. I want to thank you all for your immense interest.
Not interested in the sale? Support the Fig Boss mission by leaving a free Google Review, here: https://g.page/r/CfZP8WsBK-TREAI/review
I recently posted a video on my YouTube channel describing some details. You can watch that below:
Inventory:
I’m unable to provide exact inventory details for each variety available during the sale at this time. Because fig trees are living things, this list is subject to change. Most trees will be available in 1-gallon 4x9 inch treepots, with some available in 2-gallon 8x8 inch pots.
The 2025 sale will have the largest selection of fig trees yet. I'm expecting around 1000 trees available throughout the spring and summer. This means you'll have a better chance of securing the variety you're interested in, but that also means lower prices across the board. Once I have a better idea of inventory in early May, I'll update this article and adjust the prices on the listings.
Here is a short list of varieties:
Aaron's Unk
Aconetana
Adriatic (Verte, Ventura Strawberry, Verdino Toscano, etc...)
Barnissotte aka Noire de Bellone
Bardolino
Beall
Bebera Branca
Black Celeste
Black Mission
Blackberry Unk
Brianzolo Rosso
Burgan Unk
Campaniere
Celeste
Coll de Dama
Colonel Littman's Black Cross
Constans
Da Ponte
Dalmatie
Dall'Oso
De la Roca
De N'Amoros
Desert King
Emalyn's Purple
Feather River
Godfather
Golden Rainbow
Greco Nero
Green Michurinska
Grise de St. Jean
Hardy Chicago
Hivernenca
Honey Plum
Italian 258
Joualle Noire
Kadota
Kutfeji Black
La Bourgeoise
Lampeira Preta
Little Ruby
Longue d'Aout
LSU Champagne
LSU Hollier
LSU Purple
LSU Scott's Black
LSU Tiger
Marabout
Marseillaise
Martinenca Blanca
Mary Lane Seedless
Montalcino Rosso
Moro de Caneva
Nerucciolo d'Elba
Nin ZS
Noire de Barbentane
Panache
Pastiliere
Pissalutto
Ponte Tresa
Ronde de Bordeaux
Rosso di Goni
Smith
Sucrette
Sultane
UCD Caprifig
Unk Rome
Verdal Negra
Verdino del Nord (VR)
Violette de Bordeaux
White Triana
And many more...
Didn't see your particular variety?
Don't worry. I'll probably have it available at some point.
In June and throughout the remainder of the summer and fall, the inventory quantities of each variety will automatically update to reflect what I have available for sale.
My advice: check the sale page frequently to see what's in stock.
Choosing a Fig Variety
The fig variety you choose directly impacts the quality of your harvest and how much you enjoy eating the fruit. Think of it like selecting an expensive bottle of wine—the wrong choice in the wrong conditions can lead to disappointment. But the right variety can be a game-changer. I've seen it firsthand when introducing someone to their first fig. Their eyes can light up.
Beyond sharing my personal experience, insights, and guidance on selecting the right fig variety, this article will explore key factors to help you choose the best variety for your location and goals:
Genetic Differences in Figs – How genetics affect size, shape, color, flavor, texture, and ripening time.
Challenges of Growing the Wrong Variety – The importance of location and its impact on fig production.
The Benefits of Growing Multiple Varieties – Discovering the diverse flavors and textures figs have to offer.
Ripening Times & Harvest Extension – Strategies to extend your fig harvest over several months.
Only have space for one fig tree?
If you only wanted or had space for one fig tree, 3 fig varieties check all of the boxes–Violette de Bordeaux, Green Michurinska, and Moro de Caneva. They’re tasty, hardy, rain-resistant, produce breba, and are reasonably early with a long harvest window.
If you have 25 inches or more of rain annually or 2.5-3 inches each month during the summer or fall, grow fig varieties suited to humid climates:
If you're in zones 4-7 and plan to plant your fig tree in the soil, grow hardy fig varieties:
If you have 150 frost-free days or less, grow early ripening or breba-producing fig varieties:
Related: Early Ripening Fig Varieties
If you live in a hot and dry climate, grow the best-tasting fig varieties. You've got the perfect climate for figs. Consider a wide spectrum of flavor profiles, textures, and harvest times. You'll want to grow breba-producing fig varieties and late varieties to fill in the gaps.
Related: The Best Tasting Fig Varieties
To help alleviate questions, please put in some effort to research the varieties suited to your location. If you're still stumped, feel free to contact me and I'll make sure you're choosing the best experience figs can offer.
Care Instructions Upon Receipt:
Upon arrival, carefully remove your tree(s) from their box to avoid any damage.
Your sunlight intensity or duration and humidity levels might be higher and lower respectively than mine. Therefore, it's important to harden off your fig trees appropriately if you're in the desert or considerably further South of Philadelphia.
After arrival, place them into the shade, saturate the soil with warm water, and lightly spritz the leaves to raise humidity. The next day put your tree in more sunlight raising the amount of direct sunlight hours 3 per day until it's acclimated to your sunlight's full strength and duration avoiding sunburn.
Planting:
In colder growing zones (5-7), I recommend planting fig trees in the spring.
In Philadelphia where I am located, I exclusively plant fig trees in May or June.
If planting outside this window, repot your young fig tree into a 3 or 5-gallon-sized pot for an entire growing season.
Plant it outside after the last frost next spring.
You can plant fig trees at any point of the growing season in warmer growing zones (8+) with irrigation and a thick mulch covering. However, the best time to plant is when temperatures are mild (usually in the fall). Therefore, I recommend repotting your 1-gallon-sized fig tree into a 2 or 3-gallon-sized pot instead of planting it straight away.
For all other planting tips, check out the detailed guide below. It covers spacing, site selection, planting depth, preparation before planting, watering, mulching, and so much more.
Related: Planting Fig Trees: A Masterclass
Thank you, everyone. Feel free to reach out with any concerns or questions.
