Figs and pomegranate for sale
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Figs
I propagate fig trees. I’ve got;
Hardy Chicago, (most popular common fig)
English brown Turkey, (large fig fruit sweet but not complex flavor)
Panana’s Purple (delicious small/medium fruit, really great flavor)
(Currently out of stock)Pino’s Best. ( medium to large size, red pulp, very sweet complex berry tone)
They are in 2 quart pots. $25 each. OR BUY FOUR GET ONE FREE.
Pick up is just east of Downtown Lawrence, KS
These Figs do not require pollination or pollenization. They produce fruit automatically. (No need for two varieties to cross pollinate)
These figs will be damaged at temperatures below 25 degrees Fahrenheit, but that’s not a problem! Here’s some methods for growing:
You can produce figs while they’re in pots or plant them in the ground. You’ll want to repot your fig into at least a five gallon pot so it gets big enough for fruit production.
You can allow it to go dormant in November (experiencing some near freezing temperatures will do the trick) and then store it indoors in the dark until mid February when it will begin to break dormancy. (Place it outdoors after the last frost date, approximately April 20th.)
Or plant it in the ground and insulate it during the winter, uncovering it after the last frost date.
Either method has its pros and cons. In ground planting is all together less maintenance. I recommend reading Lee Reich’s book Growing Figs in Cold Climates to learn more.
Pomegranates
The pomegranates I sell are called
SALAVATSKI
They are well rooted in 2 quart pots,
$25 each
This pomegranate variety is known for its ability to withstand extremely cold temperatures, even below 0°F.
However, here in north east Kansas it still needs protection during the winter. I overwinter it just like fig trees, by bending it to the ground and insulating it with leaf bags.
Pomegranate can also be grown in pots. Overwinter it by allowing it to go dormant in November and then bring inside during the winter. Placing it in a cool, dark room until spring.
The fruits of Salavatski are similar in size to Wonderful pomegranates, with an orange-red skin and hard seeds. The fruit has a thick skin and crunchy, juicy seeds that can be eaten fresh in salads or can be made into juice. The tree blooms in late spring and early summer with reddish-orange flowers, and the fruit ripens in late fall.
Salavatski is a self-fertile variety,