When to plant figs in zone 10a
In zone 10a, the last spring frost usually comes around Jan 31 and the first fall frost around Dec 20. Here is when to plant figs.
Plant in the bedFeb 7
Your fig (dwarf) calendar for zone 10a
- Feb 7: Plant figs in the bed (first harvest next year)
Hardy outdoors in zone 7 and warmer. In colder areas, grow it in a big pot you can move indoors.
Spacing in a raised bed: 1 plant per 2 × 2 ft. In hot zones, plants may stop producing in the hottest weeks of summer and pick up again in early fall.
These dates are estimates from the average frost dates for zone 10a. Your local frost dates may be a week or two different. If a late cold snap is forecast, wait a few days.
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