Tomato 'Red Fig'

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Red Fig is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Red Fig needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.0 to 6.0 (moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil).

Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.

Aim to sow 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 2.60 feet (80.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 12°C / 54°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Fig about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplant out when around 15cm (6 inches) high.

Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.

Red Fig is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in mid summer.

Same as the heirloom variety red pear, but slightly improved selection with sweeter flavor. Please see entry for Red Pear.

Grown in the USA since the 1700’s.

Historically they were dried and packed away for winter use in substitute of figs.

This tomato is listed in the Slow Food Ark of Taste, with details on how they were traditionally dried and preserved. Seehttp://www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/programs/ark_product_detail/red_fig_tomato/

Heirloom red pear, Improved red pear