Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree – Sweet French Variety with Crack Resistance
Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree – Sweet French Variety with Crack Resistance
$189.00
/
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree – Sweet French Variety with Crack Resistance
Product Description
Type: Ficus carica (Fig)
Origin: France; now cultivated in the United States
Fruit Size: Medium to large, 50–70 g
Skin Color: Deep purple to near black
Flesh Color: Vibrant red
Flavor Profile: Exceptionally sweet, over 24° Brix
Harvest Time: About 100 days from fruit set
Growth Habit: Medium to strong vigor with short internodes
Cold Hardiness: Moderate; protect in freezing climates
Special Traits: Crack-resistant, small eye, pest-resistant
Best Use: Fresh eating, drying, or gourmet desserts
Why Choose Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree?
The Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree is celebrated among fig collectors for its rare balance of sweetness, texture, and resilience. With sugar levels above 24° Brix, each fig delivers a honey-rich, jammy flavor that lingers on the palate. Unlike many dark-skinned varieties, the Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree shows remarkable resistance to splitting—even in heavy rain—thanks to its small eye and elastic skin. Gardeners love how the Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree combines European heritage flavor with adaptability, thriving equally well in pots or open soil, and producing early crops in its very first year after grafting.
In Real Gardens
- Zone 7–8: Begins fruiting by late July, maintaining high sugar even in humid conditions.
- Warm climates (Zone 9–10): Two harvests per year are possible; ensure consistent watering during fruit swell.
- Container growth: Ideal for patios; 15–20 gallon pots with 30% perlite mix promote root aeration.
Care & Placement
- Light: Full sun exposure for 6–8 hours daily to maximize sweetness.
- Water: Deep watering once soil top 2 cm dries; reduce during dormancy.
- Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy mix, slightly acidic (pH 6.0–6.5).
- Fertilizer: Organic compost in spring; potassium boost during fruiting.
- Pruning: Light pruning after harvest to maintain airflow and shape.
FAQs
Q: Does the Noire de Barbentane Fig Tree need pollination?
A: No, it’s self-pollinating and produces abundant fruit without external pollinators.
Q: Is it suitable for container growing?
A: Yes, it performs exceptionally well in 15–20 gallon pots with regular watering and sunlight.
Latest News
Wedding Roses: How to Choose Among Four Named Garden Rose Cultivars
Four separately named garden rose cultivars — Wedding Box Rose, Wedding Piano Rose, Wedding Road Rose, and Wedding Rosever — share the same documented care profile for USDA zones 5–9....
Blue Pink Rose Guide: Real Blue-Toned Roses You Can Actually Grow
A practical guide to blue pink roses and blue-toned garden roses, comparing four named cultivars on color behavior, fragrance, hardiness, and care so shoppers can choose with realistic expectations.
Sweet Dreams Rose: What It Is and Sweet-Named Garden Roses Worth Growing
"Sweet Dreams" isn't among our verified sweet-named garden roses, so this guide covers the four we can document — Sweet 4 Love, Sweet Chariot, Sweet Diamond, and Sweet Menta —...