The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ficus carica 'Peter's Honey' is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
Peter's Honey Fig
Ficus carica 'Peter's Honey'
Also Known As - garden figPeter's Honey Fig (Ficus carica 'Peter's Honey') is a delightful and delicious fig variety that is sure to impress any avid gardener. This sweet, fragrant and highly productive fig produces fruit with uniquely colored skin - a soft yellow with a green blush - and delicious, honey-sweet flesh. Robust and easy to grow, it is one of the few varieties of figs suitable for growing in northern climates and can even tolerate temperatures down to -20F/-29C. Even better, the attractive glossy green foliage makes it attractive even when it is not bearing fruit. With its delicate flavor, extraordinary hardiness and reliability, Peter's Honey Fig is a perfect choice for any home garden.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
7
Flowers:
Green Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun
Soil:
Well-drained
Fruits:
Fruits In Summer Ready In Fall
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Peter's Honey Fig is a drought-tolerant plant species that does not need a lot of water. Generally, you should water it only once or twice per week, allowing the soil to dry out in between waterings. When watering the plant, it is best to thoroughly soak the soil, so that water reaches the roots. During the hotter months of the year, Peter's Honey Fig may need slightly more water than in other months.
sunlight
Peter's Honey Fig (Ficus carica 'Peter's Honey') needs 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight during the warmer months of the year for proper growth and fruiting. During the cooler months, Peter's Honey Fig will thrive with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight. Sunlight should be taken into account when planting Peter's Honey Fig in an area for optimal growth, providing as much direct sunlight as possible.
pruning
Pruning of Peter's Honey Figs should be done once a year in the late winter, or early spring prior to the start of new growth. For best results, prune the umbrella-shaped tree by removing 1/2 to 2/3 of the flowing shoots. This will help to encourage new, more fruitful growth. Additionally, any dead, damaged, or diseased limbs should be removed. Remove any suckers emerging from the base of the trunk and cut back water sprouts (excessive upright shoots) to the main branch. Depending on the size of the tree, loppers or a pruning saw may be needed for larger branches.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Peter's Honey Fig typically starts flowering in May.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Ficus carica 'Peter's Honey' is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
