{"product_id":"northern-fig-trio-free-shipping","title":"Northern Fig Trio (Free Shipping)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eOur Northern Fig Sampler is a cold-tolerant fig collection designed specifically for growers in cooler climates or anyone who wants extra insurance against winter damage. This trio includes ‘Chicago’ (Hardy Chicago), ‘Olympian’, and ‘Violet de Bordeaux’—three proven performers known for reliability, early ripening, and excellent flavor. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eEach trio pack you order contains one plant from each variety. Together, they offer a range of fig styles that do well in shorter growing seasons. All plants are nursery-grown and well-rooted, ready to thrive in the ground or in large containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"554\" data-start=\"0\"\u003ePlants start shipping in spring after danger of freezing and will come in robust 2\" plugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"688\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"725\" data-start=\"688\"\u003eLet's Unpack This Trio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"727\"\u003eChicago (Hardy Chicago) – Ultra Hardy \u0026amp; Dependable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"787\" data-start=\"784\"\u003eHardy Chicago is one of the most cold-tolerant figs available and a go-to choice for northern growers. It produces medium-sized, dark figs with a classic fig flavor and performs well even after winter dieback, fruiting reliably on new growth. A great backbone variety for cold climates and beginner fig growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1432\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1139\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003eOlympian – Large, Sweet, \u0026amp; Early\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"1139\"\u003eOlympian figs are known for their large size and mild, honey-sweet flavor. This variety tends to ripen early, making it especially valuable where summers are short. It’s a strong producer and adapts well to container growing, allowing northern growers to protect it in winter if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1484\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eViolet de Bordeaux – Small Figs, Big Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1487\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eViolet de Bordeaux produces smaller, deep purple figs with intense, rich sweetness and a dense, jammy interior. It’s prized for flavor above all else and ripens relatively early for such a high-quality fig. This variety stays compact and is well suited to containers and tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1775\" data-start=\"1434\"\u003eThese varieties stand out for their cold hardiness, early ripening, and outstanding flavor, giving northern growers the best chance at consistent harvests year after year. With different fruit sizes, flavors, and growth habits, the trio offers diversity without complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"556\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2102\" data-start=\"2080\"\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2122\" data-start=\"2107\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial fruiting shrubs\/trees\u003cbr data-end=\"2157\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2180\" data-start=\"2160\"\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–10 (can be grown colder with winter protection). Chicago can often do fine on the edge of zone 5 without extra care.\u003cbr data-end=\"2226\" data-start=\"2223\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2247\" data-start=\"2229\"\u003eWhen to Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring after last frost\u003cbr data-end=\"2274\" data-start=\"2271\"\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2277\"\u003eWhen to Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late summer to early fall (varies by variety)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2369\" data-start=\"2350\"\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull instructions included with your order!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2505\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2393\" data-start=\"2371\"\u003eSoil requirements: \u003c\/strong\u003ePrefers well-drained soil with moderate fertility. Avoid heavy, wet soils, especially in colder climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2589\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2507\"\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun (6–8+ hours per day) for best ripening and sweetness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2766\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2604\" data-start=\"2591\"\u003eWatering: \u003c\/strong\u003eWater regularly during establishment. Once established, figs are drought tolerant, but even moisture improves fruit size—especially for container-grown plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2768\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2783\" data-start=\"2768\"\u003eHarvesting: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest figs when they soften and droop slightly. Fully ripe figs have the best flavor and do not ripen further once picked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003eWhile these varieties tend to ripen early, making them ideal for shorter northern summers, figs are still technically subtropical plants. 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