Balkans Grey Fig Tree - 50 Seeds - Easy to Grow from Seed

The Balkan's Grey fig variety was introduced to the USA by a fig grower in Turkey, who's grandfather inherited this special fig variety from Balkan immigrants who had immigrated to Turkey during the Balkans war. Tasty grey figs with juicy red interior and delicious berry flavor. The Balkan's Grey fig variety is a Smyrna type fig that requires fig wasp pollination or hand pollination. This listing is for 50 fig seeds.

Our fig farm is in a location with the fig wasps, and our figs are pollinated by the fig wasps. So, we are uncertain as to which male fig or caprifig is the father fig of our seeds. Fig trees are easy to grow from seeds.

Fig trees grown from seed usually produce figs within 2-3 years. While figs from fig trees grown from seed are not identical to the mother fig, they are usually very similar. For instance, Improved Celest and LSU Tiger Fig are seedlings of Celeste fig, and both varieties produce figs that are similar to Celeste figs.

Germination Instructions: Step 1: Soak seeds in a glass of water for 2-3 days. Step 2: Fill a planter with potting soil. Step 3: Pour the water and seeds on top of the potting soil in your planter. Step 4: Place the planter in shady location that receives 1-2 hours of direct sunlight per day. Fig seeds need a little direct sunlight to germinate, but not too much. Step 5: Lightly water them once a day. In 2-3 weeks the seeds should start to germinate.