{"product_id":"chicago-hardy-fig-ficus-carica-live-starter-plant-6-10-inches-tall-cold-hardy-edible-fig-tree-sweet-purple-fruit-backyard-orchard-favorite","title":"Chicago Hardy Fig – Ficus carica Live Starter Plant | 6–10 Inches Tall | Cold Hardy Edible Fig Tree | Sweet Purple Fruit | Backyard Orchard Favorite","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eGrow your own delicious figs—even in cooler climates—with Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’, one of the most cold-hardy fig varieties available. This well-rooted starter plant produces medium-sized fruit with brown to deep purple skin and sweet pink flesh, ripening in late summer to early fall. Known for its resilience, this fig can die back in colder zones and regrow from the roots, still producing fruit on new growth. Perfect for backyard orchards, patios, or container gardening, it’s a reliable and rewarding choice for home growers. You will receive a healthy plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eYou will receive:\u003cbr data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"840\"\u003e✔️ 1 live fig tree starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e✔️ Height: approximately 6–10 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\"\u003e✔️ Shipped in 2.5 x 3.5 inch nursery pot\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e✔️ Well-rooted, healthy plant\u003cbr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e🌼 Growing Information\u003cbr data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eCommon Name: Chicago Hardy Fig\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eBotanical Name: Ficus carica ‘Chicago Hardy’\u003cbr data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003ePlant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub\/tree\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eGrowth Stage: Starter plant\u003cbr data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1208\"\u003eSun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eSoil: Organically rich, moist, well-draining soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eWatering: Moderate; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eMature Size: 10+ feet tall (can be pruned smaller)\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eGrowth Rate: Moderate to fast\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–10 (Zone 5 with protection)\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003eContainer Friendly: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e💡 Care Tip: In colder zones, apply heavy mulch during winter to protect roots. Even if stems die back, the plant will regrow and produce fruit on new wood. Prune annually to maintain size and encourage fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JASPERPLANTS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48016293232881,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/4476\/0049\/files\/ListingShopify4_35_fd046dfb-b997-4c42-9a17-a930aadc7e71.jpg?v=1775834622","url":"https:\/\/sejahteraseeds.com\/products\/chicago-hardy-fig-ficus-carica-live-starter-plant-6-10-inches-tall-cold-hardy-edible-fig-tree-sweet-purple-fruit-backyard-orchard-favorite","provider":"Sejahtera Seeds and Bulbs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}