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Figs
Osborn Prolific Fig
✓ VerifiedEngland (19th century)
I was not able to find documented origin information for Osborn Prolific beyond its consistent appearance in collector variety lists and ripening-date records, where growers report main-crop ripening around late August in warm climates.
Submitted by @system · 3 days ago
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Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
~100 hours
Pollination
Self-fertile (common fig); does not need a pollinator.
Care info
Notably vigorous with genuinely heavy, reliable production even under less than ideal conditions; standard fig care in suitable warm climates.
Recommendations
A historically interesting choice tied to Victorian British greenhouse fig cultivation — reliably heavy-bearing wherever it's grown.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with good, well-balanced flavor and deep amber to light red flesh
Quick facts
Skin color
Brownish-purple, mottled
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
100