Hi

Is there anyone growing figs in sussex county nj near sussex? Wanted to know if they are able to let them grow outside near the south wall of the house would like to try a fig that could grow there

Thanks
Dennis

Is this about right for your area?

Sussex NJ is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a: -10F to -5F. Using updated climate data through 2010, 07461 is in the Plantmaps Hardiness Zone 5b: -15F to -10F. The average first frost in 07461 is between October 1 - 10, while the average last frost occurs between May 1 - 10. 07461 is part of Ecoregion 67k - Northern Glaciated Shale and Slate Valleys. 07461 rarely has days where the temperatue exceeds 86°F. The average annual high temperature in 07461 is 60°F and the average annual low temperature is 37°F. The average high temperature in July (Summer) is 81°F, while the average high temperature in January (Winter) is 34°F.

hi
This is about right for were I live but I was hoping to find some people that are growing some and what kind.The truth is the ones growing
Thanks
Dennis

A Chicago Hardy can handle that no problem.

But I haven't done it there.  I do do it here.   :)

It's been -8 here and my unprotected Chi Hardy died to the roots but came back fine.

Dennis,

I am north of your location and higher in elevation. Most of the cold hardy varieties described on this Forum should work for you. If you prune the plant to a "Japanese Espalier" form, It can be protected with minimal effort for the first few years until it is mature, which is my plan. see attached diagram and website blog.

http://point09acres.blogspot.com/2012/06/espalier-fig-iv.html