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twovkay

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Hi,

This question is for anyone in the Pacific NorthWest area, mainly Seattle. How does Hardy Chicago do for you? And when does it ripen? I've promise a fig tree to relatives in that area, but want to make sure this variety does well there. Or if not this fig? Which others do well for you? Thanks!

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I have a HC and it does nothing for me. I had it when I lived in Seattle and I brought it with me when I moved to Maple Valley. It puts out brebas and they don't hold. We usually don't have enough heat for the main crop to ripen - which is true of all fig tree varieties. There aren't any fig varieties currently in circulation that will ripen the main crop consistently. It died last winter which is funny because it's supposed to survive cold winters. I don't plan on getting another one.
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I understand that Desert King is popular in the PNW for its abundant and tasty breba crop. 
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I am able to harvest at least 60% of main crop for me in Fraser Valley near Vancouver in British Columbia.
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Thanks everyone. That's too bad about Hardy Chicago! It's the only one so far that I have extras. I guess they will have to wait another year before getting a fig tree.
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