Black Mission Fig

Black Mission is a well-known edible fig selection, also called Mission, with dark fruit and richly colored pulp. It is a cultivar of the common fig, Ficus carica, and is valued for a long harvest season in warm conditions. [UF/IFAS describes the Black Mission crop and its care](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG214). ## Growing Conditions Give the tree full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly while it establishes; established figs can tolerate dry spells, though irrigation supports fruit production. UF/IFAS notes that Black Mission fruit ripens over an extended summer-to-winter period in its growing region. Cold exposure can damage fruiting growth, so suitability depends on local climate. ## Maintenance Prune lightly after harvest where possible, and avoid severe winter pruning that removes productive wood. Harvest ripe figs promptly and keep the root zone evenly watered during establishment.