Type
self-fruitful, black-purple
Fig variety
Mission Fig
A longtime California standard with dark skin, strawberry-colored pulp, and a rich, jammy flavor. It needs a long warm season for its best main crop.
Season
late summer to fall
Best for
fresh eating, drying, warm climates
About Mission
Mission is a classic dark fig with deep purple to nearly black skin, red pulp, and rich sweet flavor. It is especially valued for fresh eating and drying.
Growing Mission Fig
Mission is self-fruitful but less cold-hardy than Chicago Hardy or Celeste, so use a protected site where freezes are significant. Harvest only fully softened fruit, as figs do not improve in sweetness after picking.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all fig, see the complete guide.
How to grow FigOther fig varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.