I258

About

I258 is a collector-designation variety — one of the numbered selections that emerged from fig breeding and evaluation programs, where promising seedlings and selections are tracked by code before receiving a formal cultivar name. It produces medium-to-large figs with rich, sweet flesh and good flavour complexity. Varieties like I258 are prized in the fig community for their unique characteristics that set them apart from widely available named cultivars, making them a rewarding find for dedicated collectors.

Growing Notes

• Mid-season ripener; performs well in containers and in-ground plantings alike.
• Monitor for ripeness by feel and by the fig beginning to droop on the branch.
• Consistent watering during fruit development promotes even ripening and reduces splitting.
• Moderately vigorous; responds well to annual pruning to maintain shape and size.
• Protect from hard frost; mulch roots heavily or bring containers inside for winter.

My Notes

An interesting addition to the collection precisely because of its numbered designation — there is always something satisfying about growing a variety most people have never heard of. Flavour has been a pleasant surprise, and it holds its own alongside the named varieties in the garden.