Description

TC-12 Fig Cutting

Type: Common Fig (Does Not Require Pollination)

About This Variety

TC-12 is a highly regarded Portuguese fig variety known for its exceptional sweetness, heavy production, and unique flavor profile. Originally selected by renowned fig researcher Dato Syed Elias, TC-12 is considered one of his favorite dark fig cultivars and has become increasingly sought after by collectors around the world.

This variety is believed to be a sport of the Portuguese fig Turca, inheriting excellent productivity while developing its own distinctive fruit characteristics and flavor.

The fruit is medium to large in size with an attractive oblong shape. As it ripens, the skin develops a beautiful dark plum coloration, often displaying subtle blue tones or a slight green hue in shaded areas. The thin skin contributes to its outstanding fresh-eating quality.

Inside, the fruit reveals a rich red interior packed with sugars and flavor. The pulp is dense, juicy, and highly aromatic, creating a memorable eating experience unlike many other dark figs.

TC-12 is especially prized for its unique flavor profile. The fruit is intensely sweet with rich fig flavor and a distinctive fragrant aftertaste. Many growers describe the texture and eating experience as having similarities to a ripe persimmon, giving this variety a character all its own. The combination of sweetness, aroma, and texture has helped establish TC-12 as a favorite among collectors.

The variety ripens during the mid-season and is capable of producing abundant crops once established. Trees are highly productive and can set large numbers of fruit under favorable growing conditions.

One of the variety’s unique characteristics is its ability to dry naturally on the tree if allowed to hang until fully mature. This further concentrates sugars and flavor, making it an excellent choice for both fresh eating and drying.

The tree itself is vigorous and attractive, producing ornamental five-lobed leaves with gently wavy edges and short finger-like lobes. Its handsome foliage adds beauty to the landscape while providing reliable fruit production.

As a common fig, TC-12 does not require pollination and reliably produces fruit in areas where the fig wasp is not present.

Its combination of Portuguese heritage, remarkable sweetness, unique persimmon-like character, and exceptional productivity has helped establish TC-12 as one of the more intriguing collector figs available today.

For growers seeking a productive dark fig with outstanding sweetness and a truly distinctive flavor profile, TC-12 is an excellent addition to any collection.

Recommended Growing Zones

USDA Zones 7-10

• Rare Portuguese variety
• Selected by Dato Syed Elias
• Sport of Turca fig
• Dark plum-colored skin
• Rich red interior
• Extremely sweet and fragrant
• Unique persimmon-like texture and aftertaste
• Highly productive
• Excellent fresh or dried
• Common fig requiring no pollination

Don’t let the growing zones discourage you. Fig trees can be successfully grown in containers and many growers enjoy fresh figs well outside the recommended zones. Growing in a pot allows you to move the tree to a protected location during winter and control its size. With proper care and winter protection, many fig varieties can be grown and fruited outside their listed growing zones.

You Will Receive

• One unrooted fig cutting
• Approximately 6-8 inches long
• Minimum of 3 buds (nodes)
• Thickness will typically range from Sharpie-marker size or larger unless otherwise noted in the listing
• Taken from a healthy, mature tree

Seasonal Appearance

During the winter months, cuttings will typically be fully dormant.

During the fall, cuttings may still be lignified (hardened woody growth) and may not yet be fully dormant. This is normal and does not affect their ability to root.

Wood color, thickness, bud spacing, and appearance will naturally vary from cutting to cutting. Certain varieties naturally produce thinner or thicker wood than others.

Rooting Instructions

Rooting instructions are included in the listing photos. Please review them before purchasing.

Propagation Disclaimer

Rooting success depends on many factors including temperature, humidity, rooting method, growing medium, sanitation, and grower experience.

While fig cuttings are generally considered easy to propagate, no rooting success can be guaranteed. Even experienced growers may experience occasional losses.

Most growers can expect a rooting success rate of approximately 60% to 80% under proper conditions. Individual results may vary.

Because rooting conditions are beyond our control after delivery, we cannot offer refunds, replacements, or credits for cuttings that fail to root.

Important Information

• This listing is for one unrooted fig cutting
• No roots, leaves, or pot are included
• Cuttings may vary slightly in thickness and appearance
• Cuttings are selected for propagation and are not guaranteed to be identical in diameter or shape
• We recommend rooting cuttings as soon as possible after arrival

Shipping

Cuttings are carefully packaged to help ensure they arrive in excellent condition.

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