Locke's 1945 Hb-yln Fig is a California-origin variety developed by Robert Locke that brings honey-forward sweetness to gardens across zones 8 through 10. This medium to large fig grows vigorously in full sun and produces an early season crop with the characteristic open eye of quality figs. The soft skin and excellent rooting ease make it both a rewarding fig to establish and a reliable producer, especially since it produces a breba crop and thrives in containers when space is limited.
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A honey-flavored fig born in California and introduced by Robert Locke, this variety combines early season productivity with genuine cold tolerance for its type. The delicate, floral sweetness carries a warm golden richness that distinguishes it from heavier fig flavors. Its soft skin and open eye indicate ripeness easily, while its willingness to fruit in containers and produce a spring breba crop alongside the main summer harvest gives gardeners multiple opportunities to enjoy it.
As an edible fig, Locke's 1945 Hb-yln is enjoyed fresh off the tree, where its honey-sweet flavor and soft skin are best appreciated at peak ripeness. The early season timing and breba crop extend the fresh fig season, making it valuable for home gardeners in warmer climates who want to enjoy multiple waves of harvest.
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Honey- offers a delicate and smooth sweetness with a warm, golden richness. It brings a soft, floral depth to the flavor, creating a naturally sweet and mellow experience.
Plant in spring after frost danger has passed, spacing according to your eventual form (container figs can stay compact, while in-ground specimens may spread). Ensure soil drains well to prevent root rot.
Pick figs when fully ripe; they will feel soft to gentle pressure and the skin color will deepen. The open eye at the base is a reliable indicator of maturity. Harvest in the early morning when temperatures are cooler to minimize bruising of the soft skin. The breba crop appears in late spring or early summer on last year's wood, while the main crop develops throughout the summer on current season growth.
Prune lightly in early spring to shape the plant and remove any cold-damaged wood from winter. Since this variety grows fast and produces both a breba crop and main crop, selective pruning after the spring breba harvest can encourage a heavier summer fruiting.
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“Robert Locke of Plants On Locke introduced this fig in 1945, selecting it as a California variety with the honey-forward characteristics and early season habit that Locke valued in his breeding work. The variety's connection to the Yellow Long Neck type reflects careful selection for both productivity and flavor, creating a fig that carries Locke's horticultural vision forward.”