Dave's Bazillion Fig is a California discovery that emerged from an unexpected place: a wild seedling thriving in Glen Annie Canyon's creek bed. Introduced by Eric Durtschi after he and Ed Hachfeld tasted and approved the initial fruit together, this common fig variety produces small to medium fruits during the mid season. Self-fertile and adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions, it represents the kind of horticultural serendipity that reminds us how great plants sometimes find us before we find them.
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This fig arrived in cultivation through a chance encounter in a Southern California canyon, where a seedling was discovered establishing itself in ideal moisture conditions. Eric Durtschi recognized its potential after tasting the first mature fruit and decided it merited preservation. The variety's mid-season fruiting and small eye structure make it straightforward to grow, while its self-fertile nature means you need nothing but sun and suitable conditions to succeed.
As an edible fig variety, Dave's Bazillion Fig produces fruit intended for fresh consumption. The small to medium size and mid-season maturity make the fruit accessible for eating fresh off the tree, the most direct and rewarding way to enjoy figs grown in home gardens.
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Figs are typically planted as bare-root or container trees rather than seeds. When transplanting, choose a location with full sun exposure and well-draining soil. Plant in spring after the last frost date, spacing trees to allow for mature size development. Handle the root system gently and ensure the graft union (if present) sits slightly above soil level. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture for the first growing season.
Harvest Dave's Bazillion figs during the mid-season fruiting window when fruits reach their full small to medium size and show full color development. Figs ripen progressively, so check trees frequently once fruiting begins. A ripe fig will feel slightly soft to gentle pressure, hang downward on the branch, and may show a small drop of nectar at the base. The fruit should come away from the branch with a light twist or gentle pull; forcing it will damage the tree. Early morning harvesting, before heat of the day, preserves the fruit's delicate texture and flavor.
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“Dave's Bazillion Fig has a modern origin story steeped in adventurous horticulture. During a 2019 expedition through Glen Annie Canyon, Eric Durtschi discovered a fig seedling thriving in a gulley where it had naturally established its root system in the creek bed. After excavating and transplanting the young tree to a growing location, the real test came with fruiting: would an unknown seedling prove worth keeping? When the first fruit matured, both Durtschi and Ed Hachfeld tasted it together and determined the quality sufficient to warrant preservation. This casual but decisive moment transformed a wild discovery into a named variety, representing the kind of direct evaluation that characterizes the best modern fig collecting.”