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When to Plant Fig Tree in Walsenburg, Colorado (81089)

Location

Walsenburg, Colorado

ZIP Code

81089

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

πŸ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, May 18, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Fig Tree directly outdoors 4 weeks after your last frost date β€” it needs warm soil.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Ficus carica
Days to Maturity 1095 days
Mature Height 60-120"
Spread 120"

β˜€οΈ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low to Moderate

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Spacing

120" apart

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Planting Depth

6" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 21-42 days

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Growing Fig Tree in Zone 6a

Fig Tree (Ficus carica) is a popular garden vegetable. In Walsenburg, Colorado, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, May 18, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Fig Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.