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Variety fit — Idaho

Can I grow Desert King fig in Idaho?

The verdict

Yes

  • Your zone 7a and typical 1809 chill hours both suit this variety.

Based on Idaho’s main growing area (83702): zone 7a, ~1,809 chill hours. Your exact site may differ — check your ZIP.

Desert King requirements vs. Idaho climate
Desert King chill requirement100 chill hours
Desert King hardinessUSDA zones 5–9
Idaho average chill (83702)1,809 hours (1,473–2,224 across 10 winters)
Idaho zone (83702)USDA zone 7a
Desert King figSpecies illustration — no historical watercolor exists for this cultivar

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Can I grow Desert King fig in Idaho?
Yes — Your zone 7a and typical 1809 chill hours both suit this variety.

Sources

  1. [1] Open-Meteo / Copernicus ERA5. Historical Weather API (hourly 2m temperature) — accessed July 2026
  2. [2] USDA / PRISM (Oregon State University). 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map — accessed July 2026
  3. [3] Dave Wilson Nursery. Desert King Fig — DWN Variety Finder — accessed July 2026