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Can You Grow 'Mission' Figs in Georgia? Yes, with Winter Protection

'Mission' fig grows in the South but is rare. 'Calimyrna' (Smyrna) requires a wasp only in California. Most figs don't need pollination. With cold protection, 'Mission' performs as well as 'Brown Turkey' or 'Celeste'.

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