Peter's Honey

Peter's Honey is a classic Italian honey fig introduced to the United States by Sicilian immigrant Peter Danna, whose family brought the variety from Sicily. It has become one of the most widely grown honey figs thanks to its dependable production, excellent cold tolerance, and exceptionally sweet fruit. A common (persistent) variety, Peter's Honey ripens its main crop without pollination, making it an excellent choice for growers throughout North America.

The medium-sized fruit ripens to a beautiful greenish-yellow with an amber interior that glows like honey. True to its name, the flavor is rich and intensely sweet, dominated by notes of golden honey, brown sugar, and ripe melon with delicate floral undertones. When allowed to fully ripen on the tree, the skin often develops sugary freckles, and thick nectar may bead or drip from the eye—a hallmark of outstanding honey figs. The flesh is smooth, syrupy, and virtually seedless, making Peter's Honey one of the finest choices for fresh eating.

Reliable, productive, and easy to grow, Peter's Honey has remained a favorite among home gardeners and collectors for decades. Its combination of beautiful fruit, dependable crops, and pure honey sweetness has earned it a well-deserved reputation as one of the benchmark honey figs.