Small Fruit Plant Sale - Burke County Center

2026 Small Fruit Plant Sale

Our Small Fruit Plant Sale Starts January 2, 2026!

We will take orders from January 2 through March 6, 2026 Plant pickup days will be March 25 & 26, 2026

Proceeds from our annual plant sale benefit programs offered by the Burke County Center. All plant varieties offered are suitable for growing in our area and planting guides are available for each type of plant we sale.

NEW for 2026:

Violette de Bordeaux Dwarf Fig Tree:
The Violette de Bordeaux fig is a historic French heirloom, known since the 1600s in France potentially originating in Spain.

This naturally dwarf tree produces 2 crops per year and is adaptable to various climates. It's small size (reaching only 6-10 feet) makes it perfect for growing in small areas or containers.

It produces small to medium purple-black fruit with the sweetest taste and richest flavor. The figs have a very deep red strawberry pulp.

The Violette de Bordeaux is excellent for fresh eating, drying and preserves. Considered by many the finest tasting fig. Good for home planting as tree is dwarf.

Thomcord Black Seedless Bunch Grape:
The Thomcord Grape is a seedless variety created from a cross between Thompson Seedless and Concord grapes. This bluish black fruit is mild, sweet and very flavorful. Thomcord produces grapes that are plump, juicy and more flavorful than Concord. Tolerates heat and humidity better than most. Disease resistant and very productive. Ripening in July, the Thomcord grape is good for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and baking.

Ordering Information:
All orders are prepaid by Cash or Check Only. Make checks payable to NCCE.
Orders can be placed and paid at our office or by mail.
Mail orders to:
N.C. Cooperative Extension
130 Ammons Drive, Suite 2
Morganton, NC 28655

Print an order form here.

Burke County Cooperative Extension does not offer a guarantee with these plants. We do guarantee that the plants are free from insects and diseases when they are purchased and that, to the best of our knowledge, they are the variety and age that was advertised. We cannot predict weather conditions that might prevent a good growing season. Any bare-root plants will need to be planted immediately. Keep in mind that without regular rain, these plants must be watered regularly.