Vasilika Mavra — french fig farm (2024)

FAQs

What is the sweetest fig in the world? ›

With deep blue-purple skin, rose-red flesh, the black mission fig is the sweetest variety of figs.

Description: Celeste Fig trees are ideal for small yards and containers. The fruit is ranked high for its sugary-sweet taste.

'Chicago Hardy'

This hardy fig thrives in cooler climates and is known for its productivity and juicy, berry-flavored fruits. 'Chicago Hardy' is an early-season producer. This popular variety does very well in cooler climates and tolerates humid environments. The trees are hardy and productive.

Calimyrna figs are not only delicious but also nutritious. They are rich in vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, and iron, providing ample energy. Additionally, they are easy to digest and a good source of natural fibre.

'Banana' – I admit this is likely my favorite of all figs because of the banana flavor infused into this easy-to-grow fig. Banana fig is a medium size yellow fig with pale strawberry flesh. Very sweet, full flavor, no bitterness. This is a closed-eye variety.

Mistletoe fig is a small, bushy plant that has rounded leaves and readily bears small fruits, unfortunately inedible.

There are four primary types of figs, but only one of them is traditionally grown by home gardeners, and that is the 'Common Fig' variety. It is most agreeable for backyard planting because this variety produces its fruit without the need for fertilization from other trees.

Texas Peach is a fig that comes from the state of Texas and has a peach flavor. The small figs are early ripening and are beloved for holding up well to humidity.

Breba or Main Crop: Brown Turkey fig trees boast two crops per year, with a large breba crop in late spring and a main crop in early fall.

Chicago Hardy: The Northern Favorite

Often recommended as the go-to fig for cold climates, this variety can weather through much of what Old Man Winter throws its way. Like the Texas Everbearing, the Chicago Hardy fig isn't fazed by heavy frost.

What did God say about the fig tree? ›

According to the Gospel of Luke: And he told them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees; as soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near.

Use a general-purpose, slow-release, and preferably organic fruit tree fertilizer with a formula composition of 8-8-8 or 10-10-10. Choose a fertilizer that will also help maintain their preferred pH. Fruiting Fig trees given too much nitrogen can promote lots of leafy growth and not much fruit.

Black Madeira (Ficus carica 'Black Madeira') - Well regarded as the best tasting fig variety. A fig that most of you reading should try and go the extra step to grow. Fruit characteristics: A medium sized black skinned fig with a dark red colored flesh.

Some of the countries known for producing high-quality figs include Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Morocco. These regions typically have favorable climates for fig cultivation, with warm temperatures and well-drained soil.

Most of the global production of figs is harvested in Turkey, followed by Egypt, Algeria, Iran and Morocco. Syria, USA, Brazil, Spain and Tunisia complete the top 10.

Sugar figs are the most common flavor profile and what most people think a fig tastes like. These figs are sweet and great for making homemade jelly. Sugar figs can have an amber, brown, or even a purple skin color.

Violette de Bourdeaux is a berry-flavored fig that is considered by many to be one of the best-tasting figs in existence. The complex berry notes in these small to medium sized figs resemble a sweet piece of fruity candy.