The most productive varieties of figs

Variety selection

When choosing a variety, it is necessary to study its description, decide whether you want to grow fruits for eating fresh or for processing. Any type of fruit can be used for drying. You should know that in some types of culture, fruits tend to ripen first at the top, and then closer to the base of the seed. A seedling obtained from seeds begins to bear fruit after 7 to 10 years. The grafted trees begin to yield in 3 to 4 years. How to distinguish between grafted and seed-grown figs? To do this, you should examine the roots of the plant. In grafted specimens, the root system is more developed, and the trunk is thicker at the base.

Among the variety of species there are such interesting varieties of figs as Brown Turkey, Black Prince and others. For example, figs Brown, whose homeland is distant sunny Turkey, experts call one of the most winter-hardy varieties. It is very fruitful, allows you to collect many red-brown fruits, each of which is pear, that is, pear-shaped in shape and weighs about 100 grams. The second variety, with proper care, can grow and bear fruit even in a warm and bright room. It has a high degree of drought tolerance and needs abundant watering during the growing season. When grown indoors, unusual fruits of almost black color can be enjoyed in late June - early July. Next, we will tell you about the most popular varieties of figs that can be grown in the regions of our country.

Video "Description of varieties"

From the video you will learn about the description of the varieties of figs.

White Adriatic

Fig White Adriatic is popular and grown in many countries of the world. It was intensively cultivated in the 30s and 60s by specialists from the Nikitsky Botanical Garden. Known as Sochi.

White figs are great for outdoor cultivation. It does not need additional pollination, since it is self-fertile. Sometimes the procedure is still carried out by experienced gardeners in order to improve the quality and increase the number of fruits. They are medium in size, oval in shape and flat topped. Each weighs about 60 grams. Fruiting of the culture occurs twice a year. When cut, the inside of the fruit reveals a sweet pink flesh. From above, the fruit is covered with a yellow-green peel. The advantages of the variety are resistance to gray rot and the ability to maintain their original qualities even in the case of long-term storage.

Dalmatian

This variety is also sometimes called Turkish white. It is an excellent self-fertile fig with an early ripening period that allows it to be harvested twice a season. The trees are able to bear fruit until they reach the age of 3 years. Interestingly, when harvesting the first harvest, it is possible to feast on large fruits that weigh about 180 grams.

Fig Dalmatsky is very frost-resistant, as it grows normally in the presence of temperature indicators in the range of 0 - 15 degrees. The fruits are endowed with the shape of a pear, covered with a gray-green skin. Inside, when cut, red, sweet with sourness and juicy flesh is found.

Kadota

There are other excellent varieties of figs known, among which the self-pollinated species of Kadota should be called. It became popular and in demand in California, and was later appreciated by gardeners in other countries. As for the description of this early-growing species, it has pear-shaped fruits, somewhat rounded, colored in a light green color, each of which weighs about 60 grams.

The fruits wilt well, while still on the tree, they normally tolerate transportation over long distances. Used for making delicious jam, preserves and drying.

Crimean black

Fig Crimean Black can boast of its noble European origin. It is a self-fertile and fast-growing variety.

When grown, it is possible to enjoy delicious fruits twice a year. Proper crop care involves the obligatory pruning and crown formation. The first crop usually consists of medium-sized, rounded figs.

The second time it is really possible to collect smaller fruits, painted in a characteristic black color with a purple tint. It is this kind of black fig that is perfect for growing in sheltered structures in open field conditions. Berries are usually used for making aromatic jam or dried. The fruits, when eaten fresh, have a certain sourness.

Brunswick

The characteristic of another variety is as follows. Fig Brunsvik is also often called Buza Burnu or Chapl. This is a self-fertile type of culture. When harvesting the first harvest, it gives a few fruits, which have an impressive size and weigh up to 200 grams. The fruit is traditionally light green in color, with a crimson core. This type has clear advantages in the form of a high degree of frost resistance (withstands temperatures up to - 28 degrees) and excellent taste.

Fig is considered one of the most ancient fruit crops known to mankind. In our region, it is often grown as a houseplant or is a worthy decoration for a winter garden. Having familiarized yourself with the rules of agricultural technology, creating the necessary growing conditions for your favorite plant, you will forever remain its fan and connoisseur.

Fig Growing Video

From the video you will learn how to properly grow figs.