Cultivation

Fresh Market Consumption of Figs

Ficus carica L.

Only dessert varieties are suitable for the fresh fig market, as the fruits are extremely sensitive to transport and can be stored for no more than 3 days. When selecting varieties, it is important to prioritize self-fertile parthenocarpic forms to simplify production technology and ensure syconium…

In the reference 166 varieties crop Common fig, where this is mentioned in the description.

Fig fruits for fresh consumption must be harvested at full maturity, as unripe figs contain acrid latex, and overripe fruits undergo fermentation rapidly. Dessert varieties possess different skin textures: light-colored varieties often have a denser skin, which is favorable for transport, whereas dark varieties more often feature a soft texture and require careful handling.

The botanical specificity of the fig as a syconium determines the requirements for variety selection: the fruit is consumed in its entirety, so the flavor profile of the entire structure is decisive. The use of self-fertile varieties is a prerequisite for commercial production, as they do not require the Blastophaga wasp, which guarantees a stable yield and compliance with quality standards for the fresh market.

General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.

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Varieties of Common fig mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.