Cultivar Fig
Black Mission
Ficus carica
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Description
A Californian classic widely grown for fresh eating and commercial drying. Produces a generous breba crop of large figs followed by a second, more abundant crop of smaller, rounder fruit. The tight ostiole reduces splitting and limits insect access. High dry-weight makes it one of California's principal drying varieties, with dried yields around 1.5 t/ha. Performs best in the warmer parts of the North Island.
Characteristics
Fig Type
Common
Synonyms & Alternative Names
Mission, Reculver, Franciscana
Skin Colours (ripe)
PurpleBlack
Flesh & Pulp Colours
AmberRed
Fruit Size
Small/Medium
Fruit Shape
Pyriform
Eye / Ostiole
Tight/Closed
Breba Crop
Moderate (++)
Main Crop Timing (NZ)
Late (Apr)
Good for Drying
Yes
Good for Preserving / Pickling
No
Can Ripen After Picking
No
Prone to Splitting
No
Suitable Growing Areas (NZ)
Warmer North Island areas
Notes & Comments
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Notes
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Alternative Names
Mission
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country
New Zealand