Cultivar Fig
Grosse Longue Verte
Ficus carica
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Description
Named by Eric Cairns. A long conical fig with green skin and red to purple flesh. Large, richly flavoured fruit. Produces a notable breba crop in addition to a prolific mid-season main crop. Performs well across most New Zealand growing regions. Thought to be synonymous with Pacific. Fruit can continue developing sweetness after harvest.
Characteristics
Fig Type
Common
Synonyms & Alternative Names
Similar to Oakura; possibly same as Pacific
Skin Colours (ripe)
Green
Flesh & Pulp Colours
PurpleRed
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Shape
Long Conical
Eye / Ostiole
Medium
Breba Crop
Moderate (++)
Main Crop Timing (NZ)
Mid (Mar-Apr)
Good for Drying
No
Good for Preserving / Pickling
No
Can Ripen After Picking
Yes
Prone to Splitting
No
Suitable Growing Areas (NZ)
Does well in most NZ areas
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