Cultivar Fig
Sandra
Ficus carica
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Description
A large pyriform fig with brown-purple stripe markings on a green background, reminiscent of French Sugar's skin pattern. Light red flesh. Main crop only, ripening in early April at Nuhaka. Rich Adriatic-style flavour. Possibly the same variety as Hart Late Red.
Characteristics
Fig Type
Common
Synonyms & Alternative Names
May be same as Hart Late Red; ex acquaintance of John Dean, formerly of Nuhaka
Skin Colours (ripe)
GreenBrownPurpleStriped
Flesh & Pulp Colours
Red
Fruit Size
Large
Fruit Shape
Pyriform
Eye / Ostiole
Unknown
Breba Crop
Unknown
Main Crop Timing (NZ)
Mid (Mar-Apr)
Good for Drying
No
Good for Preserving / Pickling
No
Can Ripen After Picking
No
Prone to Splitting
No
Suitable Growing Areas (NZ)
Nuhaka area
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