An heirloom variety, the Black Genoa Fig can trace its development as a variety back to 1914 One of the main commercial varieties grown in New Zealand, the Black Genoa Fig is a large sized fig with purple skin and dark red flesh. The flavour is very rich and sweet. The Black Genoa is at…
A truly ancient fruit, the Fig can be traced back to 5,000 B.D. Fig trees bear a first crop, called the breba crop, on last season’s growth, then there is a two- to three- week gap, before the main crop, borne new growth, begins. Figs do not ripen after they are harvested, so you must…
Figs are separated into four main botanical categories and within these categories are many commercial varieties. Brown Turkey Figs are soft with a velvety skin and they are sweet and juicy within.
Once, Figs were just a fruit you remembered from your childhood but California’ s commercial Fig production has put Figs within reach of chefs across the county. But this commercially grown fruit does not taste like the Figs we remember pulling from the tree in our Grandmother’ s backyard. If you are looking for that…