In this video, Ross, known as the Fig Boss, introduces the late-ripening fig variety "De La Roca," highlighting its resistance to rain and quick ripening. He discusses several other late-ripening fig varieties, emphasizing their ability to produce high-quality fruit well into the fall, and offers recommendations for extending the fig season.
A companion guide to this video can be found on the Fig Boss blog. Check it out here: www.figboss.com/post/varietie... - "Let's consider how good the fig tastes even when it's not picked perfectly. Truthfully, I love to let my figs hang longer on the tree to fully develop their flavor and even dry on the tree to concentrate the flavor and sugars further.
I will argue that a lot of figs don't taste very good unless you let them fully develop and intensify. This is exactly why we grow them at home. Fresh figs that you can regularly buy at grocery stores are always insipid. They taste like cardboard. Why? They’re picked at only 50-60% ripeness."
Introduction (0:00):
Discussion about a fig variety called De La Roca, which is rain-resistant and ripens late.
Rain Resilience (0:44):
The fig remains in good condition even after rainy weather, while many other figs on the trees have been affected.
Weather Impact (01:21):
Many figs were affected by continuous rainy weather, and some top varieties were split open due to the moisture.
Seasonal Changes (02:35):
A shift to drier weather is observed, and De La Roca is predicted to be among the top varieties for the later part of the season.
Alternative Varieties (03:10):
Introduction of Adriatic figs and Martinenca Blanca as late ripening fig varieties.
Productivity (03:48):
Martinenca Blanca is highlighted for its high productivity and long harvest window.
Challenges (04:53):
The difficulty of ripening figs to their peak in the later part of the season due to cold conditions.
Late Season Varieties (06:06):
Introduction of other late-season figs like Colonel Littman's Black Cross and Calderona.
Hvernenca Figs (06:41):
Discussion on the Hivernenca classification, which combines flavors and textures of other varieties.
Variety Diversity (07:22):
Several varieties of figs, including Hivernenca figs, are mentioned with their potential for the late season.
Seasonal End (08:31):
By October 1st, most fig trees have finished producing, with a few exceptions.
Extended Season (09:09):
Recommendations for fig varieties that can extend the fig season, allowing for harvest until frost or even beyond.
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