Superior Late Ripening Fig Varieties

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.

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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[erinbennett]

Absolutely appreciate you info about the figs. I love figs.

[YingYang-ww]

Glad I got this one at your suggestion.

[howardfowler]

You have quite a variety of figs with so many exotic names.As a beginning fig grower I am hoping to catch the fig bug but cannot imagine collecting anywhere near the number of varieties you have. But who knows? With superb videos about figs like what you offer, I hope I can keep up my interest in getting more fig varieties that will thrive here in east central Tenn. Thanks Fig Boss for another insightful video!

[ngohung]

Hi there 🎉! Thank you for nice shots about figs. Please do a video update about your fig garden now in late winter. ❤'d love to see that, and want to see how it look during this winter 🎉🎉🎉

[EPeltzer]

"Right now." "This time of the year." You need to state clearly when this video is being made. I honestly can't find it. At some point you mentioned September but is September over or what? Your whole discussion hinges on "late season" but you never actually say the month or your location which is also rather important!