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Figs (Ficus carica)
Evita / Southern Black/ KingI
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Fresh, sweet Black Figs from sunny slopes in South Africa, produced to satisfy the taste for exotic ancient fruit.
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EVITA
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| FRUIT: |
Round, slightly flattened, rich purple colour |
| FLESH: |
Uniform ruby red. |
| SKIN: |
Smooth soft but firm, handles well |
| TASTE: |
Sweet with subtle acidic tang, |
| STORAGE: |
Keeps well under controlled conditions |
| HARVEST: |
Area dependant, February to mid May |
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SOUTHERN BLACK
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| FRUIT: |
Elongated, dark purple colour |
| FLESH; |
Dark cherry colour |
| SKIN: |
Smooth, soft but firm, sensitive to handling |
| TASTE: |
Sweet and juicy, typical fig flavour |
| STORAGE: |
Keeps well under controlled conditions |
| HARVEST: |
Area dependant, Breba crop, mid December, and Main crop, end January tot end March |
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KING
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| FRUIT: |
Elongated, pear shaped, light purple colour |
| FLESH: |
Dark ruby colour, high flesh to seed ratio |
| SKIN: |
Smooth, delicate , sensitive to handling |
| TASTE: |
Sweet and juicy, subtle fig flavour |
| STORAGE: |
Keeps well under controlled conditions |
| HARVEST: |
Area dependant, March to end April |
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Varieties to suit the fresh as well as dried fruit markets are available.
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