Fig Varieties: A Monograph - uri=ucce.ucdavis

February, 1955] Condit: Fig Varieties
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Smyrna-type Figs with Skin Green or Yellow; Pulp Various
Shades of Red
Abate (syns. Arba, Paradiso of Cavolini, Panetto, Albachiara). Described and
illustrated by Vallese (1909); described by Guglielmi (1908), De Rosa (1911), Tamaro
(1948), and Donno (1952). Cultivated in Lecce Province especially for production of
fresh fruit.
Tree vigorous in good Soil; leaves usually 3-lobed, large; twigs and buds described by
Donno (1951a).
Figs oblate-spherical, slightly depressed at the apex; stalk short; eye open; ribs
numerous, elevated; color yellowish green; skin checking crisscross at maturity; pulp
rose color, very sweet; seeds numerous.
Abiarous. Described briefly and illustrated by Trabut (1904, 1923) and by Mauri
(1942); described by Mazières (1920). Sparsely planted near Sidi-Aich.
Tree vigorous, productive, with large, 5-lobed leaves. Figs globular, without neck or
with a very short, inconspicuous one; size 2 inches in diameter by 2-1/4 inches in
length; stalk short; color bright green; pulp garnet, solid; quality good. Season more
prolonged than that of Tameriout.
Aboucherchaou. (Name signifies “rough,” because of the rugose character of the
leaves.) See description by Trabut (1904, 1923), and Blin (1942), as Thamcingoult or
Thabouhiaboult. Described and illustrated by Mauri (1939b, 1942). Sometimes called
“Tabouyahboult,” but this name is also used for the variety Alekake. Listed by
Hanoteau and Letourneux (1872) as Abouh’archaou, and as not requiring caprification.
Especially interesting because it matures about two weeks earlier than other autumn
figs.
Tree vigorous, erect, productive; leaves generally 3-lobed.
Figs oblate-spherical, up to 2 inches in diameter and 1-1/2 inches in length; ribs
slightly elevated; eye large, 1/4 inch across, open; scales green, changing to carmine
with light margin; color green; pulp dark red; flavor sweet; quality good. Fruits too
watery for drying, spoiling even on the tree.
Akca. Described and figured by Ozbek (1949). The name signifies “whitish,” on
account of the light color of the dried fruit, which is mixed with other varieties for the
market in Izmir, Turkey.
Trees not commonly planted; leaves mostly 5-lobed. Figs large, oblate, resembling
those of Sari Lop; average weight 66 grams; stalk short; eye small but open; color light
green; pulp red. Used mostly fresh; number of seeds per gram, 683.
Alekake (syn. Tabouyahboult in some districts). Described and illustrated by Mauri
(1939b, 1942). Name signifies “tender” or “soft,” on account of the consistency of the
mature fruit. Probably the variety described and illustrated by Trabut (1904) under the
name Thaiadelst is the same as Alekake at Tizi-Rached. See also Blin (1942). Alekake
resembles Aboucherchaou, but its leaves have more lobes, the fruits are larger and
more oblate, of superior quality, and the season is 12 to 15 days later.
Tree vigorous, spreading, productive; leaves large, 3- to 5-lobed.
Figs oblate, up to 2-1/4 inches in diameter and 1-1/2 inches in length; stalk short; eye