Red Sicilian is an Italian heirloom variety. It appears to be broadly distrusted across collectors and maintains a good reputation. The tree shows good vigor and average production. The leaves are small; they have a rough texture and can develop a bronze hue. The figs ripen mid-August to early October. I have confirmed a small breba crop and abundant main crop on this variety. Figs have a deep red skin color, some figs have a dark amber pulp early on the season, later turning into burgundy or dark red. The figs have the ability to dry on the tree thus noticeably shrinking, concentrating much of their flavor. The pulp is dense with strong figgy, complex flavor and pleasant sweetness. Some figs can show a slight acidity when harvested. Some of the information on the web including descriptions from collectors such as Harvey Correia corroborate the capacity for this fig to dry on the tree and produce some exceptional flavors.
In general, this variety is unique in that the flavor and texture depends on the point in the season when figs are harvested, this is different than the usual correlation between quality and weather (e.g. ripening during rainy days versus dry periods).
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Regulations: We cannot support international shipping at the moment. Similarly, shipping is not available to HI, PR and AK.
Red Sicilian is an Italian heirloom variety. It appears to be broadly distrusted across collectors and maintains a good reputation. The tree shows good vigor and average production. The leaves are small; they have a rough texture and can develop a bronze hue. The figs ripen mid-August to early October. I have confirmed a small breba crop and abundant main crop on this variety. Figs have a deep red skin color, some figs have a dark amber pulp early on the season, later turning into burgundy or dark red. The figs have the ability to dry on the tree thus noticeably shrinking, concentrating much of their flavor. The pulp is dense with strong figgy, complex flavor and pleasant sweetness. Some figs can show a slight acidity when harvested. Some of the information on the web including descriptions from collectors such as Harvey Correia corroborate the capacity for this fig to dry on the tree and produce some exceptional flavors.
In general, this variety is unique in that the flavor and texture depends on the point in the season when figs are harvested, this is different than the usual correlation between quality and weather (e.g. ripening during rainy days versus dry periods).
Please read Terms of Service before purchasing.
Regulations: We cannot support international shipping at the moment. Similarly, shipping is not available to HI, PR and AK.
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