Fig Database®: Calderona

Calderona Information

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Calderona

https://www.figdatabase.com/variety-details/1484/calderona

Possible Synonyms / AKA:

Paretjal, Paretjal Negra, Calderona (Pons), (MP)
Introduced By:
Monserrat Pons (MP) from Monserrat Pons i Boscana
Origin:
Spain
Main Flavor Group:
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Container Variety:
Yes
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
late
Availability:
Difficult
Breba Crop:
Yes
Seed Crunch:
mild
Eye:
open
Skin Toughness:
moderate
Fruit Size:
Medium to large
Rain Resistance:
N/A
Tree Vigor:
N/A
External Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbrOsybVJFo

Description

This large, black, smooth skinned fig from Spain is said to be Montserrat Pons personnel favorite. It is a prolific producer and a mid season fig. The fig is deep red inside, firm, sweet and fruity. They have medium thickness, rough skin. The pulp is dark red with a sweet and tasty flavor. They are soft of consistency, little resistant to transport, with little ease of detachment, good resistance to rains, and medium resistance to the opening of the ostiolo. It has very large spade shaped and 3-lobed leaves.