Fig Database®: Verdino del Nord

Verdino del Nord Information

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Possible Synonyms / AKA:

VdN, Figoin, Verdino Nord, Verdino, Verdetta?
Introduced By:
Vladimiro Rocco
Origin:
Italy
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:
any
Availability:
Excellent
Breba Crop:
Yes
Seed Crunch:
non
Eye:
small
Skin Toughness:
moderate
Fruit Size:
Small to medium
Rain Resistance:
Average
Tree Vigor:
Medium
External Links:
https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/560828-verdino-del-nord
https://treesofjoy.com/product/verdino-del-nord/
http://viaggiatore971.blogspot.it/2015/03/blog-post_6.html
https://mountainfigs.net/varieties/m-z/verdino-del-nord/
https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/877051-the-scoop-on-figoin-verdino-del-nord-verdino-del-nord

Description

Verdino del Nord — often seen under the name Figoin (especially when referred to in older forum posts) — is an Italian fig variety with a long and somewhat confusing cultivar history that has made it a favorite among hobbyists and collectors alike.

Verdino del Nord produces small to medium green-skinned figs with deep red to ruby interior flesh that is exceptionally jammy, rich, and intensely berry-like in flavor. The fruit’s sugar content tends to concentrate well, and the figs often dry exceptionally on the tree, giving them a sweet, concentrated profile akin to classic artisan figs.

These figs typically ripen early to mid-season and are known for their impressive productivity — trees often yield abundant fruit once established. They produce Breba and main crops in season, with a tendency for abundant small fruit that collectively make the tree appear laden with figs.

Verdino del Nord trees are medium to low-vigor, making them a good choice for both in-ground planting and containers. In many climates they show excellent resistance to rain and humidity — their skins repel moisture and resist softening or Fermentation even in wetter weather. This makes them a solid choice for growers in humid or temperate areas.

Citizens of Italy have grown Verdino del Nord for generations, and its name literally means “green (verdino) from the north.” It is believed to originate in Northern Italy, with some historical ties or cultivation roots around Tuscan and adjacent regions.

There has been significant confusion around the name because two different figs have circulated under the Verdino del Nord label: one associated with Vladimiro Rocco (the “Figoin” version that many growers celebrate for its berry intensity) and another, slightly larger fig sometimes passed out under the same name by other growers.

Because of this confusion, you will see books, blogs, and nursery lists noting synonyms such as Figoin, VdN, Verdino Nord, and possibly Verdetta. Some online discussions even suggest it may be closely related to or confused with other Italian fig names like Secalino or Zigalino.

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