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4.7 / 5
Desert King
https://www.figdatabase.com/variety-details/220/desert-king
Possible Synonyms / AKA:
DFIC 85, Charlie, King, White King
Introduced By:
Origin:
Main Flavor Group:
Family Group:
Fig Type:
San Pedro - Both Smyrna and common figs on one tree. Example dessert king, which will produce edible Brebas but need the was to ripen main crop figs.
Cold Hardy:
Yes
Container Variety:
No
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
mid
Availability:
N/A
Breba Crop:
Yes
Seed Crunch:
mild
Eye:
small
Skin Toughness:
soft
Fruit Size:
Large
Rain Resistance:
N/A
Tree Vigor:
N/A
External Links:
https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/accessiondetail.aspx?1002401
http://planetfig.com/cultivars/fcveng8588.html
http://figs4fun.com/Info/Info_Desert_King.html
http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2018/07/taste-review-of-desert-king-fig-breba-7.html
https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/333430-my-first-desert-king-breba-fig-really-sucked
http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/07/fig-of-week-3-desert-king.html
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Variety Name
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Caprifig - An individual species of fig with both male and female flowers
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Persistent Caprifig - A caprifig that holds it figs and doesn't drop them without any fig wasp
San Pedro - Both Smyrna and common figs on one tree. Example dessert king, which will produce edible Brebas but need the was to ripen main crop figs.
Smyrna - Requires caprification (pollination) to produce edible figs
Species
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Adriatic - delivers a balanced sweetness with a refreshing, light flavor. It combines subtle berry-like notes. Yellow or green skin and usually red pulp, with more complex additional flavors developing when fully ripe.
Bordeaux - Sweet with a rich berry flavor and slightly complex undertones, Bordeaux figs offer a deep, jammy taste when fully ripe. Otherwise, they present a standard dark flavor with subtle earthiness.
Dark Berry - From mildly to very sweet, with distinct berry notes complemented by a touch of acidity. They often feature subtle complexity, with additional layers of flavor that enhance their rich and balanced profile.
Exotic - Deep, rich flavor often found in varieties like Black Madeira and Preto, delivering an intense, complex taste that feels luxurious and distinctive.
Honey- offers a delicate and smooth sweetness with a warm, golden richness. It brings a soft, floral depth to the flavor, creating a naturally sweet and mellow experience.
Other - A unique combination of flavors, blending fruity, tropical, sweet, and acidic notes. This diverse profile creates a dynamic taste experience, often with hints of complexity and refreshing undertones.
Sugar - Provides a concentrated sweetness that is both bold and satisfying. It delivers a lush, syrupy flavor with a lingering richness, making each bite taste intensely sweet and full-bodied.
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Afghanistan
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Spain
Switzerland
Syria
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Tunisia
Turkey
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U.S.A.
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Uzbekistan
Select Fig Family
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Adriatic
Atreano
Black Madeira
Black Mission
Brown Turkey
Brunswick
Celeste
Col de Dame
Dalmatie
LSU
Mt Etna - Hardy Chicago
Smith
Violette de Bordeaux
White Marseilles
Collected By
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Aaron Delmanto
Adriano Ferreira (AF)
Alastair B.
Allan (Shawnee Prophet)
Andreas Patras
Anis Serjani (Alba Figs)
Anton Plattner
Bassam Zreik
Bassem Samaan (Bass, Trees of Joy)
Baud (Pierre Baud)
Belleclaire
Benjamin Wielstra
BigBill (Off the Beaten Path Nursery)
Bill B. (Mr.Figs)
Bobby Ghaheri
Brian (CajunB)
Brian Melton (ProFig)
Carlos (The Fig Finder)
Charles (eatmoreyeah)
Chris (Netstars)
Chris (Padsfan)
Dan Maloon
Daniel Abadie (Dan)
Dato Syed Elias (Dato)
Dave Wilson Nursery
David Burke
Dennis Johnson
Denny McGaughy
Doug (Bluemalibu)
Dr. Paolo Belloni (Pomona Gardens)
Ed (SBfigs)
Eric Durtschi (Evdurtschi)
Fig Gazer
Figology (A.T.)
Five Points Bakery
Francesco Lorusso
Frank (The Millennial Gardener)
Gene Hosey (Gene, GS)
Gorgi M.
Grant411
Hanc Mathies
Heidi Sheesly
Hussain Al-Asaad (Trees Of Paradise)
Igor (greenfig)
Ira Condit
James Doyle and Louise Ferguson
James F. Doyle
JazzBass
Joe Morle
Joe Soreo
John (Local)
Jon Harrison (Fruitgrower)
Jon Verdick (Figs4Fun founder and owner of Encanto Farms)
Joseph (Joe) Hood
Katrina
Keith Karausky (KK)
Kiril Donov (Kiro, Donov)
Lee Ann (Sacred Origin)
Leon Edmond
Louisiana State University Fig Program (LSU)
Lubera
Malcolm Heath
Mario Di Natale
Marius
Maywood Farms
Michael Fons
Michael Kessler (The1Figman)
Monserrat Pons (MP) from Monserrat Pons i Boscana
Nick (Nixgardens)
Nicolò Parrino (Fig Arts By Nikky)
Pamela Maino (Back Bay Buddy Gardens)
Pen (Penandpike)
Rob Ster
Robert (Foodtreefield)
Robert Locke (Plants On Locke)
Robin Oster (Fighunter Downunder)
Sergio Carlini (Blastophaga)
Simon (Figtron)
Siro Petracchi
Spanish missionaries
Thierry Demarquest (Figues du Monde)
Todd Kennedy
Tony (Fygmalion)
Vasile Surugiu (VS, Herman2, Hermansur)
Vinny Figs
Vlad Chistykov (VLAD)
Vladimiro Rocco
William R. Feldman, (Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum)
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Main Season?
Any
Early
Mid
Late
Cold Hardy?
Any
Yes
No
Container Variety?
Any
Yes
No
Easy Rooting?
Any
Low
Excellent
Average
Breba Crop?
Any
Yes
No
Availability?
Any
Difficult
Average
Excellent
Seed Crunch?
Any
Non
Mild
Moderate
Eye?
Any
Open
Closed
Plug
Small
Conical
Skin Toughness?
Any
Soft
Moderate
Chewy
Fruit Size?
Any
Small
Small to medium
Medium
medium to large
large
Rain Resistance
Any
Low
Average
Excellent
Tree Vigor
Any
Dwarf
Medium
Vigorous
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