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Gota de Mel
Gota de Mel Information
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Possible Synonyms:
Gota de Goma, Gota de Mel, Gota de Miel, Goteta de Mel, Gota del Mel, SMN155IB
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Main Flavor Group:
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Origin:
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Type:
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Cold Hardy:
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Breba Crop:
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External Links:
https://monserratpons.com/variedad/SMN155IB
http://figs4funforum.arghchive.com/post/gota-de-mel-6536962__trail_50
http://figs-hunter.blogspot.com/2014/09/figs-gota-de-mel.html
Description
Condit Monograph
Gota de Mel: (syn. Gota de Goma). Names signify “honey-drop” and “gum-drop”; figs when ripening exude a sugary syrup from the eye. This variety, received at Riverside in 1926 from L&eAcute Sharp-pointed.
Tree moderately vigorous, with branches swollen at the nodes; terminal buds green. Leaves medium, somewhat glossy above, mostly 3-lobed; upper sinuses shallow; base suBC Some variety strains are attributed to this now closed nursery and have the BC, BN or Belleclare suffix appended to the variety names.
Breba crop small; fruits elongated-pyriform, with neck over 1 inch long; stalk 1/4 inch long; ribs fairly prominent; eye medium, open; color green; pulp light strawberry; flavor rich; eating quality good. Of no commercial value, on account of light crop and elongated shape.
Second-crop figs medium to large, up to 2-1/4 inches long and 2 inches broad, pyriform, with thick, prominent neck that is often curved; average weight 40 grams; stalk thick, up to 1/4 inch long, constricted at its insertion with the thick neck; ribs prominent, well elevated; eye medium, open; surface dull; white flecks large, scattered; color green; skin checking at maturity, as shown by Condit (1941a, fig. 8, E); pulp light strawberry; flavor rather strong; quality fair.
Caprified figs similar in size and shape, but with dark-red pulp. Variety of no particular value, on account of discoloration of skin at maturity and susceptibility to splitting and insect infestation. (Plate 22, C.) See also Condit (1941a, fig. 2, Q.)
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