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Difora Fouskounia Information

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Possible Synonyms / AKA:

Fouskounia
Introduced By:
Andreas Patras
Origin:
Greece
Main Flavor Group:
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.
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Container Variety:
N/A
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
any
Availability:
Difficult
Breba Crop:
Yes
Seed Crunch:
N/A
Eye:
open
Skin Toughness:
soft
Fruit Size:
Medium to large
Rain Resistance:
Average
Tree Vigor:
Vigorous
External Links:
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Description

Fouskounia (also known as Difora Fouskounia) is an evocative heirloom fig from Peloponnisos, Greece, introduced to U.S. growers by Andreas Patras. This variety yields medium-to-large, dark-purple fruits with a thin yet resilient rind. When cut open, the interior is deep red and jam-like, showcasing tender, nearly seedless flesh. Its flavor is rich and berry-forward, balanced with moderate sweetness and a lightly complex undertone that reviewers describe as reminiscent of ripe blackberries—with both body and finesse reddit.com+15figaholics.com+15figbid.com+15.

According to Figaholics, who trialed Fouskounia in California, Fouskounia is likely a common-type ( Parthenocarpic ) fig, meaning it sets fruit without Caprification —though further verification is needed. Its productive nature and reliable performance—despite humid conditions—have made it popular among Mediterranean-climate growers.

As of 2020 from the figaholics.com sales page:

Fouskounia is another Greek fig introduced by Andreas and it has grown very well for us, producing abundantly. The large fruits are Black with a very nice berry flavor of moderate intensity and moderate sweetness and very jammy. This variety is reportedly a common type fig but this has not yet been verified.

Andreas Patras 8-11-2015:

Difora Fouskounia is a very nice dark greek fig.
its a nice size fig with a rich tast.

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