
FIG VARIETY
DIRECTORY
There are 1000s of fig varieties found all over the world: From the US, Italy, Greece, France, the Middle East, Asia & More!
Use this directory as your guide to choose the right fig for you, to read expert fig reviews and to learn about the world of fig varieties. Whether they are expensive figs, commonly found, old standards, white figs, black figs and whether they are the best figs or whether they are the worst, here are the varieties at least worth learning about.
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A French fig from the Bordeaux region. Great in short season climates. Tastes of plums.
A fig found throughout all of Europe, but probably of French origin. HUGE & tasty berry flavored fruits.
An old American fig that's figgy tasting, dries well, hardy and performs above average overall.
Of Italian origin, but found throughout Europe because of its amazing ability to dry on the tree.
An heirloom Celeste with black skin, dark red to purple pulp with a stronger berry flavor.
Paradiso which translates to paradise. Truly a fig eating experience worthy of its name.
Simply one of the best. If Black Madeira is king and Coll de Dama is queen, Smith is the humble prince.
One of the heirloom Northern Italian figs that performs well everywhere. Among the best tasting.
The standard for hardy figs. Over a 100 named varieties of this special fig with epigenetic differences.
A seedling of Hardy Chicago. Tastes just like dried figs with a short susceptibility window.
A very sweet French fig with a pleasant thick texture. In humid climates you may see sugar spots.