The Very Tasty Hivernenca Fig - Comprehensive Fig Variety Review
Channel: Ross Raddi
Date: 2024-01-30

In this video, Ross discusses the Hivernenca fig variety, highlighting its exceptional performance in cooler, late-season weather and its ability to ripen well even in less ideal conditions. Ross covers various strains of this fig, noting differences in taste and physical characteristics, and emphasize the variety's advantages, such as shorter hang time and resilience to environmental changes.

Check out the comprehensive variety review of Hivernenca on the Fig Boss blog: https://www.figboss.com/post/de-la-senyora-hivernenca-mp-the-black-madeira-killer

"Hivernenca figs are renowned for their distinctive taste and texture, reminiscent of the Coll de Damas and the berry flavor of Black Madeira. The flavor's intensity varies with the specific Hivernenca type and ripening conditions, but in ideal climates, they are among the best-tasting figs available.

Hivernenca is not just a variety, but a classification of varieties that boasts various names, making this category of fig varieties somewhat confusing. Numerous figs fall under this category, such as De La Senyora (Hivernenca), Lampiera 1, Can Planetes, De N’Amoros, Verdal Longue, Moro de Bou, Margalera, Coll de Dama Cuitat, Bergunya, Labritja & Ouriola."

Introduction (0:00): 
Discussion about the Hivernenca fig variety that thrives in cooler, fall weather, and its suitability for late-season growing.

Sun Exposure (0:39): 
Explanation of the current sun position and its impact on the growth of figs on the speaker's deck.

Fig Varieties (1:14): 
Description of different strains of the fig variety, highlighting their names and characteristics.

Naming Challenges (1:52): 
Mention of the issue with naming figs and the existence of multiple strains with similar or different names.

Observable Differences (2:25): 
Observation of differences between fig strains, even those with similar names, and their productivity.

Ripening Characteristics (2:53): 
Description of the fig's ripening process, including physical characteristics like fruit shape and size.

Distinctive Features (3:23): 
Identification of unique features of the fig variety, such as skin color and cracking patterns.

Hang Time Importance (4:04): 
Discussion of the significance of short hang time for figs in humid conditions to avoid damage.

Advantages in Cooler Weather (4:39): 
Explanation of how shorter hang time benefits fig ripening in less ideal, cooler fall conditions.

Fig Quality Demonstration (5:12): 
Showcase of the fig's interior and discussion of its quality, even when underripe.

Fig Taste (5:52): 
Description of the fig's taste and comparison with other varieties, emphasizing its exceptional quality.

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