Dagnabbit I took a look, and now I want one too.
The "Casticeddah" (also spelled Casciteddha or Casciteddhra) is a rare and highly sought-after fig variety, particularly popular in Southern Italy, specifically the Salento region. It is known for its exceptional sweetness, floral flavor, and large, dark purple figs with red stripes. The variety is known for producing two crops, a breba crop and a main crop, and is considered among the best for both.
Here's a more detailed look at the Casticeddah fig:
Key Characteristics:
Flavor: Sweet with a distinct floral note.
Fruit: Large, dark purple figs with red stripes when ripe. The interior is a bright pink before fully ripening.
Productivity: Known for heavy breba and main crops.
Pollination: Does not require pollination.
Rarity: Considered a rare and desirable variety, particularly among fig collectors.
Origin: Native to the Lecce Province in Southern Italy.
Other names: Casciteddha, Casciteddhra.
Why it's popular:
The combination of sweetness, floral flavor, and large size makes it highly desirable.
Its productivity, producing two crops per season, makes it attractive for home growers.
Its rarity adds to its allure among fig enthusiasts and collectors.
The variety is also known to be cold-tolerant and early enough to fruit in some colder climates, even after a wet season
A winning variety for sure. Early, common, cold tolerant with Rockstar good looks.
@figologist this is all your fault
