Burgan Unk Fig Tree
$75.00
Burgan Unk is a fig found by the collector and Californian commercial grower Brian Melton. A few years ago he sent me figs in the mail to see what I thought of his newly found seedling. I was blown away. They are like a better and caramel-flavored Black Madeira. I would highly recommend this variety if you have the fig wasp in your area.
The eating experience is comparable to a top-tier sugar fig when unpollinated. For example, I believe it has a better eating experience than Columbaro Nero, a variety I think of in similar terms. However, I recommend pollinating it to enjoy a huge boost in flavor. That’s what I will be doing in the future to relive the awesome experience Brian shared with me.
The main crop ripens midseason and is one of the best-performing seedlings I’ve tested from California. It’s very productive, tasty, and a great grower.
I would recommend growing this fig variety in a dry climate, but I would still recommend it for humid areas if you’re hand-pollinating for that amazing eating experience.
Choosing the Right Fig Variety
Why choosing the right fig variety matters
Choosing the right fig variety can make all the difference in so many positive or even negative ways. A variety that is well suited to your climate and taste preferences will ensure that your getting the fig experience that you deserve.
It’s heartbreaking when you put years of work into a tree to finally realize that it’s just not suited to your location because it will rarely produce high quality figs and in some cases, may never produce fruit that’s even edible!
Fig varieties are very location specific because they’re so highly subjected to their environment while they’re ripening. Unlike many other fruits, the fig can be destroyed in its final ripening stage. It’s a soft fruit that can absorb water into its skin causing cracking, splitting, mold & fermentation all because the inside of the fruit gets exposed to the outside elements of nature.
An apple has a hard covering. A persimmon has a hard covering. Berries and other soft fleshed fruits are also susceptible to bad weather conditions, but they have a short window of time in which they’re soft and ready to be picked. Figs can be soft hanging on the tree for 5, 10 or even 15 days!
How to choose the right fig variety for your climate
When choosing a fig variety, it’s important to consider the climate in your area during the winter, summer and fall.
- Some fig varieties are more tolerant of cold weather and others can be grown in climates that have mild summers because of their reliable breba production or their early main crop harvest period.
- Others are better suited for humid climates because they don’t need to hang as long on the tree and they have a skin that acts like a waterproof jacket. The water just slides right off.
- Others are better suited to warmer climates and have the ability to taste incredible even in 100-110F temperatures.
If you want fig variety recommendations, read through the description of each fig variety carefully, or better yet, don’t be afraid to contact me. In your message, include your growing zone, location, annual rainfall, and how you want to grow them.
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