Bola de Berlanga Fig

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Berlanga, Spain (traditional)

I was not able to find documented origin history for Bola de Berlanga through available research beyond its Spanish name, which references Berlanga, a place name found in multiple Spanish provinces. If you have a source for this variety's background, it can be corrected with real information.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 7-10

Chill hours

~100 hours

Pollination

Self-fertile (common fig); does not need a pollinator.

Care info

Moderately vigorous and productive; standard fig care, similar to most traditional Spanish regional varieties.

Recommendations

A genuine entry point into Spain's fuller regional fig diversity beyond the internationally famous Catalan varieties, with a notably round shape.

Flavor Profile

Sweet with rich, satisfying flavor typical of well-regarded traditional Spanish common fig types

Quick facts

Skin color

Variable, typically green to brown

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 7-10

Chill hours

100

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