Encarnada Fig

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Portugal (traditional)

I was not able to find documented origin history for Encarnada through available research beyond its Portuguese/Spanish name, meaning "flesh-colored" or "incarnate," likely describing pulp or skin color. 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, benefiting from Portugal's generally mild, Atlantic-moderated climate.

Recommendations

A genuinely striking choice with notably vivid red flesh, representing Portugal's significant fig-growing heritage.

Flavor Profile

Sweet with good, satisfying flavor and notably vivid red flesh

Quick facts

Skin color

Variable, typically green to brown

Size

Medium

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 7-10

Chill hours

100

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