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Figs
Italian 258
Also known as: Genovese, Genovese Nero
Italy (one of the 'Italian numbered' collector figs from Bay Area scion exchanges)
Italian 258 is part of a set of numbered Italian fig introductions that circulate specifically among fig collectors, particularly on the West Coast of the United States, valued for rich, well-balanced flavor. I was not able to find further documented detail on its specific numbered-accession origin or original source institution beyond its inclusion on multiple collectors' shortlists of favorite varieties.
Submitted by @system · 28 days ago
Counts toward the overall Top Tier Fruit list — every category's votes are compared the same way.
Growing & Care
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Care info
Standard fig care; as with many numbered collector introductions, performance data comes mostly from grower reports rather than formal trials.
Recommendations
Grower reputation tags: High-Yielding with Good Taste, Best-Tasting, Particularly Sought-After. A solid pick among the Italian numbered collector figs.
Flavor Profile
sugarjammy
Rich, well-balanced sweetness
Quick facts
Skin color
Dark purple-black
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
4/10 growers have confirmed this is a unique, distinct variety.