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Melanzana Fig
✓ VerifiedItaly (traditional)
Melanzana takes its name directly from the Italian word for eggplant (melanzana), a straightforward reference to the fruit's deep, eggplant-purple skin color. The variety originates from Sicily and is described by Italian-American cultural sources as one of the most prized and highly esteemed fig varieties grown in southern Italy, with large, reddish-brown figs and rich, complex flavor.
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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 Italian regional varieties.
Recommendations
A visually memorable choice named for its distinctive deep purple, eggplant-like skin color.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with real depth and complexity, rich deep red flesh
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep purple, eggplant-colored
Size
Medium
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
100