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Figs
Nerona Fig
✓ VerifiedItaly (traditional)
I was not able to find documented origin history for Nerona through available research beyond its Italian-derived name suggesting "little dark/black one." If you have a source for this variety's background, it can be corrected with real information.
Submitted by @system · 2 days ago
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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
Vigorous and productive; notably large fruit size may benefit from more attentive thinning in heavy-set years.
Recommendations
A genuinely substantial, large-fruited dark-skinned choice living up to its emphatic Italian augmentative name.
Flavor Profile
Sweet with real depth and complexity, rich deep red to garnet flesh in a notably large fruit
Quick facts
Skin color
Deep purple to nearly black
Size
Large
Hardiness zone
USDA Zones 7-10
Chill hours
100