Rose Gold
A gorgeous ruby red fig with Palmata heritage…
Type: Possibly Common
Family: Palmata Heritage
Flavor Group: Tart Berry
Season: Mid
Breba Crop:
Origin: California, Seedling found by Eric Durtschi
Possible synonyms: None
Description
This is a seedling find by Eric Durtschi in California. Thought to have Palmata heritage due to its furry skin, color, stem, and leaf shape. Originally called ‘Bath St. Seedling’ the name was changed to ‘Rose Gold’ by Rosalie, Eric’s daughter. Found growing out of the stump of an old palm tree next to a busy street.
Not much is known about this variety outside of California, so it is hard to say how it might do elsewhere. Caprification seems to affect this fig, but more will need to be reported later to know the degree.
It is a gorgeous ruby red on the inside, quite seedy. It gets a nice sweet-tart berry taste, like a raspberry/strawberry combo. Quite prolific, has a tendency to grow bush-shaped and puts out a lot of shoots from the roots. Figs are on the smaller side, caprification can make them larger.
I like this variety for its uniqueness. I doubt if it would ever make someone’s top lists for taste, but it is enjoyable to grow because it is different from other varieties and prolific.
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