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Fig Varieties

There are thousands of fig varieties in the world but California specializes in six fresh and two dried types. Try them to all to find your favorite!

Dried Figs

Mission

Seasonality
Year-round
Flavor Profile
Purple and black skin with deep earthy flavor like a Cabernet.
Description

When Black Mission Figs are blended with savory ingredients, such as salt, cocoa and spices, figs can produce a “meaty” flavor that has a smoky, almost steak-like aroma and taste.

Golden

Seasonality
Year-round
Flavor Profile
Pale yellow to golden color skin with buttery, caramel flavor notes.
Description

When “white” Golden Figs are blended with more aromatic ingredients, such as lavender, pine nuts and fennel, the flavors are nutty and buttery pairing well with roasted chicken, fish or pork.

Fresh Figs

Mission

Seasonality
Available mid-May through November.
Flavor Profile
Purple and black skin with deep earthy flavor like a Cabernet

Brown Turkey

Seasonality
Available mid-May through November.
Flavor Profile
Light purple to black skin with robust flavor like a Pinot Noir.

Kadota

Seasonality
Available mid-June through October.
Flavor Profile
Creamy amber skin with a light flavor like a Sauvignon Blanc.

Sierra

Seasonality
Available June through November.
Flavor Profile
Light-colored skin with a fresh, sweet flavor like a Riesling

Tiger

Seasonality
Available mid-July through November.
Flavor Profile
Light yellow color with unique dark green stripes and a bright red-purple interior fruit with fruity, raspberry, citrus flavor like a Sparkling Rosé.