Violette de Bordeaux

Variety of Fig · Ficus carica

Small, jet-black gourmet fig with intense berry flavour, compact and cold hardy.

Also known as: Negronne, Petite Negri, Petite Negra, VdB

🇫🇷 France

Taste & characteristics

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Small, dark purple-black fruit with deep red flesh; exceptionally sweet with jam and berry notes.

Compact, short-noded growth; excellent for containers and small gardens.

Two crops, ripens well even in cooler locations.

One of the highest-rated cultivars for flavour among home growers.

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