Fig Database®: Izmir

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Possible Synonyms / AKA:

Kus?
Introduced By:
Kiril Donov (Kiro, Donov)
Origin:
Turkey
Main Flavor Group:
Bordeaux - Sweet with a rich berry flavor and slightly complex undertones, Bordeaux figs offer a deep, jammy taste when fully ripe. Otherwise, they present a standard dark flavor with subtle earthiness.
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Cold Hardy:
Yes
Container Variety:
N/A
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
early
Availability:
Average
Breba Crop:
Yes
Seed Crunch:
N/A
Eye:
N/A
Skin Toughness:
soft
Fruit Size:
Large
Rain Resistance:
N/A
Tree Vigor:
Vigorous
External Links:
https://palmi.bg/en/product/139/fig-izmir.html
http://forum.palmi.bg/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=738
https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/157292-izmir-black-donov-official-hype-thread-d
https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/709472-izmir-fig

Description

Izmir (not to be confused with Izmir NOT) is a Turkish fig variety named for the third most populous city in that country. Its Eastern European roots led to engineer agronomist, Kiril Donov, taking interest in this variety. Izmir has been difficult to come by in the United States, as Donov originally only grew it in his Bulgarian nursery at the Botanical Garden-Plovdiv. Now, however, this variety has made it’s way to the U.S.

From Donov:

This variety is one of the best fig varieties! Izmir fig has a superb taste that can not be easily described. The meat is very tender, juicy and sweet. The taste is balanced, really great.

This fig grows and produces two crops quite well in the conditions of southern Bulgaria. It grows vigorously and reaches large size. This fig will produce Main crop without pollination, but as with all figs, pollination gives far better results. The picture shows not pollinated and pollinated fruits. Larger fruit is pollinated. Its taste is completely different, much better.

Freeze damage starts at temperatures below -14 to -16 degrees Celsius, and the trees may freeze to the ground at temperatures below -18 degrees. In northern Bulgaria it can be grown with creeping crown, near to the ground.

More information is available on our forum:

http://forum.palmi.bg/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=738

Condit Monograph
As Kus. Described and figured by Ozbek (1949) as only occasionally found in gardens at Odemish, near Izmir, Turkey. Name signifies ''bird.'' Figs consumed fresh, ripening over a long season in summer. Variety probably of the Common type.
Leaves mostly 3-lobed. Figs medium, pyriform, with prominent neck; stalk slender; average weight 23 grams; eye protruding, partly open; white flecks large; color violet; pulp light red, moderately sweet, somewhat aromatic.

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