Fig Database®: Kimi Sika

Kimi Sika Information

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Possible Synonyms / AKA:

KS
Introduced By:
Origin:
Greece
Main Flavor Group:
Dark Berry - From mildly to very sweet, with distinct berry notes complemented by a touch of acidity. They often feature subtle complexity, with additional layers of flavor that enhance their rich and balanced profile.
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Smyrna - Require caprification (pollination) to produce edible figs
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Container Variety:
Yes
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
early
Availability:
Difficult
Breba Crop:
No
Seed Crunch:
mild
Eye:
small
Skin Toughness:
chewy
Fruit Size:
Small to medium
Rain Resistance:
N/A
Tree Vigor:
N/A
External Links:
http://olympianafigs.com/our-island/
https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/182813-kimi-sika-2017-wow

Description

Kimi Sika is from the Grecian Isle of Evia. There, they grow them commercially. When harvested, the figs are split in half and dried in the sun. They are then 'buttered' with a sticky honey-like substance and 'glued' back together, before being packaged and shipped out internationally. The figs take on a pumpkin-like shape as they ripen. They are extremely sweet, (nearly twice as sweet as my Panache, for a reference) and have a strong berry jam flavor. The skin is a little chewy, but sweet, and it adds to the eating experience, as it forces one to extend the time that the palate can savor the goodness. An easy 10/10 !

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