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Crema di Fragola Information

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Possible Synonyms / AKA:

Creme di Fragola, Strawberry Cream

This variety was renamed Razz Jelly - TFH 82 by David Burke.
Introduced By:
Lee Ann (Sacred Origin)
Origin:
California
Main Flavor Group:
Adriatic - delivers a balanced sweetness with a refreshing, light flavor. It combines subtle berry-like notes. Yellow or green skin and usually red pulp, with more complex additional flavors developing when fully ripe.
Family Group:
Fig Type:
Common - Self fertile and will grow anywhere conditions are suitable
Cold Hardy:
N/A
Container Variety:
N/A
Easy Rooting:
N/A
Main Season:
any
Availability:
Difficult
Breba Crop:
N/A
Seed Crunch:
N/A
Eye:
small
Skin Toughness:
chewy
Fruit Size:
Large
Rain Resistance:
N/A
Tree Vigor:
N/A
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Description

The Crema di Fragola fig is a captivating variety that stands out due to its large greenish-yellowish figs with a vibrant, jammy bright red interior. The flavor profile is reminiscent of strawberry and rhubarb pie, with additional notes that develop as the fruit ripens and begins to dehydrate. These notes include subtle hints of cinnamon, bergamot, and perilla, making the taste complex and concentrated.

This variety is appreciated not only for its unique and rich flavor but also for its resilience. It dries well on the tree, making it a versatile option for both fresh consumption and drying. Its complex flavor profile makes it a favorite among fig enthusiasts who enjoy nuanced tastes in their fruits.

Lee Ann 8-25-2020:

Last year (2019) I found many new figs which i was so eager to share with everyone, but had to be patient till this season to find out if they are common, San Pedro or require pollination. I have been MIA due to moving and finishing construction on my home. I am back and finally able to reveal some treasures.

I am happy to share that this lovely green fig Im calling Crema di Fragola is Common!

"Here is what ive got in my notes."

Crema di Fragola are large green figs with a jammy bright blood red interior. Strawberry and rhubarb pie flavors. Dries well on the tree. As fig ripens and starts to dehydrate you can taste background notes of cinnamon, bergamont and perilla. Complex and concentrated strawberry flavor with a slight tart rhubarb notes reminiscent of strawberry rhubarb pie with a cream topping. This is one of the best tasting fig ive ever had in all of my fig hunting experiences thus far. If I could only grow one fig this would be it. This fig gets really jammy like Ediths Raspberry jam.

Chewy thick skin that you will want to eat even if you dont normally. This is a very obvious seedling as its growing between olive trees in a very old olive orchard of the olive capital of Northern California. The eye is tight, no sign of bugs, rot or mold in any of the figs I picked. Tree is productive and I imagine if the tree was watered, the figs would be giant. I typically find larger figs to be diluted in flavor which is not the case with crema di fragola. Due to the thicker skin and tight eye, I would predict this fig does well in rainy climates without splitting. Delicious must have fig.

My three year old typically only eats the inside of the figs and hands me the skin, with crema di fragola she shoves an entire half of the fig into her mouth and eats the skin on these. Common Fig that does not require pollination. I am not sure yet if it has a Breba or just Main crop .

Thera0110 March 7, 2024:

I had my first crop of unpollinated Crema di Fragola the season just passed and it blew the best among the best out of the water. I didn't expect that. Of course, taste is subjective.
It does have a pronounced taste of strawberry but what gave it the 1st place is that it is soft yet firm and creamy like its name. When you bite into the fruit, there is no resistance from the skin and the sweetness is right how I like it. Not too sweet to overpower the rest. Cosme Manyo, Calderona, Angelito, NSDC, Boysenberry Blush, etc. all just seem to suddenly lose their appeal. And this is just the first crop.

Note, this is the first time I'm praising a fig or any other fruit. It might well be the last as this one has really raised the bar of excellence and outshone the rest in my collection.

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