French Fig Farm:

This French fig was grown at the Palace of Versailles by King Louis XIV. Madeleine des Deux Saisons is often found for sale in French nurseries. It is a vigorous grower and has consistently produced many figs for us.

The fig is cream and pink colored outside and red on the inside. It is very sweet and fruity.

The name translated, "Madeleine of Two Seasons", produces figs two times a year. The first crop is one of the earliest of the figs we have and grows on the previous years growth.

Also interesting is that a "Madeleine" is a small sponge cake typically baked in a sea shell shaped mold. It is made with ground nuts and lemon zest. It originated in the Lorain region in the north east of France. Madeleine Paulmier was a cook in the 18th century for Stanisław Leszczyński, the King of Poland. His son-in-law was Louis XV of France. Louis named these small cakes after her.