Alma
It was not easy to let go of the Alma fig variety, but I became concerned that it was right up against my home foundation.
Alma Fig Variety Features
- A common fig type, which does NOT require caprification
- DFIC 31 of the UCD fig collection
- #4 of the Belleclare Nursery fig collection
- Very likely the same as the very popular Holy Smokes Unknown variety
- Bred by Texas A&M University
- Produces a breba crop
- Very RKN resistant
- Excellent rootstock
- Does well in pots
- Cold hardy
- Roots easily
- Fast growing
- Resists rain & splitting Very productive
- A rich fig, with a mix of buttery caramel, vanilla, and light brown sugar
Alma has really developed into a solid performer for us in both flavor and productivity. It’s almost rubbery-like skin resists rain and adds a pleasant chewiness. It roots easily, produces a breba crop, is fairly cold hardy, and does well in pots. The rich flavor is a mix of buttery caramel, vanilla, and light brown sugar. There’s a reason why Holy Smokes Unk became such a popular variety. We can tell no difference between it and Alma, so we culled the Holy Smokes.
Alma is a cross between the female Vernino AKA Allison (100% Carica) fig variety and the male Hamma Caprifig (50% Palmata), making the Alma 25% Palmata.
Alma Fig Variety Photos
