Alma

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Variety

Alma

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NPGS ID

DFIC 031

AKA

DFIC 31, Bellaclare #4, Fall Gold, Falls Gold, White, Italian White

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Description

Considered a high-quality fig tree, the alma was bred at Texas A&M University and has adapted well to the southeast. Alma trees have dark green foliage and require full to partial sun. Trees thrive in well-drained, sandy, moist, loam soils but are highly tolerant of poor soil conditions. The alma is an extremely productive tree and produces figs that ripen in late June and again in August. The fruit is small to medium in size, has a pear shape, golden-brown skin and an amber pulp. Alma figs are sweet, delicate caramel flavored figs and are best served fresh, dried and as preserves.

A small to medium, golden-brown, pear-shaped (pyriform) fig with amber/light yellow pulp. Sweet and delicate flavor.  Well-adapted in the Southeast. Highly resistant to fruit rots. Wood is very hardy. Excellent quality, being succulent and sweet, with barely noticeable seeds and with a well-sealed eye. Very productive, compact tree is cold hardy and has a prolonged spring dormancy. A 1974 Texas Agricultural Experiment Station introduction. Fruit ripens mid-July `til frost.

Pedigree

Alma is a cross between the female Vernino AKA Allison (100% Carica) fig and the male Hamma Caprifig (50% Palmata), making the Alma 25% Palmata.

External Links

https://www.ourfigs.com/forum/variety-test/5291-alma-dfic-31

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Family

TBD

Sub Family (New)

Type

Common

Collection

Belleclare

Non-Carica

Palmata x Carica

Availability

Excellent

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Beginner

High

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Origin

Texas, US

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Main Crop

Main Season

Mid

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Main Yield

Average

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Main Primary Flavors

Caramel, Honey, Sugar

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Main Fruit Size

30-50g

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Main Skin Thickness

Main Eye Opening

Plug

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Main Fruit Drop Resistance

Excellent

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Main Split Resistance

Excellent

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Main Rain Tolerance

Excellent

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Main Uses

Preserves, Drying

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Brebas?

Yes

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Excellent

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Climate

Vigor

Average

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Cold Hardiness

High

In Ground Zone

7, 8, 9, 10

Produces After Die-back

Average

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Rooting Ease

Excellent

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Container Adaptable

Excellent

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RKN Resistance

Average

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FMV Resistance

Excellent

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