Ronde de Bordeaux
Common fig(Ficus carica)
Ronde de Bordeaux is a small, deep-purple French fig celebrated as one of the earliest-ripening main-crop figs, often beating the summer rains. Related to the famous Violette de Bordeaux, it has strawberry-red flesh and an intense, resinous berry flavor packed into a little fruit. Its early ripening, more than winter hardiness, is its calling card.
Flavor Profile
Intense, sweet, resinous berry flavor with plenty of bite; strawberry-red flesh
Visual Characteristics
Small fruit, about 25 grams, with deep-purple skin and strawberry-red flesh.
Growing Tips
Self-fruitful on an 8-to-15-foot tree, it sets a small breba plus a very early main crop that can ripen as early as late June to August, helping it beat summer rains. It has an open eye, which can admit pests and rain in mid-to-late summer, and growers find it less cold-hardy than its reputation, so protect it in cold zones.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.