Bourjasotte Noire Fig Cuttings – Sweet Berry Flavor ( 2 Cuttings )

Description

You will receive two fig cuttings.

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Bourjasotte Noire Fig Cutting (Ficus carica)

Product Summary: Premium, farm-fresh Bourjasotte Noire fig cuttings sourced directly from our San Diego grow fields. Also widely celebrated in France as the “Violette de Solliès,” this world-class variety is highly coveted by collectors for its large, spectacularly beautiful dark fruit and intensely rich, jammy berry flavor profile. An exceptional, robust grower perfect for backyard orchards, edible landscaping, or container growing layouts.

Quick Specifications

• Variety: Bourjasotte Noire (Synonym: Violette de Solliès, Noire de Barbentane)
• Product Type: Live unrooted dormant fig cutting
• Cutting Size: 8 to 12 inches (thick, mature wood featuring multiple healthy growth nodes)
• Skin Color: Deep purple-black with elegant blue-violet undertones and ribbing
• Flesh Color: Striking, dark crimson red to deep strawberry-pink interior
• Flavor Profile: Luxuriously sweet and complex; a thick, cakey, jammy texture with an intense berry flavor balanced by a subtle, refreshing tanginess
• Crop Habit: Highly productive Main Crop (Unifera classification)
• Pollination: 100% Self-pollinating / Self-fertile Common Type (Does not require the fig wasp to ripen its fruit)

Growing Requirements & Climate Fit

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 – 11 (Performs exceptionally well in Southern California heat; easily overwintered indoors in colder climates)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun (6 to 8 hours of direct daylight minimum for optimal sugar development)
• Weather & Rain Resistance: Above-average split resistance; features a naturally firm skin and a small, well-protected eye that helps shield the fruit from splitting and souring during unexpected humidity
• Soil Preference: Highly adaptable to various soil types, but thrives best in rich, organic, well-draining loams or high-quality potting mixes

Rooting & Propagation Instructions

1. Preparation: Keep your cuttings cool and wrapped until ready to root. Ensure the flat-cut end is oriented down and the angled cut is facing up.
2. Media Selection: Fill a deep tree pot or clear plastic cup with a highly porous, sterile potting media (such as a 50/50 mix of perlite and coco coir, or pure vermiculite).
3. Planting Depth: Insert the flat bottom end of the cutting roughly 3 to 4 inches deep into your media, ensuring that at least 2 to 3 distinct nodes are completely buried beneath the surface.
4. Environmental Control: Enclose the pot loosely inside a clear plastic bag or humidity dome to trap moisture. Place the setup in a warm area (75°F–80°F) with bright, indirect sunlight. Water very sparingly—the media should stay lightly damp, never soggy—until a robust root system develops in 3 to 6 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Bourjasotte Noire fig taste like?

Bourjasotte Noire is widely considered one of the finest gourmet figs in existence. It delivers an intense, syrupy berry and dark-cherry flavor profile with a luxurious, dense texture and perfect sugar-to-acid balance.

Is the Bourjasotte Noire fig tree self-fertile?

Yes. Bourjasotte Noire is a common-type fig variety. It is completely self-fertile and self-pollinating, meaning it will reliably set and ripen its heavy main crop anywhere without needing the specialized fig wasp.

Does this fig variety resist splitting?

Yes. Unlike many large, jammy figs, Bourjasotte Noire features a tightly closed eye (ostiole) and a durable, flexible skin that provides excellent natural resistance against fruit splitting and moisture damage.