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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Black Mission Fig |
| Scientific name | Ficus carica |
| Family / Genus | Moraceae / — |
| Produce category | Other |
| Produce subcategory | Fig |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4479 |
| PLU — organic | 94479 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2905 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Black Mission | 35% | Dark purple to black skin, reddish-pink flesh, very sweet and rich flavor. Pear-shaped. Excellent for fresh eating, drying, and preserves. Bears two crops (breba and main). |
| Brown Turkey | 30% | Purplish-brown skin, amber to pinkish flesh, mild to moderately sweet flavor. Often bell-shaped. Very hardy and productive, good for fresh eating and preserves. |
| Kadota | 15% | Greenish-yellow skin, amber flesh, less sweet than Mission, often described as nutty. Nearly seedless. Good for canning, preserves, and fresh consumption. |
| Calimyrna | 8% | Large, greenish-yellow skin, amber flesh, very sweet, nutty flavor. Requires pollination by fig wasp (Smyrna type). Primarily used for drying, but also sold fresh. |
| Sierra | 5% | Light green to yellow skin, amber flesh, sweet. Developed by UC Davis for improved yield and quality, suitable for both fresh market and drying. |
| Tiger Stripe | 3% | Distinctive yellow and green striped skin, bright red flesh, very sweet, berry-like flavor. Medium size. A specialty variety prized for its unique appearance and taste. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Figs are sensitive to exogenous ethylene; keep away from ethylene-producing commodities.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene sensitive, moderate odor absorption
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by health trends and specialty produce interest
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1 |
| Income elasticity | 1.2 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Black Mission | 55% |
| Brown Turkey | 20% |
| Kadota | 10% |
| Calimyrna | 10% |
| Other | 5% |
Pack sizes
- 1-pint
- 1-lb clamshell
- 2-lb clamshell
- 10-lb bulk carton
- 20-lb bulk carton
- 10-12 count 1-layer flat
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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