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Figuier Violette de Sollies - Bourjassotte noire - Parisienne
Figuier Violette de Sollies - Bourjassotte noire - Parisienne
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Ficus carica 'Violette de Sollies' is a productive and late variety, producing large, flat, purple fruits with highly fragrant red flesh. This vigorous self-fertile variety is perfect for mild climates. It is a single-crop variety, meaning it bears fruit only once a year, starting from the end of August. This deciduous tree thrives in sunny conditions. Plant this hardy fig in autumn/winter, when there is no risk of frost (or in spring for colder regions). Harvest from late August to the end of October.
Ficus carica 'Violette de Sollies' produces beautiful fruits with dark purple skin when ripe, revealing tasty red flesh. Figs can be used in sweet dishes (pies, clafoutis, compotes, etc.) or savoury dishes when paired with goat's cheese or dry-cured ham. Figs also make delicious ice creams. Refrigeration is not recommended as it alters the fig's aroma and the skin may suffer from humidity and condensation. The best way to enjoy them is fresh to preserve their honey-like aroma.
Among the varieties of fig trees, there are:
- uniferous varieties, which produce an abundant single harvest each year, at the beginning of autumn
- biferous varieties, which bear fruit twice a year. In early summer, they produce figs called 'flower figs' on the previous year's wood. In autumn, they bear figs on the current year's branches.
'Violette de Sollies' is a uniferous variety, bearing fruit at the end of August. The harvest takes place in several stages, as the figs ripen.
This variety is self-fertile and parthenocarpic, producing fruit without fertilisation. It does not require other fig trees and does not rely on the intervention of the fig wasp, the only pollinating insect of the fig tree, which is too delicate to survive in cold climates.
Ficus carica originates from Turkey and Asia Minor. It belongs to the Moraceae family. It is a small, vigorous deciduous tree with a rounded and upright habit, often with a twisted trunk. This vigorous variety reaches 5 to 6m (16 to 20ft) in height and 3m (10ft) in width. The finely velvety leaves are bright green, turning yellow in autumn. They are relatively large (sometimes up to 20cm (8in) long), and have a long petiole. The lamina is deeply divided into three to seven crenate lobes (often five) of variable shape, with a velvety underside and prominent veins. The wood is soft and spongy, the bark is grey and smooth. The root system of this small tree is powerful, spreading in all directions.
It is often considered one of the most beautiful fruit trees. Its unique foliage gives it an ornamental aspect and offers pleasant shade during the summer heat. Plant it by a wall with a south or southwest exposure that will protect it from the cold during harsh winters. In warmer regions, it can be planted alongside pomegranate, white mulberry, and Japanese medlar. In cooler regions, it can be planted with quince, feijoa, and a chocolate vine, which are also hardy and exotic. You should consider its adult size to determine the distance at which you will plant it. Although the roots do not cause damage to modern constructions, they can damage dry-stone walls or walls made with weak mortars.
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It adapts to all types of soil, even poor, rocky, and dry. However, it prefers deep, loose soils with a sufficiently high limestone content. It requires a sunny and warm exposure (south or southwest), sheltered from strong winds to fruit well. In summary, the fig tree likes to have its feet in water and its head in sunshine, especially during fruit ripening in summer. When planting, place a layer of gravel at the bottom of the planting hole and add a mixture of garden soil and mature compost or soil conditioner.
Ensure it does not lack water during the first two years after planting, especially in summer. Although its root system can draw water deeply from the soil, it is not sufficiently developed to do this when young. It is not well-suited to mountainous climates, where its success is a challenge. It can be planted from November to the end of March, outside of freezing periods. In colder regions, it is wise to plant early in spring. It is a hardy tree. The above-ground parts can be damaged by cold temperatures (young branches from -15 to -17°C (5 to1.4°F), and the flower buds from -10 -12°C (14 to 10.4°F)). However, it will regrow from the stump down to -20°C (-4°F).
It is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.