Fig Martinenca Rimada

The Martinenca Rimada is a storied Spanish fig variety with roots in Mediterranean fruit cultivation. This heirloom selection is celebrated for its complex, intensely sweet flavor profile—a perfect balance of honey notes with subtle floral undertones that deepen as the fruit ripens. The figs are visually striking, medium-sized with a distinctive ribbed or segmented skin pattern that gives them an almost sculptural appearance. When fully ripe, they develop a deep purple to near-black coloring with subtle green undertones near the stem. The skin's characteristic ridging is a hallmark of this variety and sets it apart from smoother fig cultivars. Inside, the amber-gold flesh is dense and luscious, with a fine grain and generous seed cavity. The sweetness is concentrated and refined, far superior to many commercial varieties, and the fruit is equally exceptional fresh from the tree or preserved. Historically favored by Spanish growers and Mediterranean gardeners, the Martinenca Rimada remains a connoisseur's choice for those seeking authentic, flavorful figs with genuine character and heritage.

• Latin Name: Ficus Carica
• Plant type: Fruit Tree
• Sun: Full
• Soil: Variable
• Hardiness: 15°F - With Care. Varies
• Size at Maturity: Variable 8’ to 30’
• Growth rate: Fast
• Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
• Dormancy: Deciduous