Alma

Holy Smokes!

$7.95 – $39.95

A common fig type, which does NOT require caprification
DFIC 31 of the UCD fig collection
#4 of the Belleclare Nursery fig collection
Determined to be the same as the very popular Holy Smokes Unk variety
Bred by Texas A&M University
Produces a breba crop
Very RKN resistant
Excellent rootstock
Does well in pots
Cold hardy
Roots easily
Fast growing
Resists rain & splitting
Very productive
A rich fig, with a mix of buttery caramel, vanilla, and light brown sugar

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Alma has really developed into a solid performer for us in both flavor and productivity. Its almost rubbery-like skin resists rain and adds a pleasant chewiness. It roots easily, produces a breba crop, is fairly cold hardy, and does well in pots. The rich flavor is a mix of buttery caramel, vanilla, and light brown sugar. There’s a reason why Holy Smokes Unk became such a popular variety. We can tell no difference between it and Alma, so we culled the Holy Smokes.

Alma is a cross between the female Vernino AKA Allison (100% Carica) fig variety and the male Hamma Caprifig (50% Palmata), making the Alma 25% Palmata.