Description

De la Caseta Fig Cutting

Type: Common Fig (Does Not Require Pollination)

About This Variety

De la Caseta is a highly regarded Spanish fig variety originating from the Pollenca region of the Balearic Islands. This exceptional heirloom has earned a reputation among growers for its outstanding rain resistance, excellent drying qualities, and dependable productivity. Long valued in Mediterranean climates, De la Caseta remains a favorite for both fresh eating and traditional dried fig production.

The fruit is medium-sized with a classic pyriform to urceolate shape and an attractive, symmetrical appearance. As it ripens, the skin develops a beautiful light green to yellowish-green coloration that remains attractive even under challenging weather conditions.

One of the variety’s most notable characteristics is its thick, durable skin. This natural protection provides exceptional resistance to rain, humidity, and handling damage, allowing the fruit to maintain excellent quality where many other figs struggle.

Inside, the fruit reveals a rich dark orange pulp with a dense, satisfying texture. The flesh is packed with sugars and abundant small seeds, creating a pleasant mouthfeel and excellent eating quality.

The flavor is sweet and well-balanced, combining honey-like sweetness with subtle berry and jam-like notes. The dense texture and concentrated sugars make De la Caseta enjoyable fresh from the tree while also making it one of the better drying figs available.

A small, tightly closed eye helps protect the fruit from moisture intrusion and splitting during wet weather. Combined with its strong attachment to the tree, this characteristic allows many fruits to dry naturally on the tree while concentrating sugars and flavor.

The tree is productive, dependable, and easy to grow. Once established, it produces abundant harvests over a long season and is known for rooting readily from cuttings, making it an excellent choice for both beginning and experienced fig growers.

De la Caseta thrives in warm Mediterranean climates and performs especially well in regions with hot, dry summers. While not considered highly cold-hardy, it rewards growers with exceptional fruit quality when provided suitable growing conditions.

As a common fig, De la Caseta does not require pollination and reliably produces fruit in areas where the fig wasp is not present.

Its combination of Spanish heritage, excellent rain resistance, superior drying ability, and dependable productivity has helped establish De la Caseta as one of the most useful and rewarding fig varieties available to collectors and home growers alike.

For growers seeking a durable, productive fig with excellent fresh-eating and drying qualities, De la Caseta is an outstanding addition to any collection.

Recommended Growing Zones

USDA Zones 8-10

• Rare Spanish heirloom variety
• Originated in the Balearic Islands
• Yellowish-green skin
• Dark orange interior
• Sweet honey and mild berry flavor
• Excellent rain resistance
• Small, tightly closed eye
• Exceptional drying fig
• Long harvest season
• Highly productive
• Common fig requiring no pollination

Don’t let the growing zones discourage you. Fig trees can be successfully grown in containers and many growers enjoy fresh figs well outside the recommended zones. Growing in a pot allows you to move the tree to a protected location during winter and control its size. With proper care and winter protection, many fig varieties can be grown and fruited outside their listed growing zones.

You Will Receive

• One unrooted fig cutting
• Approximately 6-8 inches long
• Minimum of 3 buds (nodes)
• Thickness will typically range from Sharpie-marker size or larger unless otherwise noted in the listing
• Taken from a healthy, mature tree

Seasonal Appearance

During the winter months, cuttings will typically be fully dormant.

During the fall, cuttings may still be lignified (hardened woody growth) and may not yet be fully dormant. This is normal and does not affect their ability to root.

Wood color, thickness, bud spacing, and appearance will naturally vary from cutting to cutting. Certain varieties naturally produce thinner or thicker wood than others.

Rooting Instructions

Rooting instructions are included in the listing photos. Please review them before purchasing.

Propagation Disclaimer

Rooting success depends on many factors including temperature, humidity, rooting method, growing medium, sanitation, and grower experience.

While fig cuttings are generally considered easy to propagate, no rooting success can be guaranteed. Even experienced growers may experience occasional losses.

Most growers can expect a rooting success rate of approximately 60% to 80% under proper conditions. Individual results may vary.

Because rooting conditions are beyond our control after delivery, we cannot offer refunds, replacements, or credits for cuttings that fail to root.

Important Information

• This listing is for one unrooted fig cutting
• No roots, leaves, or pot are included
• Cuttings may vary slightly in thickness and appearance
• Cuttings are selected for propagation and are not guaranteed to be identical in diameter or shape
• We recommend rooting cuttings as soon as possible after arrival

Shipping

Cuttings are carefully packaged to help ensure they arrive in excellent condition.

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