Markopoulo Mavra Fig is a Greek heirloom variety with a centuries-long heritage rooted in the Markopoulo region. This fig produces fruit across multiple seasons, offering extended harvests throughout the growing year. A tree that thrives in full sun, it delivers the authentic Mediterranean fig experience that has sustained Greek agriculture and home gardens for generations.
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Born and preserved in Greece, this variety bears fruit continuously rather than in a single concentrated harvest, extending your picking season from summer into fall. The multi-season production habit is what distinguishes Markopoulo Mavra from single-crop fig varieties, making it a reliable source of fresh fruit over months rather than weeks.
As an edible fig, Markopoulo Mavra is enjoyed fresh from the tree when fully ripe. The extended harvest season makes it excellent for both fresh eating throughout the season and preservation through drying, a traditional Greek method of extending the fig's availability into winter months.
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Figs signal ripeness through color deepening and slight softening to the touch; the skin will yield gently to gentle pressure when fully ripe. Harvest by gently twisting the fruit from the stem or cutting with a clean knife. Since Markopoulo Mavra bears across multiple seasons, monitor your tree regularly from early summer through fall, picking ripe fruit every few days as it matures.
Light pruning in late winter or early spring removes dead or damaged wood and shapes the canopy. Figs naturally develop an open, spreading form, so work with the tree's growth habit rather than against it. Remove any crossing or excessively crowded branches to improve air circulation and light penetration.
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“Markopoulo Mavra originates from the Markopoulo region of Greece, where it has been cultivated for generations as part of the country's rich fig-growing tradition. The variety represents the living heritage of Greek agriculture, preserved and passed down through families and local growers who recognized its value as a consistent, long-bearing tree suited to Mediterranean conditions.”