Col De Dame Rimada is a Mallorcan fig with a story written into its very shape. The variety's name references the elegant high collars and jeweled necklaces worn by French nobility, a poetic tribute to the fruit's distinctive elongated neck that sets it apart visually. The skin displays striking yellow and green striping that contrasts beautifully with deep red flesh inside. This is a late-season common fig that produces closed-eye fruit and thrives in full sun, adapting well to container growing for gardeners with limited space.
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The elongated neck of Col De Dame Rimada figs is more than just ornamental; it's the source of the variety's romantic name, evoking aristocratic luxury. The flesh delivers dark berry notes with subtle complexity and a touch of acidity, building layers of flavor that reveal themselves with each bite. As a self-fertile common fig originating from Mallorca, it remains relatively obscure beyond its native region, offering home gardeners a chance to grow something genuinely rare and connected to Spanish horticultural heritage.
As an edible fig with dark berry-inflected flesh and a balanced sweet-tart profile, Col De Dame Rimada excels both fresh and in preserves. The fruit's distinct flavor layers and acidity make it particularly suited to jams and compotes where complexity enhances the final product. Fresh consumption allows the subtle berry notes and underlying sweetness to shine, especially when the fruit is fully ripe and the closed eye is soft to gentle pressure.
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From mildly to very sweet, with distinct berry notes complemented by a touch of acidity. They often feature subtle complexity, with additional layers of flavor that enhance their rich and balanced profile.
Harvest Col De Dame Rimada figs in late season when they reach full maturity. The fruit is ready when the closed eye softens slightly under gentle pressure and the skin develops its characteristic yellow and green striping with rich coloration. Pick figs that give slightly to touch; they won't continue to ripen after harvest. Wear gloves if you have sensitive skin, as fig sap can cause irritation in some individuals.
Prune Col De Dame Rimada in late winter before growth begins. Shape the plant to maintain an open structure that allows air circulation and sunlight penetration to developing fruit. Remove any dead, crossing, or diseased wood. The variety produces fruit on new growth, so moderate pruning encourages productive branching without sacrificing yield.
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“This variety traces its lineage directly to Mallorca, Spain, where it has been cultivated for generations. According to Sr. Pons, who documented the variety, the fig's distinctive elongated neck inspired its evocative name. In Spanish it's called Coll de Dama, while French nomenclature renders it as Collier d'une Dame, both referencing the elaborate high collars and ornate jeweled necklaces fashionable among European nobility during earlier centuries. The variety has remained relatively obscure beyond its native region, making it a genuine heirloom discovery for gardeners seeking authentic heritage genetics with deep regional roots.”