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Pellejo de Toro is a common fig fig tree, Ficus carica unifera, of black violet figs, stitched uniformly in white. It is mainly grown in the Spanish southeast (Murcia region and Alicante province) and the Tiétar Valley (Ávila and Toledo).,

Synonymia
"Cuiro de Bou" in Mallorca, Balearic Islands,

History
It seems that the origin of the fig tree is the Mediterranean and its fruits have been greatly appreciated by the different cultures that have settled on the shores of this sea over the years. But other sources indicate that the fig comes from the countries of the Middle East, ranging from the Mediterranean area to western Asia. However, ancient civilizations of the Eastern Mediterranean used the fig long before it reached Europe.

It was probably started in southern Arabia from where it spread to other countries. Possibly the Phoenicians spread the cultivation of the fig tree in Cyprus, Sicily, Malta, Corsica, Balearic Islands, Iberian peninsula, France. The Greeks brought the fruit to Palestine and Asia Minor.

The variety 'Pelejo de Toro' is native to the south-east of Spain where it is grown in the region of Murcia and province of Alicante. From this area is also the famous and say also naturalist, Miguel Hernández, who makes a beautiful poem homage to the fig and its inseparable pollinating wasp:

Characteristics
The fig tree 'Pelejo de Toro' is a unique variety of common fig type. The figs mature very late from September to November, while there is good temperature for their maturation.

The figs' Toro's Pelejo 'have a globous shape and marked ribs. The skin is fine and consistent, with a black violet color, with a white stitch and some marked uniform cracks that give the fig visibility. They are dense, firm and flexible.

When they rain the ostiolo opens up forming a star crack.

Suitable for fig for fresh consumption. It is one of the most cultivated varieties in the south-east of Spain for its figs of excellent quality.

Culture, uses and applications
This variety is perfectly adapted to the cultivation of dry and has quality fruits. Although, very careful handling is needed for fresh marketing.

It is highly cultivated in the municipalities of the Sierra de Gredos.

See also
Mundani Botanical Garden
Cicytex-Finca La Orden
Arboretum du Figuier
Phenology
Apopyxia
Bloom, pollination and curling in fruit trees

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Ficus carica
Herb varieties