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Turka is a common fig fig tree Ficus carica bifera (with two crops per season, spring brews - summer, and autumn figs), of epidermis figs with amber green background and on light brown color distributed around the ostiolo, and 1 / 3 part of the ribs. It is mainly grown in the southeast of Spain (Murcia region and Alicante province).,

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 'Turka' is grown in the province of Alicante. This variety has been selected by the "Elche Agrarian Experimental Station" (EEAE), dependent on the "Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Agrarias" (IVIA), among many other varieties of brital figs of the Valencian Community for its intensive commercial cultivation, due to its good taste and productivity.

Characteristics
The 'Turka' fig tree is a variety of the common bifera fig (with two crops per season, spring-summer brews and autumn figs).

The brews have a ratio of calibres with respect to the% of the fruits:

The 'Turka' brews are peeled, very large, with an average weight of 100,00 gr, with a ratio of width x length: 55,40 x 94,40 mm, and a pedunculum length of 6,00 mm. They have an elastic epidermis, with medium firmness, good scratching ability, with amber green background color and on light brown color distributed around the ostiolo, and 1 / 3 part of the ribs. With a ° Brix (5-sample average) of 14.00 of a slightly sweet insipid taste, with intense pink pulp color, with small internal cavity, with numerous medium aquenas. Of a good quality in its organoleptic assessment, they are of a maturation beginning from June 4. They are resistant to handling and transport.

The figs have a ratio of calibres with respect to the% of the fruits:

The 'Turka' figs are apperated-shaped fruits of large size, with an average weight of 33,50 gr, with a ratio of width x length: 41,90 x 55,80 mm, and a pedunculum length of 11.30 mm. They have an elastic epidermis, with medium firmness, good scratching ability, with amber green background color and on light brown color distributed around