Palestinian Red — Khurtmani
Ficus carica ‘Palestinian Red — Khurtmani’About
Khurtmani is a traditional Palestinian variety distinguished by its reddish to coppery-bronze skin at full maturity. The flesh is a warm amber-red, sweet and juicy with a mild tropical quality. The name "Khurtmani" reflects local Palestinian nomenclature and the variety has been cultivated in Palestinian villages and orchards for generations. It represents an important piece of agricultural and cultural heritage in the Levant.
Growing Notes
- Best suited to warm, dry climates with hot summers and mild winters.
- Medium vigour — manageable in a large container or trained against a warm wall.
- The reddish skin develops best with maximum sun exposure.
- Water regularly as fruit swells to prevent cracking.
- Cold-sensitive — protect below −5 °C (23 °F).
My Notes
A heritage variety grown in honour of Palestinian agricultural tradition. The copper-red skin makes it one of the most visually distinctive trees in the collection. The mild, tropical note in the flavour is unique.
Where to Find Palestinian Red Khurtmani
Mislabeled figs are the collector’s oldest problem, and you usually don’t find out until the tree finally fruits years later. I list my own cuttings on Figstead — a marketplace I built and run, because I had been on the buying end of that problem too many times. That is also why the bar to sell there is where it is: 150+ verified sales at a 98%+ positive feedback rating before a seller is approved, and accountability for true-to-type accuracy resting on the seller personally. I sell under the same standard I set.
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