Preliminary Evaluation on 38 Introduced Cultivars of Ficus carica in Zhejiang

In February 2020, cuttings of 38 Ficus carica cultivars from Shandong, Jiangsu, Hebei province were introduced and planted for cultivation experiment in Wuyi county, Zhejiang Province. Observations and determinations were carried out during March to November, 2021, on phenological period, growth traits and traits. The result demonstrated that 37 cultivars had fruit bearing in the next year. Eleven cultivars had earlier fruit maturing in mid and late July. Nine cultivars matured in late August. Six cultivars had bright and beautiful fruit color, six cultivars had sweet, juicy and delicate pulp. Three cultivars had higher yield per plant. Six cultivars are shelf-stable and suitable for deep processing. Comprehensive evaluations on mouth feel, brix, single plant yield, single fruit weight, fruit color and plant growth showed that 16 cultivars had better traits for extension in Zhejiang.