{"product_id":"kathleens-black","title":"Kathleen's Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKathleen's Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a highly regarded collector's fig whose documented history begins in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1989\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when it was purchased as an unidentified variety from a mail-order nursery. The tree remained unnamed until around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when collector \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGene Hosey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e recognized its exceptional fruit quality and introduced it to the fig-growing community, naming it in honor of its original owner, Kathleen. Although many enthusiasts believe Kathleen's Black may be synonymous with the historic French cultivar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNoire de Caromb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and others have suggested a connection to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe la Reina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, no definitive evidence has confirmed either relationship. Today, it is prized as a premium common (self-fertile) fig that produces medium to large, deep violet to nearly black fruit with a rich red to dark amber interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fully tree-ripened, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKathleen's Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e develops an exceptionally rich and layered flavor. The dominant profile is one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackberry, dark grape, and berry preserves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, supported by deep fig sweetness and notes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown sugar and caramel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that become more pronounced as the fruit reaches peak maturity. In warmer climates, some growers also detect subtle hints of ripe melon that add another layer of complexity. The flesh is dense, syrupy, and almost jam-like, while the thin, sweet skin contributes to the overall richness rather than distracting from it. Although often compared to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack Mission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kathleen's Black is generally regarded as having greater complexity and a more refined balance of berry and caramel flavors, earning its place among the finest dark figs in modern collections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildwoven Figs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408666599651,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9127\/3699\/files\/IMG_1465.jpg?v=1784053461","url":"https:\/\/wildwovenfigs.com\/products\/kathleens-black","provider":"Wildwoven Figs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}