Fig (Ficus carica): Ficus carica L. trees of have unique characteristics in terms of flower anatomy, fruit bearing, sex differences, and pollination requirements which are intricately linked to a symbiotic relationship with Blastophaga psenes (Eisikowitch & Ghara, 2015; Kjellberg et al., 2022). Being the distinct female and male (caprifig) trees makes the pollination process relatively complex (Valdeyron & Lloyd, 1979). Edible (female) and caprific varieties produce one (uniferous), two (biferous), or three (triferous) crops in a year. In edible figs, crops a are called breba (early), main crop (summer), and late main crop (autumn/winter). In male figs (caprifigs) occuring of the syconiums on tree are called profichi (first in the season), mammoni (second), and mamme (last) (Flaishman et al., 2007).
The term "Profiche" is specifically related to the fig fruit (Ficus carica). Profiche Crop – In some fig varieties and under certain warm climatic conditions, a third crop may occur, typically very late in the season. This third crop is known as Profiche.
The term "Profiche" is related to fig fruit crops. Profiche refers to the first crop of figs produced in a season, typically developing from buds formed the previous year on mature wood. In fig cultivation, there are usually two main crops per season - the profiche (early summer crop) and the mamme or main crop (late summer/fall crop), with some varieties also producing a third crop called mammoni.
The term "Profiche" is specifically related to the fig tree (Ficus carica).
In fig cultivation, Profiche refers to a specific type of crop or fruiting phase, particularly the first crop of the season, also called the breba crop. These fruits develop on the previous season's growth and typically mature earlier than the main crop, known as the main or mammoni crop, which forms on the current season's growth.
The Profiche crop is important in certain fig varieties where it contributes to early-season production, though in some cultivars it is of lower quality compared to the main crop. Its development and yield are influenced by climatic conditions and pruning practices.
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