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Havran's Protected Black Fig

Havran Siyah İnciri – Complete Guide

Discover Havran's geographically protected black fig,
known for its black-purple skin, reddish flesh and naturally sweet flavour.

Discover Havran Siyah İnciri

Discover Havran Siyah İnciri

Havran Siyah İnciri is a geographically protected fig produced in Havran district of Balıkesir Province using the Sarılop variety of Ficus carica L. Recognised for its black and purple skin, thin peel, reddish interior and sweet flavour, it is one of Havran's distinctive agricultural products.

The protected fig is medium-sized, generally weighing between 25 and 60 grams. Its peel is no more than approximately 1 mm thick and separates easily from the fruit. Almost the entire crop is marketed as fresh fruit, although Havran Siyah İnciri can also be dried.

Havran Siyah İnciri received Turkish geographical-indication registration in 2023. It is protected as a Menşe Adı under TÜRKPATENT registration No. 1382, with the geographical boundary defined as Havran district in Balıkesir.

Protected Since 2023

Havran Siyah İnciri is registered by TÜRKPATENT as geographical indication No. 1382.

Black-Purple Skin

The mature fruit develops characteristic black and purple colour tones.

Thin & Easy to Peel

The registered fruit has a peel no more than about 1 mm thick and is easy to peel.

Grown in Havran

Its protected identity is directly connected with the orchards, soils and climate of Havran.

Know Before You Taste

Havran Siyah İnciri – Quick Facts

Essential information about one of Balıkesir's protected fig varieties.

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Protected Area

Havran district in Balıkesir Province, western Türkiye.

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Product

A black-purple fig with reddish flesh, thin skin and naturally sweet flavour.

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Protected Status

TÜRKPATENT Menşe Adı registration No. 1382.

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Harvest Season

Harvest generally takes place between August and October.

A Fig Tradition of Havran

The Story of Havran Siyah İnciri

Havran's black fig reflects the district's fertile plain, warm climate and long-established fruit-growing landscape.

Fig cultivation has an important place within Havran's agricultural landscape. The protected Havran Siyah İnciri brings together a recognised fruit profile with the environmental conditions and traditional cultivation practices of the district.

The registered fruit is produced using the Sarılop variety of Ficus carica L. When mature, it develops black and purple external colour tones, while the interior is reddish and naturally sweet.

Havran's location near the northern Aegean gives its orchards a combination of warm growing-season conditions, maritime influence, fertile alluvial soils and local humidity associated with the Havran Plain and Havran Stream.

In 2023, the connection between the fruit and its place of production received formal recognition when Havran Siyah İnciri was registered as a Turkish geographical indication.

What Makes It Distinctive

Characteristics of Havran Siyah İnciri

Colour, fruit size, peel thickness, interior appearance and sweetness all help define the protected fig.

25–60 g

The geographical-indication specification gives a fruit-weight range of approximately 25–60 grams.

Black-Purple Colour

Mature fruit develops characteristic black and purple external colour tones.

Reddish Interior

The inside of the ripe fig has a distinctive reddish appearance.

Thin Peel

The registered peel thickness is no more than approximately 1 mm.

Easy to Peel

Easy separation of the skin is one of the documented characteristics of the protected fruit.

Sweet Flavour

Increasing natural sugar levels are an important indicator of harvest maturity.

Mostly Sold Fresh

Almost the entire crop is marketed as fresh fruit, although the figs can also be dried.

Havran-Grown

The protected designation is directly tied to production within Havran district.

Understanding the Fruit

What Is Havran Siyah İnciri?

Havran Siyah İnciri is a protected fig produced in Havran district of Balıkesir Province using the Sarılop variety of Ficus carica L.

Although the fruit can be dried, it is predominantly sold and eaten fresh. Its protected identity combines a defined geographical origin with characteristic colour, dimensions, peel structure, sweetness and specific cultivation practices.

It Is a Fresh Fig

Almost all commercial production is offered to consumers as fresh fruit.

It Uses Sarılop

The official registration specifies Sarılop as the variety used for protected production.

It Has Dark Skin

Mature fruit displays black and purple colour tones.

It Is Linked to Havran

The product's protected identity depends on its connection with Havran's local growing environment.

A Protected Balıkesir Fruit

Havran Siyah İnciri Geographical Indication

Havran Siyah İnciri is registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office as a Menşe Adı. This form of geographical indication places particularly strong emphasis on the relationship between the product and its geographical environment.

Registered Name

Havran Siyah İnciri

Registration Number

The TÜRKPATENT geographical-indication registration number is 1382.

Application Number

The official application number is C2022/000340.

Application Date

The application was filed on 11 October 2022.

Registration Date

The geographical indication was registered on 8 June 2023.

Registrant

The registration holder is Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality.

GI Type

The protected designation is a Menşe Adı.

Geographical Boundary

The registered geographical area is Havran district, Balıkesir Province.

Understanding the Protection

What Does Menşe Adı Mean for Havran Siyah İnciri?

A Turkish Menşe Adı identifies a product whose essential characteristics are strongly connected with a defined geographical area and its natural and human factors.

For Havran Siyah İnciri, the protected identity is therefore closely tied to the district's growing environment, including its soil structure, climate, humidity, sunlight and established orchard practices.

Defined Geography

The protected area is Havran district in Balıkesir.

Defined Fruit Profile

Colour, size, peel thickness and other physical characteristics are documented.

Defined Production

Orchard establishment, caprification, pruning, irrigation, harvest and handling are specified.

Defined Controls

Production practices, marketing and use of the protected name are subject to inspection.

The Landscape Behind the Fruit

Why Havran's Geography Matters

The geographical-indication specification connects Havran Siyah İnciri with the environmental conditions of Havran. The district experiences Mediterranean-type climatic characteristics, with hot, relatively dry summers and mild, comparatively rainy winters.

Moist and cool air arriving from the Aegean, together with the cooling effect of northerly winds, helps shape the growing environment. Warm conditions during the vegetation period support fruit development and sweetness, while good sunlight contributes to the characteristic dark colour and thin skin.

Havran's fertile plain also contains alluvial soils, while evaporation associated with Havran Stream contributes to local humidity. These conditions are recognised as part of the environment behind the fig's colour, flavour and easy-peeling skin.

Aegean Influence

Moist and relatively cool maritime air reaches the district from the west.

Warm Growing Season

Warm vegetation-period conditions support fruit development and sweetness.

Alluvial Soils

The fertile soils of the Havran Plain form an important part of the production environment.

Local Humidity

Moisture associated with Havran Stream contributes to conditions within the plain.

Inside the Protected Specification

Physical Characteristics of Havran Siyah İnciri

The geographical-indication registration establishes measurable physical characteristics that help define authentic Havran Siyah İnciri.

Fruit Weight 25–60 g.
Fruit Width 25–55 mm.
Fruit Length 20–50 mm.
Peel Thickness Maximum approximately 1 mm.
Peeling Easy.
Ostiole Opening Maximum approximately 10 mm.
Skin Cracking Absent or present only at a very low level.
Skin Colour Black and purple colours and tones.
Natural Sugars and Ripeness

What Makes Havran Siyah İnciri Sweet?

The sweetness of Havran Siyah İnciri comes principally from the naturally occurring sugars glucose and fructose.

The official specification records a glucose-and-fructose level of at least 55 g/L in fruit that has reached harvest maturity. Increasing sweetness, together with the development of black-purple skin colour, is one of the principal signs that the figs are ready to pick.

Natural Fruit Sugars

Glucose and fructose are major contributors to the fig's sweet taste.

Ripening Changes Flavour

Natural sugar concentration rises as the fruit approaches harvest maturity.

Colour Signals Ripeness

Darkening toward black and purple is an important harvest indicator.

Sweetness Matters

Fruit sweetness is assessed together with external colour when deciding when to harvest.

Creating a Fig Orchard

How Havran Siyah İnciri Orchards Are Established

New Havran Siyah İnciri trees can be obtained from rooted shoots appearing around established fig trees or from cuttings. Growers commonly use either bare-root or container-grown young trees.

Healthy, well-developed plants around one to two years old are selected for planting. The preferred planting period falls between winter dormancy, when the trees have no leaves, and the beginning of active spring growth.

Recommended spacing varies according to land and soil conditions. Approximate spacings described in the registration range from 6 × 6 metres on less fertile or sloping land to around 8 × 8 metres on more favourable ground.

1–2 Year Old Trees

Young trees selected for planting should be healthy and well developed.

Winter Planting Window

Planting is carried out during dormancy before active spring growth begins.

6–8 m Spacing

Tree spacing is adjusted according to soil fertility and orchard conditions.

Careful Establishment

Young trees receive water immediately after planting to support establishment.

The Ground Beneath the Trees

Soil Conditions for Havran Siyah İnciri

The registered production description favours soils with a sandy-clay structure, adequate organic matter and sufficient moisture.

Suitable soils are described as slightly to moderately alkaline, relatively low in salinity and free from serious drainage problems. Havran Plain's fertile alluvial soils provide favourable conditions for local fig production.

Sandy-Clay Structure

A balanced sandy and clay soil structure is associated with successful production.

Organic Matter

Adequate organic matter supports healthy orchard soils.

Good Drainage

Waterlogging and serious drainage problems are undesirable.

Alluvial Plain

The soils of the Havran Plain form an important part of the protected growing environment.

A Fascinating Part of Fig Cultivation

What Is İlekleme in Havran Fig Orchards?

One of the most fascinating stages of traditional fig production is ilekleme, or caprification. Pollination and successful fruit development depend on pollen from male caprifigs being carried to female figs by tiny fig wasps.

Growers therefore hang suitable male fig fruits, known locally as ilek, in female fig trees. The timing changes according to climate, elevation and orchard conditions, but the process generally begins in early June and can continue until around the middle of July.

Caprification is normally started when young female figs have reached approximately the size of a large hazelnut and have a bright appearance. Male figs used for the process should contain sufficient pollen.

Early June

Caprification generally begins around the first part of June.

Until Mid-July

The process may continue for several weeks depending on orchard conditions.

Fig Wasps

Tiny fig wasps transport pollen from male caprifigs to female fig flowers.

Careful Timing

Correct timing helps support fruit set, development and final fruit quality.

Keeping the Orchard Balanced

Pruning Havran Fig Trees

Pruning helps create a strong, balanced canopy and supports fruit production. The registered method allows summer and winter pruning depending on tree age, orchard conditions and the purpose of the work.

Shape pruning is especially important during approximately the first three years after planting. Diseased, damaged, weak, overcrowded and excessively vigorous shoots are removed as necessary.

Correct pruning also improves air circulation, makes harvesting and orchard maintenance easier and can contribute to the development of larger fruit.

Shape Young Trees

The first three years are especially important for establishing a balanced crown.

Remove Damaged Wood

Broken, diseased and weak branches are removed during orchard maintenance.

Improve Airflow

A balanced canopy allows better ventilation within the tree.

Support Fruit Size

Regular and appropriate pruning can contribute to good fruit development.

Water Through the Growing Season

How Havran Siyah İnciri Is Irrigated

The official specification gives an annual water requirement of approximately 550–625 mm for Havran Siyah İnciri trees.

When rainfall is insufficient or irregular, irrigation may be needed particularly near the beginning of spring, generally during March or April. Additional watering may also be appropriate during May and June in especially dry conditions.

Basin irrigation around individual trees or drip-irrigation systems can be used. Irrigation close to final fruit ripening is avoided because excessive water at this stage can negatively affect fruit quality.

550–625 mm

The registered description gives this approximate annual water requirement.

Spring Watering

March and April can be especially important when winter rainfall has been insufficient.

Drip Irrigation

Drip systems provide one practical method of supplying water to the orchard.

Avoid Late Watering

Irrigation is reduced or avoided as the fruit approaches ripening.

From Summer to Early Autumn

What Is the Season for Havran Siyah İnciri?

Havran Siyah İnciri is primarily a late-summer and early-autumn fruit. Ripening depends on annual weather conditions, orchard location and cultivation.

The official harvest period generally extends from August through October. Fruit becomes ready when the skin develops its characteristic dark-purple colour and the flesh reaches suitable sweetness.

August

The first mature fruit can begin appearing as the summer harvest develops.

September

Late summer and early autumn form an important part of the fresh-fruit season.

October

Depending on weather and orchard conditions, harvesting can continue into autumn.

Watch the Colour

Dark-purple skin and increasing sweetness are important indicators of maturity.

Picking the Fruit Carefully

How Havran Siyah İnciri Is Harvested

Harvest generally takes place between August and October. Picking begins when the fruit skin develops a sufficiently dark purple appearance and the figs have reached suitable eating maturity.

The fruit is picked by hand with its stalk attached, taking care not to damage the branches. Harvest is preferably carried out during the cooler early hours of the day.

Damaged figs and fruit that has fallen onto the ground are not collected for normal market use. Freshly picked figs are placed carefully into relatively small, food-safe containers to reduce pressure and bruising.

Hand Picked

The delicate ripe figs are harvested individually by hand.

Stalk Attached

Fruit is removed carefully with the stalk remaining on the fig.

Early Hours

Harvesting during the cooler part of the morning helps protect fresh-fruit quality.

Handle Gently

Small containers help reduce crushing and damage to the soft ripe figs.

Preparing the Fresh Fruit

How Havran Siyah İnciri Is Sorted

After harvest, the figs are selected and classified according to characteristics such as fruit size and colour.

Sorting can take place directly in the orchard or in a dedicated collection area. Wherever it is carried out, the working surface must be kept clean and the figs protected from contamination.

Size

Fruit can be grouped according to its physical dimensions.

Colour

Dark and evenly matured fruit is distinguished during selection.

Condition

Damaged or unsuitable fruit is separated from market-quality figs.

Clean Handling

Sorting areas must protect the fruit from unnecessary contamination.

From Fresh Fruit to Dried Fig

Can Havran Siyah İnciri Be Dried?

Yes. Although almost all Havran Siyah İnciri is marketed fresh, the geographical-indication specification also describes a traditional drying method.

Fresh figs intended for drying are placed on suitable clean food-contact surfaces and dried in the sun. August and September provide particularly favourable sunshine conditions in Havran, and the initial drying period lasts approximately two weeks.

After this stage, the figs can undergo a brief treatment in boiling salted water before being drained and dried for approximately another five days. Modern drying tunnels may also be used when appropriate.

Sun Dried

Traditional drying makes use of Havran's strong late-summer sunshine.

About Two Weeks

The principal sun-drying stage lasts approximately two weeks.

Final Drying

A further drying stage follows preparation of the partially dried fruit.

Mostly Fresh

Dried figs exist, but fresh fruit remains the dominant form in which the protected crop is marketed.

Keeping Delicate Figs Fresh

How Havran Siyah İnciri Is Stored

Fresh figs are highly perishable, so the principal aim is to move Havran Siyah İnciri from orchard to consumer or processing as quickly as practical.

The registration specifies storage in dry, cool, clean and odour-free environments. Figs should not be stacked excessively because pressure can damage the soft fruit.

When longer storage is necessary, the figs can be kept in suitable food-safe crates under refrigerated conditions.

Keep It Cool

Cool conditions help protect the fresh fruit after harvest.

Keep It Dry

Excessive moisture can accelerate deterioration of ripe figs.

Avoid Heavy Stacking

Soft ripe figs can be damaged by excessive pressure.

Market Quickly

The preferred approach is to sell or process the fruit soon after harvesting.

Tasting the Fruit

What Does Havran Siyah İnciri Taste Like?

Havran Siyah İnciri is characterised by a naturally sweet flavour, a thin outer skin and a soft reddish interior.

When eaten at full maturity, the fruit combines delicate skin with the dense, seed-filled texture typical of ripe figs. Its sweetness develops together with increasing natural glucose and fructose levels during ripening.

For travellers, the clearest way to understand the fruit is to taste a freshly harvested fig in Havran during late summer or early autumn.

Sweet

Natural sugars intensify as the fruit reaches harvest maturity.

Thin Skinned

The fine outer peel gives the ripe fig a delicate texture.

Soft Interior

The reddish fruit interior becomes tender when fully ripe.

Best Fresh

Freshly harvested fruit provides the most direct experience of Havran Siyah İnciri.

The Simplest Way to Enjoy It

How to Serve Havran Siyah İnciri

Fresh Havran Siyah İnciri needs very little preparation. When properly ripe, the fruit can simply be washed gently and eaten whole or opened to reveal its reddish interior.

Its naturally sweet character makes it suitable for breakfast tables, cheese plates, fruit platters and simple seasonal desserts. Because ripe figs are delicate, they are best handled as little as possible before serving.

Eat It Fresh

Enjoy a ripe fig on its own to experience the fruit most directly.

Turkish Breakfast

Fresh figs pair naturally with cheeses, yoghurt, bread and other breakfast foods.

Cheese Plate

The sweetness of ripe figs provides contrast with salty and mature cheeses.

Serve Gently

Avoid unnecessary handling once the delicate fruit has reached full ripeness.

Beyond Eating It Straight from the Tree

How to Use Havran Siyah İnciri

Fresh eating is the principal use of Havran Siyah İnciri, but ripe figs can also add natural sweetness, colour and texture to a wide range of dishes.

They work particularly well in breakfast plates, salads, cheese combinations, desserts, preserves and baked dishes. Dried Havran figs can also be eaten as a concentrated fruit snack or used in cooking.

Fresh Fruit

Serve ripe figs whole, halved or quartered.

Breakfast

Pair fresh figs with yoghurt, cheeses, nuts and bread.

Salads

Fresh fig pieces can add sweetness to seasonal salads.

Desserts

The fruit works naturally with cream, yoghurt, nuts and pastry.

Preserves

Ripe figs can be transformed into jams and other fruit preserves.

Dried Fruit

Dried Havran figs provide another way of enjoying the harvest beyond the fresh season.

Recognising the Protected Product

How to Identify Authentic Havran Siyah İnciri

Not every dark-skinned fig sold in Balıkesir is protected Havran Siyah İnciri. The geographical indication identifies fruit produced within the registered geographical area and according to the official production specification.

The usage rules require the wording Havran Siyah İnciri together with the official Menşe Adı emblem to appear on the product or its packaging. When this is not possible, the name and emblem must be displayed clearly at the business.

Check the Name

Look for the protected wording Havran Siyah İnciri.

Look for the Emblem

The Turkish Menşe Adı emblem identifies the protected geographical designation.

Ask About Origin

The geographical boundary is Havran district of Balıkesir.

Know the Season

Fresh local fruit is principally associated with the August–October harvest period.

Check the Colour

Mature fruit should display characteristic black and purple tones.

Buy from Reliable Sellers

Clear provenance is particularly important when buying protected regional produce.

Choosing Fresh Figs with Confidence

How to Buy Havran Siyah İnciri

For the strongest connection with the protected product, look for Havran Siyah İnciri during its natural harvest season and ask sellers where the fruit was grown.

Ripe figs should feel tender without being badly crushed or split. Their skin should show the dark colour expected of mature fruit, while excessive damage, leaking or signs of spoilage should be avoided.

Shop in Season

August through October is the principal period for locally harvested fruit.

Ask Where It Was Grown

Authentic protected production is connected specifically with Havran district.

Look for GI Identification

The protected name and Menşe Adı emblem provide the clearest formal identification.

Avoid Damaged Fruit

Badly split, crushed or leaking figs deteriorate quickly.

Transport Carefully

Fresh figs bruise easily and should not be placed beneath heavy shopping or luggage.

Eat Soon

Fresh figs are highly perishable and are best enjoyed shortly after purchase.

Taste the Fig in Its Home District

Havran Siyah İnciri Visitor Tips

Visit in Late Summer

August and September offer the strongest chance of encountering fresh harvest fruit.

Look in Local Markets

Fruit sellers and local markets are natural places to search for freshly harvested figs.

Ask Before Entering Orchards

Fig groves are working agricultural properties and should only be entered with permission.

Try It Fresh First

A fully ripe fresh fig is the clearest introduction to the protected product.

Explore Havran

Combine the food experience with Havran's countryside and the wider Gulf of Edremit region.

Handle Purchases Gently

Fresh figs are much more delicate than apples, citrus fruit or other travel snacks.

Photograph the Interior

Cut or open a ripe fig to reveal the contrast between its dark skin and reddish flesh.

Ask About the Harvest

Local growers and sellers can provide useful insight into the season and orchard conditions.

A Fruit Rooted in Local Agriculture

Havran Siyah İnciri in Local Food Culture

Havran Siyah İnciri represents more than a single seasonal fruit. Its geographical indication reflects the relationship between the product and Havran's orchards, fertile plain, climate and agricultural economy.

The harvest arrives during one of the richest periods of the northern Aegean agricultural calendar. Fresh figs appear alongside other seasonal produce from a region also strongly associated with olives, olive oil and diverse fruit cultivation.

Seasonal Harvest

The fig crop forms part of Havran's late-summer and early-autumn agricultural cycle.

Local Orchards

Fig trees contribute to the productive landscape surrounding Havran.

Northern Aegean Food

The fruit belongs to a wider regional culture shaped by fresh produce, olives and seasonal cooking.

Protected Origin

The Menşe Adı recognises the particularly close relationship between the fruit and its place of production.

For Curious Food Travellers

Is Havran Siyah İnciri Worth Trying?

For travellers interested in regional Turkish produce, Havran Siyah İnciri offers an excellent example of how an apparently simple fruit can be closely connected with a particular landscape.

Its dark colour, delicate skin, reddish interior, sweet flavour and short fresh-fruit season make it especially interesting to taste close to its place of origin.

The most meaningful experience is during harvest season in Havran, when the connection between orchards, ripe fruit, local markets and the surrounding agricultural landscape is easiest to appreciate.

Try It for the Season

Fresh figs are closely associated with the late-summer and early-autumn harvest.

Try It for the Texture

Thin skin surrounds a soft and richly textured ripe interior.

Try It for the Origin

The protected name connects the fruit directly with Havran.

Try It for the Story

Its registration documents the unusual relationship between climate, soil, pollination and fruit quality.

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Understanding the Protected Identity

Havran Siyah İnciri vs Ordinary Black Figs

A dark-coloured fig does not become Havran Siyah İnciri simply because it resembles the protected fruit. The designation represents a defined combination of geographical origin, variety, production practices and measurable characteristics.

Defined Origin

Protected Havran Siyah İnciri is tied specifically to Havran district.

Defined Variety

The official specification identifies the Sarılop variety.

Measured Fruit Profile

Weight, dimensions, peel thickness, colour and ostiole opening are documented.

Registered Production

Planting, caprification, pruning, irrigation and harvest practices are described.

Official Labelling

The protected name and Menşe Adı emblem follow defined usage rules.

Inspection System

Production, storage, marketing and protected-name use are subject to formal controls.

How the Protected Name Is Controlled

How Havran Siyah İnciri Is Inspected

Geographical-indication inspections are coordinated by Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality. The inspection body includes representatives of Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, the Havran District Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry and the Havran Chamber of Agriculture.

Regular inspections take place at least once a year, with additional inspections possible following complaints or whenever considered necessary.

Controls cover the use of the Havran Siyah İnciri geographical indication, production methods, harvest, storage and preservation conditions and the way the product is placed on the market. Product analysis can also be requested when necessary.

Production Method

Inspectors verify compliance with the registered cultivation and production requirements.

Harvest

Harvest procedures form part of the geographical-indication controls.

Storage & Marketing

Handling, storage and market presentation are included in inspection criteria.

Name & Emblem

Correct use of the protected wording and Menşe Adı emblem is inspected.

Useful Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Havran Siyah İnciri

What is Havran Siyah İnciri?

Havran Siyah İnciri is a geographically protected black-purple fig produced in Havran district of Balıkesir Province.

Where is Havran Siyah İnciri produced?

The registered geographical boundary is Havran district in Balıkesir Province, Türkiye.

Is Havran Siyah İnciri geographically protected?

Yes. It is a registered Turkish geographical indication.

What type of geographical indication is it?

It is registered as a Menşe Adı.

What is the registration number?

The TÜRKPATENT registration number is 1382.

When was Havran Siyah İnciri registered?

It was registered on 8 June 2023.

What is the application number?

The official application number is C2022/000340.

When was the application filed?

The application was filed on 11 October 2022.

Who registered Havran Siyah İnciri?

The registration holder is Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality.

What fig variety is used?

The protected specification identifies the Sarılop variety of Ficus carica L.

What colour is Havran Siyah İnciri?

The mature fruit has black and purple external colour tones.

What colour is the inside?

The fruit interior is described as reddish.

What does Havran Siyah İnciri taste like?

The protected fruit is characterised by a naturally sweet taste.

How much does a Havran black fig weigh?

The registered fruit-weight range is approximately 25–60 grams.

How wide is the fruit?

The registered fruit width is approximately 25–55 mm.

How long is the fruit?

The registered fruit length is approximately 20–50 mm.

How thick is the peel?

The official specification gives a maximum peel thickness of approximately 1 mm.

Is Havran Siyah İnciri easy to peel?

Yes. Easy peeling is specifically included among its registered characteristics.

Does the skin crack easily?

The registered profile describes skin cracking as absent or present only at a very low level.

When is Havran Siyah İnciri harvested?

Harvest generally takes place between August and October.

How do you know when the figs are ripe?

Dark black-purple skin colour together with increasing sweetness are important indicators of harvest maturity.

How is Havran Siyah İnciri harvested?

The figs are picked carefully by hand with their stalks attached, usually during the cooler early hours of the day.

Can Havran Siyah İnciri be dried?

Yes. The geographical-indication specification includes a drying method, although almost the entire crop is sold fresh.

How long does traditional drying take?

The principal sun-drying stage lasts approximately two weeks, followed by preparation and an additional drying period of around five days.

What is ilekleme?

İlekleme, or caprification, is the practice of hanging male caprifigs in female fig trees so fig wasps can transfer pollen and support fruit development.

When is ilekleme carried out?

It generally begins in early June and can continue until around the middle of July, depending on local conditions.

Why is Havran suitable for fig cultivation?

The registration highlights its Mediterranean-type climate, Aegean influence, fertile alluvial soils, sunlight and local humidity associated with Havran Stream.

How should fresh Havran figs be stored?

They should be kept in cool, dry, clean and odour-free conditions and marketed or eaten as soon as practical after harvest.

How can I identify authentic Havran Siyah İnciri?

Look for the protected name, the Menşe Adı emblem and reliable information confirming that the figs originate from Havran.

Why is Havran Siyah İnciri special?

Its protected identity combines black-purple colour, thin easy-peeling skin, reddish flesh, natural sweetness and a close relationship with Havran's climate, soils and traditional fig-growing practices.

Photograph the Fruit and Its Landscape

Best Photos of Havran Siyah İnciri

The strongest images should show both the beauty of the ripe fruit and its connection with Havran's fig orchards and late-summer landscape.

Hero Black Figs

Photograph ripe black-purple figs arranged naturally in soft daylight, preferably with green fig leaves.

Fruit on the Tree

Dark ripe figs against large green leaves immediately communicate the orchard setting.

Harvest Hands

A close-up of hand-picking with the stalk attached adds a strong agricultural story.

Open Fig

Split a ripe fig carefully to reveal the striking reddish interior against its dark skin.

Havran Orchard

Wide orchard views place the protected fruit within its geographical landscape.

Market Crates

Freshly harvested figs arranged gently in shallow crates create a strong seasonal market image.

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