Xera Syka Kymis

These large dried figs are made from Traganika variety figs grown exclusively in the municipality of Kymi on the island of Evia. The fig tree of this local variety has hardly any natural pests, which means it can be organically fertilized and requires no pesticides.

Kymi figs are harvested from August until the end of September. They are gathered when fully ripe and placed in wooden baskets called 'telara'. They are processed in special chambers using sulphur vapors and cut in half, and are then left to dry naturally in the sun for 4 to 5 days.

After drying is complete, the parts are stuck back together by their insides to form the final product, called 'askada'. They are then are washed in hot water to soften, cleaned, and left to dry for another 24 hours. These figs have gained great recognition among consumers, and many products are also made from Kymi figs, such as fig bars,fig jams, and fig honey dressings.