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Are Sofeno Prato and Tres Prato the same fig?

Any experts here know the answer?
Thanks!

Ok, I should have used the search first.
Francisco mentioned that in this thread:
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/tres-num-prato-or-sof%C3-%AAno-claro-6469711?highlight=tres+prato&pid=1279075865

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Igor,

There is no 'Sofeno Prato' as a fig name here!

But there are still a few 'Sofeno Preto' around ... which is this fig : a delicacy becoming rare now!
Their juices are so tasty that the birds, probably a smart golden oriole does not beck the fruit flesh/skin before sipping all its jelly.

The markings on the skin of the left fig denote those many 'landings'
On the right, that crystal drop of honey may have just started to ooze ..with just one nail marking


Risu et Lacrimis.jpg 

The fig shown on that old topic is on some areas known as: 'Tres num Prato' or ' 3 on a dish' is no synonym to Sofeno Preto

Prato = dish..plate..
Preto = black
Tres  = three (3)

Francisco
Portugal




Thank you , Francisco!
Is the Tres Num Prato fig a synonym to Sofeno Claro by any chance?
I believe that is what was mentioned in that thread.

Wow.... Nice fig. Are you adding new variety in your collection Igor?

Igor,

your question : - Are Sofeno Prato and Tres Prato the same fig?

My answer is: No, they are completely different figs.

Francisco


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Igor,

your question : - Are Sofeno Prato and Tres Prato the same fig?

My answer is: No, they are completely different figs.

Francisco




Francisco,

Yes, thank you, understood.
How about the Sofeno Claro and Tres Prato?

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Francisco, Yes, thank you, understood. How about the Sofeno Claro and Tres Prato?


Igor,

On certain areas people also use the name  'SofĂȘno Claro' for 'Tres num Prato'
The same Sofeno Claro is called 'Bomfim' as well, and I believe there may be other synonyms .

Hope this helps

Francisco

It does help!
Thanks again!

Wow, very good looking fig. And I get so happy about seeing one brown turkey fig on a branch...this one is nice!

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Wow, very good looking fig. And I get so happy about seeing one brown turkey fig on a branch...this one is nice!


Smyfigs, thank you for commenting on this fig.
It needs long hot summer days and many sun hours.

Francisco
Portugal

Francisco, it sounds like a fig perfect for our climate here in Southern California where we have summer year round (right, Greenfig?). :-)

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Francisco, it sounds like a fig perfect for our climate here in Southern California where we have summer year round (right, Greenfig?). :-)


Well Meg, in that case, SofĂȘno Preto could be a good candidate.
I am sure it would equally sport its Violet bluish skin, the deep Bordeaux pulp colors as well as its generous flow of light crystal and flavored honey.

Francisco
Portugal

Francisco, you describe it like a painting...beautiful and unique. A specialty amongst figs.

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