Just unbelievable...
I knew my Battaglia was a winner, but this is too much.
Since my original post, I had three figs on the tree remaining.
Even though I held out hope against hope that another fig would ripen, the days
have gotten colder and shorter.
But they stayed on the tree and continued to ripen and soften and swell.
In the days leading to today I was like an expectant parent, pacing on my patio,
sweating and worrying that something might happen to the figs.
Would they drop?, would they harden off and dry up?
Would someone take them? ( An little old lady came to mind... )
Well... today while my mother was cooking the turkey, I gave them one final squeeze;
They were ready. TWO of them.
On Thanksgiving Day!
Everyone in my family, especially, my Mother were amazed that they were seeing
ripe figs on Thanksgiving day.
They couldn't believe that my little potted tree was still producing.
I split them open and shared them with my family, They all loved the half they got.
The Deep red color and taste impressed them.
Sweet, and figgy, with a Strawberry creamy nutty taste.
Just as good as the summer ones
Better because my family enjoyed them.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone .