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Best Fig Varieties in Florida

I want to know the best fig varieties that adapts and perform better to the climate conditions in Florida.
There are so many fig varieties to choose from, but not all of them adapt well to all conditions. Florida I think is the state the best resemble the climate conditions of Puerto Rico, so if anyone could share their expereinces, I will appreciate the information. Thanks!!

Hey, I'm in Miami so I'm probably one of the few members who is geographically closest to you. There's another person here who was growing figs in Haiti, but I haven't heard from him in a while. 

Anyway, every year for the next few years I think I'll do a multi-variety review post. Here's 2015's:
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=7507337

I'm adding new ones all the time so stay tuned for late summer 2016.
 

Great review!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Do you keep your fig trees in large pots?

I do. I start small and graduate them to larger pots depending on their tree size and the speed of their root growth.

Very nice!!

do you have any review of the black madeira?
If you haven't ripped any fig yet, let me know at least how are they growing in your area?

I think i've read that LSU Purple is nematode resistant.  Sandy soils are most subject to infestations.

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do you have any review of the black madeira? If you haven't ripped any fig yet, let me know at least how are they growing in your area?


The only fruit was stolen by squirrels. The plant growth is fine, but that's to be expected. 
I'll make a post about the fruit next year. My tree is only about a year old anyway.

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I think i've read that LSU Purple is nematode resistant.  Sandy soils are most subject to infestations.


Same with Golden Celeste and Hollier, as I understand it. I haven't tested it, though. 



The only fruit was stolen by squirrels. The plant growth is fine, but that's to be expected. 
I'll make a post about the fruit next year. My tree is only about a year old anyway.

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That's nice to know, as some types of figs trees tends to get stuned in some climates. I wouldn't expected to be the case with black madeira in the tropic, but want to be sure. Thanks for the input!



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