Not 100% sure why.........but maybe it due to a second flush thing.

I do see a lot of figs forming on the second flush figs on many of my trees. I was surprised to see how many there were on my Sal's (EL).....in comparison to Dark Portuguese and Ginos' which are growing right next to it in the fig trial row.

Dan
Semper Fi-cus

Any Black Beauty Tens available?

Dan isn't around here anymore. He has his own blog now called Cajunfig. You could probably go there and ask him, he may interested in trading if you have something special that interests him.

I hope so. I would really be delighted.

I can't find his blog now. Any ideas?

Did anyone else ever try this fig?

Looking forward to hearing from some of the few folks who have it.  With the way this fig has been discussed, but not shared, I kind of think about it in the same camp with Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.  Hope not and that it gets shared if it's really worthwhile.

hmmmm, intersting. Im going to watch this thread!

I've been looking for this one with no luck.

Same here, though I do know someone who has it.  I think it will become more available in the future.

B F B F


Bestes Fig Buddy Forever !

Hi,
Looking at the first pic, I was thinking: it looks like my noire de caromb. I then read the following posts, and discovered that others were thinking like myself.
I just acquired ndc last year ... Patience ... Patience.
Is someone still growing black-beauty-10 ?
Thanks for the update.

Wouldn't it be interesting if a great number of members own BB10 by another name and didn't know it. I believe Dan has sold some on eBay, maybe 2-3 years ago.

Or by ultilizing genetic testing. I'm curious on the history of all figs. I love history and the stories behind the scene – what's the journey of each and every variety. Sadly Dan's blog doesn't seem available any longer.

I believe as a collecter Dan has traded or kind enough to share it to ensure this variant does not
disappear. Similar outcome for LSU Scott Yellow -- its on ebay.

http://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/56659-fig-cutting-sale-2015

If I'm reading this correct at least one other person possesses this variety? (It would be nice to test its genetic profile) Anyone know individuals with cuttings? Thanks :-)

Interesting.  Mystery fig, found, rated tops, disappears, etc.  I had no idea there was so much drama in the fig world.  I like your comment Greg about big foot.  We saw a very large barefoot humanish foot print just yesterday hiking.  But alas no great, old figs.  It seems really great when the community comes together to save the genetic material and to share these amazing plants.  I love Michael Pollan's view that the plants use us to nurture, move them around the planet and support their genetic evolution.  Sharing the love and the figs is a very good thing.  I hope to run across this Black Beauty too, someday.  ;-)

:)  We humans love our drama Jodi!  As BB10 becomes available I'm looking forward to hearing from people who will compare it the known figs and give us their opinions about it's identity.  Be careful hiking in bigfoot territory! 

Hey Greg I am not sure, but sometimes I think the humans are scarier than bigfoot!  Gnats for sure are.  I too look forward to all the undiscovered "world's greatest figs" just happily growing right under our noses.  ;-)

Maybe BB10 will show up here. The earlier the better as age is catching up. I would like to trial it against some of my
favourites.


 

Hmmm interesting, especially considering the Cajun connection to "Black Beauty 10". We need to put this to a genetic test.

It would be awesome too if there a governing body/authority on fig varieties. Really cool.

Oh... That doesn't sound good. Anychance you know how contact Dan or Will?

Bump ........

Anyone have pictures of a ripe BB10 fig where Dan had posted on his forum. 

Bump...

I was looking through old posts and noticed this earlier posting on the Black Beauty 10 fig... Not sure how many are aware but forum member "Dave" has an eBay listing for cuttings of this variety active right now but ending in less than 6 hours:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302175172677?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Dave also has other desirable cuttings posted, a number of which I have picked up myself so US based folks interested in rare fig varieties should take a look...

Dave is a long time and generous forum member and trusted seller and his cuttings are excellent quality and value...

Bump 

Saw a new listing for BB10 on eBay this morning.... This "Buy it Now" appears to be by the original Dan who found the BB10... I was under the impression that the original Dan dropped out and had not been heard of in a while... According to the "Dan_la" forum id that original posted this thread, the id has not visited this forum in a while... 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dans-Black-Beauty-10-BB-10-fig-cuttings-three-cuttings-/282348723827?hash=item41bd4b9e73:g:fMoAAOSwopRYlARB