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Bournabat ???????

Anyone know anything about this fig??

More often than not people say it's a Smyrna.  Harvey has heard that it's not very productive.  I have some for sale if you want one.

Danny,

Do you have it and want more info on it?
Or are you looking to add it to your collection and want more info on it?


This fig got its name from the Turkish village Bournabat well inside the Smyrna district in Turkey,  where the majority of their figs are 'caducuos' i.e., ripening only after  pollination by the blastophaga insect.
Some members have provided similar views, reporting good size figs, good taste and flavor... others claiming having the tree fruiting year after year without ripening a single fig.

Francisco

Danny,

Here is a photo of my 1+ year old Bournabat.  I started it as a cutting from Encanto Farms last spring.  It was a somewhat vigerous grower and seemed to want to put on a lot of figs last summer.  I picked off all but three which never ripened.  This year may decide its fate - keep or wood chipper. : )  You are more than welcome to it if it fails to produce this year.  It may do better in your slightly milder climate.

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Steve - the KMRK or KRMK is doing great!!!

Danny,

It is Marabout on what we talked about.
I can pack and ship it next weekend.
Not doing anything today, it's Mother Day. Time to relax.;)

Let me know if you are interested

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