Fig of the day - Emerald Strawberry 08-29-2013

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pitangadiego

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Posted 1377785922	Reply with quote #1

San Diego, CA Also known as UCR 143-36, this is one of the larger figs available. The skin is often a nice bluish green, but can vary to a greenish yellow, as well. Flesh can vary from a lighter pink to red. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

Rewton

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Posted 1377786201	Reply with quote #2

Jon, I'm sure you have stated this on the forum before but what is the diameter of the ring you include in your images for size reference? Thanks. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

musillid

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Posted 1377786462	Reply with quote #3

Jon, Can you compare the tatste for us? __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

pitangadiego

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Posted 1377792694	Reply with quote #4

Ring is one inch at the widest point, regardless of the shape. That is the beauty of the circle. Pix taken at any angle still show the true diameter at the widest point. Dale, Not sure how to describe the flavor. It is not a full on berry flavor, more somewhere between berry and honey. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

shah8

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Posted 1377793282	Reply with quote #5

How productive is this tree for you, Jon? The descriptions of Laroda plums have always made me interested in this particular variety. Should note that reports consistently say that the tree gives tart and otherwise unsatisfactory fruit when young. __________________ Especially desired figs: UCD 187-25, UCD 200-48, UCD 157-17, UCD 309-B1, Princesa, Black Madeira, high quality sugar fig that ripens Sept-Oct. Probable desired fig: Smith, St Jean, JH Adriatic, CddB, Gulbun, Pastilliere, Sucrette Rooting: Smith, CDDB--this pretty much means I have my fun tries (tho' important since they are truly desirable), and only interested for this year: Gulbun, BM, 187-25, or something wildly exotic or precious that nobody has any good reason to send me.

dust

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Posted 1378206151	Reply with quote #6

hello jon,i like the bluish green one.why emerald strawberry get different color from each other? Thanks for posting __________________ Asep wish list black madeira,CdD blanc &grise

mgginva

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Posted 1400252627	Reply with quote #7

Was that first picture taken through a filter? Amazing color if not. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1400254875	Reply with quote #8

Hi Jon. I understand that probably you're the guy who introduced and named the Emerald Strawberry fig. Do you mean for it to be spelled "Emarald" or "Emerald"? If you meant with two e's, maybe consider editing the title of the thread? A minor point and I don't mean to come off as nitpicky, (but that would help out those who use search to find threads about Emerald Strawberry). I agree with mgg's comment too. :-) Mike __________________ Pauca sed matura.

schaplin

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Posted 1400372173	Reply with quote #9

I found them to be easily rooted and vigorous growers. All three rooted together and all three left the greenhouse together. Can't wait to see what they do as they get older. __________________ Wish List: @Hmari, @Maltese beauty, @Col de Dame Grise, @Bryant Dark, @Lynhurst White, @Melcedonia Dark, @Panevino Dark, @Paradiso

pitangadiego

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Posted 1400378607	Reply with quote #10

Poor office skills. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

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