Rather large fig from Madeira  coming in at 75.3 G or 2.65 oz. A second year tree it is the first year for it to fruit. This is a pretty good fig for the first one off the tree. Tones of melon, honey and something else I have figured out yet. My wife and I both think it has a hint of cantaloupe.The skin is a little thick and chewy with a bland flavor. I will give it a 7 for starters.

Now, I have to say this, take no offense, that is one ugly fig on the outside, but as the saying goes, it's the inside that counts and the inside looks delicious. Nice fig.

Well it looks like a fig only a mother could love lol...

I can't wait till the day I can start describing the taste of a fig. Of coarse I've had them before, but I am limited to the figs brought in once a year at the grocery store. When you guys describe the melon and honey, it throws me for a loop.

This year I should have 3 varieties ripen for me, so maybe I can expand my palate a bit.

One of my top five tasting figs is the ugliest as far as I am concerned. That is the Smith  fig.

I meant no offense calling it ugly... it was more for a giggle than anything. Your right, taste first.

Also, I do not mean to be nitpicky at all, but a correct translation in Portuguese for white fig, would be Figo Branco.

That's certainly a unique looking fig.  I'd eat it!

You Know What They Say  "You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover"

What's wrong with the looks.  You guys aren't from the dark side are you.

Okay, I give in, it's beautiful. I promise this is the truth.

looks very good.

And you let it ripen to perfection.  Strong work!

Very nice, Mike. Glad to hear that you give it a good review. Mine is quite a ways from getting ripe.