Hello everyone,

First I wanted to congratulate the whole community for all the work and information you share on the fig trees, it is a pleasure to read you!

The American community is very active !!!

I live in France and I just acquired a garden, in the stride I discovered the forum with all its varieties.

The praises on the variety "Italian 258" intrigued me, unfortunately after several hours of research it is impossible for me to acquire this variety.

Being a big (and greedy) amateur of figs, I come to you to know if any of you would have the generosity to give me one or two real "Italian 258" cuttings.

I know that I am new to the forum and that I live in France, which can complicate the sending, but of course I would pay the shipping costs.

Thank you and enjoy reading.

zielin

Hello,

This nursery in France apparently sells I-258 or you can buy from http://www.figaholics.com in January. 
http://www.figuiers.com/plants-de-figuiers.html

Cheers,
Vinny

Hi Vinny,

Thank you very much for your reply and the time you spent to find this information.

Indeed I had not seen the sites you mention. I will contact them to see if a shipment is possible.

Cheers,

Zielin

I take advantage of my topic to ask if anyone knows the french names of these varieties of fig trees, because it seems to me complex :

- "Italian 258"
- "Ponte Tresa"
- Figo Preto"
- Black Madeira"
- "Genovese Nero AF"

Thanks in advance.

I am also interested in "Figo Preto" and "Genoverse Nero AF" cuttings ;).

I can't believe I'm reading this

Greetings, "Zielin", Florianus Martinus or whatever your real and proper name is. Welcome to the forum. Its nice to see that you are thorough in your search for freebie's of "one or two real "Italian 258", "Figo Preto" or "Genoverse Nero AF" cuttings" having now posted essentially the same ask on FFF, Ourfigs and the European Figs interest group on FB. Having the temerity to make your first posts on these pages all about asking for people to generously hand over valuable cuttings of these varieties to you, I don't know why you have decided to short change your ask (you after all self described yourself as "Greedy").... I would suggest that you raise the stakes and request  "LUV", Bordisott Negra Rimada, Oro and a few other interesting varieties as well. It only seems logical to me that if someone is going to ship you free cuttings of these varieties and you pay for shipping, the least you might do is maximize the return on your investment. Best of luck in your acquisition search and I look forward to reading many of your future posts sharing details of your growing successes with these varieties...

Hello everyone,

First of all I apologize for my very aproximative English, I try to do my best.

You are right, I presented my query on figs4fun, ourfigs and the facebook group European Figs for the simple and good reason to reach more people.

In addition, originally I am interested in the variety "Italian 258", but in view of the difficulty to have more information on this variety, the varieties "Figo Preto" and "Genoverse Nero AF" seem to me a good alternative.

I do not want to have all three but only at least one of them. Moreover, if a gift seems too demanding, I am ready to pay what the person thinks is the most suitable.

I understand that you are a little reluctant that I have just arrived, but I assure you that my initiative is purely a pleasure and not commercial or whatever.

I am a great lover of the fig tree and its fruits so succulent and unique in the vegetable world.

Concerning the "LMAO", know Vinny2210 that I contacted the two sellers that you indicated to me and I am still grateful ....

Figaholics answered me with great professionalism by stating that the sending of the United States to France had a chance of not reaching its destination and that one had to think carefully. In addition, shipments will not begin until January 2018.

Concerning "figuiers.com", I have not yet answered my question.

Still sorry for the path that the topic takes, I will not ask anything more ...

Now, I knew that these varieties are the most prized, but I did not know that they were so rare and difficult to obtain.

I put the bar a little too high, considering the small size of my garden I wanted to have the best.

A mistake of beginner and ignorance of the extent of these varieties in the world ...

I'm a little impatient and insistent I admit, for fear of going unnoticed ...

I will wait and be patient ;)

I'm sorry but my reply was to Brian as I thought his comment was funny. Don't take it too seriously mate.
Cheerio

Ok I understand better, I admit that I find it very funny after reflection.

My approach is a little WTF, the guy it comes out of nowhere and it already wants the Roll's Royce xD.

You are right, it is a beautiful lesson of life. The full potential of sharing is achieved when it is mutual.

It is true that France is a mine of fig trees, unfortunately most give only full potential in the south of the country. There are fig trees that are a bit more suited to my northwest region, but they are disappointing in terms of taste.

The main problem with me is the tolerance of the fig tree to moisture, which is why varieties from the mountain seem to me very relevant.

I have already contacted Mr. Baud, with a very pleasant exchange, but he told me that he did not own the "Italian 258", "Figo Preto" or "Genoverse Nero AF".

The complexities of calling and identifying figs are amazing and I confess that it surprised me, but in the good sense of the word ;).

It teaches the humility not to always have the stuff on something, and nature is a very good teacher: D.

Hi Kelo,

Forgive me for believing in the goodness of people....

Again, I understand that my request is a bit "abused", but the hype around these varieties contaminated me :D.

On the other hand you have not read my answers well, here is an excerpt : "Moreover, if a gift seems too demanding, I am ready to pay what the person thinks is the most suitable."

I need no emamples. You are banned from other fig groups due to your attitude and greed.

I don't think anyone located in the U.S. can legally export cuttings anyway. 

Thanks to those who responded respectfully;).

Thanks panfishman for the link to the ad, that seems to have been withdrawn since.

MyDogMike you are right the exchanges between USa and Europe on plant things seem very controlled.

Kelo, who seems to have poured out his hatred through his keyboard, a fine proof of intelligence and clairvoyance. You're right I just realized that I was banned from the facebook group, but know that I did not disrespect anyone and that I'm not greedy.
I think most of all the moderators took me for a false or tradesman. And to argue I have only my words.

No worries I will stay at home in France, it is true that we have a beautiful representation of fig trees, I will deepen my research.

Also in France people are very nice and welcoming, like most of the forum community, as evidence the majority positive answers;).

I can make this short and sweet:  Current EU regs prevent any shipment of fig cuttings from the US. Legal shipment requires that you have an import permit, and after you have the permit, it must be submitted to the USDA or their representative and a Phytosanitary certificate issued by the USDA to accompany the shipment. Current EU requirements for such shipments cannot be met by growers or nurseries in the US. There are 8000 nurseries in San Diego County, and the only one able to comply with the requirements ships only Poinsettias.

I think the whiplash against this guy was a little harsh and quick. If you look back at my first post (please don't) you'll see that I was asking for free cuttings. I did not know any better. I had just found the forum and asked before doing any research. If you give this guy the benefit of the doubt, which I most often do, he did his research about the varieties he wanted, but not the etiquette of how to ask. Try to look at both sides of the coin and be a little nicer to the newbies. That's how we grow. Happy Figging