Im a new member and somewhat new to the fig environment. As a kid I remember my grandfather and his fig trees . probably where I get it from.im lucky enough to have family in italy who have access to those trees (which i was able to bring to ny) and lucky i am able to grow them in ny.my collection has grown to about 20 types (4 came from italy idk types) in about a year.my plants are young but do show alot of promise.anyways thanks for reading and hopefully if things go right there will be more of my grandfathers figs growing around hhere . Ralph

Ralph,

You posses a unique ability with having family still in Italy. One always hears the saying of "location, location, location" with reality, however this also plays a huge part in fig variety origination. There are good chances many fig collectors will be watching to see what fig varieties you are able to obtain. 

Welcome to the forum Ralph.  Good to have another northeasterner joining!

Mike   central NY state, zone 5a

p.s. I listened to Garrison Keillor earlier.  He makes mention of a another grocer named Ralph.  

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your family heirloom figs.

Welcome and best wishes!

Welcome, very nice to have you. You are going to be making us all drool with pictures I hope. You really are so very lucky to start with such a fantastic origin.

Welcome, Ralph. Keep us posted!

Jeff

Glad to have you here, Ralph. Please share some photos of your family's trees if you can.

Welcome Ralph . Would love to see pictures and hear some of your families stories associated with the figs !

Welcome ralph put up some pictures.

Ralph,

    Besides shairng yor figs, you'll have to share some of that sausage and cheese!

Welcome Ralph. Where in NY are you?

Welcome.  Wow cuttings straight from the old country.  You are a lucky man.  Please post some pics as they mature.

Welcome to the forum Ralph. I'm sure you will love it here. And yes let's see some pics please.