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BLB

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Posted 1378847194	Reply with quote #1

Every day I go outside to check my figs, paying special attention to Black Madeira and Black Ischia, very anxious about those 2 above all others. Darn near forget about Preto but lo and behold it's making it's move! It's supposed to be pretty close to Black Madeira and hey, I'm find out if it is. Attached Images Preto_fig_swelling.jpg (146.82 KB, 54 views)

newnandawg

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Posted 1378847484	Reply with quote #2

Looking good Barry

rafed

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Posted 1378847538	Reply with quote #3

Barry, Looking good, keep us posted.

Dieseler

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Posted 1378847981	Reply with quote #4

Yea a dark type.

rcantor

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Posted 1378861029	Reply with quote #5

I had one of these that swelled up, the bottom turned purple and the eye split. Have other people seen problems with this splitting? An organza bag should keep out insects but it may still rot. It's as hard as a rock. Fortunately there are 2 others. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

BLB

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Posted 1378862422	Reply with quote #6

I've been putting organza bags on many of my ripening figs and this one definitely is bagged. I haven't hear of any ripening problems, kinda surprised to hear of yours. I'll post pics when this ripens. I've got other figs on the tree too, so I'm hoping no problems arise.

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1378865732	Reply with quote #7

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

tpellenb

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Posted 1378867048	Reply with quote #8

I have two Prato each very heavy with unripe figs. I too check them daily. Waiting for the swell. __________________ Tim

Tonycm

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Posted 1378872256	Reply with quote #9

Thanks to Sue V. my Preto are going to produce a few to sample. Now just doing the waiting game too. __________________ Zone 6a Sarver, PA Wish list; Rafed's Genovese Nero

Gina

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Posted 1378882249	Reply with quote #10

Must go find my organza bags - I forgot about using them. I think figs grown in pots that are often watered tend to split more often. In part that's why eventually I'm going to plant them in the ground and water them less. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

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