Ronde de Bordeaux in NH

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drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1410028690	Reply with quote #1

We have been eating the RDB figs for the last couple of weeks here in central NH. A bit later than normal because of the cool nights for most of August. Just wanted to mention that they are still getting better after 5 years. From very, very good to excellent + , over that time. Reliable, productive with a flavor that won't quit. After eating various breba figs that ripened earlier : Vista , Latarolla ,Desert King RT , Zumwalt , JH Adriatic breba , it is a wonderful step up to get a main crop fig like RDB. Been eating some MBVS as well , but not as many and not quite as good. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

Otmani007

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Posted 1410029895	Reply with quote #2

That's one big fig. Thanks for the feedback. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1410030514	Reply with quote #3

Otmani , Not so big , but these are averaging 45 gms right now , medium size but they seem to fill you up faster than some. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

Otmani007

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Posted 1410033022	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by drivewayfarmer Otmani , Not so big , but these are averaging 45 gms right now , medium size but they seem to fill you up faster than some. Thanks for clarifying Kerry. The fig on the 1st photo looks huge, so, I thought it was that big. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

lampo

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Posted 1410033238	Reply with quote #5

Kerry, This is a very nice and tasty fig Congratulations Francisco

hllyhll

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Posted 1410033312	Reply with quote #6

That's all great information. Though you don't grow RDB in ground, I'll note that my highest hopes are with RDB for favorite ground die-back fig in cold zones. RDB is reputedly so exceptionally 1) robust, 2) flavorful, 3) productive, and it's also to my eyes exceptionally 4) visual both fruit and leaf. A good handful of cultivars are exceptional in several of those four categories while RDB seems to cover it all. Maybe Nero 600m (Valle Negra or Valle Calda?) would be a runner up? And then not far behind with high level flavor, robustness, and productivity, if less striking leaf and fruit shapes: the Mount Etnas, Improved Celeste, Florea, Gallo? I hope to have good trials on all these types over the next few years. Glad to hear that RDB continues to impress in pot or not. __________________ Tony WV 6b

RichinNJ

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Posted 1410033507	Reply with quote #7

Good looking figs Our RdBs grew a lot this year. Next year I expect we will have a decent amount of fruit to try

Ampersand

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Posted 1410033701	Reply with quote #8

Thanks for the update, looks good!

waynea

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Posted 1410036599	Reply with quote #9

Nice posting Kerry, RdB are not that huge but the taste is huge!

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1410039125	Reply with quote #10

Waynea , that is exactly how I feel about RDB , the taste is huge. hllyhll , I do have 1 in ground RDB which went through last Winter with protection and had no damage. Didn't set fruit early enough to ripen this season , but I uncovered it too late and it is young. I think you are right Tony to have high hopes for RDB . Right now I would say it is my top choice for growing here in NH when everything is considered. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

zone5figger

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Posted 1410041291	Reply with quote #11

Thanks for the harvest report for us in the northcountry! RDB is now on my must-have list. Jesse in Maine __________________ Jesse- zone 5, 1000' elevation

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1410050556	Reply with quote #12

I notice RdB has a nice long aftertaste too. A nice lingering flavor. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1410062601	Reply with quote #13

Photos of interior of fruit please! __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1410099139	Reply with quote #14

Frank , I find the same thing , a nice lingering , wonderful aftertaste. Rafaelissimmo , here are some interior pics : __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

GreenFin

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Posted 1410100343	Reply with quote #15

Those look magnificent, Kerry, well done. Thanks for sharing. __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

waynea

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Posted 1410124232	Reply with quote #16

Nice interior shots Kerry, I can almost taste them.

cis4elk

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Posted 1410131012	Reply with quote #17

Hopefully mine look like that inside next year! __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

james

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Posted 1410131300	Reply with quote #18

Mine should look like that next year. Thanks Kerry! __________________ In containers - Littleton, CO (zone 5b) In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 2016 Wish List: Dārk Pōrtuguese, Grānthāms Royāl, Lātarolla, Negrettā, Nōire de Bārbentāne, Rockāway Green, Viōlet Sepōr, Viōlette Dāuphine. Iranian figs are always welcome.

timclymer

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Posted 1410225266	Reply with quote #19

I've had some issues with RdB splitting this year. Anyone else have that issue? Quite a few in pots are splitting for me so perhaps I'm overwatering. __________________ http://threefoldfarm.org - Fig trees and farm updates https://www.facebook.com/ThreefoldFarm South Central PA (6b,7a) Want List: Ital 258, any figs found growing in PA, NJ, or NY

tylerj

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Posted 1410225891	Reply with quote #20

Tim, funny you mention that.. I just picked one I had been watching patiently for a few days that split today. Friday we had 4" of rain in a couple hours so that likely didn't help. It still tasted great! Tyler Attached Images RdBsplitsept8th.jpg (185.33 KB, 62 views) RdBsplitsept8thb.jpg (175.93 KB, 65 views) __________________ London, Ontario zone 6a Wish List: Martinenca Rimada, Genovese Nero AF, Galicia Negra, Brooklyn White

mgginva

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Posted 1410229703	Reply with quote #21

Kerry, I will get to taste maybe 90 to 100 ripe figs this year. It was 70 last year. RdB is certainly a must have -- super impressive fig that has everything. I have 3 large ones and will add 2 more next year (15 gallon pots). thx 4 bringing this one up again. It is a superb.mgg __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

ejp3

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Posted 1410232301	Reply with quote #22

For some reason I find rdb splits more than most of my figs, even without rain. Can't explain it. __________________ Ed NY zone 7 Wish list CDD Blanca/Negra

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1410233878	Reply with quote #23

Mine split a lot, but I attributed that to self-watering containers. Still very delicious. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1410280792	Reply with quote #24

Hi Kerry. Your figs look excellent, and I'm confident they taste great too. I bought a small RDB tree from you two years ago, and I have to say that it is among my best trees now. I'm so glad you sold me that tree! Since late August I've harvested about 20 ripe figs from it (the birds got a few before I put on the bird netting). Another five are about ready to pick, and it looks likely that I'll get around 45 or 50 ripe figs from this tree this year unless it gets frosted in the next two weeks. They're great figs! I've taken a bunch of photos and was planning to post them, but life has been busy and I didn't get to uploading the photos yet. (At this point, I'll probably not post them... it'd be redundant, since they look a lot like your very nice photos). So I just wanted to post to say Thanks. Though I already had an RDB tree from another source, the one I bought from you is healthier and more productive... it's a great tree and a great cultivar. Mike central NY state, zone 5a __________________ Pauca sed matura.

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1410280906	Reply with quote #25

p.s. So far none of the RDB figs has split here. It was extremely wet (heavy rains) for a 3 day stretch while the first few of them were in their final week of ripening, and they didn't split despite that weather. __________________ Pauca sed matura.

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1410309152	Reply with quote #26

I haven't had much trouble with splitting in my 25 gallon SIP. mgginva , I saw a while back where you had mentioned that RDB was one of your favorites and moving up close to the top. It resonated with me because I am feeling the same way for my area , it is the first one I recommend folks try. I am adding more to my "driveway farm" next year to replace more average varieties. Mike , very glad the RDB is doing well for you. My tree came originally from Bass at Trees of Joy. I think you should post your photos if you find time. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

AussieBackyardGardener40

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Posted 1410417324	Reply with quote #27

oh wow, I am now putting Ronde de Bordeaux on my wish list for cuttings __________________ If anyone would like to share or sell me cuttings of my wish list I would welcome this thankyou: WISH LIST: - Panache Tiger fig, Violette de Brodeaux, Negronne, Ronde de Bordeaux, Peters Honey, Strawberry Verte fig

Bugmagnet

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Posted 1458949739	Reply with quote #28

Mr driveway how ru

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1458952842	Reply with quote #29

Hey Bugmagnet , hope you are doing well. I know you have a lot RDB plants how are they doing for you ? __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

Herman2

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Posted 1458960919	Reply with quote #30

It is all depends on the climate,here: One Summer will not split at all,and another will have part of the crop split especially after heavy rain. Of course i am addressing it the best i can: I placed soil next to tree ,in a con shape and placed bricks on all surface in an effort to make rain run away from root area. This year intend to place black plastic,first then bricks in top of plastic,and do that on a few cultivars that have tendency to split during rain. In adverse climatic conditions,is an on going fight ,but where there is a will there is a way.

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