Sicilian Red

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Frankallen

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Posted 1445450993 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Here is a great Fig! I love the taste of this one and it grows here like a weed! Thanks for looking! : ) Frank from Bama __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

rmulhero

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Posted 1445451728	Reply with quote #2

Love the color of this fig, never seen one so deep purple. Looks like you are having a great fig season! __________________ Becky, zone 5 Growing: Hardy Chicago, VdB, Dessert King, Celeste, Green Ischia, Marseilles VS, Kathleen's Black, Red Sicilian, Adriatic JH, Violetta bayerfeinge, New Brunswick, Magnolia and Italian Honey. Wishlist: Sicilian Black JR, Petite Negra, Sweet George, Lattarula, Sals Corleone (Gene), Vasilika sika, Galicia negra, Dalmatie and any cold hardy fig.

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445451757	Reply with quote #3

Beautiful fig, Frank! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445451799	Reply with quote #4

Ps: And, your photography is great too :-D That macro shot is really something! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

figpig_66

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Posted 1445452193	Reply with quote #5

Quote: Originally Posted by Smyfigs Beautiful fig, Frank! __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

waynea

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Posted 1445454954 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

Super nice looking fig Frank, even though everyone showed them again, you never get enough photo reposts I guess. Really nice color, shape and size. Also it is nice to hear that it tastes good. I have a 5 foot tree and have not let it fruit because I was too busy doing air layers on it but next year it can fruit at will.

vito12831

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Posted 1445461917	Reply with quote #7

Congratulations Frank, that's a beautiful looking fig, enjoy it. I got a small plant from a generous member, thank you Ed, maybe I'll get to taste it next year? Vito

elin

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Posted 1445467818	Reply with quote #8

Does it ripen with the familiar mt etna varieties?? __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

Frankallen

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Posted 1445468145	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by elin Does it ripen with the familiar mt etna varieties?? Yes, it does but has got a different taste seems like! I really like it...Plus it grows good here. Thanks __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

coop951

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Posted 1445474016	Reply with quote #10

Frank You have really developed quite the collection Cheers __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

Frankallen

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Posted 1445475385	Reply with quote #11

Thanks a lot Coop! : ) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

bigbadbill

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Posted 1445482712	Reply with quote #12

That is some mighty fine camera work, Frank. Not to mention a very tasty variety, too. Mine died back to the ground this winter but continues to crank out good quality figs-even now. __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatenpathnurseries

Frankallen

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Posted 1445511341 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by bigbadbill That is some mighty fine camera work, Frank. Not to mention a very tasty variety, too. Mine died back to the ground this winter but continues to crank out good quality figs-even now. Bill, thanks a lot for the kind comments, mine died back to the ground also! Pretty tuff Fig! Frank from Bama __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

Blackfoot

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Posted 1445514201	Reply with quote #14

Frank that fig looks great. Would you mind sharing what camera you used to take that close up picture? It's a very good picture. __________________ Zone 7A NJ Wish List: Nothing now. I am in way over my head.

Frankallen

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Posted 1445514521	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by Blackfoot Frank that fig looks great. Would you mind sharing what camera you used to take that close up picture? It's a very good picture. Thanks Bretton, I use a Panasonic FZ 200 Frank from Bama __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1445515490	Reply with quote #16

Congrats Frank on another very nice looking fig __________________ john Zone 7a

lifigs

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Posted 1445516464	Reply with quote #17

Great pictures. Looks like this could be another one to add to the wish list. __________________ Bill Long Island (Nassau) 7a,NY Wish List: Sicilian Red, RdB, JH Adriatic, Sal's EL and any fig from Bari.

Rewton

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Posted 1445557693	Reply with quote #18

SR is a great fig here too. However, mine also froze to the ground the last two winters and thus only a handful of figs have ripened very late in the season. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

SuperMario1

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Posted 1445567725	Reply with quote #19

Tasty looking.. picture perfect photography as usual Frankallen! __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

PeterC

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Posted 1445571893	Reply with quote #20

I have to add this to my collection, is this the name it goes by? __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

Frankallen

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Posted 1445599115	Reply with quote #21

Quote: Originally Posted by PeterC I have to add this to my collection, is this the name it goes by? Peter, yes that's the name it goes by, you will not be sorry! Great Fig ! Frank from Bama __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445625922 · Edited	Reply with quote #22

Frank: Beautiful fig and sounds amazingly good. I can't see the name... __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

DonCentralTexas

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Posted 1445633951	Reply with quote #23

Man that's a very nice looking fig you got there! __________________ Don (Near Austin, TX zone 8b) If you have these for sale/trade PM me: Zingarella, Grantham's Royal, Calderona, Genovese Nero, Noir de Barbentane

nycfig

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Posted 1445647611	Reply with quote #24

Very nice Frank. Beautiful pics too. Reminds me of Sal's Corleone. __________________ Danny NYC Z7a It's all about the figs! Facebook: NYCfigs Buying Fig Trees and Cuttings From the Internet

eboone

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Posted 1445648510	Reply with quote #25

Quote: Originally Posted by nycfig Reminds me of Sal's Corleone. Searching the forum, there are some older posts comparing Sicilian Red, Sal's Corleone, Aldo's, Palermo Red. Some have stated that they are the same fig, some think they are very similar. Maybe a 'family' like the 'Mt Etna' figs. __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

Charlie

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Posted 1445657177	Reply with quote #26

That fig looks incredible! Don't see many red ones. Congrats Frank :) __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

PeterC

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Posted 1445723004	Reply with quote #27

where would I be able to purchase this? I checked Encanto Farms where I purchased a few a couple months ago and it is not on the list. __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445725820	Reply with quote #28

There was one on ebay but too pricy for me. There may be others coming though. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Likeo

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Posted 1445727914	Reply with quote #29

The leaves are very similar to my Conadria __________________ Figs: Conadria and Little Ruby

PeterC

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Posted 1445734651 · Edited	Reply with quote #30

Quote: Originally Posted by Smyfigs There was one on ebay but too pricy for me. There may be others coming though. I saw that only one too, pricey for me as well. __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

padsfan

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Posted 1445745312	Reply with quote #31

Great looking fig and even better pink background. Well done! __________________ "Padres Fan" San Diego, California USA Sunset Zone 24- coastal So. Cal

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