The best tasting were the O'Rourke and then the Mead. They were good even though they were not fully ripe. The others were not at their best best because of conditions. The Tiger has great promise if ripening in dry weather as it has an open eye. The Hollier was watery because of recent rains. The Branca and Aberberira I'll reserve my thought until later.
"gene"

Awesome display, nice selection and great pics!!

Glad you had a chance to enjoy them Gene.
Thanks for sharing.

Nice figs but they look little unripe, you may pick them a day or two later next time. Thanks for sharing.

Noss, the Mead came from a member in Virginia who got it from his Aunt Mead's house. Thus the name. The skin is very tender and good to eat. The eye is closed and the inside is thick and figgy. The O'Rourkes seem a little pale but are very sweet even though not near the dead ripe stage, but not as figgy as a Celeste. I can't wait to taste a really ripe one. Since they are just starting to ripen maybe I can keep the bugs out and get a few ripe ones.

Eden13, You are right but they were picked that way because of the birds and the bugs and I wanted to get some pictures. The Holliers were very ripe and had a cantaloupe flavor which I think is due the the weather we've had lately. We've had way too much rain at one time, 15 inches, and now drought. The first figs were spoiling due to the rain and then the bugs came. I nearly have the bugs in control and can now eat a few but they are not all at their prime. Even if the figs get a little ripe the few remaining bugs get on the eye even if it's closed and begin the souring process. It's a shame but I've probably lost 80 percent of my crop if not more. My hope is that by the time my late ripening ones come that the bugs will be all gone.
"gene"

Looks great Gene

Thanks for posting the great photos/info.

I agree with you, I have a similar problem but with the birds and squirrels. I'm happy when I manage to pick a few figs that are ripe and they have not gone do to the squirrels. My trees are still young and does not produce a lot of figs, but I hope in years to come that will be enough for me and the squirrels.
Your pictures look great.

Hey Gene, glad to see you have been enjoying the Mead fig (aka "Meade"). My late Aunt would be happy to know this plant survives in the hands of fig enthusiasts. Unfortunately, the mother plants at her old home have been removed by the new owners, due to fear of bees. I'm so glad I shared cuttings with Gene and others here.

Anyone else tasted this fig yet?

They look tasty