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Figs4Life

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Posted 1365311676	Reply with quote #1

What fig tree varieties do you grow ? Do you grow as a hobby or business? __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

ohjustaguy

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Posted 1365312499	Reply with quote #2

Hobby, In ground in San Jose, CA White Genoa Desert King VdB Peter's Honey (with S. Verte, Vdb, Panache grafts this year....hope they take!) __________________ San Jose 9b http://www.kevinsedibleyard.com/

Dieseler

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Posted 1365347299	Reply with quote #3

I enjoy to eat em. What types i grow are the better of the two in my humble opinion - Dark Types

pawpawbill

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Posted 1365348148	Reply with quote #4

Just starting out. I have: In ground: Celeste, brown turkey, Marseilles black vs, ischia Green, Adriatic JH, Florea, Chicago Hardy, Rooting : ronde de Bordeaux, sal's G, Gino's, Maryland brown turkey, Figo Preto, Lsu gold, Hollier, improved Celeste, unknown black Madeira, plus above. It's just a hobby, but I have acreage and with success hope to locally market some produce if in ground trees thrive Bill. Z 7. Middle Tennessee

memphis_fig_grower

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Posted 1365356767	Reply with quote #5

It is just a hobby with me, but I get very obsessed about it. I read everything I can get my hands or eyes on and I am always looking for the next new cutting to try. Below is a list of fig trees growing and or cutting with leaves I am growing. __________________ Bill Memphis TN, Zone 7b/8a

WillsC

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Posted 1365360980	Reply with quote #6

I had two in ground figs the last couple of years and this fall decided to ratchet it up so in the last few months started trading for and buying cuttings. My goal was to stop at 50 varieties but last week hit 60 varieties lol. Currently have 28 varieties in ground and the rest are in cups or bags but going well.

tandmadd

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Posted 1365464703	Reply with quote #7

Hi! I just recently got into fig trees (and gardening in general) as a hobby. I have : Black Mission, Panachee, VDB, and LSU Purple- all in containers. CA 10b __________________ ------------------ Tina Southern CA, 10B wish list: col de dame noir, black ischia, ronde de Bordeaux, any other dark figs currently growing: violet de bordeaux, peters honey, panachee, black mission, verte, atreano attempting to root: tena, sucrette, golden celeste, black madera, col de dame (not sure of color), pied de bouf, and early violet

scott_ga

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Posted 1365466113	Reply with quote #8

Just a hobby. Hunt, Peter's Honey, Black Madeira, Violette de Bordeaux, Hardy Chicago, Celeste, Alma, Sal's EL, Col de Dame (white), Enderub. Rooting Ronde de Bordeaux, Marseilles Black VS. In ground and in pots. __________________ Scott North Georgia Zone 7b

aeilee

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Posted 1365466230	Reply with quote #9

Hardy chicago, black mission, marseilles black vs, green ischia, shtawi, birtati, bwaydi, negronne. Some of these i'm going to receive in the next few months though.

shah8

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Posted 1365467680	Reply with quote #10

Scott, I'm surprised you only have what you do. How is Hunt and Alma doing for you? __________________ Especially desired figs: UCD 187-25, UCD 200-48, UCD 157-17, UCD 309-B1, Princesa, Black Madeira, high quality sugar fig that ripens Sept-Oct. Probable desired fig: Smith, St Jean, JH Adriatic, CddB, Gulbun, Pastilliere, Sucrette Rooting: Smith, CDDB--this pretty much means I have my fun tries (tho' important since they are truly desirable), and only interested for this year: Gulbun, BM, 187-25, or something wildly exotic or precious that nobody has any good reason to send me.

Nichole

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Posted 1365471085	Reply with quote #11

Hobby. I am ashamed at the number of "fig variety experiments" I have going on in my yard. I need to get my current on-line listing up to date. __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

bullet08

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Posted 1365510132	Reply with quote #12

hobby so far. compare to others, i have very small number of trees. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1365510821	Reply with quote #13

hobby - 57 varieties __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Tonycm

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Posted 1365513375	Reply with quote #14

Too many to list. Neither a hobby or a business, it's an ADDICTION! Currently rooting and recently rooted close to 200 and 20 or so older trees. __________________ Zone 6a Sarver, PA Wish list; Rafed's Genovese Nero

Smaritza

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Posted 1365521878	Reply with quote #15

Thanks to DrivewayFarmer,Jon and eBay. I have quite a few. My favorites so far are Ronde de Bordeaux, Atreano and Paradiso Bronze. I haven't even tasted these yet. I have to agree with Tonycm. It is an addiction. __________________ Smaritza Bronx, NY Wishing for: Ronde de Bordeaux, Aubique Petit, Pananas Purple, Longue d Aout, Lebanese Red, Ischia Black, Scott's Black, Martineca Rimada, Tarantella, Jolly Tiger, Nero,

sammy

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Posted 1365523030	Reply with quote #16

I started last year and now have 15 varieties plus 4 more coming soon. All are in containers so far. __________________ Sam zone 4 Thessalon Ontario, Canada.

The_celt

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Posted 1365539681	Reply with quote #17

Hobby Aberbera Abicou Abate Adam Adriatic & jh Afghan A Aldo Alma Angelique Archpel Armeanian Arnea nera Atreano Azermeanian B mad 5 B A 1 Badelhouce Barbillone Barnosotte noir ucd Bajornosotte noir Bataglia green Beal fn Bergunya Berbera preta Berbera Blanca Blava Black ischia ucd Black jack Black maderia Black mission Monrovia Black mission NL Blue celest Blue giant Binello Bournabat Bordisotte negra Bordisotte verde Bordisotte blanc Bordisotte Blanca rimada Bordisotte Blanca-negra Bordisotte rossa Brocalet Byadi And too many more __________________ http://sumosteaks.com/

bullet08

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Posted 1365541860	Reply with quote #18

Celt, how many total do you have? I noticed you only listed 'A' and 'B', and that's more that what I have. LOL __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

kubota1

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Posted 1365542449	Reply with quote #19

Quote: Originally Posted by The_celt Hobby Aberbera Abicou Abate Adam Adriatic & jh Afghan A Aldo Alma Angelique Archpel Armeanian Arnea nera Atreano Azermeanian B mad 5 B A 1 Badelhouce Barbillone Barnosotte noir ucd Bajornosotte noir Bataglia green Beal fn Bergunya Berbera preta Berbera Blanca Blava Black ischia ucd Black jack Black maderia Black mission Monrovia Black mission NL Blue celest Blue giant Binello Bournabat Bordisotte negra Bordisotte verde Bordisotte blanc Bordisotte Blanca rimada Bordisotte Blanca-negra Bordisotte rossa Brocalet Byadi And too many more That's awesome! __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

bugs

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Posted 1365552812	Reply with quote #20

Dan, Good to see your back.

scott_ga

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Posted 1365558423	Reply with quote #21

Hi Shah I tend to cull (give away) ones that don't do well in the rain or aren't great tasting (to my taste) because I don't have unlimited room. Hunt is a keeper although it tastes like a large Celeste right now. Alma has not done well for me yet. It produces a lot, but is just not good tasting (yet). If it doesn't produce, it goes down the road (there is a guy just down the road that will take it, he has my Mary Lane). __________________ Scott North Georgia Zone 7b

Womack

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Posted 1365558728	Reply with quote #22

Scott, Do you grow your col de dame in ground and if so so how cold hardy is it? __________________ Womack Northwest Georgia 7b Wish list: Col de Dame Gris, Black Tuscan, Socorro Black

Figs4Life

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Posted 1365568113	Reply with quote #23

Quote: Originally Posted by The_celt Hobby Aberbera Abicou Abate Adam Adriatic & jh Afghan A Aldo Alma Angelique Archpel Armeanian Arnea nera Atreano Azermeanian B mad 5 B A 1 Badelhouce Barbillone Barnosotte noir ucd Bajornosotte noir Bataglia green Beal fn Bergunya Berbera preta Berbera Blanca Blava Black ischia ucd Black jack Black maderia Black mission Monrovia Black mission NL Blue celest Blue giant Binello Bournabat Bordisotte negra Bordisotte verde Bordisotte blanc Bordisotte Blanca rimada Bordisotte Blanca-negra Bordisotte rossa Brocalet Byadi And too many more Oh wow , that is a big collection you got there, may I ask you which are your top 10 favorites and why? __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

Gina

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Posted 1365568138	Reply with quote #24

Another 'too many to list' here. Mine are all young and many will be tasted for the first time this year. A hobby run amuk, lol. One of the more fun plant adventures I've ever had. :) __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

greg88

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Posted 1365597522	Reply with quote #25

Hobby, limited space. trying to keep with cold hardy I can keep in the ground. Look to my signature. __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

The_celt

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Posted 1365599009	Reply with quote #26

Top ten is hard maybe top 10 in every class that ill have to think about __________________ http://sumosteaks.com/

scott_ga

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Posted 1365639998	Reply with quote #27

Hi Womack, I'm not sure how hardy I can say it is. It's in the ground now as of last fall. Until then was in a pot on the deck since 2009, I think. I know it has survived 20 F in a pot (just for a matter of hours)--if it was going below 20, I would usually slide it in the garage. I wanted it to get pretty big before I put it in the ground. I haven't had a problem with loss of figs due to cold temperatures here (yet), but we haven't had a cold winter in a while--I'm north of Atlanta, but not too far. This winter wasn't much of a test, though even the 2 foot CdD I have in a pot on the deck never went into the garage. I have been known on really cold nights to string in the ground trees up with Christmas lights and throw a tarp over them. Scott __________________ Scott North Georgia Zone 7b

gorgi

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Posted 1365699339	Reply with quote #28

Re (nice-guy) Dan (The_celt): A while back, somewhere here in this FF, I had predicted that he will be one of the new younger-generation fig-gurus. Just wait till he gains some more experience and his big fig collection matures some more. Some fig variates do start with the 'A-B' letters, but many more also start with 'C ... Z'. __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

snaglpus

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Posted 1365700628	Reply with quote #29

I have a lot! Too many to list. __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

Figs4Life

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Posted 1365700827	Reply with quote #30

Quote: Originally Posted by snaglpus I have a lot!<BR><BR>Too many to list. as a hobby or business? __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1365702888	Reply with quote #31

Dan , If you did have a chance , your top ten in each class would be really interesting especially for another east coast fig grower. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

Rewton

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Posted 1365703277	Reply with quote #32

Dan, let me second Kerry - I would also love to hear your top 10 in each class. It would also be helpful to know whether they are in-ground or in containers. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

elin

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Posted 1365704696	Reply with quote #33

How many varieties its a good question. the answer gives me headache so..... __________________ 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

The_celt

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Posted 1365717436	Reply with quote #34

Ok on to c-d? Maybe more if I find the time Calamyrna Caples Capoll llarg Castle Kennedy Calvert Cal de rona Calderrona deminer Carlina negra Caucus 3 Celest jr Celest Chico Malibu Chico strawberry Citratula Col de dame blanc Col de dame Blanca/negra Col de dame brun Col de dame bordissotenca Col de dame ciutat Col de dame giganta Col de dame Gris Col de dame noir/negra Col de dame rigata Col de dame roja Colar Colar d'alberta Colistani dark Colistani white Conadra Cosme manyo Corragio Cuiro de bou Cucurerla Dalamite Dauphine Dall osso Deanna De la Gloria De la roca Del sen jaume gran Desert king Dien pieres Diredo Dongenal D'or Doree Dotatto Drap d'or __________________ http://sumosteaks.com/

The_celt

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Posted 1365718983	Reply with quote #35

See I only collect a b c and d named figs lol __________________ http://sumosteaks.com/

Figs4Life

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Posted 1365730893	Reply with quote #36

Quote: Originally Posted by The_celt Top ten is hard maybe top 10 in every class that ill have to think about can't wait . Do you have any photos of your fig forest? __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

SoniSoni

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Posted 1365731358	Reply with quote #37

I think we should charter a bus and visit The Celt with clippers ;-) __________________ Soni GA. 7-8. seeking Galicia Negra, Bianchi Guido, Violette de Sollies, Emerald Strawberry

Figs4Life

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Posted 1365731571	Reply with quote #38

Quote: Originally Posted by SoniSoni I think we should charter a bus and visit The Celt with clippers ;-)<br> lol __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

Figs4Life

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Posted 1366162352	Reply with quote #39

I'm trying to root this cuttings: Vdb LSU Gold LSU Purple Green Greek Greek Unknown Kalamata White ( maybe) Greek Black Greek unknown Bronze Italian Red Italian Green Italian White Italian Black Kathleen'Black Marseilles Vs Black Atriatic Hardy Chicago Purple Unknown Dow's Celeste Celeste Patrick's Super Giant Atreano Gold (tree) Atreano Atriatic Adriano __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

THISISME

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Posted 1366167417	Reply with quote #40

I've trialed a lot of varieties but here is my current list. A lot shorter than most but I grow a lot of fruits besides figs. Violette De Bordeaux Paradiso Conadria Panache Janice Seedless Kadota LSU Gold Soon I will have a Black Madeira __________________ What's it taste like? Is it open or closed eyed? Zone 9b in the Desert where it's hot and dry.

shah8

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Posted 1366169616	Reply with quote #41

what other figs besides Desert King have you discarded? What tree fruits are your figs competing with, THISISME? As for your DK question, I thought Atreano is what you'd want. __________________ Especially desired figs: UCD 187-25, UCD 200-48, UCD 157-17, UCD 309-B1, Princesa, Black Madeira, high quality sugar fig that ripens Sept-Oct. Probable desired fig: Smith, St Jean, JH Adriatic, CddB, Gulbun, Pastilliere, Sucrette Rooting: Smith, CDDB--this pretty much means I have my fun tries (tho' important since they are truly desirable), and only interested for this year: Gulbun, BM, 187-25, or something wildly exotic or precious that nobody has any good reason to send me.

THISISME

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Posted 1366171429	Reply with quote #42

shah8 I have discarded so many over the last eight plus years it's become somewhat of a blur. I used to have a list but lost it in a computer crash. Word to the wise. If your list is on your computer print it out and put it somewhere safe. Anything with an open eye is gone. I pulled the LSU Gold too and put it in a pot. Could not stand seeing stink bugs going in and out if the eye. Here in Arizona many varieties do not properly ripen fruit due to our heat and low humidity. I like VDB because it has a closed eye and the fruit ripen properly and it produces over a long season. Everything else is still under trial. Though I like the flavor of Paradiso and Conadria. I will have to wait and see how productive they are before I call them keepers. The JSK and Panache where just planted in the last few weeks. In my yard there are.... Loquats Pears Asian Pears Almonds Apricot Mulberry Lots of plums figs Not to mention a vegetable garden. I got rid of all the apples and peaches and nectarines too. I want easy things to grow that produce lots of tasty fruit. Like Dave I too got rid of Black Mission. It looked good but produced not one single edible piece of fruit in four years. __________________ What's it taste like? Is it open or closed eyed? Zone 9b in the Desert where it's hot and dry.

FrozenJoe

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Posted 1366178377	Reply with quote #43

As far as figs go I have these in the ground: Desert King Hardy Chicago LSU Purple Barnissotte Unknown from NJ VdB Black Madeira Atreano (1st year) Maltese Falcon (1st year) Scott's Black (1st year) Black Mission (1st year) Kathleen's Black (1st year, might not make it) Conadria (1st year, might not make it) I have duplicates in the ground of a few varieties I am still trying to root a few cuttings __________________ Joe Phoenix Area (Zone 9) I am MrFrozenJoe on YouTube. I am arizonafigs on eBay.

Bikkurim

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Posted 1366180495	Reply with quote #44

I have a Desert King in ground and a few varieties here in there in pots. All was good and I was a 'normal' fig grower. Then I got the fig fever and cracked out. Now? Now I have a full blown addiction and have expanded my collection to an obscene amount. Well, at least for me. I see a couple here that I can aspire to grow to, lol. I still got some more space... __________________ Sarah greater Portland, Oregon area zone 8b Wish list:any Col de Dame, Maltese Falcon, Maltese Beauty, Black Zadar, Fico Piccolino, Petite Negri, Red Lebanese

Figs4Life

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. __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

Centurion

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Posted 1368311941	Reply with quote #46

Quote: Originally Posted by THISISME I have discarded so many over the last eight plus years it's become somewhat of a blur. THISISME ain't kidding. Over a third of my in ground trees are his discards. From THISISME, balck mission, desert king, atreano, col de dam, celeste, VDB, and a couple of unknowns. The rest of my trees include a hardy chicago, a couple Havasu trees, and a whole bunch unknowns I am growing from cuttings given to me by forum members, courtesey of Joanne, Brent, Luke, Joe, Gabe, Daniel, and a couple of locals. Thanks to all of you. Many should fruit for the first time this year, and we are looking forward to it. __________________ Dave Verde Valley, AZ Zone 8

Womack

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Posted 1368373215	Reply with quote #47

Scott, I missed your reply to my question a few weeks back. How did your in ground col de dame do this spring after its first winter. Also do you pinch your trees. Here is my variety list. VDB el VDB centurion Vista Celeste O'Rourke (probably improved Celeste) Salce Troiano calabrese Paradise Nero Mario Adriatic JH Col de dame noir Bourjasotte Gris Brogiotto Nero MBVS Gino's black Malta black Nero 600 Italian honey Ronde de Bordeaux Several unknowns Figo preto Most of these are small but I hope to taste several varieties this summer __________________ Womack Northwest Georgia 7b Wish list: Col de Dame Gris, Black Tuscan, Socorro Black

scott_ga

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Posted 1368486680	Reply with quote #48

Hi Womack, The in ground CDD was just fine this spring and is leafing out well. Occasionally, I will pinch trees if it looks like the figs are still too green in late fall. I don't routinely pinch everything. The Hardy Chicago on the southeast side of the house will put on figs till a hard frost, so it may need pinching. __________________ Scott North Georgia Zone 7b

indestructible87

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Posted 1380168095	Reply with quote #49

I just started this year I have: Sumacki Lebanese Red An unknown Iraqi A mystery fig from bass I started off trying to acquire mainly middle eastern varieties. I don't really have a good reason for it though. Now I find myself wanting everything. __________________ Travis Pittsburgh, PA

Gina

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Posted 1380174437	Reply with quote #50

I probably have more now than when I first replied to this thread half a year ago. ;) __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

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