Dear fig lovers,
I have got a few figs off my plant that was given to me by a soul growing these plants in a subtropical, high-rainfall area. The "eye" was supposed to be closed, and I thought it to be a White Genoa - but from what I've seen, these look anything but White Genoa: Is it possible for the fig to vary that much by just being planted in different soil, humidity & temperatures? We are in Malawi, on the Lake. Minimum temperature this winter (We are now in winter!) was 17C (About 62F), and I water frequently in the clay we are in , so the plant probably got a lot more water than needed, although the surrounding air is pretty dry - we make the equivalent to beef jerky in about 3 days. The plant originates from South Africa, so only ablout a handfull of varieties need to be considered: Cape White, White Genoa, and I'll try and narrow it down, if you can venture a few guesses?

That is white Genoa no doubt.
My tree was also inferior tasting,in my climate that is why I sent it away,to better climates.

Hi Herman,
Thanks, as a newby I will no doubt refer to your accumulated knowledge often - so nice to know there are guys like you round that don't mind sharing knowledge, it's really nice - thanks. Would like to know what you would recommend: Our annual rainfall is like 1000mm, with 60% in February, and the lowest temps around 54F (12C). Can be quite dry, but we need to ripen our fruit in the cooler season,no doubt

Try:Maltese Falcon from George M,alias Gorge on Fig Forum,and let me know in 3 years.
Then you will have  a Fig you can bragg about.
You will be Slipping under the tree the sooner you taste your first ripe main crop,so nobody can steal a fruit from your fig!!!!