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RIMike

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Received this as a trade from a forum member and anxious to try it. Figs have swelled up and this one has a soft feel to it with a large open eye. I've got it in the hoop house so it's protected fro the elements.

How can I tell when it's ripe? Dark figs are easy, but I'm not sure when to pick it.
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Also, the older VDB trees are loving life in the high tunnel. I've now clipped pinched them three times and they are 8 feet tall and still growing.

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"Hello....is there anybody out there.....just nod if you can here me.....is there anyone home?"

Anyone have advise / experience on when to pick the fruits on the Yellow Armenian?
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Beautiful plant and fruit.
If I was you  I will give it a day extra for the little bit greenness to go away. It is safe from critters in the greenhouse. But what the heck you have a few more close to swelling anyway why not try this one whenever you feel like it. Always experiment when there is some in reserve /or back up or extra.
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My Colasanti White looks exactly like that. I wonder if its the same. I'd be interested to see the interior when it ripens.
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You want to wait till it's hanging limp and very soft.
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Hi Mike

Nice looking fig there. As others have already said, iI would give it a few more days, especially since you have it covered and weather is good. It should start to turn a bit darker, the way a banana does, and will feel a bit soft when you squeeze it. By the looks of yours, should be ready very soon. Nice pix.
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