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WillsC

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Posted 1404769348	Reply with quote #1

I was having a very hard time finding cuttings of Zingerella then Rafed came through with a nice branch. Cut that branch in to 4 cuttings this winter and all of them took, 3 well and the last one was slow but took off finally. Planted the 1 gallon in ground March 15th and it just amazes me how fast SOME of these figs grow. Gifted the other two one gallon Zings and sold the 4th one, cheap:) She already has figs on her and growing like a weed. Of this years new varieties that were planted in ground Zing is third in growth only being beaten by Alma in first place and Maltese Beauty in second. Rafed, thanks again:)

cis4elk

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Posted 1404769745	Reply with quote #2

Congrats, I look forward to pictures and reviews of ripe figs. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

newnandawg

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Posted 1404770049	Reply with quote #3

Willis, very nice looking plant. I had a very nice one last year but it was one of the 25 that died during the winter. It was one of my most favorite of all 125+ varieties I had. Fortunately, one of the awesome forum members is replacing it for me. (Willis you may be aware of this) Here is my description of it and the link to my pics. This is an excellent fig. It has moved way up on my list after tasting the first main crop. The breba does not compare. Almost a creamy raspberry, sweet with just a small amount of crunch. It was also able to ripen without any rain. I will give this a 9 on a 1-10 scale. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/zingarella-main-2013-6493454?pid=1279260844#post1279260844

WillsC

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Posted 1404770892	Reply with quote #4

Mike, Yes, it is YOUR fault I went looking for it, you people and your lists :) I did hear just recently that you had lost yours, sorry. I'm glad it is being replaced and as fast as they grow you should be back to speed next year. How old was the plant you lost? Was it in the ground or in a pot?

newnandawg

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Posted 1404771686	Reply with quote #5

It was a second year plant still in the pot but was going in the ground this spring. I hope yours is as good as the one I had.

blueboy1977

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Posted 1404774239	Reply with quote #6

Purdy plant there Wills, hows that BM doing? __________________ Rob Zone 9a/9b were the too meet. South Houston Tx Growing: Black Madeira, Smith, LSU Scott's Black, Improved Celeste, VDB, MBvs, RDB, Unknown Peach/Apricot, Salce, Malta Black, Texas BA-1, JH Adriatic, Atreano, CDDN, CDDB, CDDG, Strawberry Verte

rafed

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Posted 1404775057	Reply with quote #7

Way to go Wills

WillsC

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Posted 1404775838	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by blueboy1977 Purdy plant there Wills, hows that BM doing? It is looking a bit sad but it will perk up. I don't think it is going to win the growth race though.

dfoster25

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Posted 1404775953	Reply with quote #9

That is a very healthy looking plant. __________________ Zone 6, SE MICHIGAN -14F 1-7-14 -23F 2-?-15 6F 1-18-16

jtp

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Posted 1404779370	Reply with quote #10

Looks great!

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1404779502	Reply with quote #11

Looking good Will :)

pino

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Posted 1404783380	Reply with quote #12

Nice looking fig. A fig of the Gypsy's wonder where the fig came from. LOL (zingarella means gypsy in Italian). __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

rafed

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Posted 1404783941	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by newnandawg Willis, very nice looking plant. I had a very nice one last year but it was one of the 25 that died during the winter. It was one of my most favorite of all 125+ varieties I had. Fortunately, one of the awesome forum members is replacing it for me. (Willis you may be aware of this) Here is my description of it and the link to my pics. This is an excellent fig. It has moved way up on my list after tasting the first main crop. The breba does not compare. Almost a creamy raspberry, sweet with just a small amount of crunch. It was also able to ripen without any rain. I will give this a 9 on a 1-10 scale. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/zingarella-main-2013-6493454?pid=1279260844#post1279260844 I'll send you cuttings in the Fall. Past my bed time,,, later.

Rewton

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Posted 1404785901	Reply with quote #14

I rooted this one in Feb. of 2013 and I agree it is one of the healthiest looking and strongest growing figs I have. The leaves have a nice dark green color with no hint of fmv. It didn't fruit its first year but has quite a few main crop figs on it now. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

drphil69

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Posted 1404786851	Reply with quote #15

Wow, great looking tree! __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

cis4elk

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Posted 1404804804	Reply with quote #16

Geez, here we go again! I'm sitting here, gears turning in my head, trying to figure out how many years it will be till I have room to try this one too. I person has to have something to do in the winter right? __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

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