56 acres of RDB in South Africa!

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Figgysid1

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Posted 1483908053	Reply with quote #1

I found these articles about growing figs, mostly Ronde De Bordeaux, commercially in South Africa. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/crops/field-crops/finding-the-fig-niche/ http://www.avarietyoffruits.com/2015/8/25/ronde-de-bordeaux/ __________________ (Zone 12a) Big Island, Hawaii, 2,400 ft elevation, Fern Forest. Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.

mgginva

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Posted 1483908680	Reply with quote #2

My RDB's - I have 3 in my orchard - look a lot like the figs pictured in the second link but not like those in the first link. I love RDB and intend to add more this Spring. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

ADelmanto

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Posted 1483909500 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

I'll be in Johannesburg next Sunday. I'll let you know how they taste. Actually I will be nowhere close to there. I'll be heading east and the nursery is by Cape Town. (West Coast) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1483910806	Reply with quote #4

This is my favorite variety for here so it is interesting to see these articles. Too bad no one has figured out how to ship ones that are actually ripe. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

SCfigFanatic

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Posted 1483913803	Reply with quote #5

Mine have all been the blacker version. Doug __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8 Off and on member since 10/1/2012

snaglpus

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Posted 1483920155	Reply with quote #6

Same here Doug. Mine a jet black. It's my wife's favorite black fig. My in-ground tree use to be huge, not anymore! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

SCfigFanatic

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Posted 1483920433 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Dang, wish I was able to help you but the drive alone would kill my back. Your in grounds will probably just grow right back. I don't protect my trees because I physically do not have it in me. But they keep growing back even stronger! Doug __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8 Off and on member since 10/1/2012

tennesseefig

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Posted 1483987453	Reply with quote #8

Very nice read. RdB would make a serious market competitor. I love dried figs and it seems the only varieties used commercially in most areas are the Black Missions, Kadota and Turkish. I wonder what other forum members would choose if they were going to do a massive commercial grow in their current regions. Anyone have any thoughts? It would have been cool if the article had more pictures. __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

tennesseefig

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Posted 1483987601	Reply with quote #9

I had a couple RdB cuttings gifted to me a couple years ago but I failed at rooting them. Anybody have a couple? __________________ Micah 4:4But each one shall sit under his vine and under his fig tree, with no one to make them afraid, for the mouth of יְהוָה of hosts has spoken. Zone 7a, wanting: JH Adriatic, Smith, Strawberry Verte, VdB, RdB

coop951

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Posted 1484017169	Reply with quote #10

I really enjoyed reading those articles, Thanks. I have a few different RdB's from a few different sources. When its ripe, I think this is one of the absolute best figs I've ever eaten. A former "IT" fig, this can be gotten very reasonably, comparatively. It's a no brainer __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

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