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This is a fig that belongs to a friend of mine. He has just a small bush with quite a few figs on it. This is the first time I've seen ripe fruit in his tree.

He got the tree a few yrs ago from his Italian father-in-law. His father-in-law has been growing this one for many years (maybe even decades) in middle TN.

Any suggestions as to the variety?

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Bill, is the fruit Breba or main crop?

Thanks.

Bob
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Hi Bob.

These figs formed on new wood so, this must be main crop. In fact I don't know whether it has a breba crop or not.

  
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Bill, thanks for the quick reply.

Is it grown in a pot or in the ground.

Is it winter protected? 

Can you describe the flavor profile?

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Bill,

If the tree its' self is small and the leaves are small as well it just MIGHT be a Bianchetta. I am not 100% sure.
I have one but has not fruited for me but Nelsons did last year. Hopefully he still has the picture to compare.

The only other person can say for sure would be Adriano.

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Bob,

This little tree has been moved around 3 or 4 times over the past couple of years. When my friend first told me about it, he had recently dug it up from one location and moved to another.

The spot he moved it to was kind of low and seemed to hold water alot. So I reccomended that he move it.

At the time, he had just put his house on the market. So he dug it up and
put it in a pot. It grew pretty well throughout last summer in the pot.

When last winter was approaching, I reccommended he keep it in his attached garage next to the interior wall. He did so and it work out just fine.

This spring he planted it in the ground in some good soil. It really took off and started making figs.

Prior to him telling me about it, I don't know how long he had it or what kind of winter care it was given. I told him that I'd help him cover it come winter this year. Next time I talk to him I'll ask how long he's had it and where his wife's dad got it.

rafed,
It may be important to point out that, just because the original owner is Italian, doesn't mean the tree came from Italy. I'm just not sure on that point & will have to try to find out.

As for flavor? I'm going to have to get a couple more fruits to refresh my memory. Also, the fruits I had were a tad under-ripe. So, hopefully I'll be able to give a better idea of the flavor later.

Thank you guys for your input. 
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