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mnedelcu

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 This is my Giant black german fig,a big black fig with red pulp,cold hardy,not very sweet,little bit watery...a 6 from1 to 10.   Marius

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Hey Maruis, Whats the story behind this fig? I seem to remember you said it was purchased in Germany but I wonder if you could fill in the story a little better.

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Marius, the first picture reminds me of a Brown Turkey.

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So does the last one with the hollow center. But I love the color of the first picture.
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This fig  is definitely not a Brown Turkey.It's a dark(black) fig and bigger in size than Brown Turkey.The story of this fig is pretty short.Was purchased in Germany by my brother in law(who lives over there),in 2009,near Stuttgart,having the label:" Grosse schwartze feige"-Giant black fig.I added the "german" word and voila...Giant Black German Fig.
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Have any of the growers of this variety learned how to get it to be at its optimum?  Does it need heat, long summers....does it split/sour in North-East?

Just curious....I never saw or heard of this fig until today.

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Looks like there was just one posted on E-bay.
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If anyone is growing this variety, this season, please post some photos of tree, leaves, and figs, as they are at this point.

What is your opinion of this variety?  I need the information.

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Frank
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Frank -
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg1022334331169.html?12 
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I have it in ground and tips were pinched. They are still small. Leaves look very much like BT. I'll try to post pics tomorrow.
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Thanks guys for the links and for some new, updated photos.  Hoping for some opinions about this fig variety.  I will be growing this fig for the first time, and would love to know how I can grow this fig to reach its full potential for flavor. 

I guess I will learn in due time. 

Thanks for the information.

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So....back again.  Any NEW updated photos and information re: figs, taste best growing techniques?  I have this variety, and so far, only gigantic leaves. 

Anything....anybody?

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Frank
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Frank,this is my inground Giant Black German.As you can see, is a heavy producer despite the fact that i prune it a lot in spring for cuttings.Now start swelling his figs.I will post some more pictures in a week.   Marius

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Marius......

Thanks for the updated photos.  Looks like a real producer of large figs.  Very interested in your opinions about the taste.  I will wait for your future critique, and additional photos.

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Frank
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Anything new to add?   Updated information?  Some current pics?

Taste, this year?

Did they ripen properly?



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Thank you for sharing
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