Black Madeira 8-6-14

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newnandawg

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Posted 1407328848	Reply with quote #1

Well, first of all this is the first time this tree has fruited in three years. Next, why is it so early? The fig was not below a leaf so I can only assume it is not a breba (see pic). As usual it is a medium size fig and last but not least, I had to pic it a day early since I was leaving town. Even so it was sweet, little jammy and berry flavored. I give it a 9.

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1407329230	Reply with quote #2

Such a nice looking fig. My Figo Preto is on its 2nd year and has 12 figs on it. I haven't tasted BM but hope it's as similar as people say. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Charitup

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Posted 1407330851	Reply with quote #3

A day early and still a 9. I'm guessing it's gonna be a 10. Thanks for the show and tell __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1407332911	Reply with quote #4

Damn, you have all those other figs for weeks now and on top of that, an early ripening BM? That's just not fair. But who said life was fair? Looks beautiful! Thank you for the foto. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

elin

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Posted 1407333537	Reply with quote #5

Amazing fruit. Is BM productive? __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

waynea

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Posted 1407333917	Reply with quote #6

Maybe the next or main crop will rise to the level of 10.

newnandawg

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Posted 1407334386	Reply with quote #7

Thanks for all your comments. This season has been very interesting and challenging. Elin, it is very productive only it is "normally" a very late fig to ripen, meaning late next month or even October here.

jdsfrance

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Posted 1407336146	Reply with quote #8

Really a beautiful fig. I need one. I have some random cuttings from Portugal ... Hopefully some cuttings will root and fruit dark - the trees had no ripe fruit at that time but where loaded with beautiful growing fruits... That would be great ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

Chivas

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Posted 1407336411	Reply with quote #9

Elin, I imagine in your zone it would be very productive as it requires more heat units than most. My tree is now in it's 4th year in pot, will get roughly 75-100 figs from it, it is in 30 gallon and needs to be repotted so it got stunted this year so far but I believe it will get more productive for me as time goes on. __________________ Canada Zone 6B

kubota1

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Posted 1407336650	Reply with quote #10

Mike, Congratulations! That's a beautiful fig. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

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Posted 1407348101	Reply with quote #11

Mike, Good to see a productive Black Madeira so close. Is yours in ground? Are you fertilizing? Any best practices or lessons learned to share? __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

newnandawg

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Posted 1407349131	Reply with quote #12

Jd, I have one in ground and two others in 15 gallon pots. I am using water soluble 20-20-20 @ 1 tblsp per 2 gallons of water. I fertilize all potted and in ground the same now. I was not getting the growth I thought I should before using this every other week. As for BM, I try not to get the leaves wet no more than I have to so as to help prevent rust. It is very prone to rust here.

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Posted 1407350363	Reply with quote #13

Thanks Mike. Was this fig from your potted or grounded BM? Two more answers please. What brand of 20-20-20 (all are not created equal)? How often do you water with it? Per the advice from Wills, I am trialing a 2x weekly application of ammonium sulfate (1 tsp/gallon of water) on a few trees with good results. Thanks Wills. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

newnandawg

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Posted 1407357487	Reply with quote #14

JD, this fig is from potted plant. I am using Jacks Classic, previously known as Peters for many years. It has some micro nutrients. I get it from Amazon 1.5 lbs and you can also get larger amounts. Not sure if the other varieties has the micro's. Every other weeks applications.

luigil

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Posted 1407361207	Reply with quote #15

Hi, great looking fig. I also have a Black Madeira and is looking great. It's a year old and was wondering if it would fruit next year? Fingers crossed:) Mine has large leafs. __________________ Luigi from Chicago Zone 5 Wish list: Galancia Negra Nordland Malta black Smith fig

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