Black Jack?

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jdarden1963

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Posted 1376443996	Reply with quote #1

I got this tree over the weekend and it's label Black Jack. However, the fig doesn't, in my opinion, look just like the pictures I've seen of other Black Jack's. As far as taste goes, it was a good fig but not great. It was mildly sweet with a figgy flavor; a little bland actually. I love the size of it but the smaller, LSU Tiger I had last week was soooo much better. Attached Images 20130813_201157.jpeg (199.36 KB, 65 views) 20130813_180334.jpeg (147.39 KB, 64 views) 20130813_180204.jpeg (177.12 KB, 54 views) 20130813_175806.jpeg (163.76 KB, 55 views) 20130813_180319.jpeg (115.92 KB, 61 views) Black_Jack.jpg (275.50 KB, 60 views) __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

fignutty

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Posted 1376445236	Reply with quote #2

Sounds and looks like my BJ. I much prefer Strawberry Verte. __________________ Steve in Alpine TX 7b/8a Wish list: Sangue Dolce, Siblawi, Victoria, Emalyn's Purple, Colonel Littman's Black Cross

jdarden1963

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Posted 1376445853	Reply with quote #3

Thanks for the reassurance, Steve. I'm new to this and I've read so much about mislabeling, I just want to be sure of what I have. I have a Strawberry Verte also, but it is too young to bear fruit this year. __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

cobb4861

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Posted 1376446688	Reply with quote #4

I'm sure others that have this one will chime in. But that one might have needed another day or two on the tree. Try that and see if it improves the flavor and sweetness. __________________ Meghan Cobb ~ Growing zone 9 Wish List: Pane e Vino White and /or Dark, De la Reina, Iranian mountain fig and anything else that is great to grow or at least try in the hot and humid Southeast Texas.

SEGeo

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Posted 1376447326	Reply with quote #5

Jules, This one has to be super ripe (cracking skin) to get the full flavor profile according to the information I have been reading. __________________ Chris Fairchild Virginia Beach, Va. USDA Hardiness Zone 8a Graduate Student - Engineering and GeoScience *I assume all my figs carry FMV* Wish List:

SEGeo

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Posted 1376447642	Reply with quote #6

Jules, This one has to be super ripe (cracking skin) to get the full flavor profile according to the information I have been reading. __________________ Chris Fairchild Virginia Beach, Va. USDA Hardiness Zone 8a Graduate Student - Engineering and GeoScience *I assume all my figs carry FMV* Wish List:

jdarden1963

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Posted 1376447690	Reply with quote #7

Thanks Meghan and Chris. I thought that it might need another day or two on the tree but when I sliced it in half, around the plump end, a couple of spots looked as though it was overripe. I will leave the others longer and see if that helps. __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

Charitup

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Posted 1376447772	Reply with quote #8

Good pictures and thanks for posting goss __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

armando93223

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Posted 1376462874	Reply with quote #9

I have eaten a handful of Black Jacks from 3 different local nurseries.......they were ok.....looked bigger than black mission....but about 8 out of 10 lacked flavor...... they are probably good for making a pie with sugar added.... _______________________________________ Armando by Fresno California __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

fignutty

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Posted 1376493121	Reply with quote #10

I've heard reports of good Black Jack from areas like Tucson, lots of heat and light. I'm not quite there on heat and light and mine end up like Brown Turkey, big and watery. The Strawberry Verte are smaller, dry and shrivel on the bush, and end up much sweeter and with much more concentrated flavor. They have a flavor much more like my best nectarines which are the best fruit I grow. __________________ Steve in Alpine TX 7b/8a Wish list: Sangue Dolce, Siblawi, Victoria, Emalyn's Purple, Colonel Littman's Black Cross

jdarden1963

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Posted 1376494623	Reply with quote #11

Thanks, Steve and Armando. I'm going to give it a chance but I'm thinking this one will probably not be a keeper in the long run. Since I am limited on space for growing trees, I would like to find few of the very best varieties to plant and maybe a few to grow in pots. __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

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