Baskinta Brown 2013

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Posted 1375817736	Reply with quote #1

Baskinta Brown (labeled Unknown Lebanese Brown). Two logs from Vern C in November 2011. Thanks Vern. Now more than eight feet tall, grounded, unpruned, and getting only about 5 hours max of sunlight daily. I was shocked to find these two figs because the birds missed them. They were figgy but not juicy nor memorably sweet. As you can see, they crack nicely. In the hopes of a more productive life, I will prune it as well as the tree causing the shade. Highly rated [No]. Taste [Good because it was not bland tasting and watery like some golden looking figs can get; yes you Celeste]. Productive [Not sure]. Keep [For now]. Update 20130810. Vern confirmed that there are only two varieties, Baskinta Brown and Baskinta Purple. Attached Images unknown_lebanese_brown002.JPG (173.83 KB, 84 views) unknown_lebanese_brown003.JPG (192.36 KB, 91 views) unknown_lebanese_brown004.JPG (333.00 KB, 84 views) unknown_lebanese_brown005.JPG (378.05 KB, 37 views) __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

greenfig

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Posted 1375819332	Reply with quote #2

Your photos have a professional presentation! Thanks for the post. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

susieqz

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Posted 1375819368	Reply with quote #3

thanks for the pics jd. I pour over them as part of my continyuing education. __________________ susie wish list: nothing. i can't grow cuttings . right now, i have 6 trees showing no signs of fmv. i'd like to keep it that way' i was told that if i couldn't deal with fmv, i should grow peaches, so i got a peach tree to live with my clean figs.

Pattee

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Posted 1375820455	Reply with quote #4

Great pictures JD , thanks so much for sharing. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

71GTO

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Posted 1375820971	Reply with quote #5

Is that the baskinta brown? __________________ NJ z7a Wish list :

indestructible87

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Posted 1375831055	Reply with quote #6

This is the brownest fig I've seen. Very nice __________________ Travis Pittsburgh, PA

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Posted 1375843289	Reply with quote #7

Thanks green fig, susieqz, Pattee, and indestructible87. 71GTO, I do not know. If Baskinta Brown = Unknown Lebanese Brown, then of course. I have posted the name of the fig as it was given to me. If you know more, please let me know because I simply do not know. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

Charitup

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Posted 1375843688	Reply with quote #8

I think it would be worth more effort just based on looks and hope for better taste with more sunshine. goss Oh yeah I've been really enjoying the pics lately too. __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

71GTO

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Posted 1375845365	Reply with quote #9

Vern, had found two unknown Lebanese figs from the town baskinta. One was purple one was brown. The name that was used then was baskinta brown and baskinta purple. Unless, it's a different Vern or just a different fig... __________________ NJ z7a Wish list :

elin

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Posted 1375855629	Reply with quote #10

Can it be Red lebanese? Lebanese red: Lebanese varieties found along the coast. Attached Images lebanesered2_1.jpg (31.76 KB, 24 views) __________________ 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

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Posted 1375869443	Reply with quote #11

JD, it looks a whole lot like a Celeste, but this one is darker. I believe Vern named it Baskinta brown s 71GTO mentioned. The Lebanese red is larger. __________________ Pennsylvania http://www.treesofjoy.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-of-Joy/110193909021138

FMD

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Posted 1375879586	Reply with quote #12

I too, have this one from Vern with both names. It is an improved Celeste, IMO. Keeper, for now especially in the fig hedge. __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

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Posted 1376126467	Reply with quote #13

Thanks to 71GTO for making me follow up with Vern and for the accurate information. Thanks to Vern for the quick reply. Here is what Vern had to say which is the same as 71GTO in post #5: Quote: There are only two Baskinta figs brown and purple. They came from Baskinta a town in Lebanon. I thought I labeled them all Baskinta Brown and Baskinta Purple when I sent them out for trades or postage. There were a lot of people that ended up with these cuttings. Attached Images baskinta_brown006.JPG (142.14 KB, 34 views) baskinta_brown007.JPG (138.06 KB, 34 views) baskinta_brown008.JPG (166.04 KB, 32 views) baskinta_brown009.JPG (216.47 KB, 34 views) __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

Pattee

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Posted 1376151447	Reply with quote #14

JD great info and pics. Love the brown color. Do you have the purple also? Would love to see the differences. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

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Posted 1376499611	Reply with quote #15

Pattee, I do have Baskinta Purple but it has not fruited. It has finger like leaves. Attached Images baskinta_purple001.JPG (205.39 KB, 21 views) baskinta_purple002.JPG (196.04 KB, 21 views) __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

Pattee

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Posted 1376503140	Reply with quote #16

Very interesting JD . I've subscribed to the topic so I can keep up with any other info on these. Thanks again for posting these. __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

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Posted 1376516318	Reply with quote #17

does anyone have the purple? what is it like? __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

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