Brooklyn "Hand Grenade"

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leon_edmond

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Posted 1407724259	Reply with quote #1

Thanks to Angelo for sharing this variety. This is my first season to taste this fig. It does not appear to be Brunswick, which several members thought in the past. It is a very flavorful, meaty fig. Productive for a young tree, it is resistant to FMV and the figs do not split or sour with the daily rains we've had in Albuquerque lately. I would like to hear from anyone else growing this fig. It is a keeper for sure.

Speedmaster

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Posted 1407733877	Reply with quote #2

Nice to know it is working for you, and a nice sized fig is always nice ;) __________________ Weather: Winter: 10C+ Summer: 42C+ Growing: Syrian Unk., Atreano, Egyptian Unk., Lebanese Unk., Col de dame Gris, Beall, Negronne, Ronde de bordeaux, Brogiotto Bianco Wish List: Panache.

Rewton

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Posted 1407762926	Reply with quote #3

Leon, it sure looks a lot like my unknown (my source called it "Mildenhall") which everyone agreed was a strain of Brunswick: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/please-help-me-identify-my-unknown-5983133?pid=1274741379#post1274741379 I decided to get rid of this unknown because of its tendency to split in rainy/humid weather and then draw huge numbers of ants. It was a tasty fig though. Are you growing Brunswick as well so that you can compare your Brooklyn fig to it? __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

rcantor

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Posted 1407770322	Reply with quote #4

Steve, he did mention that it's been raining and the figs didn't split. That's proof it's not a Brunswick :) As you saw, a real Brunswick will split in high humidity, let alone rain. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

Rewton

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Posted 1407773148	Reply with quote #5

Well, maybe it is related to the Lebanese fig Pooya found: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/2013-unknown-lebanese-winner-6560792?pid=1279821956#post1279821956 This is another fig that looks a lot (and tastes a lot) like Brunswick but can handle the rain really well. Anyway, the Brooklyn fig looks like a winner __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

leon_edmond

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Posted 1439086387	Reply with quote #6

Brooklyn Hand Grenade 2015.

rcantor

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Posted 1439145722	Reply with quote #7

Leon, Do you do magic tricks? Your hands look designed for magic. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

vito12831

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Posted 1439151269	Reply with quote #8

Hi, Leon, It's a great looking fig! I have one that is loaded with figs, but none are ripe yet. Ed said it produces one of the best tasting brebas he's had. Thank you Angelo for sharing it with us! Vito

leon_edmond

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Posted 1439172640	Reply with quote #9

rcantor- Yes, after I post the pics I make the figs disappear. LOL!

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