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I got some more figs over the weekend! Its been very warm this summer and I think the figs are loving the heat. In the first picture I have a Dessert King and VDB. I really enjoyed the VDB and the tree is still young (only 3 years) so I am excited to see how the taste improves as the tree ages. In the second picture is Izbat an naj. I started the cutting over the winter so the tree isn't even a year old. The fig was very sweet with a mild essence of tropical fruit. I wasn't expecting much since it is so young but it really exceeded my expectations! When I up-pot it next season I am hoping it really takes off.
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Growing: Hardy Chicago, VdB, Dessert King, Celeste, Green Ischia, Marseilles VS, Kathleen's Black, Red Sicilian, Adriatic JH, Violetta bayerfeinge, New Brunswick, Magnolia and Italian Honey.

Wishlist: Sicilian Black JR, Petite Negra, Sweet George, Lattarula, Sals Corleone (Gene),  Vasilika sika, Galicia negra, Dalmatie and any cold hardy fig.
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Hi Becky, did you grow your Izbat an Naj under light all through the winter? I have figs on mine that I rooted winter of 14'-15'. These are my first figs on the plant, but they are not ripe yet. Mine are in pots, and kept in a cold sunroom during the winter. Your doing well getting a harvest so quickly, I'm excited to try this one because of the reported unique flavor.

Mike in Hanover, VA
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Hi Becky, did you grow your Izbat an Naj under light all through the winter? I have figs on mine that I rooted winter of 14'-15'. These are my first figs on the plant, but they are not ripe yet. Mine are in pots, and kept in a cold sunroom during the winter. Your doing well getting a harvest so quickly, I'm excited to try this one because of the reported unique flavor. Mike in Hanover, VA


I started the cuttings in early November and it took awhile to get them rooted. I didn't wait because I didn't want the cuttings to lose energy.  I would say the roots were fully established/ moved into potting mix by January and I had them growing under my T5 for the duration of winter. I did notice some FMV early on which delayed growth but they grew out of it very quickly. I also fertilized them regularly with Neptune's harvest. I didn't expect to get any ripe figs off of it but its doing great for a first year tree. I found that the figs didn't' t take too long to ripen so fingers crossed that the warm weather holds out for your crop.
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Becky, zone 5
Growing: Hardy Chicago, VdB, Dessert King, Celeste, Green Ischia, Marseilles VS, Kathleen's Black, Red Sicilian, Adriatic JH, Violetta bayerfeinge, New Brunswick, Magnolia and Italian Honey.

Wishlist: Sicilian Black JR, Petite Negra, Sweet George, Lattarula, Sals Corleone (Gene),  Vasilika sika, Galicia negra, Dalmatie and any cold hardy fig.
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Thanks Becky. Good to hear they ripen quickly, I have at least 2 months before first frost, so I think I will get to taste them. I'll bring them in at night if I have to, to keep the average temperature warmer. Mine are very healthy and strong growers, I haven't noticed FMV on them.

Mike in Hanover, VA
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Hey Becky, great job! They will get better as time goes by.Really Like the inside color of the Izbat  Good Luck, for he rest of the season! ; )
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Looks great, Becky! I'm glad izbat an Naj tasted good. I think you'll really like it when it matures. Mine are ripening now and I am loving them!
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Thanks everyone!
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Growing: Hardy Chicago, VdB, Dessert King, Celeste, Green Ischia, Marseilles VS, Kathleen's Black, Red Sicilian, Adriatic JH, Violetta bayerfeinge, New Brunswick, Magnolia and Italian Honey.

Wishlist: Sicilian Black JR, Petite Negra, Sweet George, Lattarula, Sals Corleone (Gene),  Vasilika sika, Galicia negra, Dalmatie and any cold hardy fig.
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