My first Florea w/pic

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kubota1

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Posted 1375819932	Reply with quote #1

I don't know why Florea has a bad rap. I think it tasted like pure honey. This was the first fig that I've tasted that had a honey flavor. This was a main crop. It is the small fig in the picture. The two big figs are from an unknown. I probably picked them a little early. Nothing special, just sweet. They are breba. Attached Images IMG_2888_(640x480).jpg (142.19 KB, 152 views) IMG_2889_(640x480).jpg (131.47 KB, 158 views) IMG_2892_(640x480).jpg (141.67 KB, 160 views) IMG_2893_(640x480).jpg (157.76 KB, 157 views) IMG_2890_(640x480).jpg (141.92 KB, 145 views) __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1375820508	Reply with quote #2

Florea is awesome in my zone. It definitely sounds like you were satisfied. I have one FLOREA. And so far it has been the most vigorous here in Idaho. I look forward trying the fruits. yum Jenny __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Pattee

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Posted 1375820561	Reply with quote #3

Thanks for sharing the pics and info on these Art. I didn't realize that Florea was that small , but tasted so good ! Honey's good ! __________________ 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

kubota1

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Posted 1375820855	Reply with quote #4

Jen, I was surprised w/ the taste. Glad to have it now. Pat, It was on a first year tree. Maybe it will get bigger. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

Pattee

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Posted 1375821243	Reply with quote #5

Sounds promising Art. Love to hear what you think about the fruit too Jen . Keep us updated please. __________________ 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

GregMartin

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Posted 1375821470	Reply with quote #6

Hi Art and Jenny, Do you guys grow your Florea in ground? If so, do you wrap it or let it get full winter treatment? I just got it this year and will test it's hardiness in a zone 5 protected spot after it gets several years older, but would love to know what other's have put it through. Thanks __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

kubota1

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Posted 1375824653	Reply with quote #7

Greg, I'm going to wrap it. Maybe in a couple years I will test it's cold hardiness. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

bugs

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Posted 1375837214	Reply with quote #8

Art, looks like you are having a good year so far, good luck with your other trees. Thanks for the pic.

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1375837923	Reply with quote #9

My tree is young, so Florea will be in a 5 gallon self watering container until she achieves two feet of hard wood. Then straight into the ground. Winterized of course. Idaho gets REALLY effin' cold, like -5° to -9°F __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Rewton

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Posted 1375838804	Reply with quote #10

Jennifer, I was just next door in Boise for a few days and didn't see any fig trees in people's yards though I saw a lot of other fruit. I guess if more people knew about cold hardy varieties like Florea there would be more. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1375839777	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by Rewton Jennifer, I was just next door in Boise for a few days and didn't see any fig trees in people's yards though I saw a lot of other fruit. I guess if more people knew about cold hardy varieties like Florea there would be more. Your ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. As far as I know I am the only one in Idaho who grows 40-50 varieties. I am the one who supplies our local organic stores: mom & pop stores and Boise Co-op with fig trees. I recent got an invitation for Boise Farmers Market (which a board has to approve) to introduce figs to the city but I declined- apparently I have to have one million dollar insurance coverage? I have a good hobby business in my back yard. Florea should be my number one fig: Bears early + cold hardy, and productive. Jenny __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

Charitup

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Posted 1375843471	Reply with quote #12

While I really expected larger it sure sounds like it was good. So I have one and can't wait to try it. goss __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

Tonycm

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Posted 1375844255	Reply with quote #13

Wow Art your trees are doing good. My Florea doesn't have a single fig. Maybe next year. __________________ Zone 6a Sarver, PA Wish list; Rafed's Genovese Nero

lampo

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Posted 1375851600	Reply with quote #14

Art, This is a nice fig. Keep caring it and in a couple of years you will see the difference Climate does not help but you know how to cope with it Good luck Francisco

GregMartin

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Posted 1375870080	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by jenniferarino83 My tree is young, so Florea will be in a 5 gallon self watering container until she achieves two feet of hard wood. Then straight into the ground. Winterized of course. Idaho gets REALLY effin' cold, like -5° to -9°F This winter was very warm here in my part of Maine...only -4°F! (Last winter was -11 and I thought that was warm) Once my Florea bushes are is in ground for a few years I'll start playing games with them. Maybe leave a branch outside the wrap on one...my version of having Florea "dip a toe in". __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

Giuseppe

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Posted 1375901682	Reply with quote #16

ART, I can send you Maltese Falcon cuttings in the Fall.Ciao, Giuseppe

kubota1

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Posted 1375909821	Reply with quote #17

Giuseppe, Thanks so much! __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

jdsfrance

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Posted 1440146305	Reply with quote #18

hi kubota1, Ain't florea supposed to be the same as Brunswick ? If so, I would rather say that the big figs are florea and the small fig is a mount etna. I have "Dorée (french)" and this one is for now closely acting like a brunswick too... So those big figs, I can recognize them. __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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