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ADelmanto

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Posted 1429672219 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Found these planted inside a hoop house in central NJ today. The owner called these "Prosciutto Figs". He said they were large yellow figs with pink centers. If he only knew how incredibly Un-Helpful he was. He offered some cuttings so I'll have to pay him a visit again soon to collect. Who knows what the variety really is. The trunks are huge though, about 10" caliper. Attached Images image.jpg (746.63 KB, 243 views) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1429707750	Reply with quote #2

Wow, you can tell he's taken good care of that tree every winter! __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

DesertDance

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Posted 1429741432	Reply with quote #3

Nice find! I have discovered only one privately owned fig tree in this town. Makes me sad that people here don't grow them. I guess they are not a big part of Mexican, Biker or Cowboy tradition. This town is pretty much a third of each. People here look at you strangely if you don't arrive in a pick-up with boots and a cowboy hat. A big dog accessory gets some respect... OH, and you must park your old dying truck on your dying lawn......... Anyway, I carry the fig load for this area on my shoulders. Nobody but neighbors will know. They will partake. Good luck with that blessed find! Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

adoresfigs45

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Posted 1429797098	Reply with quote #4

I could visit you Suzi and be part of the "in crowd as I have a F-l50 for hauling mulch and gardenstuff. Maybe the umbrella laying on the top of the back seat will fool everybody and pass for a rifle. Too hot for boots. I have a sticker on the back that says "My Yorkie is smarter than your honor student". Ah I bet that would give me away. Bikers and cowboys dont have teeny doggies. LOL Joyce

ADelmanto

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Posted 1443048874 · Edited	Reply with quote #5

Update! I visited this nursery again today to see if the figs were ready and of course some where. I found 2 figs. One they call Naples Dark and the other is Naples Yellow. The "Prosciutto" fig was not ripe, but he says it's his best. He also said I was welcome to cuttings of all 3 so you know I'll be back. Attached Images image.jpg (41.89 KB, 82 views) image.jpg (58.46 KB, 78 views) image.jpg (71.65 KB, 81 views) image.jpg (26.91 KB, 75 views) image.jpg (106.53 KB, 70 views) image.jpg (91.91 KB, 66 views) image.jpg (42.99 KB, 66 views) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

bigbadbill

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Posted 1443053378 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

Hey Aaron. How were the flavors of Naples dark and Naples yellow? Thanks. __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatenpathnurseries

ADelmanto

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Posted 1443054706	Reply with quote #7

They were both a day or two away from being perfectly ripe, but they were both pretty good. The Dark was very meaty and full, like a melon. Nice figgy flavor. The Yellow was more honey sweet but again nice and figgy. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Smungung

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Posted 1443055952	Reply with quote #8

Where in New Jersey are these figs located? __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

sbmohan

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Posted 1443126494	Reply with quote #9

NICE !!!!! __________________ Mohan B Harrisburg, NC - Zone 7a

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