figgary
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Just thought I'd post a few photos of my Ischia Black, which is now on my must keep list. It's fabulous, I now understand the hoopla around this fig.
pino
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Posted 1441070314
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That centre does look delicious congrats.
Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres
figgary
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Posted 1441070784
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Pino, it's chewy, jammy, sweet, but not overly,nice acid balance, very berry, good amount of seed crunch, and a lingering taste that is really satisfying. After tasting 30 -40 different figs the past couple of days, this is one that stands out. My young plant looks to be very productive as well. My gratitude to Neil for this one.
figpig_66
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Posted 1441070867
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Looks very good. Nothing like my ishia's. Green & white. Your tree looks,very healthy too. The inside of the black ischia looks like blackberry jam. Thanks,for the pic.
pino
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Posted 1441071479
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I am glad for you Gary enjoy it! In your location I can see a lasting relationship..lol
Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres
brianm
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Posted 1441080042
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Gary is this UC Davis variety?
figgary
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Posted 1441081036
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Yes Brian, it is.
AltadenaMara
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Posted 1441121393
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Thanks for the pictures. It's loaded with figs! I thought this variety was supposed to be a poor producer, like one or two figs a year. You must be doing something right.
Mara Southern California Zone 1990= 9b 2012= 10a 2020=?
figgary
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Posted 1441122574
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I have to say, this one has been surprising. As you say, Mara, it is loaded with figs and very healthy. I hope yours does as well.
Vladis
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Posted 1441123216
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1. Black Ischia in Russia in August 2015.
Vladis
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2.
binbin9
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Posted 1441124376
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Thats a productive little tree
Renton, WA My Seattle Garden Blog Fig Addiction WISH LIST: Genovese Nero Rafeds | UCR 187-25 | Black Tuscan | Black Triana | Jack Lilly | Barbillone | St Rita | Tauro | Jin Ao Fen | Lampeira Preto | Any fig over 100grams =)
Posturedoc
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I think the rap on Black Ischia from the Davis Repository is that it's heavily infected and the growth slow and stunted by FMV, which has been the case for me. It is, however, fairly productive for it's size. If you can get this to grow large, I suspect you'll have a pretty big crop.
Herman2
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Posted 1441139067
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I second opinion of Neil,on account of shape of fruits.
musillid
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Posted 1441152274
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I would have either one in a heartbeat.
Jsacadura
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Very nice looking fig, figgary.
lampo
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Very nice figs Gary
figgary
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Posted 1441166739
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Thank you Francisco and Jaime. It is a special fig.
HarveyC
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Posted 1441167195
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Nice fruit and tree, Gary. You do a great job growing trees which stands out with those that have a reputation that don't grow well.
Harvey - Correia Farms
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brianm
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figgary
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Posted 1441169462
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Thank you, Harvey. Kind words from an expert:)
Vladis
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Posted 1441171252
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Нил черный Искья была введена в прошлом веке из США в НБС, Ялте. Это ботанический сад в течение многих лет распространении саженцев, обрезки инжир на огромной территории бывшего СССР с теплым климатом. В настоящее время в частных садах могут быть найдены много редких сортов, которые неизвестны или редки в других странах. Например, сорта "Рандино." Мои инжир опыляются осы, это факт.
shah8
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Posted 1441179094
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Leaves are too fresh green looking, and do not have strongly red tinted stems. Could still be BI.
kkk2210
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Posted 1450134006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Vladis 2.
Black Ischia in Russia in August 2015.
Vladis
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Posted 1450160966
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Vinnie, I know that my figs are pollinated by a wasp - blastofagoy. I managed to take a photo on my fig wasps.
Vladis
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Posted 1450161318
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http://figs4fun.com/fpix/FP801-74.jpg . Jsacadura,My fig varieties "Black Ischia" very similar to figs in Davis.
Sammy786
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Posted 1450232136
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did your purchase your ischia black or grew it from a cutting? i have been trying to get my hand on one of those.. fellow socal neighbor :)
Jodi
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Posted 1450232485
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"Just thought I'd post a few photos of my Ischia Black, which is now on my must keep list. It's fabulous, I now understand the hoopla around this fig." In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda.
Smyfigs
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Posted 1450236788
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Gary, abeautiful tree and an amazing looking fig!!!
Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a
figgary
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Posted 1450240222
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Sam, I got it as a small airlayer. I have since planted it in ground. I wish I had 5 of them.
rcantor
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Posted 1450240750
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Congratulations, Gary! That's a real feat. Hopefully you'll have your 5 trees by the end of next year or sooner. What was your potting soil and fertilization scheme?
figgary
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Posted 1450241411
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Thanks, Bob. Same organic methods I always use. Home-made horse manure compost, mixed with about 1/2 as much Happy Frog organic potting soil, snd oyster shell and rock phosphate. Feed once a month or so with fish meal and fish emulsion. That's about it. I also have excellent, chlorine free well water, which is a big plus.
Posturedoc
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Posted 1450298577
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I can verify that Gary does, indeed, have a huge pile of horse poo slowly cooking away on his property. It sported a mane of one or more different squash vines when I stepped around it (could have jogged and got winded after one lap, had I the energy that day) in late August. I'll second Harvey's endorsement of Gary's touch with his trees. His figs are in fantastic shape. I think his Black Ischia, four years younger than it's mother, is almost as large as mine, though I've got a branch here and there. I may have to cart in some doo doo of my own this winter and start a pile.
brianm
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Posted 1450298776
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If either of you want to trade a cutting or two of UC Davis BI pm me. I have some very interesting varieties.
