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Subject: Oldest (non-Smyra) Fig varities? Replies: 14
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Does any know if archaeobotany has shed light on which ancient varieties are still in use today? Does any know if archaeobotany has shed light on which ancient varieties are still in use today?

Subject: Attitude Replies: 6
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Does altitude have an effect on the taste? Altitude effects Coffee and tea and other plants. How does altitude have an effect on figs? What altitude is best? Thanks guys

(Sorry auto-correct earlier)

Subject: Cactus pears Replies: 108
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Where I am from is actually the most far north they grow 'natively.' We're only a couple of minutes away from Point Pelee National Park.

The cacti (Opuntia humifusa) might brough here centuries ago by First Nation Peoples. The park is the epicenter of the Caldwell First Nation's traditional territory.

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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Oh... That doesn't sound good. Anychance you know how contact Dan or Will?

Subject: Fig adventure in Europe Replies: 79
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I'm always curious about the history & stories about old fig varieties. One thing on my mind, that are the oldest fig trees and fig varieties, in particular ones from the Near East more specifically Ancient Israel and Northern Europe (France, Britain & Ireland, the Channel Islands). There's something about reconnecting with the past.

My dad's ancestry is from Guernsey, is there any varieties there besides/older the Brown Turkey??
Anyone knowledge about this? Thanks

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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Hmmm interesting, especially considering the Cajun connection to "Black Beauty 10". We need to put this to a genetic test.

It would be awesome too if there a governing body/authority on fig varieties. Really cool.

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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http://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-home/56659-fig-cutting-sale-2015

If I'm reading this correct at least one other person possesses this variety? (It would be nice to test its genetic profile) Anyone know individuals with cuttings? Thanks :-)

Subject: Black Madeira fig Replies: 106
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The Figaholics website suggested the "Black Madeira might actually be identical to the "Violetta" of Portugal (Mainland) as well as the "Figo Preto"? http://www.figaholics.com/cuttings.htm

Subject: Symbolizing the Eden lioncloth Replies: 8
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Keep this literally made my day :-) Eden mystery fig.

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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Or by ultilizing genetic testing. I'm curious on the history of all figs. I love history and the stories behind the scene – what's the journey of each and every variety. Sadly Dan's blog doesn't seem available any longer.

Subject: Symbolizing the Eden lioncloth Replies: 8
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So far I thinking Napolitana Negra I don't know. Anyone else's thoughts?

Subject: Gourmet figs vs. Common figs Replies: 9
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I was thinking yogurt parfaits and home made oven baked pizza or something to accompany high end red wine. We grow regular stuff but for the special stuff. To share with a young love kind of stuff.

Subject: Gourmet figs vs. Common figs Replies: 9
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If you had to rate:

1) Gourmet figs, why & how?
2) Common figs
3) Overrated figs 
4) Bad/poor figs

and 5) the holy grail figs (if you could only preserve 1-3)

Thanks



 
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Subject: Symbolizing the Eden lioncloth Replies: 8
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For fun: If you had to pick a fig tree (Ficus Carcia, variety) to symbolize the one Adam and Eve, (emphasis on symbolize) used in the Garden of Eden described in Genesis chapter 3. Which would you pick? and what would be your criteria? Personally, I envision an exotic one with of large and smooth leaves with orgasmic tasting figs. How about you? No right or wrong answer.

Thanks guys :)
criteria

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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I can't find his blog now. Any ideas?

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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I hope so. I would really be delighted.

Subject: Black Beauty 10 Replies: 48
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Any Black Beauty Tens available?

Subject: Oldest (non-Smyra) Fig varities? Replies: 14
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5446137 What do you think is the oldest and or the best representative of the oldest domesticated Common Fig (non-Smyra)? I understand what appears to the oldest remains of domesticated figs were found at Gilgil not too from Jerusalem? Kind of curious to any guesses old varieties that are still alive today.

Any insight appreciated.

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