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Subject: Olympian Replies: 139
Posted By: ema Views: 9,883
 
These are the last ripe figs off an Olympian I purchased last year at a local nursery. It started out around 3ft and has grown quite a bit this year.

I really like this fig. Sweet with a little crunch. It reminded me in flavor (and looks) of Dauphine, but tastier.

Overall my Olympians fared well, all were overwintered outside and showed no harm, not even the TCs.

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Subject: B-Valley King Replies: 3
Posted By: ema Views: 274
 
A little update- I overwintered the tree outside, under the carport, and it seems hardy. Winter was more or less mild here, with some freezing spells.

Until some critter decided to be very curious the figs never fell off, and there's two still hanging on. Right now it looks like it's putting out figlets. I'll try to take pictures when I get the chance.

Subject: My interview with Bill Farhat the Seattle Fig man Replies: 10
Posted By: ema Views: 447
 
Thanks for sharing! I loved reading the articles about him in the newspaper, and hearing him speak with excitement was wonderful.

Subject: First figs, Lattarula Replies: 8
Posted By: ema Views: 262
 
The little bit of hot weather finally ripened the two figs on my Lattarula. The last few weeks I've been watching as they slowly changed in size and color, then start drooping and spotting. Given that these would be the first fruits I'd taste from any of my figs, I was quite anxious.

I'd never had truly ripe figs before, and was so delighted with them. Not quite 'figgy' in taste, but sweet and the texture was amazing. And I didn't realize just how pretty it would be inside.

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Subject: B-Valley King Replies: 3
Posted By: ema Views: 274
 
Thanks. It's a vigorous little thing, so hopefully I'll have something to show for next year.

I was hoping though since the nursery has been around for some time, that someone local may have known about the fig.

Subject: Afghanistanica Replies: 39
Posted By: ema Views: 4,487
 
Yes, I saw the pics with fruiting. But I should have clarified if anyone got theirs to fruit in a non-wasp area.

Subject: Afghanistanica Replies: 39
Posted By: ema Views: 4,487
 
Bumping this thread for any kind of update.

Went on a nursery spree today, and found this fig at my last stop. I was charmed by the silvery, sharp-edged leaves. It really was the most beautiful fig tree I've seen. However they were large and pricey, so I didn't get one.

But I was curious if anyone has one that fruited. The tag on the trees stated it bore small, edible fruit.

Subject: B-Valley King Replies: 3
Posted By: ema Views: 274
 
Today I visited a local place, Holly Park Greenhouse & Nursery. Outside I found this lone, little fig that was too cute not to buy.

When I spoke with the owner he said that many years ago a local lady, who has since passed, gave him fig cuttings from her tree. He wasn't sure though where she got her tree from, so he named it after her. It was described as a sport of King fig, that tended to stay smaller and not grow as big as Desert King is wont to do around here.

So has anyone else in the Seattle area heard of, or even have this fig? I'm very curious how it'll perform.

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Subject: Air layer removed after just 24 days! Replies: 38
Posted By: ema Views: 882
 
That's funny, my Dad more or less said the same thing. I've started rooting cuttings for the first time, and when I showed them to him he said it would be much easier to marcot the trees I already have. No matter what he'll always be a farmer at heart.

Subject: Air layer removed after just 24 days! Replies: 38
Posted By: ema Views: 882
 
I showed this to my Dad to explain what air layering was, and he got excited. He knows the process as marcotting. Back on the family farm they would air layer mangoes, citrus, sapote.

This evening he was looking at my figs, explaining how he would air layer them. He was amused by the newfangled use of plastic and foil; back then it was loamy soil and coconut husks.

Subject: Single node cuttings experiment Replies: 244
Posted By: ema Views: 11,939
 
This was such an informative read. I've started rooting cuttings for the first recently, and the thread has really been an eye opener for me. Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Fig Safari and Rescue Replies: 34
Posted By: ema Views: 734
 
Great job, and fun read! Hope the next outing goes just as well.

Subject: Dauphine Breba - long time a coming Replies: 13
Posted By: ema Views: 593
 
Lovely figs and beautiful photos. I've been studying up on this type and the info here is helpful.

Subject: Sharing a few Figs Replies: 4
Posted By: ema Views: 404
 
They all look so good! And the fact they were grown locally is a bonus.

I'm curious, where did you get Vashon Violet? Not too long ago I was on the island for the Strawberry Festival, and asked members of the fruit club about it. No one knew where I could get one, unfortunately. I'm hoping for better luck asking around Ciderfest later this year.

Subject: ¡A new member appears! Replies: 13
Posted By: ema Views: 324
 
Welcome to the forum, nice to see more of us from the PNW here.

I think you'll be pleased with the Olympian. I have two, and with the latest hot spell we've been having, the larger of them is putting out figlets like crazy.

Subject: Will Peter's Honey ripen in Seattle? Replies: 6
Posted By: ema Views: 355
 
They look so good! And a greenish fig too. Have the birds left it alone? When I passed by a fig tree near the airport it sounded like a flock of birds were squabbling in it, but the loaded DK near where I live has seemingly been left alone by the birds. So I'm starting to lean towards figs more green and yellow.

Subject: There's figs at my new school! Replies: 15
Posted By: ema Views: 902
 
I forgot to mention this last time, but since you're studying in the area, behind the nearby Southwest Public Library there is a fig tree that's been there as long as I can remember. The owners use it as a privacy hedge between them and the library.

Subject: My visit with Slavi. The fig Artist Replies: 5
Posted By: ema Views: 326
 
It's been really fun to read your tales with the local fig lovers. And I really like Slavi's way of training his figs, I'd been thinking of doing something similar and it was helpful seeing his.

Subject: Any Up-Dates On The Olympian Fig Replies: 16
Posted By: ema Views: 1,941
 
Thanks, Gary. It looks quite tasty.

Is it potted or in-ground?

Subject: Any Up-Dates On The Olympian Fig Replies: 16
Posted By: ema Views: 1,941
 
Bumping this up; anymore updates? I'd really like to know how the older trees are growing now that it's been out for awhile.

Just came back from the nursery with another Olympian. I went there to get a 5" pot of it as a present, and found 1-gallon Olympians instead. So I ended up getting one to give, and one to keep.

While there I had a chat with one of the nursery workers and she seemed excited about them, said that she had given an Olympian to a friend last year and that it had grown and was bearing a lot of fruit this year.

Subject: Hello from the PNW. Replies: 16
Posted By: ema Views: 491
 
Thanks for the recommendations, Charles. I do have a small Lattarula from Wellspring, but I've been thinking of getting another one from my local nursery. Recently I put in a spring order at Raintree for Dauphine, Dan's Favorite, and Nordland. From what I've read Nordland is the same, or very similar to Longue d'Aout? All these fig synonyms make me dizzy.

binbin9- http://westseattlenursery.com
Last week there still were Olympians available in 5" pots, I think it was, for $13.95. The attached photo shows the comparison between the one from Wellspring and WS nursery.

In my neighborhood and surrounding areas at least, I don't think I've seen an established fig tree ever die back in the winter, or look sickly. It could be that everyone grows the same types that thrive here, or the micro-climates due to the Sound. I've only been to Eastern Washington in late spring and summer, but I was struck with how dry the heat and air was there. It's more mild here, with summer usually kicking off after the 4th of July. Not much snow in the winter, but overcast and wet.

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Subject: There's figs at my new school! Replies: 15
Posted By: ema Views: 902
 
It's nice to see the figs are still on campus at South Seattle. I attended there over a decade ago, and loved watching them grow throughout the year.

Subject: OT- prayer request Replies: 59
Posted By: ema Views: 1,367
 
Sending prayers and warm wishes. I'd been in a similar situation a few years ago, and knowing that others were thinking of me was a comfort in a difficult time.

Subject: Hello from the PNW. Replies: 16
Posted By: ema Views: 491
 
Thanks for the warm welcome everyone! And it's especially nice to see those that are near locally.

Subject: Hello from the PNW. Replies: 16
Posted By: ema Views: 491
 
Hello again from the PNW, more specifIcally West Seattle, and Happy Fourth of July for those Stateside. I'd been lurking and reading the board for some time now, and decided this seemed like a fun one to join.

This is my second season with figs. Last year I was given a Mission from McLendon's, and did my best to take care of it, but during the winter it apparently had an unfortunate encounter with a raccoon. Still though the fig bug had taken root and did research as to what grew best.

I know figs grow well here; I grew up seeing fig trees in the area (plus palms, bananas, olives..) growing quite hardily with no protection. Though honestly as a kid I was more facinated but the exotic leaves of the figs, especially on the monsters, well to the kid-me at least, I'd find on Vashon.

So this spring I purchased from West Seattle Nursery a Desert King, Vern's Brown Turkey, and Olympian. The Desert King went into the ground, the other two into pots. During this hot spell figlets have appeared on them so maybe I'll get to taste something earlier than expected. I also did some impulse buying on EBay, and these bitty figs are getting bigger in this heat.

I hope to learn much here, so thanks for having me.