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	Subject: OT: Artichokes	Replies: 30
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,048

Rich, try both. I've had luck with both of those. Just remember to start them early inside under lights (lmid-late February). Mine fruit earlier when they get hardened off properly (for about a month) with cool spring temps. Just remember to bring them back in if its going to freeze at night. They're finicky in lower zones, so experiment with different hardening off times and see what happens.

1413672446

	Subject: Fall Fig Colors - 18 Varities	Replies: 20
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 829

Lots of figs this year. Many have already ripened. Some of these are ripe, some aren't. Still picking though. Enjoy the pics.

Yellow Lebenese.jpg

Yellow Lebenese.jpg

Unknown Italian Oblong.jpg

Sal's Sicilian White.jpg

Sal's Corleone.jpg

Raspberry Latte.jpg

Pop's Purple Red.jpg

Petite Negra.jpg

Persian White.jpg

O'Rourke.jpg

Maltese Falcon.jpg

Italian Golden Honey.jpg

Lebanese Red.jpg

1413653515

	Subject: Pictures of ripe Italian Gilden Honey, Alma, Atreano and VDB	Replies: 11
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,167

Quote:

Originally Posted by persianmd2orchard
Scot, do you think your Italian Golden Honey is different than the family of italian golden honey's I've come to known which include St Anthony, Marseilles, Lattarula previously posted? Your seems to have a much nicer juicy yellow amber interior. All the previous photo's I've seen of the italian golden honey's look a bit drier inside and with a more cream/tan interior. Has your IGH ever looked like below?

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg072135282923.html
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0402482619969.html
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5059446

My Italian Golden Honey was purchased about 12 years ago from the old Paradise Nursery. I have made several trees from the original tree that I purchased. I really like it a lot. Mine also has a light pale colored interior. If you'd like some cuttings, PM me your address and I'll send you some after the trees go dormant. Here are 2 that I just went out to pick. They both could have went another day or 2.

1413650836

	Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 979

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass
These do look like the Persian white I have for sure. I picked a couple this year and were looking darker inside.

Thank you for the input Bass! Glad to hear. It's a delicious fig. All of the others from you are also coming along very nicely too. I've picked up some great varieties from you for sure!

1413650518

	Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 979

Quote:

Originally Posted by persianmd2orchard
I thought the pics I've seen of Persian White (tho I haven't grown it) are a little similar to White Triana and do have a pinkish/reddish center. I think interior color can vary fig to fig year to year too even in the same climate and not necessarily grounds to suspect a mix up. Yours seems to have thick skin tho, could it be a breba or not 100% ripe? I'd guess yours is probably the correct one :).

http://www.treesofjoy.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/web_large_height_800/store/pics/persianwhite5.JPG

Good point. I have noticed that most of my fig interior colors have been much more intense in these latte fall figs. It's not a breba, and was probably picked a day or 2 early. Thank you for the input.

1413649378

	Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 979

After reading Bass's description of the Persian White and noticing that he also sells Atreano (which I've had for years, and purchased directly from Belleclare Nursery), I'm beginning to wonder if there was a mix up in the cuttings, and my Persian White is actually his Atreano instead. The pictures represent my Atreano tree from Belleclare and my Persian White from Bass. The leaf pattern is very similar also. Any thoughts?

1413648556

	Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 979

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHD
Scott very nice pics thanks for posting. How does your Sicilian White compare to the Italian Golden Honey? Which do you like better?

Thanks,
Peter

I personally like the IGH a little better. Always a closed eye on that one. The Sicilian White is a bigger fig and not as sweet as IGH for me. It seems to be a little less juicy and more than not it has an open eye.

1413646122

	Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 979

My Persian White was purchased as a cutting from Bass in the winter of 2012. This is the first year it has produced figs for me. Here is the description on his web page - Trees of Joy: Originally from Northern Iran, this fig has an excellent taste and very productive. Light green skin with yellow pulp. Medium size fruit. I'm not sure why mine is showing a darker interior. Maybe zone 5 weather this fall? Really cool nights and really warm days. Here is a picture of the tree (taken this morning) showing fruit and leaf. That one probably still has a few days to go before its ripe.

1413598237

	Subject: Just picked RDB and Pop's Purple Red	Replies: 6
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 462

Quote:

Originally Posted by jenn42
How would you rate the Pops Purple Red? Does it have a lot of seed crunch? It looks like a pretty big fig compared to the RDB!

The Pop's Purple Red is a medium to large fig. Crunchy and sweet but not as sweet as those RDB's pictured.. They were perfectly ripe and delicious. This is my first year picking the RDB and it was all around great. One of the earliest to ripen for me. The PPR was probably picked a day or 2 too soon.

1413597830

	Subject: Just picked RDB and Pop's Purple Red	Replies: 6
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 462

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elfarach
DANG!!! Everyday I read about a different variety, haha... Pop's Purple Red huh, looks like a real good fig. Does it have an AKA?

The Pop's Purple Red came from Belleclare Nursery. Also called Italian Purple Red by them. See the handout from the old nursery below

1413570361

	Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 979

These are all super sweet and delicious. This has been one of the best years for figs ripening and flavor. Perfect weather maybe? Not too dry, not too wet. It could've been hotter, but I'm not complaining.

1413569886

	Subject: Just picked RDB and Pop's Purple Red	Replies: 6
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 462

Still picking. The PPR could have gone a couple more days, but I wanted to make sure I got to try them before the deer ate them.

1413486594

	Subject: Pictures of ripe Italian Gilden Honey, Alma, Atreano and VDB	Replies: 11
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,167

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiggyFrank
Nice pics, Scot. But I thought Atreano had amber flesh?[/QUOTE

My Atreano is from Belleclare Nursery. If you look at one of my older posts 'My Belleclare Fig trees'' you can see the original tree that I bought with the tag still on it showing description. Green with red interior. These were really ripe, so they were a bit darker on the inside than usual.

1413486333

	Subject: Pictures of ripe Italian Gilden Honey, Alma, Atreano and VDB	Replies: 11
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,167

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichinNJ
Looks good. If thats a recent picture I'm surprised these ripened up there in zone 5. Our figs leaves are still green and the fruit is maturing (7a) but 20 miles west of us the trees I see have all yellow leaves and look like they are ready to fall off (6b)[/QUOTE

Just picked yesterday! Still more to pick. This nice warm late season weather is helping them ripen tremendously

1413479378

	Subject: Pictures of ripe Italian Gilden Honey, Alma, Atreano and VDB	Replies: 11
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,167

Quote:

Originally Posted by armando93223
Very Nice Pics, I have the VDB, and I am waiting for my Alma to fruit, Wow, I thought Alma was a green fig....learn something new every day. Thanks !!!

I usually pick my Alma when it looks like this. No idea why it is so much darker this year. Still delicious though.

1413478629

	Subject: Pictures of ripe Italian Gilden Honey, Alma, Atreano and VDB	Replies: 11
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,167

These are all sweet, delicious figs for me. The Alma is a little darker skinned than usual, maybe because I left it on to ripen longer than usual.

1412882821

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong) finally ripe - pics	Replies: 21
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,047

I got this tree as a cutting in 2009. No sign of FMV.

1412707012

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong) finally ripe - pics	Replies: 21
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,047

This is fast becoming one of my favorite green figs, if not the favorite. The weights on the 4 figs pictured are (from left to right) 106g, 84g, 117g and 87g. Very sweet and juicy with seed crunch too.

1411737869

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong) finally ripe - pics	Replies: 21
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,047

Thanks for all the input. It looks like I'll have a couple more ripening in a day or so. I'll check the weight. This is a big, sweet, tasty fig for sure.

1411666011

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong) finally ripe - pics	Replies: 21
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,047

Here are more pictures of the tree itself showing the variety of leaf pattern. Maybe this will help with the identification. For me, this is a slow growing tree. I may be able to take a few cuttings this fall/winter.

1411597926

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong) finally ripe - pics	Replies: 21
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,047

I have a bit more information on the origin of this fig since I posted about it earlier this summer.
The cutting was brought here several years ago from the owners of the tree in Italy. It came from the Town of Ruviano in the Province of Caserta, which is located in the region of Campania. The name of this fig is unknown, but I'm sure they would like to know if it actually does have a name. The family still lives there, and still has the mother tree. Can anyone help identify this fig?

1406247479

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong), VDB & Panache pics	Replies: 13
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 436

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichinNJ
Are those in pots? If so what size? Or in ground ?

The Panache is in a 3 gallon pot. Second summer for that one. The others are in pots that are 22" round x 22" high. Not sure what the gallon size is on those.

1406247349

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong), VDB & Panache pics	Replies: 13
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 436

Quote:

Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo
Looking great, Scot. Were u able to root the Malta Black??

Yes, Mata Black is doing great! Can't wait to try those figs.

1406247122

	Subject: Hummingbird Moth	Replies: 14
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 445

A little off topic, but I had to share. This is the first hummingbird moth that I have ever seen.

Beautiful to watch! Fun to photograph! And yes, they are the size of a small hummingbird. Crazy looking!

1406240726

	Subject: Unknown Italian (oblong), VDB & Panache pics	Replies: 13
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 436

These are still nowhere near ripe, but I thought I'd share some pics. The closest one to ripening is the VDB breba. Looking forward to a bumper crop this rear. Top & root pruning in the Spring of 2013 really made all of my trees explode this year.

1405632271

	Subject: Shaping a greenhouse JH Adriatic	Replies: 24
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,992

Looks great! Can't wait to try mine this year.

1405363235

	Subject: Atreano	Replies: 52
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 2,703

Here are a couple more shots of my Atreano from years past. I may be mistaken, but I thought I read somewhere on this forum of a different version other than the original Belleclare Atreano. I will have cuttings of this in the fall for trades.

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1405361721

	Subject: Atreano	Replies: 52
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 2,703

Here is a picture of my Belleclare Nursery Atreano taken today in Saratoga Springs NY zone 5. I think there is also a west coast version of original Belleclare Atreano. I'm not even sure what the difference is. Do you know which one you have Frank?

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1401445814

	Subject: golden celeste??? 's	Replies: 5
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 517

I've never heard of any of the Celeste's being referred to as Alma. I have both from Paradise Nursery. Totally different fig in shape, size, color and taste.

1400348093

	Subject: Thank you Driveway Farmer!!!	Replies: 26
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,408

My very first eBay fig cuttings came from Kerry! Thanks again driveway farmer.

1400278262

	Subject: Raspberry Latte	Replies: 32
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,768

These are my 3 Raspberry Latte trees. I got them from Jon and started them in January 2013. Notice the 2 leaf patterns. Beautiful trees...thank you Jon!

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1398803389

	Subject: Pinching the Tips.	Replies: 34
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,580

Aaron, your do's and don't' list looks like it was copied from my 12 page Belleclare Brochure that I posted here in January 2013. See link below

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/belleclare-brochurehandout-from-the-nursery-6189106?pid=1276757574#post1276757574

1398798165

	Subject: OT - Morels, anyone?	Replies: 30
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,142

Those look delicious! Here's a guide to hunting Morels-

http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/guide-to-hunting-for-morel-mushrooms-zmaz02amzgoe.aspx

1398728731

	Subject: New Guy Here	Replies: 32
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,263

Welcome! Blaze up and enjoy.

1398715144

	Subject: Good old Belleclare last fig list	Replies: 43
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 7,680

Frank, my first figs came from Belleclare (and some from Paradise). I learned all about growing figs in containers from those guys. They had it down to a science. Seeing all of those trees growing in pots on the pavement in the rear of that place was a sight to see. I made several trips in the early 2000's just to see them do their thing. Amazing to just listen and learn from them.

1398599778

	Subject: Good old Belleclare last fig list	Replies: 43
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 7,680

You can find the entire 12 pages in this thread

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/belleclare-brochurehandout-from-the-nursery-6189106?pid=1276708038#post1276708038

1398549731

	Subject: Lebanese Red	Replies: 64
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 3,858

Bass started and named this thread. He calls his Lebanese Red. Simple. He would know what he calls his figs. Just re-read your responses before you post so you make sure you don't switch the names and cause confusion when responding to this thread. Marius = Red Lebanese.
Bass, I'm hoping to try this great fig this summer. All of mine are just starting to bud out with the rest of my trees

1398207955

	Subject: OT: Artichokes	Replies: 30
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,048

I planted a purple one that was called Tempo, but they replaced it with an improved version called Opera and also some Green Globe. The seeds came from gourmetseed.com

1398205201

	Subject: OT: Artichokes	Replies: 30
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,048

Tender and sweet when picked young. Tough as the season progressed.

1398205136

	Subject: OT: Artichokes	Replies: 30
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,048

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichinNJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by trif1010
I grew these in zone 5 Saratoga Springs, NY summer 2010. As you can see, I let some go to flower.
Please enjoy the pics but don't copy and reuse. Thank you.

Zone 5 That's awesome. How do they taste?

1398204734

	Subject: OT: Artichokes	Replies: 30
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,048

I grew these in zone 5 Saratoga Springs, NY summer 2010. As you can see, I let some go to flower. They were started from seed indoors in February and grown as an annual.

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1397517966

	Subject: No pain no gain!	Replies: 9
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 402

Looking good! Mine go back in tomorrow.

1397338246

	Subject: Looking for fig cuttings	Replies: 15
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 1,058

Nancy, are you familiar with eBay? Search fig trees or fig cuttings. A lot of forum members sell this way to help support their passion for figs/fig farming. Just make sure you buy from a reputable source. You can search this forum to see who is the best to buy from on eBay. Hope this helps.

1396732331

	Subject: $2 Tomatoes/Peppers/Herbs at HD	Replies: 5
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 446

James, you will have much better luck with locally grown small plants. Get them from your local nurseries, farmers markets and farm stands. Plus, it will help to support your local farmers.

1396381957

	Subject: I've never heard of this before: "fig tree pollinator (male fig tree)	Replies: 4
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 370

Quote:

Originally Posted by bullet08
caprifig. they are able to form functioning male parts and produce pollens.

Thank you! I heard of caprifig. Just wasn't sure if that's what they meant. No mention of it in listing

1396376265

	Subject: I've never heard of this before: "fig tree pollinator (male fig tree)	Replies: 4
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 370

I just saw this on eBay as it reads: "fig tree pollinator (male fig tree). I've never heard of this before. What??

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=221407454267&globalID=EBAY-US

1395490642

	Subject: There are currently 64 users online: 24 members(2 invisible), 40 guests	Replies: 12
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 549

Some members don't log in every time they come to the forum. I'm on reading a lot, but I only log in to post or view pictures usually.

1393469152

	Subject: BLACK ZADAR	Replies: 5
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 993

I just got a small Black Zadar this past summer. Small. No figs yet. I may have to come by this summer to try one of yours when the get ripe,

1393468799

	Subject: Dormant trees - Spring can't come soon enough	Replies: 13
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 609

Right about now I wish I was in Georgia. 6 degrees at the moment and more snow on the way Monday!

1393468646

	Subject: Dormant trees - Spring can't come soon enough	Replies: 13
	Posted By: trif1010	Views: 609

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiggyFrank
Those look like some well established trees. What's the age of the oldest one?

The larger trees are prettier old. I got my first trees from Paradise Nursery and Belleclare. I think my first trees came from Paradise in 2002 and Bellclare shortly after. The group of smaller ones are between 1-3 years old, mostly one year olds.

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