56 acres of RDB in South Africa!

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Figgysid1

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Posted 1483908053	Reply with quote #1

I found these articles about growing figs, mostly Ronde De Bordeaux, commercially in South Africa. http://www.farmersweekly.co.za/crops/field-crops/finding-the-fig-niche/ http://www.avarietyoffruits.com/2015/8/25/ronde-de-bordeaux/ __________________ (Zone 12a) Big Island, Hawaii, 2,400 ft elevation, Fern Forest. Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.

mgginva

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Posted 1483908680	Reply with quote #2

My RDB's - I have 3 in my orchard - look a lot like the figs pictured in the second link but not like those in the first link. I love RDB and intend to add more this Spring. __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

ADelmanto

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Posted 1483909500 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

I'll be in Johannesburg next Sunday. I'll let you know how they taste. Actually I will be nowhere close to there. I'll be heading east and the nursery is by Cape Town. (West Coast) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1483910806	Reply with quote #4

This is my favorite variety for here so it is interesting to see these articles. Too bad no one has figured out how to ship ones that are actually ripe. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

SCfigFanatic

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Posted 1483913803	Reply with quote #5

Mine have all been the blacker version. Doug __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

snaglpus

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Posted 1483920155	Reply with quote #6

Same here Doug. Mine a jet black. It's my wife's favorite black fig. My in-ground tree use to be huge, not anymore! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

SCfigFanatic

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Posted 1483920433 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Dang, wish I was able to help you but the drive alone would kill my back. Your in grounds will probably just grow right back. I don't protect my trees because I physically do not have it in me. But they keep growing back even stronger! Doug __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

Figgysid1

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Posted 1483921656	Reply with quote #8

I'm pretty sure that they are from the same farmer and both articles are about the same fig. The first link shows a picture of what 70% green/commercial ripe figs look like. Those are what will be shipped long distance to the UK. The second article is showing mostly tree ripened figs. They will be sold to nearby farmers markets and stores. I just found it interesting that it's not always about getting the largest fruits. But there is also a market for small fruits, marketed as bite size, baby figs, no mess, kid size, snack size, ect. Plus little tips like put the rows so that both sides of the tree get equal sunlight... I will try to not repeat other farmers mistakes, if I can.. I found these articles while looking for info on picking, packaging, shipping and storing ripe figs. I'm going to be trying to sell tree ripe figs to local farmers markets/stores on a much smaller scale. Starting with the these 12 varieties this year. (200) Panachee (200) Preto* (100) Ronde De Bordeaux* (100) Violet de Bordeaux (85) Hollier (85) Peter's Honey (50) Napolitana Negra (50) JH Adriatic (45) Grise Olivette (30) LSU Scott's Yellow (30) LSU Purple (25) LSU Golden Celeste *Still rooting cuttings to get up to that number. __________________ (Zone 12a) Big Island, Hawaii, 2,400 ft elevation, Fern Forest. Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.

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