Big Brown Turkey MD

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Matt_from_Pittsburgh

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Posted 1279252989	Reply with quote #1

I started my Brown Turkey MD from a cutting last spring. For some reason, the fruit is much larger this year. The first picture is from last year. The second two are of a fig I picked today. Both figs are main crop. Attached Images BTMD_09.jpg (168.00 KB, 52 views) BTMD_10.jpg (1003.71 KB, 80 views) BTMD_10_2.jpg (570.77 KB, 78 views) __________________ Matt Pittsburgh, PA Zone 6ish

Fatnsassytexan

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Posted 1279305604	Reply with quote #2

That fig sure looks good. How is the taste compared to a Eastern Brown Turkey? Tim __________________ Tim Southeast Texas Zone 9 Wish List:Noire de Caromb, Maltese Beauty,Socorro Black, Others especially tight eyed varieties.

gorgi

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Posted 1279305902	Reply with quote #3

What does the MD part stand for? Maybe a surprise is coming (your way). __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

Matt_from_Pittsburgh

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Posted 1279309118	Reply with quote #4

I've only had normal Brown Turkey from the store. I've never had a good one (although to be fair, they probably all could have used some more ripening). Brown Turkey MD is a tasty fig. It's fairly sweet, not super rich, and has maybe a little bit of a berry taste. It's a Herman2 fig, but I started mine from a cutting I got from Jon last spring. The MD stands for Maryland. Herman says it's identical to Black Marseilles VS. Jon thinks it's a different fig. I haven't had BMVS, so I have no idea. Here's a thread with more info: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=4621415&highlight=brown+turkey. __________________ Matt Pittsburgh, PA Zone 6ish

gorgi

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Posted 1279311407	Reply with quote #5

Matt, You got (guessed) it right. [I still got mine with the old label as MD1943BT) __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

pitangadiego

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Posted 1279316644	Reply with quote #6

I originally got my Brown Turkey MD from a lady in Maryland. I had ragged on Brown Turkey as not worth growing or eating. She sent me cuttings of her "Brown Turkey" and said that it would convince me once and for all that BT was a great fig. Her "BT" was fabulous and I was convinced that her "BT" was the best, except that it was not really a Brown Turkey in reality. So I labeled it Brown Turkey MD (for Maryland), but am tired of explaining it, so I am now calling it Maryland Berry because of its origin and nice berry flavor. And the hunt for a good BT does not go on. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

gorgi

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Posted 1279317262	Reply with quote #7

So this (best) explains it all; Unlike mine, Jon's did not come direct from h2. Of some more interest: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=2604282 __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

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Matt_from_Pittsburgh

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Posted 1279341060	Reply with quote #9

I stand corrected. I don't think I'm going to tell the tree, though. It's been through enough identity crises as it is. For all it knows, its great-grandfig rode a Sherman tank through the Arc de Triomphe on VE Day, tucked away in some happy GI's pocket. I guess this means I have to get a Black Marseilles VS now. Also, Paully...speak for yourself. __________________ Matt Pittsburgh, PA Zone 6ish

gorgi

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Posted 1279393937	Reply with quote #10

"Maryland Berry" sounds like a very good fig name to me... And yes, anybody that reads/posts in-here AND have more than (say) 3 fig trees, qualifies as a real fig_nut! [The average family, neither has the space or needs more than 1-3 (good) fig trees.] __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

Dieseler

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Posted 1279398688	Reply with quote #11

Hi Matt sounds like you enjoyed the fig. My thoughts on FIGNUTS and its all in fun please nothing else. ; ) Paully a member saying ..... fignuts. Remember he mentioned it. ?! For example "A Fignut" maybe be someone such as Gorgi described. "Real Fignut" taking it a step higher may be someone that posts or sends out email listing his types of figs. In alphabetical order including numbered figs which total 150 plus and under That list they list another list like this below with another long list of fig types under each Confirmed catagory...lol Confirm NEW VARIANTS(Plants)Arriving ........ Confirmed Cuttings Coming: Cuttings Received : Confirmed Airlayers Coming In Summer Remember who said Fignut first ???........... Hint #8 Dieseler <~~~~~~~ smileing

papayamon

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Posted 1279399010	Reply with quote #12

wow. after reading these posts, it's certainly wonderful to know that i don't qualify as a fignut :). maybe if i can collect another 100 varieties? __________________ mike zone 8b, gainesville florida

pitangadiego

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Posted 1279419413	Reply with quote #13

I prefer Fig Nazi. USDA/UC Davis prefers Fignatic. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

svanessa

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Posted 1279419652	Reply with quote #14

I prefer figaholic... Sue __________________ Sue Zone 9B, 1946' Ramona, CA San Diego County

satellitehead

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Posted 1279426726	Reply with quote #15

i just prefer eating figs. DOH! __________________ Jason Atlanta/Grant Park area - z8

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