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bullet08

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Posted 1408627498	Reply with quote #1

i think some said it before.. but at my location, they are different. the figs are different. Figo Preto ripens about 2-3 weeks before BM does here. the BM has better taste. it's very good. the color of the fig is definitely different. FP has more of shinny skin, while BM is little matted. the skin of BM is more dark purple/blue while FP is more of dark reddish color. both are very good. but i prefer BM at this time. the taste isn't exactly intense yet, maybe it's due to the age and my lack of care this yr, but it's good enough to be a definite keeper. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1408629745	Reply with quote #2

Thanks for the notes, Pete! Hope all is well! __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

newnandawg

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Posted 1408630856	Reply with quote #3

Pete, thanks for that info and glad t see you back.

rafed

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Posted 1408630971	Reply with quote #4

Pete, A pint of Guinness with a couple ripe BM's should be out of this world. Glad to see you're back.

waynea

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Posted 1408636639	Reply with quote #5

Thanks Pete, I have both so the info is much needed.

james

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Posted 1408637671	Reply with quote #6

I have both. My Blk Mad is two years older, but half the size of F. Preto. I left three figs on both. It looks like Blk Mad may ripen first this year. __________________ In containers - Littleton, CO (zone 5b) In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 2016 Wish List: Dārk Pōrtuguese, Grānthāms Royāl, Lātarolla, Negrettā, Nōire de Bārbentāne, Rockāway Green, Viōlet Sepōr, Viōlette Dāuphine. Iranian figs are always welcome.

Charitup

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Posted 1408640364	Reply with quote #7

Thanks for the info Pete __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

rcantor

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Posted 1408641403	Reply with quote #8

Nice to 'see' you again. No photos? __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

bullet08

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Posted 1408649262	Reply with quote #9

thanks rafed and the guys. no pix. i have few BM ripening right now. if timing is right, i'll post some later. yeah, i can definitely see the potential on BM. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

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