CDDG winter crop in Phoenix

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Panamajack

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Posted 1449099237	Reply with quote #1

Wow, I almost drop to my knee after I ate my first winter CDD Grise this afternoon. I still have few more on the tree and the weather should be warm up to 70F which I am looking forward to get few more next week. Attached Images image.jpeg (699.53 KB, 127 views)

ParacleteFarms

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Posted 1449109806	Reply with quote #2

Very interesting looking fruit, Congrats on your patience and effort paying off! __________________ Zone 7b/8 near Dallas, TX VdB, RdB, Alma, Celeste, unk Celeste, Osborne Prolific, Peters Honey, Conadria, B.Trky, Strawberry Verte, Brunswick, Olymp ,LSU Purple/Gold, C.Hrdy, Brooklyn White, Unk Green Ischia. Wish List : Cold Hardy/Prolific bearers - Letizia , Florea, Smith, G. Paradiso, Lattarula, any Sals varieties, Negronne, Navid's Unk. Dark Greek, Bass' Fav.

Jodi

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Posted 1449112033	Reply with quote #3

Oh wow this looks amazing Jack. It has been colder earlier this year up in the Verde Valley How old is your tree? I would love to visit with you and your tree sometime. My parents and sons live in the valley. I am struggling with the more challenging microclimes of the Verde Valley. Have a great Brown Turkey to trade, if you are interested. Enjoy the flavors, Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Panamajack

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Posted 1449114836	Reply with quote #4

FYI Jodi, I brought my cuttings from Herman two years ago. One tree in the ground and the other in the container. My summer crop was pretty small and kind of dry up due to 110 degree summer heat here at Phoenix. However, my second crop (winter) turn out to be outstanding, it is my best tasting fig this year so far. I will try to provide my CDDG in the container with some shade cloth next summer and hope that I may be lucky with two decent crops. Panamajack Zone 9b

starch

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Posted 1449115295	Reply with quote #5

That is awesome Panamajack, congrats! I have a small CdDG tree, and like you I bought it from herman (this fall). I am excited for this fig so this report makes me very optimistic. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Location: USDA Zone 9b / Sunset 13. Chandler, AZ Currently producing fruit and scions: Violette de Bordeaux, Panache, Black Mission, Black Jack, Smith, Col de Dame Gris, Marseilles Black VS, Red Lebanese (Bekaa) Small Trees / Currently rooting: lots Wish List: Ponte Tresa, Italian 258, Genovese Nero (not Rob's)

Jodi

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Posted 1449117638 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

Cool that both if you are in Phx and have hermans figs! I lost out on the bidding for some myself. Someday! Happy figging. Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Herman2

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Posted 1449249562	Reply with quote #7

Congratulation, Jack: I can see the fig having some problem,with too much heat in Phoenix AZ. If you have a spot with sun in the morning and shade in the afternoon,then I would make another tree from cuttings and plant it there.

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1449270157	Reply with quote #8

Ping, I just messaged you regarding the flavor of this fig...you have just answered it for me in this thread. :) __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

AltadenaMara

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Posted 1449334076 · Edited	Reply with quote #9

I don’t know if my CdDG is going to ripen or not. Should I give up on it? The last leaf fell off as I moved it to take the picture below. It’s from Harvey who got his cuttings from Herman2. We’re having day temps in the upper seventies, lower eighties, with night temps in the fifties. I wasn’t impressed with CdDG’s first fruit from the first year tree this summer, but hope for better next year. Thanks for the suggestion on planting, Herman2. I know exactly where to plant it now. However, my CdDN (3 yr. old tree) gave me a very good fig yesterday, sweet and jammy with a touch of acid. Strawberry Verte this morning was even sweeter. The I-258 from a few days ago had an almost mandarin citrus quality, like a good Satsuma. Neither were as sweet as their summer fruit, but were sweeter than several other varieties at their peak in the summer. An LSU Purple yesterday was disappointing, -bland with little sweetness. Finally my grafted Black Madeira produced it first ripe fruit for me earlier this week, sweet, jammy with a complex hint of something like a grape flavor –perhaps Concord? December is turning out to be a good month so far for my figs. Hopefully next year will be even better. My December CdDG. __________________ Mara Southern California Zone 1990= 9b 2012= 10a 2020=?

Panamajack

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Posted 1449334516	Reply with quote #10

Herman, thank you for your advise. Most folks are talking about how to protect thier figs for the cold weather but hardly mention how to deal with 110 degree heat like here in Phoenix, Arizona. I make sure put a heavy layer of mulch and even painted my container white color to reflect the Arizona sun in the summer. Jodi, I have over 120 varieties of figs in my back yard and I try to down size and see which varieties can stand the Phoenix summer heat. You are welcome to stop by if you are around my area in the future. Panamajack Zone 9b

Smyfigs

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Posted 1449337447	Reply with quote #11

My mouth is watering, Jack! It's a beaut! Congrats! Mara, we are blessed with such great weather here in So Cal! Today it should be in the mid 70's! By the way, the tree I found at my community garden has ONE fig! It just showed up. Its pretty big today so I will try the oulification method on it :-)! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Jodi

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Posted 1449342778	Reply with quote #12

Wow I can't even imagine 120 varieties Jack. How long have you had your fig addiction? I'd love to visit you and your figgy family. Will pm you. Cheers, Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Jodi

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Posted 1449344215	Reply with quote #13

Cool Meg I just saw your comment on piling the belly button of the fig. It worked great for me and my figgy friend Daisy. It definitely speeds up ripening and then continues to work even rotting faster too. Hope you get to savor that fig! __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Jodi

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Posted 1449344261	Reply with quote #14

Piling=oiling! Darn auto speller strikes again!!! __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Smyfigs

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Posted 1449350301 · Edited	Reply with quote #15

Jodi, lol....dont u just hate those typos?! I do. Some weird sentences turn up! I will post a pic of the fig on my (found) fig tree. Dont know anything about this tree! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Melissa

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Posted 1449531436	Reply with quote #16

I'd love to see your backyard with the 120 fig trees. I'm in the Phoenix area as well. More east towards the Scottsdale Airport though. __________________ Wish list Red Israel

Panamajack

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Posted 1449716668	Reply with quote #17

Melissa, you are also welcome to stop by my place (Goodyear) when you have the time. Please PM me if you still want to come. Jodi is planning to stop by tomorrow and check out what I have in my backyard. Panama jack Zone 9b

Jodi

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Posted 1449724320	Reply with quote #18

Yes and I am so excited. I am blown away to think of 120 fig trees, let alone 120 varieties. Thank you Ping for allowing me to visit with you and the figgy friends. Best, Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

FrozenJoe

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Posted 1449762134	Reply with quote #19

Congrats PanamaJack! It looks like a very nice fig. __________________ Joe Phoenix Area (Zone 9) I am MrFrozenJoe on YouTube. I am arizonafigs on eBay.

Jodi

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Posted 1449938423	Reply with quote #20

The Genoa. Wow wow wow. I got to visit Ping and his amazing fig orchard on Wednesday. I was really blown away by his generous sharing of his knowledge, experience and figs. We shared two of his favorite figs, a perfectly ripe Genoa, followed 15 minutes later by a CDDG. Oh my as I had never tasted these two flavor delicacies I now can say I understand what all the fuss is about. Really amazing. I can not even imagine how cool it will be to unwrap these beauties off my own trees. Ping and his lovely wife, shared their fig tasting with each other and me. It was really special to see their love of the trees and each other. Ping told me of how many fig cultivars have not made the cut for him and how the ones he has have taught him so much about plants, propagation, cultivation and the variety of flavors that this beautiful, vigorous plant brings into our lives. It was a truly magickal experience. The fig bug is alive and well at panama jack's figgy orchard for sure. Thank you again Ping and your wife for the lovely green respite in the brown desert. ;-) __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Jodi

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Posted 1449938617	Reply with quote #21

The really incredible, all its is cracked up to be, CDDG!! In Phoenix on 12-9-15. Ping wraps his precious figlets up in a newspaper cup or a child's sock to keep them safe from the birds. His trees look like christmas trees with all the figgy decorations. __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Jodi

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Posted 1449938775	Reply with quote #22

The figs. It is incredible to me when Ping speaks of how recently he was bitten by the figgy bug himself. To think this is only 2+ years of his collecting. So many lovely leaves, figs and healthy plants. Hope they all do well with the colder weather coming. Thanks again. Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Panamajack

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Posted 1449968766	Reply with quote #23

Jodi, thank you for your time to visit me. I wish I can offer you more, but I can't complain, it is December and we are still eating figs.

Herman2

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Posted 1449970889 · Edited	Reply with quote #24

Jody and Jack:Col de dame grise,fruit you got this year,so late are not full flavor: Wait a couple ,more years ,for plant to get old and ,then judge the fruit!. It will be larger in size ,more beautiful,inside outside,and a couple of notches up in Flavor and sugar. Edit note:By the way:It will ripe in August for you not December,as it did this year. I had ripe fruits on Sept.10,one good Summer here in NJ,but of course your climate is much warmer,so it will get ripe way sooner.! Best Regards

Panamajack

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Posted 1449972159	Reply with quote #25

Thank you Herman. I can't wait couple more years to taste the full flavor of my CDDG which I got it from your cuttings.

Jodi

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Posted 1449977666	Reply with quote #26

I can't imagine more flavor Herman, that is something to contemplate. This was my first taste of the "fancy" figs thanks to "Jacks" generosity. They were really delicious. I'm even more excited to put my energy into growing these incredible trees. Thank you for your dedication to the best they have to offer. ;-) __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

AltadenaMara

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Posted 1450029170	Reply with quote #27

Thanks Herman for your comment. I just tried a ripe CdDG fig (from you via Harvey) (picture above) and the color was dark red, thin skinned, intense looking with a nice acid flavor but it along with the other few figs it produced this first year were disappointing in sweetness. It's good to know that older trees will produce better tasting figs in the years to come. My CdDN from an older tree and another source was very good, among the best I've tasted this year. __________________ Mara Southern California Zone 1990= 9b 2012= 10a 2020=?

Smyfigs

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Posted 1450120075	Reply with quote #28

PanamaJack, Great collection! Your trees look beautiful! And that CDDG looks delicious! Jodi: Thanks for the picture, wow! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Melissa

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Posted 1450126669	Reply with quote #29

Yep...still want to visit. Just WAAAAAY opposite side of town. One of these days, when I am that way...I will message you to see if you are going to be around. :) thanks. __________________ Wish list Red Israel

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