JH and SV, a strong couple!

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greenfig

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Posted 1437546513	Reply with quote #1

Easily the best figs I tasted last year and the story repeats itself this one too! You do not need to spend your precious time and money on the "rare" and "hard to get" figs , just get a couple of proven varieties and enjoy them every season! Strawberry Verte and JH Adriatic! They are simply superb, any rating wouldn't do any justice. Juicy, sweet, tasty, jammy, whatever... Interesting that with your eyes closed you wouldn't be able to tell them apart, although the leaves and the way the plants grow are totally different. Enjoy! Attached Images image4.jpeg (329.72 KB, 110 views) image3.jpeg (338.63 KB, 109 views) image2.jpeg (305.25 KB, 108 views) image1.jpeg (340.52 KB, 96 views) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

cis4elk

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Posted 1437548184	Reply with quote #2

Fantastic looking Igor. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

americanfiglover

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Posted 1437548550	Reply with quote #3

Thanks that's good to hear. I myself don't have as much money as many people here. I would like a taste fig. I will look for these two right now. __________________ Jarrett Spokane, WA ZONE 6A Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present Everyone should have a green thumb Figs: Nero600m

greg88

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Posted 1437574889	Reply with quote #4

very nice. Looking forward to my first taste of JH this year __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

binbin9

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Posted 1437577931	Reply with quote #5

Thats great news! I have both and can't wait for mine to ripen now. drool... __________________ Renton, WA My Seattle Garden Blog \| Fig Addiction WISH LIST: Genovese Nero Rafeds \| UCR 187-25 \| Black Tuscan \| Black Triana \| Jack Lilly \| Barbillone \| St Rita \| Tauro \| Jin Ao Fen \| Lampeira Preto \| Any fig over 100grams =)

rcantor

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Posted 1437584971	Reply with quote #6

Do you have an Ischia Green to compare them with? __________________ 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.

lampo

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Posted 1437586881	Reply with quote #7

Very nice figs ! Francisco Portugal

greenfig

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Posted 1437591761	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by rcantor Do you have an Ischia Green to compare them with? No, I do not, sorry. Thank you , all, I also share your enthusiasm! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

pino

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Posted 1437601850	Reply with quote #9

They look great! Now how much of that is due to the California sun? __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

greenfig

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Posted 1437602258	Reply with quote #10

Pino, that’s a tough question. I would say, 70% is the sun, 29% is the wasp, and %1 is my tender care :) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

sal

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Posted 1437603981	Reply with quote #11

Those figs look amazing. I'm happy all my JH's took root. __________________ Zone 6a Orange County NY Wish list: Figo Preto,I-258,St Rita,

donpaid

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Posted 1437611103	Reply with quote #12

Those look great Igor. It's interesring to hear that the two varieties taste the same, yet the leaf patterns and growth habits are different.

DesertDance

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Posted 1437665075	Reply with quote #13

I just have plain old Verte and plain old Adriatic. Both are full of figs, but not yet ripe. Our Southern California sun has been missing this year. Evidently El Nino is sending storms our way. Just walked the property, found a huge massive leak in the irrigation lines, and no ripe figs. Yours look great! __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

FinleyFigs

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Posted 1437685199	Reply with quote #14

It's great to hear that some of the more common varieties can be very delicious. I'm new on here, and hoping that someone can direct me to some very good to excellent tasting varieties that will grow in the south. I'm willing to give some cold protection to varieties that have excellent taste, so they don't all have to be extremely cold hardy. I'm just above the Texas line in Oklahoma, and our summers are hot and dry, unlike say, humid and wet southern Louisiana. I couldn't find JH Adriatic in the varieties page, but it said that Adriatic was "disappointing in the south." You also mentioned that wasp gave 29% of the success.. Does it need pollination? __________________ Eric Zone 7b - SE Oklahoma

armando93223

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Posted 1437685914	Reply with quote #15

Strawberry Verte was one of my best last year. This year Kadota, a lot depends on sunlight and the watering. I agree that you don't have to seek the expensive or rare varieties. I believe Igor built up his collection by trading and through the generosity of fellow members. __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

greenfig

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Posted 1437689664	Reply with quote #16

Armando, Many of my figs came from the UCD and the past annual Jon's sales. The SV cuttings were purchased from Jon. Yes, I traded a number of the figs too as well as benefited from our members' generosity. This forum is a great place to start and I always suggest to do this slowly . It is very heartbreaking when a precious variety perishes because of the inexperience.... Been there, done that :( __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Jarl_Berg

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Posted 1437822555	Reply with quote #17

Quote: Originally Posted by rcantor Do you have an Ischia Green to compare them with? I thought Strawberry Verte and Green Ischia were the same thing ......... __________________ Northern WV, Zone 6a Current Collection: Hardy Chicago, Petite Negrone, Desert King, Strawberry Verte, LSU Purple, Brunswick. Wish List: VDB, RDB, Panache, Jolly Tiger, Liturgia

Figglet

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Posted 1437842926	Reply with quote #18

It seems there's a couple of strains of SV floating around would you mind posting some leaf pics? __________________ Amateur Fig Addict Truman Z8b Oregon Varieties I'm looking for: -Battaglia Green -Ronde de Bordeaux Growing: Negronne, Stella, Peters Honey/Kadota, Local Unk, Smith, Antigone Unk, Black Madiera, Yellow Neches, Col De Dame Blanc.

DonCentralTexas

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Posted 1437866414	Reply with quote #19

How does Strawberry Verte compare/ contrast with Battaglia Green? Gorgeous red interior those two BTW, interesting that SV and JHA taste indistinguishable. Which one for you is the most productive? Thanks __________________ Don (Near Austin, TX zone 8b) If you have these for sale/trade PM me: Zingarella, Grantham's Royal, Calderona, Genovese Nero, Noir de Barbentane

greenfig

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Posted 1437867002 · Edited	Reply with quote #20

Don, The SV has produced about 4x more figs two years in a row. It also grows faster so maybe that is why it has had more figs. I do not have a Battaglia and cannot compare, sorry. I will post some leaf photos tomorrow since I am traveling today. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

greenfig

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Posted 1437980129	Reply with quote #21

Please see the SV leaf photos below. There two major shapes I could id. Attached Images image.jpg (468.39 KB, 24 views) image.jpg (455.42 KB, 24 views) image.jpg (396.60 KB, 26 views) image.jpg (502.52 KB, 26 views) __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

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