"Kashi Yellow Giant": A Large Yellow Variety from Xinjiang, China

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nanozhou

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In my church, there is a family who was originally from the city of Kashi, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. He has fig tree that he called "Kashi Yellow Giant", which is a large yellow fig variety. He kindly gave me a sucker last spring, and I planted it in ground. It grows quite vigorously. I was able to sample a couple of figs last fall. The figs were indeed quite large, averaging ~100gram, with pretty good taste. Of course, my 6b climate may not be really ideal for this variety. But, still, it is a keeper for me. Here are some pictures, enjoy! __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

nanozhou

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Some pictures of the ripe fruit taken last year: __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

nanozhou

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Note that the hand in the picture is my daughter's. She is now 6 years old. :-)))) Have a great weekend! __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

figpig_66

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Posted 1437784879	Reply with quote #4

Very nice tree. Love the big leaves. Looks like it a grate variety. Thanjs for sharing pics. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

musillid

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Posted 1437871029	Reply with quote #5

How is the flavor? __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

nanozhou

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Posted 1437906401	Reply with quote #6

Hi Dale, This variety has a strong figgy-melon flavor and is quite juicy. Its sweetness is not as high as Hardy Chicago though. I rate it 8 out of 10. (As a reference, I rate RdB 9/10, Hardy Chicago 9/10, Black Mission 7/10, California Brown Turkey 4/10, in my yard.) The tree requires a lot of watering in summer as the leaves are quite large, and has a tendency to grow vegetatively. Maybe I fertilized it too much, as it is still a young tree. I pinched the top, which did help to form plenty of fruits. Next year I am going to stop fertilizing it since it is too vigorous. I am sure that it would do better in hotter climate (than my 6b), since the fruits are large. My friend told me that the summer in Kashi, China is very hot in daytime and cool in night time. The yellow giant figs produced there have a great great reputation. __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

musillid

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Posted 1437906859	Reply with quote #7

Thanks. Popular sentiment is that larger size dilutes flavor. Sounds as though you agree in this case? __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

nanozhou

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Posted 1437908117	Reply with quote #8

Dale, it is definitely true in my 6b climate, especially in terms of fig sweetness. Smaller figs generally are sweeter here. My 6-year-old daughter likes sugar-figs. The sweeter, the better. I prefer milder sweetness, so this variety is excellent for me. I also like the large and shiny appearance of the fruit. Of course, it is all just personal preference. __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

musillid

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Some subjectivity, but these figs are popular because objectively good tasting. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

MoZuKa

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Wow big and nice variety Wayne. I hope i could get a cutting of big variety like this one in the future.
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jingjing

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Posted 1438322855 · Edited	Reply with quote #11

You are very lucky to have this fig variety! Please notify me if you are ready to sell some cuttings or rooted cuttings. I am new in fig planting so I will be very happy if I get some already rooted cuttings. ______________________ Celine Southern California

nanozhou

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Posted 1441670426	Reply with quote #12

This variety started to ripen for me in recent days. Here are some pictures. With a few hardy chicago figs -- it is truly a beauty! It tastes great to me -- figgy melon flavor with enough sweetness. Weather has been quite cooperating lately in my area. Hopefully it will last a while. Have fun! __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

Smungung

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Posted 1441672381	Reply with quote #13

Looks like a really nice fig. : ) __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

sbmohan

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Posted 1441730883	Reply with quote #14

Nice!!! __________________ Mohan B Harrisburg, NC - Zone 7a

nanozhou

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Posted 1441732394	Reply with quote #15

Thanks, guys! I received a lot of PMs asking the possibility of getting some cuttings. Sorry that I cannot reply your message one by one. I will trim the tree in Nov/Dec when it goes dormant, and will probably have ~50 cuttings available. I will share the cuttings with fellow forum members who are interested in this. You pay a small shipping fee. __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

MoZuKa

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Originally Posted by nanozhou
Thanks, guys!

I received a lot of PMs asking the possibility of getting some cuttings. Sorry that I cannot reply your message one by one.
I will trim the tree in Nov/Dec when it goes dormant, and will probably have ~50 cuttings available. I will share the cuttings with fellow forum members who are interested in this. You pay a small shipping fee.

Nanozhou add my name to the list for the cuttings too :)
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Smungung

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Posted 1441748327	Reply with quote #17

Nanozhou I would like some cuttings as well add me to the list if you can. : ) __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

figgary

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Posted 1441749411	Reply with quote #18

That's a really attractive fig and tree, Wayne. Nice job growing it! __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

nanozhou

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Posted 1441749656	Reply with quote #19

I received a lot of cutting requests. For folks who already PM-ed me at this point, I will try my best to fulfill my promise later this year. For other folks, please don't send me more PMs. Thanks! __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

nanozhou

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Posted 1444956543 · Edited	Reply with quote #20

Picked a couple of yellow figs today. Sadly, there are still a lot of green figs on the tree which won't be able to ripen this season. Temperature will dip below zero this weekend in my area. :-(( __________________ Wayne Maryland (Zone 6b) Growing: Hardy Chicago; LSU Purple; Ronde de Bordeaux; Black Madeira; White Marseilles; Adriatic JH; Brunswick; Yellow Giant

SuperMario1

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Posted 1445001953	Reply with quote #21

Looks healthy and vigorous. Congrats on the beautiful tree and fruits! __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra, Violetta, Violette de Sollies, Dan_la's Black Beauty 10, Craven's Craving, Most important: YOUR FAVORITE FIG. A lot of people put emphasis on popular/exotic cultivars, which is great because it highlights some of the better fig varieties; however, I am most interested in the figs our members love regardless of pedigree. Currently Growing: a bunch of varieties.

cis4elk

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Posted 1445008867	Reply with quote #22

What a beast of a fig, the tree looks healthy and the leaves are somewhat unique too. Hopefully you do spread this one around, looks to be a fair amount of extra wood on it. __________________ 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. :)

Paul

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Posted 1451407644 · Edited	Reply with quote #23

Very beautifull Pictures about this Variety. I have take the Link in the german Figs Facebook Group. All like this Varrity and like buy Cuttings. But is not possible to see in ebay... Wayne i like exchange or buy this beautifull Variety. __________________ excuse my bad english - i am German and live by River Lahn Zone 7

vito12831

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Posted 1451409141	Reply with quote #24

Hi Wayne. If and when you have any cuttings I'd be interested in some. Thank you. Vito

Smyfigs

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Posted 1452041063 · Edited	Reply with quote #25

Wow, looks healthy! I would love to get cuttings. I can also trade with you if you like. __________________ 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

Kebunbuddy

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Posted 1479622723	Reply with quote #26

Hi. Would love to trade or buy cuttings if anyone would share/sell. :) __________________ KBDC

Paul

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Posted 1479634560	Reply with quote #27

Quote: Originally Posted by Kebunbuddy Hi. Would love to trade or buy cuttings if anyone would share/sell. :) I like also Cuttings from Kashi Yellow Giant. Where i can buy or who like exchange? Now i buy dried Figs from Xinjiang to become so figs. I have 100 Variity for Exchange. __________________ excuse my bad english - i am German and live by River Lahn Zone 7

Kebunbuddy

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Posted 1479648312	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul I like also Cuttings from Kashi Yellow Giant. Where i can buy or who like exchange? Now i buy dried Figs from Xinjiang to become so figs. I have 100 Variity for Exchange. __________________ KBDC

Kebunbuddy

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Posted 1479648369	Reply with quote #29

I have 30 varieties for exchange. __________________ KBDC

adipose

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Posted 1479770197	Reply with quote #30

Hmm, seems this thread was resurrected but I don't know if the author is watching. Does anyone else think this looks awfully like Yellow Long Neck? __________________ Wish List: sbayi, hmari, niagara black, black ischia

LaFigue

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Posted 1479776157	Reply with quote #31

Hello, For fellow members interested in the Kashi-Yellow Giant fig, here is a url that provides a very nice graphic summary of the climate of Kashi (Kashgar). http://www.xinjiang.climatemps.com/ I was in Kashi a few years ago; it has a lovely, picturesque old city with a very friendly Yughur population.The climate is definitely arid. Cheers. __________________ Zone 4b, St. Paul, MN

ADelmanto

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Posted 1479777355	Reply with quote #32

Maybe: https://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/my-xin-jiang-zao-huang-fig-6521522?&trail=50 __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

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