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psilva8

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Posted 1412085101	Reply with quote #1

So it happened. We had a good spell of weather the last few weeks which really helped things along. I bought an unknown tree from a gentleman last year. It was labelled "Red Honey Fig". After scouring the web the last year or so, and comparing leaves of various figs, I had my suspicion this was a Brunswick. Now that I have ripe figs, I'm 99% sure my suspicions (I'll leave it to the experts to confirm). I couldn't believe how big these figs got when they started ripening, they literally doubled in size overnight. The taste was decent, not fantastic, but I don't have the experience to rate it. I would say it tasted similar to the black missions I would buy at the grocery store, knowing that they weren't picked at the peak of the ripening phase. I've included a few pics, let me know what you think. __________________ Ontario, Canada Zone 6a

lampo

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Posted 1412092582	Reply with quote #2

Congratulations! This will be the beginning and certainly much more will follow . Francisco Portugal

pino

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Posted 1412092704	Reply with quote #3

Congratulations, the first one always seems to take forever but you will enjoy many more for sure! __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

FrozenJoe

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Posted 1412120046	Reply with quote #4

Congrats on your first homegrown fig! As the tree matures the fruit will taste better. __________________ Joe Phoenix Area (Zone 9) I am MrFrozenJoe on YouTube. I am arizonafigs on eBay.

Luzzu

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Posted 1412120207	Reply with quote #5

Very Nice! Congratulations and enjoy! __________________ Brampton, ON Zone 5b

RichinNJ

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Posted 1412121315	Reply with quote #6

Congratulations

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1412122700	Reply with quote #7

Congrats! I know how exciting this moment is. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Hershell

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Posted 1412125613	Reply with quote #8

I think it looks like a NICE fig. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

jdsfrance

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Posted 1412157425	Reply with quote #9

Hi psilva8, That's a good start. Keep the efforts on. When cared for, fig trees can be really rewarding ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

psilva8

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Posted 1412176806	Reply with quote #10

Thanks a lot for all the comments guys. Do we have a consensus that this is indeed a Brunswick? It sucks the weather has now turned more seasonal, still hoping to ripen a few more. __________________ Ontario, Canada Zone 6a

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1412178939	Reply with quote #11

nice fig, looks like Brunswick/Magnolia

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