San Donato Di Ninea

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FMD

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Posted 1406389653	Reply with quote #1

This one makes my top 10 for sure in taste alone. I know I promised air layers to several people but they are just not cooperating. I may have to send cuttings instead. Sorry __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

musillid

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Posted 1406389872	Reply with quote #2

Frank, These look great. I would think anyone would be happy with receiving a start in any form. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

figgary

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Posted 1406389954	Reply with quote #3

That is a beauty, Frank. Though I hadn't heard of it before, by your photos and description, it will go on my 'hope to trade for' list. Thanks for posting. Gary __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

Otmani007

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Posted 1406390030	Reply with quote #4

Nice looking tree. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

DesertDance

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Posted 1406390383	Reply with quote #5

Beautiful tree. Beautiful figs! So, describe the delicious flavor. Wonder why it's not giving you success on air layers. I always thought that was 100%. Guess not. Suzi __________________ 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!

newnandawg

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Posted 1406391404	Reply with quote #6

Frank, that is very nice looking.

FMD

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Posted 1406392334 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Hi Suzi, thanks. The air layers are being ripped apart by the mockingbirds for one thing. Also, because the branches are full of figs, the tips have not been growing. Lastly, I think I lost my touch. Taste? Well, when San Donato first hits the tongue, you get the impression of a light, effervescent, capricious, little thing flirting with you..a passing fancy...eye candy. But then the second wave washes over the taste buds. Bam! This is serious, substantial, rich, full-bodied intelligent fig marrow teasing the olfactory and gustatory receptors as it passes the mouth on its way to the esophagus. In a word..exquisite. __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

DesertDance

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Posted 1406393022	Reply with quote #8

SOLD!! __________________ 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!

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1406401304	Reply with quote #9

Frank I know it is just a typo probably, but the town in Cosenza province, Calabria where this fig comes from is spelled "Ninea." __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

FMD

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Posted 1406406504	Reply with quote #10

Thanks, for the correction. I usually just shorten it to San Donato. And yes, this is one of many superb figs from Calabria, and more specifically Cosenza. __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

rafed

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Posted 1406406652	Reply with quote #11

Frank, you're "illing" me bro.

paully22

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Posted 1406407070	Reply with quote #12

Ditto Rafed. Can I trade a salmon for it LOL.

FMD

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Posted 1406408669	Reply with quote #13

Pretty mountainside San Donato Di Ninea __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

WillsC

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Posted 1406410268	Reply with quote #14

Frank, Looks wonderful, nice work.

vito12831

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Posted 1406414492	Reply with quote #15

Hi Frank Wow❇ Wow✳ Wow, after reading that discription I had to smoke a cigar, and I don't smoke I have to have one cutting. Vito

Giuseppe

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Posted 1406415273	Reply with quote #16

Nice fig, I was born in Calabria,and yes the figs there are really delicious,weather ,soil have a lot to do the way those figs taste.San Donato is a small town in Calabria.Ciao,Giuseppe

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1406416925	Reply with quote #17

Very nice.....wow __________________ john Zone 7a

farowyn

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Posted 1406418693	Reply with quote #18

A fig that gorgeous has to come from a countryside that breathtaking. Very nice! __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

rcantor

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Posted 1406429045	Reply with quote #19

So what are the others in your top 10-15? __________________ 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.

FMD

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Posted 1406460972	Reply with quote #20

Bob, the list shifts with the changes in the season, but I would say that most of my top figs are Mount Etna types which include, MBVS, nj red, Gino's, hardy Chicago, Bethlehem Black, sal's, etc. VDB, RDB, KB, Socorro Black, Stallion, Alma, Petit Negri, magnolia ( yes the much maligned magnolia) are on my list too. Of course there are many, many more I am waiting to sample like the col de dames, ischia black, Maltese falcon etc etc. __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

twovkay

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Posted 1406469538	Reply with quote #21

Wow! I don't if you were describing a fig or something else. Both the fig and collection location is beautiful! __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

BrightGreenNurse

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Posted 1422758737	Reply with quote #22

Threads like this make me wonder if terrior will become a more prominent topic over time? I've read a lot focused on heat, rain, fertilizers/compost, but haven't seen a lot about the impact of different soils and locations on flavor development. These pictures are all incredibly beautiful. Thanks for sharing! __________________ Wish list- St. Rita, LSU Hollier, Brooklyn White, LSU Improved Celeste, Smith, St. Anthony

ako1974

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Posted 1422796062	Reply with quote #23

Good looking fig! __________________ Arne Zone 6a - NJ

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