Valle Negra 8-17-14

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newnandawg

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Posted 1408277838	Reply with quote #1

My first ever fig from this second year tree. The eye was open and had a little split. The skin is a little thick but tender and not real chewy. The inside was tasty and a hint of strawberry. About a 7.

Tam

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Posted 1408278293	Reply with quote #2

Nice and tasty fig, thanks for sharing. Best, Tam

waynea

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Posted 1408278899	Reply with quote #3

Looks nice, wish it had a closed eye, please keep us posted on future pickings, thanks.

rafed

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Posted 1408279562	Reply with quote #4

Looks good, Mike. Thanks for posting.

musillid

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Posted 1408282132	Reply with quote #5

Thanks, Mike. You've convinced me to take another swing at starting this one. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408284647	Reply with quote #6

Mike how does it compare to Sal's EL? __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

newnandawg

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Posted 1408296413	Reply with quote #7

Rafel, I wish my Sals EL was still alive. I lost it with many others this past winter. I had rated it last summer as an 8 with lots of promise for it. I may or may not try to get another one.

leon_edmond

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Posted 1408299792	Reply with quote #8

Please tell me if your leaves match the shape of my Vallecalda leaves. If you can post some of your leaves, it would be helpful to me to see if my fig is the same as yours. Thank you.

leon_edmond

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Posted 1408300281	Reply with quote #9

In addition, my Vallecalda do not split with the rain. They have a sweet, grape like flavor.

newnandawg

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leon_edmond

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Posted 1408303409	Reply with quote #11

Thanks Mike- what do you think? Is your fig the same as mine?

newnandawg

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Posted 1408304727	Reply with quote #12

Leon, as stated above this is the first fig ever off of this tree. It appears that it is going to be a much glossier skin than yours. However, that does not mean they are not the same. Time and me comparing to these pics will tell. If you dont mind give me a discription of the taste from yours.

kubota1

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Posted 1408306380	Reply with quote #13

Leon, I believe your plant is different. Here is my Valle Negra or maybe Calda. This is the only leaf pattern on my tree. Attached Images IMG_4131_(640x480).jpg (258.63 KB, 41 views) IMG_4132_(640x480).jpg (284.99 KB, 49 views) IMG_4133_(640x480).jpg (252.94 KB, 51 views) IMG_4134_(640x480).jpg (269.71 KB, 48 views) IMG_4135_(640x480).jpg (264.47 KB, 39 views) __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1408311205	Reply with quote #14

Thanks for posting these, Mike. I might get to taste 1 or 2 this year. Fingers crossed. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

rcantor

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Posted 1408316412	Reply with quote #15

The only real way to tell if they're the same is to grow them side by side. Each of you send me cuttings and after 3 years I'll let you know. :) __________________ 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.

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