What is your best green fig with red interior?

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Yeehova

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Posted 1415535784	Reply with quote #1

I bought a small green ischia from Petals from the Past last spring and got a few delicious figs to ripen. From reading the forum posts it seems like JH Adriatic, Green Greek, Battaglia green, Verte, Paradiso and a few others are the top tier figs in this category and I would like to get the very best for a North Carolina climate. What do you recommend? __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

mnedelcu

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Posted 1415536225	Reply with quote #2

Vasilika Sika,Izbat an Naj and Hollier.

Yeehova

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Posted 1415536587	Reply with quote #3

I had never heard of that Izbat an Naj but I looked up some posts about it and it looks amazing! Is it very late ripening for you usually? What is its cold hardiness like? Ideally I would like to grow varieties that do not need winter protection in my climate. Thanks for the information. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

mnedelcu

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Posted 1415536852	Reply with quote #4

I'm in Ohio,zone 6b,is doing well for me,in ground(protected in winter),or in a 25 gal pot,a very sweet fig.

Yeehova

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Posted 1415537090	Reply with quote #5

Is there a good source for that Izbat you can recommend? I am very interested by the " pineapple banana" description. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

andreas

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Posted 1415540192 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

for this year my peloponnisiaka aspra and my tseligato peloponnisiaka aspra tseligato __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

Yeehova

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Posted 1415541504	Reply with quote #7

Andreas, those figs look exactly like what my mind was picturing except maybe more so. I am going to have to start stalking ebay. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

andreas

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Posted 1415541803	Reply with quote #8

Brian i did list some for the first time last week and i will probably list some this week __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

Yeehova

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Posted 1415541963	Reply with quote #9

I see that you are in Greece. Have you shipped them without issue to the U.S. before? I need to research some local laws. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

andreas

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Posted 1415543092	Reply with quote #10

@ Brian i think its best you do some research... i have some info that could help but you have your messages turned off __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

Herman2

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Posted 1415543486 · Edited	Reply with quote #11

peloponnisiaka aspra: It is absolutely Identical to Vasilika Syka,I have from Greek Gardener in Mount Laurel New Jersey. It does need a totally sunny spot in order to ripe all fruits here in NJ, otherwise a very cold hardy fig cultivar,that spent last harsh Winter,(2014)in ground ,without protection. Otherwise to answer the topic question,: The best cultivar here,when we consider,the taste flavor and ability to ripe fruits in difficult climate, Adriatic JH shines, every time!

andreas

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Posted 1415543836	Reply with quote #12

@ Herman2 i have Vasilika Syka as well as peloponnisiaka aspra here in greece and it is not the same fig but if you have one you are very lucky. i hope you enjoy it. @ Brian you just gave me the extra push i needed to re list the cuttings they just went up with vasilika mavra and skoura vavatsika __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

musillid

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Posted 1415544166	Reply with quote #13

Even when north-central Ohio weather doesn't let Green Ischia ripen properly, I still get good, sweet figs from her. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

Herman2

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Posted 1415544308 · Edited	Reply with quote #14

You are free to have your own opinion, and I am free to have mine. I grow similar figs side to side in order to eliminate multiple names ,that makes the new gardeners so confused. And all my trees are in ground in the open, naturally grown without artificial fertilizer.

andreas

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Posted 1415545917 · Edited	Reply with quote #15

@ Herman2 this is your fig and this is my fig. i dont think you are right. yours is a small fig with long neck my fig is larger and rounder with short neck. so it is safe to say you do not have peloponisiaka aspra sika or i do not have vasilika sika misnamed as peloponisiaka aspra sika. i hope this cleared things up for you. __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

Yeehova

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Posted 1415546820 · Edited	Reply with quote #16

I have turned on my messages. I didnt realize they were off until now. @mussilid yes I do like my green ischia very much. Mine is still very young and I would like to have a couple of similar varieties to compare and enjoy. I will definitely grow JH Adriatic next year and I think I will have to look into these Greek figs as well. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

Dave

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Posted 1415557618	Reply with quote #17

Adriatic JH one tree is not enough absolutely delicious! __________________ Connecticut - Zone 6B Wish List - Bordissot negra rimada

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1415558528	Reply with quote #18

I agree w Dave. I have 4 Adriatic JH babies right now. Someone should mention Col de Dame Blanc as well here. It meets the criteria you mention, and is an outstanding fig. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

PHD

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Posted 1415559154	Reply with quote #19

Andreas thanks for posting the pictures. Its pretty convincing that your fig is indeed different from Vasilika Sika Peter

pino

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Posted 1415559660	Reply with quote #20

Andreas, If you can post a photo of the Vasilika Syka leaves that would help. Thanks __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

bada_bing

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Posted 1415559711	Reply with quote #21

I put in a vote for Panache. My climate isn't similar to North Caroline, but the tree does very well here in the desert. It is the most vigorous and productive tree I have, either light or dark and the figs are top notch. I have a couple JH Adriatic and a couple strawberry verte (green Ischia) in pots and they are also very good figs, probably on a par with Panache for flavor. They can't come close to matching in vigor or production though. Plus the little striped hot air balloon figs look cool. __________________ bada_bing in Tucson, zone 9a or at work in Prudhoe bay, I don't think the zones go that low My in ground trees: VdB, Panache My potted figs : Vista, RdB, Strawberry verte, Atreano, Black Madeira Tissue culture plants: Hardy Chicago, "Blue" Ischia, Desert King, LSU Purple, Kadota, Celeste Hope to find: CdDx, Maltese Beauty, BlacK Ischia, desert adapted figs

snaglpus

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Posted 1415566026	Reply with quote #22

You're in Raeford, that's only 3hrs or less East of me in Chrlotte. Don't waste your time with Panachee. It splits and sours here. I got 3 giant Panachees and may get one or 2 good one worth eating every year. Get these... Adriatic JH, Verte Strawberry Verte Strawberry Paradiso Col de Dam V Silka Green Greek and Battaligia Green are my favorites and do quite well in NC. Some say Strawberry is the same as Verte, it is not. Strawberry came from Lousianna and is an heirloom and wonderful tasting fig! Put these figs in an all day sunny spot and you will be dancing every day! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

drphil69

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Posted 1415566911	Reply with quote #23

Quote: Originally Posted by Yeehova I see that you are in Greece. Have you shipped them without issue to the U.S. before? I need to research some local laws. If you buy on ebay from outside the US, you will get a call or visit from USDA, and the cuttings/trees will be confiscated. In fact, if you are unlucky, they will take all of your fig trees. Moral: do not buy cuttings or trees from out of the US on ebay. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Yeehova

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Posted 1415569676	Reply with quote #24

Snaglpus, I think our climates are probably the most similar so I will probably start with your recommendations. I think you have more Green fig with red interior varieties than I have in my entire collection! I think my green ischia and two or three more varieties will do it for me..... for now. Thanks for your advice. DrPhil, thanks for your advice as well. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

Yeehova

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Posted 1415569807	Reply with quote #25

Dave, I just ordered some JH Adriatic. It seems that nobody has anything bad to say about that variety. It looks similar to my green ischia except better. Nice pics! __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

lampo

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Posted 1415574011	Reply with quote #26

Just a few of my green-reds......difficult to say what is the best...you say! Common fig nr 1 Smyrna fig nr 2 Common fig nr 3 Seedling fig nr 4 ( could be a Smyrna, but not yet sure) A true Smyrna ( believe it to be the most crunchiest white fig in the world) Not good for the 'seedless' lovers Francisco Portugal

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1415575458	Reply with quote #27

Those look amazing, Francisco! I love the puddle of syrup in the middle. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Joe_Athens1945

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Posted 1415575746	Reply with quote #28

Quote: Originally Posted by andreas for this year my peloponnisiaka aspra and my tseligato peloponnisiaka aspra tseligato Beautiful pictures, Andreas. Thank you! __________________ Athens, GA USA Zone 7b My young trees in the ground and in pots: Brown Turkey, White Triana JM, Magnolia, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Bordeaux, Panache, UK Brooklyn Dark JP, Ronde de Bordeaux. Wish list: St Rita

Yeehova

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Posted 1415577751	Reply with quote #29

This is becoming a beautiful fig picture thread! It would be nice to know the name of those common figs. __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

paully22

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Posted 1415579830	Reply with quote #30

I read somewhere(unable to recall where) that Blansche Alasche has blood red interior. Hope someone has a picture.

joann1536

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Posted 1415580067 · Edited	Reply with quote #31

That is making my mouth water! Looks delicious! Quote: Originally Posted by andreas for this year my peloponnisiaka aspra and my tseligato __________________ USDA Zone 9b Wish list: Abruzzi, Pasquale, Tagliacozzo, Zingarella, Godfather. Any unk Italian, especially from Abruzzo.

m5allen

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Posted 1415639875	Reply with quote #32

Andreas - this may be a stupid question, but do you have the wasp in your area? Your figs and Lampo's look out of this world. Any votes for Battaglia? __________________ -Mike Tampa, FL Zone 9b. Growing: Black Madeira, CDDG, Malta Black, VDB, Petite Negra, LSU Purple, Celeste, Battaglia, Alma and Grasa's Unknown Seattle Purple

greg88

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Posted 1415643472	Reply with quote #33

so far. Hollier. __________________ 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???

andreas

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Posted 1415644873	Reply with quote #34

@ pino I do not have a photo in my pc, I will try and take one for you. @ Francisco great looking figs my friend. @ Joe thank you!!! @ joann1536 thank you, I would soooo love to taste one at this time myself J @ Mike yes we do have the wasp in Greece. in fig orchards they plant one Capri / 10 trees. I never bothered with anything like that. But like I said we do have it here… I think Francisco does something like that (he has awesome figs) @ Yeehova here is one that is not green, but its not dark…. ohra tabahanosika __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

Yeehova

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Posted 1415650131	Reply with quote #35

Too bad the wasp doesn't live in NC. What is the coldest area the wasp is known to inhabit? I dont think it could live here, but I have a brother in central Florida.... __________________ Brian Wish list: Col de Dame

paully22

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Posted 1415690266	Reply with quote #36

Outside a greek church here they have a tree where the fig exterior is lime colour with blood red interior. No one knows its name. Going by hardly any figs drop to the ground, it could be a great tasting fig. I manage to sample a couple of brebas that were not fully ripe. It was a productive tree and fig size is large. The office people at the church tells me many people comes to get cuttings.

andreas

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Posted 1415696686	Reply with quote #37

@ paully22 it looks like you found youself a great fig. good luck with it __________________ andreas-patras Patra Peloponnisos Greece zone..9a

lampo

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Posted 1415711494	Reply with quote #38

Thank you fellows for your comments on my post with those fig pictures Brian, The names for those figs are: nr1 - Côtio/Verdeal , Common nr2 - Inchario Branco (strain SV), Smyrna nr3 - Bebera Branca , Common nr4 - Seedling (temporarily called Jade fig), probably Smyrna nr5 - Inchário Branco (strain AP) , Smyrna They have all been repeatedly shown and talked about on this forum and there are more pictures on my (lampo) picture file with flickr . Regarding the question on wasps, I must say yes, we do have wasps...(all over my District) with a full Med climate... between 10 and 11 as per your standards. In the country as well as in urban areas it is easy to find fig trees on back and front yards and of the best varieties, be they Common, Smyrna or San Pedro. To make pollination easy and 'automatic' , people do bud or graft a pair of Caprifig scions on a branch or two of their figs and when the proper time comes (mid June) the wasps from the Caprifigs on the grafted branches will spread in the area and pollinate all figs On established orchards of hundreds of trees, farmers grow several Caprifig trees in the middle of the other figs in a rate of 1 to 20 or 25 Common or Smyrna. On Mike's question of what climate for Caprifigs (carica) , I can say that long...long time ago they were available in Texas and Florida...Western Australia, South Africa,.. The wild fig may stand as all other figs, rather low and/or high temperatures ,however the insect developing inside the wild syconiums will be killed by continued temps bellow 0º C and above 35ºC. Francisco Portugal

mgginva

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Posted 1415769296	Reply with quote #39

Battaglia Green Blanche de Deux Saisons Col de Dame Blanc Adriatic JH Monstrueuse Brooklyn White Paradiso "Gene" Panachee __________________ Michael in Virginia (zone 7a) Wish list: Perretta,

paully22

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Posted 1415796607	Reply with quote #40

Excellent pic's and collection Lampo. I think my friends here have nr1 and 3 here. @Andreas -- I hope so too. It has a beautiful deep red interior inspite of the sampled fig about 60% ripe.

lampo

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Posted 1415832847	Reply with quote #41

Paully22, Thanks. Lucky friends you have! When the time comes please let us have a look on that 'church fig'. From your description it looks that it is a San Pedro. Have a list of popular San Pedro figs in Greece but cannot find it On some hand written notes found these two: but there are more.. ‘Μαύρη Βοτανικού’ , ‘Φρακασάνα’ May be Andreas can help with the correct translation Francisco

Linda

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Posted 1479995557	Reply with quote #42

Dear Andreas (Andreas-Pastras) Saw pictures of your Peloponnisiaka and Tseligato Figs fruit you posted on Fig4fund. Can I buy a cutting each of these figs from you? Let me know. lebichhop@wowway.com , Thanks Linda __________________ Linda

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