Where to find Fresh Figs?

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figlegacy

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Posted 1451185995	Reply with quote #1

Anyone know where I can order Chicago Hardy Figs this time of year? I found out my aunt likes figs and wanted to try the kind I am growing, but the trees are obviously in dormancy right now (although with this warm weather, who knows). She is not well and figured some figs might cheer her up. Any help is much appreciated.

jenniferarino83

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Posted 1451190376	Reply with quote #2

Out of season, she is going to have to wait :-( __________________ Jennifer A. Brown Wishlist: NONE Boise ID ZONE 5

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1451204880	Reply with quote #3

Trader Joe's has fresh frozen Calamata figs from Turkey. Not Hardy Chicagos. you could make great smoothie for her or grill them for next to Lamb dish or a nice Filet Mignon steak or even on a fresh salad. Can also glaze them for over a Pancake in the morning. OK, this is as creative as I can get at this age. 'm going to bed, LOL __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

OldOneEye

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Posted 1451238138	Reply with quote #4

Our Trader Joe's here definitely has frozen figs. They keep them in the freezer pit with the rest of the frozen fruit. I have a few bags in my home freezer right now. Unless you can get someone in a warm climate who has a tree that's still ripening fruit to ship you some, frozen, canned, or dried is your only option in store right now. __________________ Zone: 6b TN

figlegacy

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Posted 1451355592	Reply with quote #5

Appreciate the feedback. Looks like I'll have to go the frozen route if I can't find someone that's growing them. How do you prepare frozen figs? When they thaw they just seem to turn to mush.

Vladis

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Posted 1451394242	Reply with quote #6

I frees figs yesterday. Store in the refrigerator in August. Grades Sarah Absheron and Violet de Bordeaux. __________________ Зона 8Б ,Туапсе, Россия.

Smyfigs

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Posted 1451395193	Reply with quote #7

Figlegacy: I have been searching for fresh figs for a little while and back in October I got lucky and found a small mom and pop shop that had several baskets of green figs so I bought almost all the baskets (left three) atesome all the way home then stored the rest in my freezer. Its the only way to enjoy somewhat fresh figs year-round. Figwhisperer: Thanks for the tip on the Trader Joes frozen figs! I will have to check my local store for future emergency fig cravings. I didnt know! Okay, its early even for Californians but i have been away from posting much lately and had to check out my favorite forum postings. Always learning something new here. Meg __________________ 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

SarinaP

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Posted 1451396045	Reply with quote #8

Vlad, those are gorgeous! did you freeze them wet to get an ice coating, or just put them in the freezer in a single layer? __________________ Growing in Zone 7a: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_uY4GZ90-gNAdZFS0enckqojLQT2-8cp2pcsRp-Bdqg/edit?usp=sharing Wishlist: leaning toward French cultivars!

Vladis

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Posted 1451400817	Reply with quote #9

Sarina, summer is completely unrealistic to eat fresh figs. Folding figs in plastic bags and put in the freezer. __________________ Зона 8Б ,Туапсе, Россия.

armando93223

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Posted 1451423225	Reply with quote #10

I Like the Photo of Frozen Figs by Vladis...LOL I think there may be some fresh figs in Calexico or Imperial Valley of California, Its hot in that area all the time. __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

figlayla

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Posted 1451426306	Reply with quote #11

i saw fresh figs at fairway supermarket over the weekend __________________ Joshua Ahl New York/Long Island Wish List: black madiera, vdb, rdb, nero 600 ( waiting on greenfin's delivery) pomengranete cuttings/plants..and a bmw r25/26/27 Current list in pots: Sals, honey, green ichia, monstrues, hardy chicago, joe morle Goccia d'Oro, atillio purple, black mission. Rooting Unknowns Now

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