A Fig producing Celeste Pix + count

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Figluvah

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Posted 1340812492	Reply with quote #1

Hi everybody, Well this ain't about some xtra rare two of a kind fig but it is a BIg winner here! Edit The figs in the bucket amount to 464 the pail is a 3 gl. one. So far we have picked 830 figs off it, the thing will most likely last for 10 more days this season. The tree is 40 + years old! Does not drop figs period. EDIT I added photo of tree, my little wife and the owner Attached Images Celeste_464_ct_(Small).JPG (46.37 KB, 188 views) Celeste_tree_(PF)_(Small).jpg (79.85 KB, 162 views) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

OttawanZ5

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Posted 1340812942	Reply with quote #2

Cecil That made all the efforts worthwhile. Time to enjoy. __________________ Ottawan-Z5a, Canada

Figluvah

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Posted 1340813075	Reply with quote #3

You are right Ottawan Except it is not our tree....I can only wish...But I have some green cuttings that have little roots...Fingers crossed. Thannks...Hope you are feeling great! __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Dieseler

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Posted 1340813442	Reply with quote #4

Cecil Noss may have an interest in that fig you mention. Gee you counted 464 and also 830 i would have lost count after 30 . lol

Figluvah

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Posted 1340813592	Reply with quote #5

Hi Martin, I know about Noss being interested in that Celeste..Her name is all over them cuttings/plants Mom picks them, I count em First day a measly 38 second day 328 today 464 (she picks them every other day. Regards __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Dieseler

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Posted 1340813819	Reply with quote #6

Thats nice of you Cecil as i been reading for a good while about Noss and her Celeste tree always dropping the figs.

Figluvah

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Posted 1340814020	Reply with quote #7

I know, I just hope the baby celeste is like the mother tree! The man that owns the tree has gave the wife free range of the tree, only thing he wants is a few jars of the fig preserves. __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Gina

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Posted 1340815822	Reply with quote #8

That is so cool to see that many ripe figs. I hope to have that problem some day. I love processing fruits of all kinds. :):) __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Figluvah

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Posted 1340816848	Reply with quote #9

Hi Gina, I know what you mean about wishing you had that kind of luck with your trees Me Too! __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

TucsonKen

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Posted 1340840000	Reply with quote #10

Cecil, that's a great tree. In general, how hot has your weather been recently? __________________ Ken Tucson, Arizona Zone 8b

vaplantman

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Posted 1340842063	Reply with quote #11

Looking good, Cecil. Celeste is a very tasty and reliable tree here in Virginia as well. Enjoy. __________________ Dave Newport News, VA Zone 8a http://point09acres.blogspot.com Looking for: Col de Dame Blanc, Maltese Falcon

Chapman

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Posted 1340850864	Reply with quote #12

That's a nice tree. I wonder if it has ever been frozen down to the roots and resprouted. __________________ South Louisiana, Zone 9

noss

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Posted 1340868761	Reply with quote #13

I have to thank Cecil for his generosity. He's a love and so is Dorcas. THANK YOU, CECIL!!! :))))))) My large Celeste out back actually has ripened some figs in the past week. I almost fell over when I was out back with my dog and saw the brown figs showing in the tree. It's tenuously hanging onto most of the figs, but they're a bit dehydrated. Makes them cloyingly sweet, but delish, except I can only eat a few at a time because of the sweetness. Oh, but they're good. The tree ripened the figs because of all the rain we had in the several weeks before now. It watered the whole yard, not just around the tree, so I think that made a difference. This drought is a real pain. Thanks to Cecil, I just may have a Celeste that doesn't rain figs when it is dry here. We'll see. Thanks, Martin, for thinking of me about the Celeste Cecil has access to. That's real nice of you. Now maybe I won't be whining about it all the time. And nobody ever even offered me cheese to go with my whine. Bless you both, noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

Figluvah

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Posted 1340885351	Reply with quote #14

@ Chapman, I really don't have an answer for you other than it got down to below zero for about a week in the 80's @ Vaplantman Thanks. @ Tucsonken It has been really hot here (it got up to 104 F already this year.(And it never rains here in the Summer, well hardly ever) I will also add that the owner of this tree never waters or fert. this tree. @Noss...You are too sweet with the kind words. Regards __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Figluvah

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Posted 1340979209	Reply with quote #15

A little update Today 6-29 we (Wife) picked 348 total so far 1178 Yaaaaaaa More later! __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Herman2

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Posted 1340981839	Reply with quote #16

Well,I hope Vivian trial this tree in her backyard and see if it drops fruits or not. If it does not,then we can be sure there are many strains of Celeste and most of them have a bad gene making them drop. If the tree drops in Vivian Backyard,then there is something in the soil or climate that the cultivar does not like,that will be the only explanation.

Figluvah

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Posted 1340982420	Reply with quote #17

Thanks Herman, As always we value your fig savvy! I too was thinking along them lines! Really was. I am going to send you an email shortly. Regards __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Dan796

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Posted 1341001583	Reply with quote #18

I'd love to know how your wife makes fig preserves Cecil! Never had it! Sounds delicious! __________________ Dan~ WV zone 5-6 ________________

Figluvah

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Posted 1341001969	Reply with quote #19

Hi Dan796 She uses this recipe (link attached) one of dem good Cajun recipes1 http://blog.nola.com/recipes/2008/07/grandmas_fig_preserves_1.html EDIT> the Wife cuts the sugar back from 8 cups to 5 __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

JoAnn749

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Posted 1341012098	Reply with quote #20

Holy Fig!! Nearly 1200 and counting!! My "Celeste" fig looks nothing like those!! I started a post for it. __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

Figluvah

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Posted 1341013247	Reply with quote #21

JoAnn Last year the wife used a ladder and picked a little over 2400 off that tree, I put my foot down on her using the ladder any more, I was worried she might break something important! Edit JoAnn I sent you a PM __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

noss

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Posted 1341046270	Reply with quote #22

Hi Herman, The reason I am really interested in the Celeste from Cecil's neighbor is it is a very old tree. Cecil said the neighbor told him it's been there since he was a kid and climbed in it. The neghbor is in his sixties, so the tree might be an older variety like we once had here and still do. None of my Celestes I had dropped figs in very hot, dry weather back when. It may be that it's much hotter here now than it was back then, but it could be the variety, too, maybe, but I will see, thanks to Cecil's generosity and friendship. My tree is dropping its figs now, both ripe and green, since the rain stopped, though I'm watering it. I'm thankful that the tree gave some ripe fruit this year. Even the birds and squirrels haven't eaten all of them--yet. Gene and Linda are coming to visit around noon, so they can try the figs from the tree and see how they like them. JoAnn, Is that the fig that was purple, the one you're talking about? I still don't think that's a Celeste if that's the one I think it is. How is the tree doing and did you take photos of it with more figs on it? How did it taste? noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

JoAnn749

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Posted 1341081523	Reply with quote #23

Noss, it is the same tree. That was the breba, I started a thread with main crop fig. It looks as though it came from a different tree! The main crop tasted OK, about the same as the breba (I think, I've slept since I ate the breba lol). If it's not a Celeste, that's OK, I just want to know what it is, and if it improves over time then I will have something to trade! __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

TucsonKen

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Posted 1341090763	Reply with quote #24

Cecil, it sounds as hot and dry there as it is here, so maybe my young Celeste will toughen up and stop dropping fruit once it's a little older. It's heavily mulched and gets enough water to keep a fish happy, but the figs still dry up and drop. Do the figs from your neighbor's tree have a closed eye? __________________ Ken Tucson, Arizona Zone 8b

Figluvah

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Posted 1341090933	Reply with quote #25

@ Ken Yes on closed eye BTW...I have had Celeste that drops its figs too, This one DON"T EDIT> Ken if you look at the pix I posted if you look at the 1 o'clock position it shows a good view of the eye. __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341240497	Reply with quote #26

Another update! The wife picked 460 today ! Total so far and still counting 1638..Why don't I hear a guy from Ga. and one from South_ Fla. laughing NOW????? Also Tucsonken I took a pix of the eye today. Attached Images Celeste_eye_(Small).JPG (56.09 KB, 40 views) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

TucsonKen

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Posted 1341242139	Reply with quote #27

Looks tight enough to stop any bugs. What a great tree--enjoy the harvest! __________________ Ken Tucson, Arizona Zone 8b

Figluvah

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Posted 1341242257	Reply with quote #28

Yes on the great tree! Thanks __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Dieseler

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Posted 1341251141	Reply with quote #29

I enjoy the updates and pictures Cecil. Thats a real treasure of a tree.

Figluvah

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Posted 1341251318	Reply with quote #30

Thanks Martin, I fully plan on boring the Hell out of ya'll with updates & photos. __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

rcantor

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Posted 1341286300	Reply with quote #31

I'm so happy for you with all those figs! Hope you set a record this year and it keeps on going. Maybe a third crop? It's super early! __________________ 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.

JoAnn749

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Posted 1341299909	Reply with quote #32

Wow! That is amazing! Have you weighed them also? There must be some serious poundage coming off that tree! It might be worth a trip.......! __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

Figluvah

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Posted 1341316563	Reply with quote #33

@ Bob...Thanks, we have been getting the figs off this tree for the last 4 or 5 years, it does about this good every year..This tree never has but one crop per yr. @ Jo-Ann....I weighed two figs and they weighed 16-19 grams each. __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Gina

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Posted 1341321990	Reply with quote #34

Quote: Originally Posted by Figluvah Last year the wife used a ladder and picked a little over 2400 off that tree, I put my foot down on her using the ladder any more, I was worried she might break something important! Yes, it would be a shame to damage the basket she was holding and bruise some of those figs... ;) Just kidding of course. If you are getting that many figs from the tree, a ladder probably isn't necessary! I had no idea a fig tree could be that productive. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341327407	Reply with quote #35

Gina, You said " If you are getting that many figs from the tree" Sounds like you might be doubting that number...Oh well __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

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Posted 1341329987	Reply with quote #36

Quote: Originally Posted by Figluvah Gina, You said " If you are getting that many figs from the tree" Sounds like you might be doubting that number...Oh well Nope, not doubting that number for one second. :) Substitute 'Because' for 'if'. As in: "Because you are getting that many figs from the tree, a ladder probably isn't necessary!" __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341330098	Reply with quote #37

Thanks Gina It is 100% accurate...No TX B/S about it ;-) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Gina

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Posted 1341330686	Reply with quote #38

Last year I kept track of the blueberries I harvested from the yard. I picked over 200 pounds so I know it's fun to keep track. People were surprised I got so many, and that didn't include how much the resident humans grazed. This year I'm not keeping track since the birds have gotten far too many and I wouldn't want to cry. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341330901	Reply with quote #39

Gina, You sound kinda like my wife, She said the birds can have all of the figs she can't reach, you can see in the photo that she likes a long way being tall (same for me) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341413412	Reply with quote #40

Well I said I intended to bore the hell out of ya'll Here is the latest on the Celeste tree. Mom (Wife) picked 563..Yep you read it right five hundred and sixty three The total so far is a Tex. whopping 2201. photo attached of today's crop Attached Images Celeste_7-4th_(Small).JPG (51.31 KB, 32 views) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Herman2

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Posted 1341414043	Reply with quote #41

For as hot as it is in Texas this Summer and how hot and dry it was last year,I can honestly say I am convinced this tree is persistent ,and does not drop any fruits in the unripe stage. Cecil:If you shake a trunk,does it readily drop the fruits on ground or not? A tree like Marseilles black vs would not drop them even if you shake the trunk,and that is a measure of how persistent it is. You have to pull hard on some cultivar before they let go ripe fruits other cultivars will let fruits go the sooner you touch them when ripe?

Figluvah

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Posted 1341417550	Reply with quote #42

Hi Herman, Yes we had the worse drought in this part of the state EVER last year Still got 2400+ figs last year. As far as shaking the tree and watch the figs fall, no they stay well attached.(If you look at today's crop you will see where the stem stayed on the tree) after she picked the fig. I hope the cuttings I have sent to some members prove to be as good as the mother tree (you included) At least we will learn if the tree passes on its good/great traits. Highest regards __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Herman2

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Posted 1341417961	Reply with quote #43

Well Then This tree is persistent 100 percent. It is even said in some literature that Celeste can be Harvested by tree shakers,because when they are ripe they readily fall to ground,but I guess that is true for some Celeste strains not all Celeste.

Figluvah

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Posted 1341418433	Reply with quote #44

Yes, It will be interesting to see how the baby trees do! __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

JoAnn749

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Posted 1341458461	Reply with quote #45

On the low end of 17gm per fig, it's about 82lb. so far! 82lb. of deliciousness! __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

noss

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Posted 1341465946	Reply with quote #46

This is becoming so much fun, learning about this tree. I told Cecil that it's all the BS from the cows in that pasture that's got the tree doing so well. LOL! There's no BS coming from Cecil, that's for sure. If the cuttings/trees do as well elsewhere, it will be an amazing Celeste, for certain and I'm hoping it will be. Yes, Herman, if it does well in my yard, that will be a good trial for my treelet. I'm finding things very exciting about this tree. Thanks, again, Cecil. Please keep the updates coming, noss PS--Even if it doesn't prove to be parthenocarpic elsewhere, it will have been an awful lot of fun testing it out all over the place. __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

Figluvah

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Posted 1341484740	Reply with quote #47

@ Jo Ann You have did the math huh....Sounds about right..Thanks! @ Noss It is fun for us as well...We use to wonder about a tree doing good/great at one place and wondering if it could do the same somewhere else! Like I said I have sent some cuttings to other members.I guess we will find the answer to that question in time. more later __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341501341	Reply with quote #48

Well here is another update on the Celeste tree. Attached is a photo of the Fig preserves from that tree, (Only that tree) Life is good....No requests please. Click to enlarge Attached Images 2012_fig_preserves_so_far_plus_more_coming_(Small).JPG (66.71 KB, 21 views) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

Figluvah

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Posted 1341584151	Reply with quote #49

Well Mom said she was done picking figs off the Pon's Celeste tree for this year.She picked 256 today that totals out to be 2457 for this year. I am attaching the last pix (I promise) of figs & count off this tree for this year. Click to enlarge. Attached Images IMG_0925_(Small)_(3).JPG (27.62 KB, 19 views) IMG_0926_1_(Small).JPG (43.99 KB, 23 views) IMG_0927_(Small).JPG (45.28 KB, 20 views) __________________ Cecil (Z 8b?) in the sticks of E.Tx (Elkhart/Palestine TX)

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