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FMD

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Best Fig Forever? Thanks Ed for introducing us.

This is my very first ripe KB from a two year old tree, I was awed by her size and heft. All muscle...no fat.
Taste? When I picked this fig, a drop of latex came off the stem. 1 to 2 more days, she would have been a ten!

There are  many more coming, so we shall see.

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Ooohhh, purdy! Can we officially say you are in Lust? <giggles>
There's a lot to be said about a man that appreciates a big'un. LOL
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Just gorgeous Frank ! Looks like it has an open eye? When the others get ripe , would love to hear more about it's taste . Thanks for the great pics!
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Nice work Frank
Take a slow bite and chew for me.  lol
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yeah.. given time, she'll perform. mine is finally making me glad i didn't burn it.
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"the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher

***** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. *****
***** and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...*****
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That looks great! I have a KB being shipped tomorrow, I'm really glad I got it after seeing these pics, thanks for sharing.
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looks fun frank. um, i'm not familiar with those initials. i suppose the b  stands for black?

wanna enlighten me?
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wish list:  nothing. i can't grow cuttings  . right now, i have  6 trees showing no signs of fmv. i'd like to keep it that way' 

i was told that if i couldn't deal with fmv, i should grow peaches, so i got a peach tree to live with my clean figs.
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Correct, Susie...Kathleen Black. A tier one fig.
As an aside, they are a little finicky to propagate.
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Wow! That's just beautiful!!
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thank you frank. another chapter in the continuing education of susie thanks extra for the propagation info. i guess i'll wait til i have more experience. i'm just now doing  my first cuttings.
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wish list:  nothing. i can't grow cuttings  . right now, i have  6 trees showing no signs of fmv. i'd like to keep it that way' 

i was told that if i couldn't deal with fmv, i should grow peaches, so i got a peach tree to live with my clean figs.
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Frank when mines grow up I want it to be just like yours. Until then I try to be patient.
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Absolutely beautiful!  I've gotta get one of these.  Thanks for sharing and for the description.
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Posted Reply with quote  #13 
Frankie Tallahassee...

So....the dame finally showed you her stuff!  Good to see what she can do.  Her twin, in Da Bronx, is still savin' her goodies.  Am I confused?  Figs seem to be poppin' out of old wood?

I think next year, I will have to give my "KB" a bigger container.  Difficult fig, and seems to be reluctant when grown in a container.  At least for me.  Judging by the photos....worth the wait.

Nice.

Bronx Frankie



EDIT:

Frank, please keep posting photos and information re: "KB".

Questions:
1.  In ground....or, containerized?
2.  Do you/can you control water at the roots?
3.  Full Florida sun....or some shade?
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i picked KB over CdDG... since i had no clue what CdDG was back when i started. tho gene did say KB is one of his favorite. this yr, it was good. but i think next two yr should bring real taste treat.
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"don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill
"the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher

***** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. *****
***** and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...*****
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Well crap...just last night I put my spare KB to the side, slated for 'not needed', but I guess it is 'needed' again.  ;)
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How many Franks can fit in one thread? ;0)

So, Frank, the tree is quite happy in ground in full Florida sun and rain wrapped in bird netting.

Over the next few days to weeks, I will make it my mission to taste a fully ripened fig and report on it.
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Originally Posted by FMD
How many Franks can fit in one thread? ;0)

So, Frank, the tree is quite happy in ground in full Florida sun and rain wrapped in bird netting.

Over the next few days to weeks, I will make it my mission to taste a fully ripened fig and report on it.



It's a tough job Frank  but somebody has to do it !!    ツ
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very nice!
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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???
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Stubborn fruiter but oh so worth the wait. Nice pics
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