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jtp

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Posted 1379119389	Reply with quote #1

A new favorite has emerged among my figs this season - Petite Aubique. It was beyond berry-flavored, with a snappy skin, not too thick; dark, juicy and sublime, even better than Preto. Sorry, no photos. It was too rapidly enjoyed. The tree has other figs developing though, so I'll try to get a shot next time.

Gina

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Posted 1379119845	Reply with quote #2

Better than Preto - wow. Petite Aubique is a fig often mentioned as being extremely good. There is confusion in some of those similar-looking figs - apparently names get swapped occasionally. I purchased a Petite Negri from an on-line nursery, and was told here it's a Petite Aubique. I am not unhappy about that. Love those dark, dense figgies. __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

jdarden1963

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Posted 1379120765	Reply with quote #3

So Petite Aubique and Petite Negri are definitely two different figs, correct? And if so, how can you tell them apart? __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

Gina

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Posted 1379121368	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by jdarden1963 So Petite Aubique and Petite Negri are definitely two different figs, correct? And if so, how can you tell them apart? Here's an interesting thread from last year - you can see how difficult it is to tell them apart: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/doesnt-look-like-petit-negri-but-is-it-5930769?highlight=aubique __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

james

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Posted 1379123126	Reply with quote #5

Of the Petite Aubique cuttings I rooted this year, two fizzled out. The other is a week grower and seems to be severely affected by FMD. It has been a bit disappointing since they were such great rooters. If it is indeed very similar to Petite Negri, I'll stick with the P.N. __________________ In containers - Littleton, CO (zone 5b) In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 2016 Wish List: Dārk Pōrtuguese, Grānthāms Royāl, Lātarolla, Negrettā, Nōire de Bārbentāne, Rockāway Green, Viōlet Sepōr, Viōlette Dāuphine. Iranian figs are always welcome.

jdarden1963

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Posted 1379128736	Reply with quote #6

Thanks for the information, Gina and James. __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

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