Sultani

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figgary

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Posted 1443227555	Reply with quote #1

I decided to start this topic, as opposed to adding to the 'Sultane or Sultani' topic, to avoid confusion. This is not Sultane, a French variety. Sultani is a name give to this Unknown by a former SoCal member. It was supposed to have originated in Persia, now Iran. Anyway, those who have it are hoping to find out if it is a common fig, or needs the wasp. I posted pics of a ripe Sultani on the other topic, and stated that I do not believe I have the wasp in my area as of yet. Well, I have just picked the 2nd ripe fig from this plant, and a 3rd is close to ripening. I tried to separate the seeds to see if they float. They do. They look very undeveloped though, more like embryos. It is a delicious fig, and I'm keeping it. Following are pics, the ripe one I just picked, the other that is almost ripe, and inside look of the ripe one. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

Frankallen

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Posted 1443229117	Reply with quote #2

Good looking Fig, Gary Love that color! __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

greenfig

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Posted 1443229584	Reply with quote #3

Thank for posting, Gary! It is good to know that it might be a Common fig. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Smungung

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Posted 1443231292	Reply with quote #4

That looks really good __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

figpig_66

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Posted 1443232925	Reply with quote #5

I have this,fig from Aaron4USA. It is ripening now but not yet swelling. I will post pics tomorrow. I have several of his varieties. Thanks richie __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

eboone

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Posted 1443731338	Reply with quote #6

Thanks for posting this, Gary. All of my figs on this one have dropped except one tiny fig clinging to a branch, and our weather has turned colder and rainy so I expect nothing out of it this year. Richie, did yours ever produce? __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

figpig_66

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Posted 1443739413	Reply with quote #7

Yes it has about 7 large figs on it. I am in Louisiana so its still hot. I have a good many trees,with big unripe figs on them. They refuse so ripen. I will go take,some pics of the sultani eboone. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

figgary

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Posted 1443748479	Reply with quote #8

You're welcome, Ed. I just picked the 3rd, and I was thinking last Sultani, but now others are swelling up. This one tasted great, though the skin got tough for some reason. I hope it turns out to be a common type, which is what I think. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1444684999	Reply with quote #9

My Sultani is still holding on to the fruit and they are still very firm. __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

elin

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Posted 1444691085	Reply with quote #10

Nice one. The leafs are mostly three lobed? __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

eboone

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Posted 1444692646	Reply with quote #11

Eli - at least mine has both spade like and 3 lobed leaves. Frank Q. - do you have the wasp in your neighborhood? Mine has still one of the little quarter sized elongated baby figs hanging on, but it is supposed to frost here by the weekend. I was planning on shipping this one to someone else but I believe I will give it another year. __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1444721770	Reply with quote #12

eboone, We are supposed to have wasps everywhere but both my Zidi (14 month old) dropped their fruit. I will float the seeds when Sultani finally ripens. I'll post the results. __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1444721922	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by elin Nice one. The leafs are mostly three lobed? When young plant, the leaves are single and three-lobed but I have seen them change into five-lobed leaves. They are very healthy plants. __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1445930992	Reply with quote #14

I guess we can't avoid those wasps in Los Angeles. Couldn't conduct the experiment. All the seeds have sunk. Figs are pollinated in our garden. Remains to be seen how it performs in non-wasp country. __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

figpig_66

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Posted 1445951098	Reply with quote #15

You cheated! !!!! Not fair ;) still waiting for mine to swell. Its a first year cutting so its,a little slow. Yours looks so good. __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

FigWhisperer

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Posted 1446519250	Reply with quote #16

I had to save this one from the rain. Although the Ostiole on this variety is pretty tightly closed I didn't want to take a chance. Tastwise it was very rich in flavor. Could use another 4-5 days probably but still was really good. Reminded me of ripe nectarine with a hint of acidity which I think would change as it rioens more. Attached Images PhotoGrid_1446518139259.jpg (925.16 KB, 27 views) __________________ Frank Q. Figs: Food from paradise Wish-list:A good harvest :) Now you can follow http://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesFigForest

kkk2210

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Posted 1450133756	Reply with quote #17

Quote: Originally Posted by figgary I decided to start this topic, as opposed to adding to the 'Sultane or Sultani' topic, to avoid confusion. This is not Sultane, a French variety. Sultani is a name give to this Unknown by a former SoCal member. It was supposed to have originated in Persia, now Iran. Anyway, those who have it are hoping to find out if it is a common fig, or needs the wasp. I posted pics of a ripe Sultani on the other topic, and stated that I do not believe I have the wasp in my area as of yet. Well, I have just picked the 2nd ripe fig from this plant, and a 3rd is close to ripening. I tried to separate the seeds to see if they float. They do. They look very undeveloped though, more like embryos. It is a delicious fig, and I'm keeping it. Following are pics, the ripe one I just picked, the other that is almost ripe, and inside look of the ripe one. Beautiful fig, my sultane from France is still tiny. Does your produce any brebas? __________________ Vinny Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Wish List : Callara, De La Rio,Cul Noir, Calvy, LSU Red, I-258, Maltese Beauty, Preto, FMV Infected Ischia Black UCD. My Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/myb/Summary?MyEbay&gbh=1

ChrisK

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Posted 1450135047	Reply with quote #18

Hey Vinny. Read the original posting bud. This is not the Sultane from France! Go back to the top and you'll understand. __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

kkk2210

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Posted 1450135353	Reply with quote #19

ChrisK I know, that's why I specifically mentioned from "France". I just wanted to know if his produce any Brebas as mine will. Thanks __________________ Vinny Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Wish List : Callara, De La Rio,Cul Noir, Calvy, LSU Red, I-258, Maltese Beauty, Preto, FMV Infected Ischia Black UCD. My Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/myb/Summary?MyEbay&gbh=1

ChrisK

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Posted 1450135556	Reply with quote #20

Ok cool ,sorry for butting in. __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

newbie

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Posted 1450136704	Reply with quote #21

Is this sultani also known as fayoumi? __________________ Wishlist: Everything that look delicious

ercan_bilgi

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Posted 1450178447	Reply with quote #22

Can you Pls send the leaves shape of this Sultani fig? __________________ *Turkish common figs* https://mobile.facebook.com/ercan.bilgi.10?ref=bookmarks eBay seller ID: rcnblg

kkk2210

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Posted 1450180219 · Edited	Reply with quote #23

Picture of Sultane P.baud New England Gardener on YouTube got a video of American Sultani. Thanks Attached Images image.jpeg (255.47 KB, 18 views) __________________ Vinny Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Wish List : Callara, De La Rio,Cul Noir, Calvy, LSU Red, I-258, Maltese Beauty, Preto, FMV Infected Ischia Black UCD. My Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/myb/Summary?MyEbay&gbh=1

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