First fig of the season

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Nichole

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Posted 1406775324	Reply with quote #1

For me, in the Seattle area, it's Italian Honey. It's ugly as sin. I think a bird pecked it when it wasn't quite ready and bruised it a bit. I shared it with the puppy. His first fig. He approved. Next up will be Madeleine Des Deux Saisons __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

figgary

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Posted 1406776112	Reply with quote #2

You're right Nichole, it's ugly. The Madeline sure is pretty, though. Hope it's great. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

Otmani007

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Posted 1406776327	Reply with quote #3

Poor fig. Ugly is too harsh of a word. Abused would be a better description. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

cis4elk

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Posted 1406779331	Reply with quote #4

Nice! Sharing it with the puppy might be a mistake, now it knows those are to eat. Trouble, just sayin. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

Nichole

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Posted 1406779626	Reply with quote #5

I share nearly everything I grow with the pups. I don't mind. __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

Nichole

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Posted 1406849733	Reply with quote #6

My co-worker surprised me today by bringing me one of her ripe figs. She can't remember what the name of it is, but the fruit (a breba) is dark and it is sweet. I asked her for some cuttings this winter. I liked it better than yesterday's Italian Honey fig! __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

DesertDance

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Posted 1406858555	Reply with quote #7

Keep your head up! You live in a place that figs don't naturally grow, and there are a few. But you could beat our socks off on other fruits that grow in your state. I was astounded I could grow an apple here. Actually I would never have tried, but this old tree was here.......... Anna apple. It likes heat. You need figs that like cold. Trade off. But I will put my Anna up against any apple you can grow in Washington! Dammn good apple! Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

Nichole

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Posted 1406866659	Reply with quote #8

Oh yeah, this climate does apples, plums, cherries, a ton of berries, cool crop veggies, etc extremely well. I've never had a main crop fig before and I don't think I want to because then I'll know what I'm missing :) __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1406867812	Reply with quote #9

What other fruits and veggies do your dogs like Nichole? __________________ 7a, DE

Nichole

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Posted 1406868609	Reply with quote #10

Oh goodness, I'm not sure there is a fruit or veggie they'll turn their nose at, except maybe raw onion. When prepping salads and greens in the kitchen we often feed the scraps to the pups which negates the need for a compost pile. The other day I made a kale salad and gave them the hard center stalks. When I had watermelon yesterday I gave them the green rind. The other day Violet was showing the puppy how to maneuver the big thorns in the gooseberry bushes to get to the sweet/tart berries within. Stinkers. They even eat fresh brussels sprouts __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1406869522	Reply with quote #11

Very cute, those dogs have it made! Cantaloupe seems to be really popular with the pooches and also corn on the cob. I still have not met a dog that likes lettuce though. __________________ 7a, DE

Nichole

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Posted 1406870227	Reply with quote #12

Mine like lettuce with a little dressing on it ;) __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

hoosierbanana

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Posted 1406870387	Reply with quote #13

Yeah that don't count ; ) __________________ 7a, DE

blueboy1977

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Posted 1406871214	Reply with quote #14

I have mixed emotions watching a dog tear up fruit or vegetable gardens. I guess its cute if you let them do it. My mother in laws dog eats every plant in her yard at least twice. Nothing is safe! Had to fence off a portion of her yard for fruits. The gate was left open for one night by my kids and countless numbers of rooted fig cuttings got ate. Some with no trace other than an empty pot, which were chewed beyond recognition. I guess cute is in the eye of the beholder. __________________ Rob Zone 9a/9b were the too meet. South Houston Tx Growing: Black Madeira, Smith, LSU Scott's Black, Improved Celeste, VDB, MBvs, RDB, Unknown Peach/Apricot, Salce, Malta Black, Texas BA-1, JH Adriatic, Atreano, CDDN, CDDB, CDDG, Strawberry Verte

Nichole

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Posted 1406871528	Reply with quote #15

In my Seattle garden I had no way to separate the pups from the edibles so they ate everything. Nowadays we have 4 acres. Some edibles are accessible to the pups, but the new vegetable garden (not created yet) will be fenced off from the wild omnivores. Also getting a large hoop house. With doors that will be closed :) We have a young orchard in the making. The pups will clean up anything that drops. They'll be so happy! __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

twovkay

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Posted 1406892184	Reply with quote #16

Nichole, How cute are your puppies! I have a dog who loves fruit, if I'm eating it he will find me and hound me until he gets some! __________________ Von Northern VA 7a

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