Violette de Bordeaux 2014

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Posted 1406864634	Reply with quote #1

Violette de Bordeaux. This one needed a few more days and to be picked, however, I expected to harvest several more figs but only one remained. I suspect it was the squirrels because the birds are not as skilled and greedy to remove four clam shells from one tree. It may be time for a few Conibear 110s. VdB is VdB. You know it when you taste it. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

Grasa

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Posted 1406870958	Reply with quote #2

I won one from Pete when I first joined this forum. I wil be able to sample its first in a couple of days. I knocked most of the figlets, so that the tree grows. I also have a different one from Dave (AZ), and it is loaded with brebas, however these second ones are pointier. The one from Pete has the round shape of yours. I am excited about these new fruits. Your pictures are mouthwatering. __________________ Grasa Seattle, WA

blueboy1977

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Posted 1406871742	Reply with quote #3

Nice pics again JD. Cant wait to taste this as well. Got 2 figs on my VDB's. One on each plant. Keep them coming! __________________ 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

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Quote: Originally Posted by JD Violette de Bordeaux. This one needed a few more days and to be picked, however, I expected to harvest several more figs but only one remained. I suspect it was the squirrels because the birds are not as skilled and greedy to remove four clam shells from one tree. It may be time for a few Conibear 110s. VdB is VdB. You know it when you taste it. That is one nice looking fig JD! I have a small VdB, started from the cutting of a generous member. It keeps putting on figs even after I pinch them off. I decided to go ahead and let it grow a few this year. I am really looking forward to my first taste. I plan to build a little cage for it and a couple other small potted figs to save them from the nasty flying demons. BtW, I had to laugh. I wonder how many people on here know what a Conibear 110 is? I've still got a few dozen hanging at my folks place from when I was a teenager. They would be well suited for dealing with fig-eating tree rats. __________________ Zone 7b (Central Arkansas) Seven trees in the ground: Hardy Chicago, Celeste(?), LSU gold, Italian Black, Southern Brown Turkey(?), Strawberry Verte, and Unk yellow. Trees in pots: VdB, CdD, and Sicilian?

Speedmaster

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Posted 1406896988	Reply with quote #5

Looks amazing! __________________ Weather: Winter: 10C+ Summer: 42C+ Growing: Syrian Unk., Atreano, Egyptian Unk., Lebanese Unk., Col de dame Gris, Beall, Negronne, Ronde de bordeaux, Brogiotto Bianco Wish List: Panache.

Otmani007

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Posted 1406897599	Reply with quote #6

Just bought VdB from an eBay seller and it is scheduled to be delivered today and if all goes well, I may be able it enjoy some figs next season. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1406905011	Reply with quote #7

As always, beautiful pics. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

BLB

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Posted 1406905231	Reply with quote #8

VDB arguably the best all around fig for pot culture, taste, easy to grow and very reliable. Wouldn't be without one

Tam

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Posted 1406906024	Reply with quote #9

Very tasty, thanks for sharing. Best, Tam

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Posted 1406906134	Reply with quote #10

Thanks all. Gene, The squirrels are not sharing. They are taking whatever they can get. I get it but damn. A Conibear 110 will do and I have resisted the temptation. I checked them out last week. Rusted but I can still set it with hand strength. Thank God for my wife and daughter. Otherwise, if legal and we could limit the damage, fire flamed arrows would be flying up into trees. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

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Posted 1406907014	Reply with quote #11

I'm with you on 100% on squirrel-cide, Jimmie despite my tag line of Peace, Love and Understanding. My only issue with these traps are my two cats wandering around the property. __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

waynea

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Posted 1406916724	Reply with quote #12

Always great photos and reviews. I plan to visit sometime.

RichinNJ

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Posted 1406920593	Reply with quote #13

Good looking fig

WillsC

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Posted 1406926027	Reply with quote #14

Very nice Jimmie. Odd that yours would ripen before mine. I wonder if the stepover slows them down?

armando93223

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Posted 1406939686	Reply with quote #15

My VDB was good, Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures. __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

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Posted 1406944735	Reply with quote #16

Will, You say step over. Ok. I will add different microclimate plus the fact that my trees are likely more stressed than yours. Mine are potted, fertilized less frequently, and they are fruiting for genetic survival :) I have a grounded step over Smith and it has produced exactly 1 ripe fig. It is the 'mother' Smith tree from JF&E. Each offspring that I have and the one that Frank has produced more ripe figs this season. All of the above. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

GeneDaniels

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Posted 1406976800	Reply with quote #17

JD, what about a nice .177 pellet gun? Could make for some fun afternoons of tree-rat popping. I can just see their reaction as one slips up on your lovely fig tree and receives a 'kiss' in the butt! That would make a fig lovers heart sing. Post a few heads on sticks and the rest might get the message. __________________ Zone 7b (Central Arkansas) Seven trees in the ground: Hardy Chicago, Celeste(?), LSU gold, Italian Black, Southern Brown Turkey(?), Strawberry Verte, and Unk yellow. Trees in pots: VdB, CdD, and Sicilian?

FMD

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Posted 1406992029	Reply with quote #18

Here is one of my VdB's for 2014. It has been an excellent fig season so far! __________________ Frank Tallahassee, FL Zone 8b North Florida Figs

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Posted 1406992473	Reply with quote #19

Gene, I have CO2 powered handheld and shotgun .177. Considering pneumatic power. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

WillsC

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Posted 1406993886	Reply with quote #20

.22 Marauder.......PCP 10 shot magazine, 25 shots or so before refilling deadly accurate but $$$$.

AussieBackyardGardener40

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Posted 1407059455	Reply with quote #21

Man oh man, Ima moving to the states just so I can get a Violette de Bordeaux - drooling seeing these pics!!! __________________ If anyone would like to share or sell me cuttings of my wish list I would welcome this thankyou: WISH LIST: - Panache Tiger fig, Violette de Brodeaux, Negronne, Ronde de Bordeaux, Peters Honey, Strawberry Verte fig

ascpete

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Posted 1414040363	Reply with quote #22

Violette De Bordeaux EL is another cultivar that's been ripening flavorful figs in this years cold summer and early fall. They still have their jammy sweet berry flavored interior and the other complex and skin flavors with seed crunch. The tree is still ripening good tasting figs even with 30F - 40F at nights. .

Vladis

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Posted 1414042448	Reply with quote #23

VdB 2014.Россия, Туапсе. __________________ Зона 8Б ,Туапсе, Россия.

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VdB 2014. Россия, Туапсе. __________________ Зона 8Б ,Туапсе, Россия.

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VdB 2014. Россия, Туапсе. __________________ Зона 8Б ,Туапсе, Россия.

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1414066692	Reply with quote #26

Quote: Originally Posted by ascpete Violette De Bordeaux EL is another cultivar that's been ripening flavorful figs in this years cold summer and early fall. They still have their jammy sweet berry flavored interior and the other complex and skin flavors with seed crunch. The tree is still ripening good tasting figs even with 30F - 40F at nights. . That looks incredibly good, Pete! __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

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Posted 1414066730	Reply with quote #27

Quote: Originally Posted by Vladis VdB 2014. Россия, Туапсе. Very beautiful, Vladis! __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

NativeSun

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Posted 1414113224	Reply with quote #28

My daddy's Marlin 39A and .22 shorts... BBQ tree rat with fig glaze. Yuuuuum and tradition all at the same time....heheh __________________ James, North Florida zone 9A

ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1414168647	Reply with quote #29

Looks so great Vlad. Someday it would be nice to figure out where you are. I know in general, but I need to see it on a map. What zone are you in? How was the flavor on that VdB. Off topic, please send a picture of a map with a big arrow pointing at your town, for the clueless ones here! __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

Vladis

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Posted 1414181324	Reply with quote #30

Донна,Туапсе -мой город ,находится в 130 километрах от Сочи на северо-запад. __________________ Зона 8Б ,Туапсе, Россия.

ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1414197062	Reply with quote #31

Thanks Vlad, now I get it. __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

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