2014 crop fig assortment, Pt. 1

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rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408373977	Reply with quote #1

Rather than posting each crop as it comes in, I have decided to lump everything together that has come in so far. We start with Adriatic JH, a first year tree, so not as good as it will be someday! Attached Images image.jpg (49.96 KB, 19 views) image.jpg (71.33 KB, 22 views) image.jpg (71.22 KB, 23 views) image.jpg (50.70 KB, 17 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408374024	Reply with quote #2

Marseilles Black VS Attached Images image.jpg (65.29 KB, 24 views) image.jpg (72.71 KB, 27 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408374062	Reply with quote #3

Negronne Attached Images image.jpg (126.11 KB, 26 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408374096	Reply with quote #4

Paradiso Morle Attached Images image.jpg (53.32 KB, 19 views) image.jpg (74.14 KB, 20 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408374147	Reply with quote #5

Italian White Unknown (needed another day or two-impatience!) Attached Images image.jpg (50.82 KB, 12 views) image.jpg (60.37 KB, 14 views) image.jpg (63.05 KB, 14 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408374186	Reply with quote #6

All these are main crop. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

dcfromsocal

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Posted 1408374234	Reply with quote #7

They look delicious - Great pictures! Coincidently, I've been lusting for Adriatic JH & Marseilles Black VS! If only they were "scratch and taste" pictures :) How would you describe their flavors? Thanks! Keep Growing, __________________ - Dave C. & Family, Temecula (southern), CA - Zone 9b

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408374546	Reply with quote #8

Adriatic JH had berry notes, nice texture. Will only get better. Marseilles Black is very consistent-ripens early, closed eye and no hole in the middle. Pleasant figgy flavor. The birds have been attacking my Negronne relentlessly. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

dcfromsocal

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Posted 1408374867	Reply with quote #9

Alright! Yep, I'll have to follow in your footsteps & try growing these wonderful varieties - Thanks again! __________________ - Dave C. & Family, Temecula (southern), CA - Zone 9b

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408376197	Reply with quote #10

I forgot to add this unknown breba, very sugary, weighed in at 110 grams. Sold to me by a forum member as Paradiso, which apparently it is NOT. Unfortunately, it was the only breba on this tree. Attached Images image.jpg (57.03 KB, 18 views) image.jpg (77.10 KB, 19 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

newnandawg

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Posted 1408378140	Reply with quote #11

Rafael, nice pics, Thanks for sharing.

cis4elk

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Posted 1408379506	Reply with quote #12

Yes, nice presentation. Thankyou! __________________ 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. :)

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408382589	Reply with quote #13

DC pm me I should have some MBvs cuttings if you want them. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

Figinqueens

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Posted 1408385405	Reply with quote #14

What was the best of the bunch? __________________ NYC Zone 7 Only Atreano...for now... Wish list - VDB, Adriatic JH, other sweet/berry figs good for pots in this zone

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408389639	Reply with quote #15

They are all good. Adriatic JH should become the best but for now Marseilles Black or Negronne (lots of size variation). __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

pino

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Posted 1408390214	Reply with quote #16

Great looking figs and in Zone 7B. Thanks __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

Joe_Athens1945

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Posted 1408398023	Reply with quote #17

Very nice, R...thanks for the pics and comments. __________________ Athens, GA USA Zone 7b My young trees in the ground and in pots: Brown Turkey, White Triana JM, Magnolia, Strawberry Verte, Violette de Bordeaux, Panache, UK Brooklyn Dark JP, Ronde de Bordeaux. Wish list: St Rita

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408400475	Reply with quote #18

Thanks Joe & Pino. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

kubota1

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Posted 1408400844	Reply with quote #19

Nice looking figs, Rafael. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

ascpete

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Posted 1408401324	Reply with quote #20

Rafael, Thanks for sharing the pictures and info, nice format. Why are you saying its not Paradiso? The picture, green outside with red inside is the typical description of Paradiso. .

waynea

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Posted 1408402232	Reply with quote #21

Nice thread Rafael, top notch photos and information. Thanks.

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408405546	Reply with quote #22

Hi Pete I sent the leaves over to Herman for id, he said it was not Paradiso Gene (the dog tag on the tree is a misnomer, it says Gino's Paradiso). Here are the leaves in case you want to contribute your two cents, which is always welcome. Attached Images image.jpg (139.44 KB, 10 views) image.jpg (133.71 KB, 10 views) __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408405616	Reply with quote #23

Btw Pete the tree only has 3 main crop on it, but has branched nicely from the tall, skinny stick it was in March. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

ascpete

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Posted 1408409747	Reply with quote #24

Rafael, I know you are aware that there are several different figs called Paradiso, ~ 6 in the forum community. With the name clarification, Paradiso Gene, the ID is much easier because of the documented characteristics. I don't currently grow a Paradiso Gene, so I would rely on the knowledge of Herman2 (VS). Good Luck. BTW the pictured leaves are juvenile leaves, mature leaves are usually formed off older wood and later in the season. <edit> I was under the impression that you are trying to match it to Paridiso Gene, which is the only one that it can realistically be compared to at this time. The drawing would only be a reference of how that original documented Paradiso should look.

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408410114	Reply with quote #25

Pete Not to reinvent the wheel, but if the picture you supplied is Gallesio's Paradiso, I think it is clear, and Herman and others would agree, that Gene's Paradiso is the closest one to the Gallesio (also Giovanni's Paradiso in Philadelphia). __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1408418556	Reply with quote #26

Pete I apologise if I was not clear, I had only intended to state a fact, that I was sold a mislabeled tree. I actually have decided to treat unknowns the same as established varieties: if it is healthy, productive and tasty I will welcome it into my collection, as you have done. If the main crop of the faux Paradiso is worthy I will post it later. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

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