Harvey's fig harvests in August 2014

Author

Comment Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1407172786	Reply with quote #1

I can't quite keep up and some just get eaten before I bother with a photo, but here are a some I'm picking this month. Longue d'Aout __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1407172985	Reply with quote #2

Seems that Mega Celeste needs to be picked before it gets very soft. Had some breba earlier, they were much larger and taste was fairly good for breba. Main crop is better. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

GreenFin

Registered:1331268315
Posts: 684

Posted 1407183808	Reply with quote #3

Thanks for sharing, Harvey. How well do you like the flavor of the LdA? __________________ James, zone 6a Kansas (zone 10 greenhouses); wish list is in my profile http://www.FigCuttings.com

Otmani007

Registered:1404531079
Posts: 573

Posted 1407185234	Reply with quote #4

Thanks for sharing, Harvey. Fruit looks good. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

lampo

Registered:1329071797
Posts: 2,062

Posted 1407189063	Reply with quote #5

Harvey, These are nice figs and look delicious. Birds do know this and always get there first! Francisco

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1407193659	Reply with quote #6

Thanks. GreenFin, The LdA was a bit over-ripe but flavor was still sweet and good (rich? more than just sweet) __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

DesertDance

Registered:1247674606
Posts: 4,518

Posted 1407196759	Reply with quote #7

Nice photos Harvey. It's nice you put the dates on there. That way, you will know which year was better due to age of tree or climate. Weird year here in California. Me south. You central. Still strange weather. 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!

kausikck76

Registered:1385167018
Posts: 117

Posted 1407205143	Reply with quote #8

Harvey is the end part of both of the fig is overripe ? or they are rotten? I always wonder is that stage will it will be good enough to eat? Last year I had some of the figs are like that. Thanks. Kausik __________________ Wish list: CDDN, CDDB AND MARTINENCA RIMADA.

jdsfrance

Registered:1376988473
Posts: 2,591

Posted 1407227011	Reply with quote #9

Hi Harveyc, Congrats. I'm still pushing my lda. She has 8 figs this year, and I hope to taste them somewhere next month . The figs on my tree are not brebas nor maincrop, something like a replacement crop because the tree didn't show any breba at all ... My tree is now starting to have popping maincrops ... Still a better schedule than last year ... They popped on September !?! It has been 3 years since my last lda, and I remember of a dense and heavy fig, with a strong taste - a good fig ! Is your tree old ? Do "you think" that it is productive ? __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1407912299	Reply with quote #10

Thanks for the comments, was a very busy week last week (did I say very?) and didn't have time to check in. Part of the Mega Celeste were over-ripe but didn't taste rotten. We've had hot weather and then cool weather quite a bit this summer. Today was pleasant. Two weeks ago upper 90s and low 100s. Nights lately have been cool, almost need a jacket. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1407912403	Reply with quote #11

Since I got behind on figs I went out tonight at 11pm to check for some figs. I came back with some Valle Negra after eating some on the spot. Taste is very good. Sweet with complex flavor. I have three of these in the ground and look forward to more from these! __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

cameldog

Registered:1361851119
Posts: 22

Posted 1407913947	Reply with quote #12

Real Nice (FB Richard Parker) __________________

lampo

Registered:1329071797
Posts: 2,062

Posted 1407916654	Reply with quote #13

Very nice figs Harvey. Next year, I hope to have the first fruit from the two Valles (Negra and Calda) Francisco

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408203582	Reply with quote #14

I went through a quick stroll through the orchard yesterday and took photos with my phone. I'll post a couple now and later when I have time. Gulbun is pretty good size, sweet, mild flavor. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

DesertDance

Registered:1247674606
Posts: 4,518

Posted 1408203830	Reply with quote #15

Nice photos Harvey! I am interested in the flavor profile of Longue d' Aout also. I have a new baby growing nicely in my in-ground fig nursery. Is it a big, medium, or small tree? Resembles (your photo) my Flanders. Suzi Changing my name to "RainDance" We do need it!! __________________ 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!

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408204115	Reply with quote #16

Longue d'Aout, not over-ripe this time. Very good flavor, moderate richness. Sorry, phone mis-focused on second photo. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

Hershell

Registered:1396922438
Posts: 650

Posted 1408205959	Reply with quote #17

Nice Harvey __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

waynea

Registered:1362316304
Posts: 1,886

Posted 1408213194	Reply with quote #18

Nice photos, is Valle Negra known by any other name? Or probably a better question, is there any fig that is very close to its characteristics? Leaf, color, size, taste?

jenn42

Registered:1389575153
Posts: 256

Posted 1408214008	Reply with quote #19

They all look delicious =) __________________ Jenn Austin, TX Zone 8b Wish List: CDD, Bryant-Dark Unknown, Red Lebanese, ORoarke, Calvert Will hopefully have cuttings to trade next year as my yearlings mature

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408220411	Reply with quote #20

Quote: Originally Posted by waynea Nice photos, is Valle Negra known by any other name? Or probably a better question, is there any fig that is very close to its characteristics? Leaf, color, size, taste? Where's Herman? I can't remember right now, but he's said that Valle Negra may be the same as fig by another name. Maybe Nero 600m, I think. EDIT: Yes, my recollection was correct, see http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/show_single_post?pid=1275123910&postcount=5 Have more to go, just am rushing out the door now and will try to upload more tonight. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408246834	Reply with quote #21

LSU Gold was over-ripe and had been invaded by ants but I still found some parts edible. Sweet and mild flavor. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408247287	Reply with quote #22

Princesa is sweet and fairly mild but still with a very good flavor. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

figherder

Registered:1378804761
Posts: 237

Posted 1408248724	Reply with quote #23

Those are purty. I need to move to a warmer climate. __________________ Jeff in zone 5b Wish list St rita,Vista,Sal's G,De la Reina, preto, Sport and pops purple red from Bellaclare, Planera Malta Black, Navid Unk Dark Greek,

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408250507	Reply with quote #24

Gino Black. Sweet with fairly rich (good) flavor. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408251415	Reply with quote #25

Marseilles Black VS. Sweet, nice flavor __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408252710	Reply with quote #26

Ronde de Bordeaux. Sweet and very good complex flavor. I'm surprised at how much the flavor improves if allowed to ripen just one day more. For instance, the partially-eaten fig on the right would probably be rated an "8" while the fig on the left was a "10" (or thereabouts, I'm not accustomed to assigning such scores). In this photo I removed the fig that wasn't full-ripe and replaced it with one that was. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408253696	Reply with quote #27

Dark Portuguese. Fairly small, sweet with good flavor. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408254962	Reply with quote #28

Italian 376 is fairly rare. It is described in the CRFG list of Italian varieties as possibly being Panache. I asked co-author Mark Albert about that comment (Mark was the source of my cuttings) and wasn't sure where that came from but did mention that the fruit somewhat was striped purple and green before being full mature. This is a large fruit, probably close to 100 grams. It was sweet and flavor was very good. I wouldn't say the flavor is complex but I liked the fruit a lot and am hoping for more good things as the tree matures. Note that the last photo includes 3 fruits located at one node of the branch. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408256249	Reply with quote #29

Jance was purchased at Lowe's to use as rootstock for a scion that I believed at the time to be Ischia Black. I will probably cut the graft off as it's not Ischia Black (probably Violette de Bordeaux which I already have). This is my first fig from this tree and I was pleasantly surprised. This particular fruit was partially sunburnt. The flavor was sweet but also more complex than I expected. Very good. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

lampo

Registered:1329071797
Posts: 2,062

Posted 1408257488	Reply with quote #30

Harvey, What a show! Your figs are super. Congratulations . Francisco

Tam

Registered:1365478628
Posts: 1,084

Posted 1408277527	Reply with quote #31

Harvey: Thanks for sharing your glorious photos and tasty figs. Best, Tam

waynea

Registered:1362316304
Posts: 1,886

Posted 1408279764	Reply with quote #32

Great photos, really nice group of figs, the darks are to die for, but I wouldn't pass up the lights. Thanks, really nice photos and details.

Tam

Registered:1365478628
Posts: 1,084

Posted 1408279842	Reply with quote #33

Quote: Originally Posted by HarveyC Dark Portuguese. Fairly small, sweet with good flavor. Hi! Harvey, How are you? Can you please let me know where is the source of your Dark Portuguese? Thanks. Best, Tam

ChillyNPhilly

Registered:1356891528
Posts: 365

Posted 1408281191	Reply with quote #34

Those look great Harvey. Where's your Panache? My figs are uniformly horrible tasting this year. I have some Hardy Chicago and Ginos about ripe, I will see on those. So far, Bisirri Dark, Horrible and Emiliya Romana (Martin's Italian Brown Unknown?) similarly horrible. Baah! __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408291389	Reply with quote #35

Tam, I obtained my cuttings of Dark Portuguese from Bass (Trees of Joy). Donna, I believe I included photos of Panache in my July series. Still enjoying them, though my oldest tree is getting shaded by my large jujube tree and is a bit slow in production. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

Tam

Registered:1365478628
Posts: 1,084

Posted 1408291557	Reply with quote #36

Harvey: Thanks for your information. Best, Tam

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408347665	Reply with quote #37

My first Olympian fig. Fairly small fruit but sweet and fairly goof flavor. Came from a tree in a half-filled 5 gallon pot. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408379686	Reply with quote #38

I've been picking Col de Dame Blanc for at least a few weeks but finally got around to taking a photo. I should probably have picked these a bit earlier as the skin was a big chewy but flavor was very intense with just the right amount of sweetness. I was in a sharing mood and everybody enjoyed them! __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

katerina941

Registered:1365313752
Posts: 45

Posted 1408383976	Reply with quote #39

Thank you Harvey for sharing such wonderful pictures... Your figs look sooo mouthwatering... especially Col de Dame Blanc. I just LOVE blood red interiors in figs.

lampo

Registered:1329071797
Posts: 2,062

Posted 1408384221	Reply with quote #40

Harvey, All these are very nice and certainly delicious figs. Congratulations! Are here any figs you have so nicely described in this topic, worth an interesting commercial opportunity or, just collector's selected varieties ?? Francisco

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408386077	Reply with quote #41

Thank you, Francisco, I'm always appreciative of your valuable comments and insights. Of the ones posted so far, most are probably too small or delicate for commercial production. I would probably try marketing Longue d'Aout, Valle Negra, Italian 376, and maybe Princesa (seems too delicate, but Pons has recommended it, I'm told). From my July posts, I would also probably market Panache, Flanders, Black Mission, Monstreuse, and maybe Jurupa. I might also try UCR 184-15 because of it's large size and good flavor, but would need to be packed carefully. If I ever get into breeding (hope to acquire or develop a black persistent caprifig), some of these others would also be useful for breeding. My new orchard presently has three rows (46 trees in each row) and I figure I need to add at least two more to accommodate the trees I still have in pots. In my plans I've figured I would be generating farm revenue from tree sales as well as fruit but I have been giving thought to needed to plant additional rows to plant more trees of the ones that are most suitable for fresh market fruit sales. I'm afraid this may never end and create too much work for me. Perhaps I should buy some lottery tickets in hopes that I can fund the hiring of one or two full-time workers to get all of the chores done....seriously! __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

shah8

Registered:1339623766
Posts: 657

Posted 1408391687	Reply with quote #42

Wait, what advantages does I-376 have over Genovese Nero? Tougher skin? __________________ Especially desired figs: UCD 187-25, UCD 200-48, UCD 157-17, UCD 309-B1, Princesa, Black Madeira, high quality sugar fig that ripens Sept-Oct. Probable desired fig: Smith, St Jean, JH Adriatic, CddB, Gulbun, Pastilliere, Sucrette Rooting: Smith, CDDB--this pretty much means I have my fun tries (tho' important since they are truly desirable), and only interested for this year: Gulbun, BM, 187-25, or something wildly exotic or precious that nobody has any good reason to send me.

brianm

Registered:1389664758
Posts: 971

Posted 1408394458	Reply with quote #43

Harvey are you looking for a black capri fig? __________________ Wish list: Galicia Negra,UC Davis Black Ischia, Maltese Raven

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408394792	Reply with quote #44

shah8, I don't suggest there are any advantages of Italian 376 over Genovese Nero. Perhaps it does have an advantage in size and being a bit earlier to ripen (too early to say for sure). My first Genovese Nero was taken by some thief last week (maybe rabbit, raccoon, opossum, or coyote) but I have some that are close. I would probably add it to the list of potential commercial cultivars but need more experience from it. Mark Albert has raved about good production of great figs from Italian 376 so I'm expecting good things from it. Just don't know enough about Genovese Nero yet, though my three trees of it are growing very well. Brian, I have several black caprifigs from various members here and I am hoping one of them is persistent, producing profichi that don't drop if not occupied by wasps. I will test these when they fruit by bagging some fruit with "footies" (small nylon socks). A persistent caprifig is required for breeding a common fig. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

lampo

Registered:1329071797
Posts: 2,062

Posted 1408406802	Reply with quote #45

Harvey, I agree to what you say. It's time to keep trying the most suited varieties. BM or Preto if given the proper attention may grow a lot of large and high quality figs which last untill November. Zidi, given its high qualities and very large size, only comparable to brebas will be ideal for the fresh fig market, for August sale Black Bourjassot grows also a rather large fig up to the end of Octover. With all your expertise, the good soil and environment you have in your area, very rapidly you may assess and compare the most suited types and varieties for your customers. Francisco

padsfan

Registered:1315885369
Posts: 205

Posted 1408410112	Reply with quote #46

Harvey you are the man! When are you going to sell me some fresh figs mail order??? LOL, they look great! Don't forget about dried figs for your market aspirations. __________________ "Padres Fan" San Diego, California USA Sunset Zone 24- coastal So. Cal

armando93223

Registered:1318984112
Posts: 1,164

Posted 1408410378	Reply with quote #47

Thanks for taking the time to post the pics. I saw some Janice trees in my area and this fig is pretty good, and they are very large figs. They call it Janice Seedless, well I saw seeds....LOL Will probably buy one later, I am out of room and burned out on Figs....LOL Will probably move on to the next fruit tangerines and nectarines...LOL __________________ Armando in the Heart of California

HarveyC

Registered:1212433117
Posts: 3,294

Posted 1408412467	Reply with quote #48

Quote: Originally Posted by padsfan Harvey you are the man! When are you going to sell me some fresh figs mail order??? LOL, they look great! Don't forget about dried figs for your market aspirations. After trials last year, I've given up on further efforts to ship ripe fruits. A few varieties may withstand the rigors of shipping, but it's simply too time-consuming. Also, dried fruits aren't something I really want to take the time to work with. I'd be competing with much larger scale operators for a very similar product and would be working for $1/hour. I do like having a few months of less hectic work when I can just play around rooting figs, etc. along with pruning my orchards. Some folks that know me from my 30 year ag financing career (15 years of which while I farmed part-time) as being retired. I explain to them I'm just re-tired. Again and again. __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

rcantor

Registered:1309799312
Posts: 5,727

Posted 1408413941	Reply with quote #49

It's great that you are getting to try so many wonderful figs. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

Hershell

Registered:1396922438
Posts: 650

Posted 1408414470	Reply with quote #50

Nice Harvey. Rub it in. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

Previous Topic | Next Topic

Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next

Modal title

Insert Code

Please paste your code into the box below: