Figs from Tunisia

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JoF

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Posted 1443390464	Reply with quote #1

Hello, I get an enracined cutting from Tunisia 1,5 years ago, and plant it in my garden here in France , this the first year that it gets fruits at maturity, and i am surprised of the very good taste of these quite big figs because of the less sunny weather in France than in Tunisia, the fruit are delicious. i think thi fig tree is a good candidat for acclimation here; Hey Francisco if you want cuttings from this variety i think it's Bouhouli variety.. Regards. Jamel. __________________ I live between France and Tunisia , figs varieties in culture:some Tunisians, Mussega,col de dame noir, Bellone, Grise de saint jean, celestes, spanish Brevas.

ThaiFig

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Posted 1443404555	Reply with quote #2

Jamel, looks like a good find. I learned a new word today. "enracined". Did you mean you rooted the cutting or it came with roots already? __________________ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009030195236 Wish list: Bourjasotte Grise Dark Portugese Granthams Royal Hollier Hative D’Argenteuil Smith Black Triana

lampo

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Posted 1443459291	Reply with quote #3

Hello Jamel Nice hearing from you with news and pictures of your very nice black figs. My memories of Bouhouli are of a different shape ... more flat and wide...?! Are these fruit breba or main crop. If you have some still on the tree please let us have a look. IMO it's too late to ripen brebas even if they grow in France (?) .. may be I am wrong. My understanding is that Bouhouli is a San Pedro, this meaning that it would require pollination for its main crop.. Can you please clarify this ? Francisco Portugal

JoF

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Posted 1443469256	Reply with quote #4

Hello fransisco, It may be another variety than Bouhouli, although it is a very good fig there are many types of figs in Tunisia. Don't worry i am sure to get some authentics Bouhoulis when i 'll return in Tunisia. if you are ineterested in this varierty tell me. I will try to make some pics of the plant and the fruits on it. Jamel. __________________ I live between France and Tunisia , figs varieties in culture:some Tunisians, Mussega,col de dame noir, Bellone, Grise de saint jean, celestes, spanish Brevas.

JoF

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Posted 1443469532	Reply with quote #5

Fransisco my own plant here in France didn't need polinisation to ripe the fruit this year. here in France under the Loire river the blastophage is present). Regards. Jamel. __________________ I live between France and Tunisia , figs varieties in culture:some Tunisians, Mussega,col de dame noir, Bellone, Grise de saint jean, celestes, spanish Brevas.

Jsacadura

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Posted 1443471918	Reply with quote #6

Jamel, I found this list of Tunsian figs. Do you have any idea if the fig in your photo is a San Pedro or a Smyrna? Regards, __________________ Jaime - Zone 9b - near Caldas da Rainha - Portugal Wish List: São Luís, Valamandil, Sofeno Tradicional, Cótio, Cavaleiro, Belmandil, Coll de Dame de Ciutat, Strawberry Verte, Marabout, Sihagi.

lampo

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Posted 1443480272 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Jamel, You may be right . That fig of yours seem to be very different from Bouhouli Confirm that I am still interested to try Bouhouli and to cut a deal with you on the proposed exchange when time is right Francisco Portugal

elin

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Posted 1450359613	Reply with quote #8

Found this nice clip about tunisian figs : shows bouhuli figs in 1:37 , also note their method of flood irrigation pavers. Enjoy all. __________________ 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

Sas

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Posted 1450367387	Reply with quote #9

Very nice. Thank You for posting. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

lampo

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Posted 1450373521	Reply with quote #10

Hi Eli. Thanks for showing the nice video Correct! That round/dark fig shown in the clip is in fact a Bouhouli breba! These are San Pedro class fruit with their main crop ripening in September (needs pollination !) , also dark skinned and very flavored.. making a very good dry fig. Francisco Portugal

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