newnandawg
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Posted 1406643033
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This is the largest fig I have ever grown. Only wish my scales were working. I would guess that it is at least 3.0 oz as it is much lager than the Persian White at 2.67 oz. Not only is it huge it is also the best tasting fig thus far for 2014. Not overly sweet with hints of pear and maybe just a little honey. Very refreshing. I will give this a 9.
strudeldog
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Posted 1406643675
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Good work Mike
figgary
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Posted 1406643713
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That is an impressive fig, Mike. I am happy to have this variety, but mine are weeks away. Great that a fig so large tastes so good. How old is your tree?
newnandawg
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Posted 1406645957
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Gary, it is a third year tree and did absolutely nothing the last two years but it has another 15 figs that look good so far.
Rewton
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Posted 1406648767
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Mike, it looks fantastic! Is it a breba? Is the main crop early, medium or late in ripening? Does it hold up well to rain for you? Interesting that it took so long to fruit. My Paradiso (Gene) is a 2nd year tree in the ground that is already a rapidly growing bush about 5 feet tall and finally put on one tiny figlet that probably won't ripen this year. So I won't get any fruit until the 3rd year at the earliest. So given your experience with G.N. I guess I shouldn't be too worried.
Rewton
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Posted 1406649039
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Oh, I don't recall seeing the cavity in other G.N. photos on the forum. Perhaps only breba exhibit the cavity?
greenfig
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Posted 1406649090
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A very nice looking fig!
Otmani007
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Posted 1406654583
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Holy mackerel, that is a big fig. Thanks for sharing.
Charitup
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Posted 1406668205
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Very impressive Mike. Thanks for sharing.
waynea
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Posted 1406671498
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Looks really nice, do you have any problems with spitting or insects entering the eye? I am thinking about getting one and live where it is hot, wet, and humid....way south of you.
newnandawg
1344130335
Posted 1406672421
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Waynea, I don't think it is going to split. It with stood four days of rain though this ripening period and did not split.
waynea
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Posted 1406674136
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Super, this is one fig that everyone should have. This is a definite for purchase this fall. Thanks.
gorgi
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Posted 1406677710
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Mine died before it ever bore any fruit :-(
snaglpus
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Posted 1451503315
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I know Mike doesn't post here anymore but I think this fig MIGHT be the same as Texas Blue Giant. Looking forward to rooting some of these to compare against my 4 Texas Blue Giant which is the largest fig I've ever eaten.
Figgysid1
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Posted 1451514307
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I think it looks like my Texas blue giants as well, I also have 4 of them. They taste the best when they ripen in the hottest part of summer. I moved mine under the overhang of my roof last year to keep the rain off of them during the last 3 weeks of ripening. I think I rated it a 8.5/10, it has a nice simple sweet refreshing taste, really good fig for a hot day.
Avg. July High 77,Avg.Jan.Low 56 Precipitation days 290, annual rainfall 201.80 inches.
fignut
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Posted 1451520198
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This fig looks and sounds (size - taste) a lot like my California Brown Turkey. I'm not familiar with Genovese Nero, and am not suggesting that Genovese Nero might be California Brown Turkey.
snaglpus
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Posted 1451521344
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Here is a pic of my Texas Blue Giant ripe fig. The resemblance is uncanny! They could be the same fig.
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Smyfigs
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Posted 1451522422
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Whoa!! Thats crazy huge! And it does look alike!
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brianm
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Posted 1451525569
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Any leaf photos?
fignut
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Posted 1451597489
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California Brown Turkey leaves.
