Gisotta Nero Pino 2016

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pino

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Posted 1473635648 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

This fig is fast becoming my favorite. The fig produces a big breba crop that fills the gap in July and a bountiful quality main crop ripening now. The breba and main crop are both a nice large size and a rich sweet unique flavour with caramel tones. The original owner of this fig thought it to be Sicilian Red because the 1st crop breba figs looks very much like Palermo red, Aldo's and Sal's Corleone. Now it has been positively identified as the Sicilian fig Gisotta Nero by a Sicilian fig collector. Thanks for looking comments welcome. July Breba Main crop Attached Images gisotta_IMG_4858.jpg (109.74 KB, 17 views) gisotta_IMG_4734.jpg (197.61 KB, 18 views) gisotta_ciccio_IMG_4835.jpg (153.04 KB, 20 views) gisotta_ciccio_IMG_4841.jpg (286.29 KB, 19 views) __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

Luzzu

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Posted 1473636584	Reply with quote #2

Very nice Joe is this the same as the sicilian black you gave me Raffaele __________________ Brampton, ON Zone 5b

pino

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Posted 1473637216	Reply with quote #3

Hi Raffaele I gave you the Sicilian Black JR that I got last year from the same Sicilian gentleman. In June this year he went to Italy and I got this 4yr old fig from him before he left. They are very similar but the JR is a black fig and this one is dark red. I have started some air layers already. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

Luzzu

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Posted 1473638852	Reply with quote #4

kool thanks __________________ Brampton, ON Zone 5b

leon_edmond

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Posted 1473641623	Reply with quote #5

Very nice Pino! Thank you for sharing pictures of your red.

gofiger

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Posted 1473642425	Reply with quote #6

Nice looking shots. The caramel tones in the flavour sounds fantastic.Sounds like a keeper for our area as well with both breba and main crop figs. If there is any chance you would be willing to sell/share cuttings I'd be very interested. Thx for sharing your photos with us all. __________________ Steve Zone 5b-6a Oshawa Ontario That's Canada eh! Wish List: A Canadian member that is willing to share there cuttings with me.

pino

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Posted 1473643165	Reply with quote #7

Thanks Leon! Your photos of Aldo's Palermo Red were also very nice. How is Aldo at producing brebas? Thanks Steve, I just got this fig in Late June it is in need of root pruning and up potting. I am doing some air layers now and should have some cuttings in the fall! __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

PeterC

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Posted 1473646431	Reply with quote #8

beautiful fig! if you have clippings in fall, let me know, I would like to try rooting these again. __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

leon_edmond

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Posted 1473648712	Reply with quote #9

This was a down year for my Aldo's Palermo Red. Both potted trees and in ground tree did not produce many brebas and the main crop figs were smaller than previous years. I look forward to a better season in 2017.

pino

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Posted 1473706730 · Edited	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by gofiger Nice looking shots. The caramel tones in the flavour sounds fantastic.Sounds like a keeper for our area as well with both breba and main crop figs. If there is any chance you would be willing to sell/share cuttings I'd be very interested. Thx for sharing your photos with us all. Steve, Not sure if the caramel tones is the best description for the taste. I'll try again to describe it seems every fig has a slightly different rich complex flavour, juicy, super sweet, a little figgy but with a fresh jammy exotic berry. Here is another one today it was juicier probably due to the heavy rain over night. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

gofiger

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Posted 1473710169	Reply with quote #11

More beautiful shots. One can only judge taste with there own taste buds. But thank you for taking more time to describe the flavour a little more.I was more impressed with the performance/size characteristics you have mentioned as we are pretty much in the same climate zone and the fact that someone with real fig experience like yourself was so happy with it's results. Again I'd be very interested in some cuttings and would even be happy to drive down your way to get them....and check out your set up....lol. I'm just enjoying all this new fig stuff so much. Can't wait for retirement so I have just that much more time to putter around with it. __________________ Steve Zone 5b-6a Oshawa Ontario That's Canada eh! Wish List: A Canadian member that is willing to share there cuttings with me.

pino

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Posted 1473728179	Reply with quote #12

Thanks Steve! Totally agree! “tutti i gusti sono gusti” especially with the many wonderful tasting figs out there. This fig is a keeper for me! Only got it a while ago though I’ll let you, Peter and others know when I can take some cuttings. Mean while I am working on an air layer for a backup. How many figs are you planning? Do you have lots of space for growing and winter storage? Would love to have a coffee with you Pm me if you are in area. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

gofiger

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Posted 1473732639	Reply with quote #13

Thx Pino. I don't have any solid plans for numbers of trees. My goal now is to find 2-3 varieties that do well in this area and go from there. Right now I'm not planning any in ground trees...but knowing myself and how I like to learn/ experiment I'm pretty sure I will venture down that path. I would have room for at least a dozen trees in my back yard and storage in my cold cellar for all of them...but I have no plans to go that much into it. Looking forward to getting together someday. It's always exciting to learn new things. __________________ Steve Zone 5b-6a Oshawa Ontario That's Canada eh! Wish List: A Canadian member that is willing to share there cuttings with me.

DevIsgro

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Posted 1473739937	Reply with quote #14

Quote: Originally Posted by gofiger Thx Pino. I don't have any solid plans for numbers of trees. My goal now is to find 2-3 varieties that do well in this area and go from there. Right now I'm not planning any in ground trees...but knowing myself and how I like to learn/ experiment I'm pretty sure I will venture down that path. I would have room for at least a dozen trees in my back yard and storage in my cold cellar for all of them...but I have no plans to go that much into it. Looking forward to getting together someday. It's always exciting to learn new things. 2-3? Don't kid yourself :) you will not be able to resist collecting and stop there! None of us can resist the call... __________________ Currently growing 50-60 varieties, this season's cuttings dependant. Hopefully I'll get to taste a few more this year...

tsparozi

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Posted 1473780777	Reply with quote #15

Steve... This is fig mania so likely any number that you are projecting, you should automatically raise to the power of 2 or 3 to get an idea of the actual number you should expect to acquire on your journey through figdom... __________________ Tony S - Zone 6A Carmel, NY WL-Ischia Black (UCD/USDA), Martinenca, Calderona, Victoria, Craven's Craving, Colonel Littman's Black Cross, Bon Jesusa, Sant Martina, Princesa, Paretjal Negra

hblta

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Posted 1473797846	Reply with quote #16

Hi Pino, nice pics. I think caramel undertones is accurate description. Steve, if you have the room in your yard, definitely go for an in ground fig. If you get something that is hardy enough for southern Ontario, they are so much easier to take care of. and if you are growing in pots, there are lots that do well here. __________________ ************* Grant Kitchener Ontario Canada Z5b

pino

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Posted 1473813691	Reply with quote #17

Thanks for confirming the taste Grant! Have enjoyed all 6 figs so far! They are easy to determine when ripe so look forward to 5 more ripening now and a bunch more yet to swell. It seems we all want only a few fig varieties when we start. Then we end up with 100 and sit there with our jaws dropped wondering what we will do with all these figs now. Then it is just as much fun simplifying your collection to a manageable number. This last step takes much longer than the 1st. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

gofiger

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Posted 1473815040	Reply with quote #18

That's why I'm taking my time and trying to keep my collection small. I've learned through my veggie gardening how easy it is to get carried away. We all like cantaloupes so one year I put in a full row and when they started to ripen we had over 30 5-6 pounders within a weeks time. I gave cantaloupes to every neighbour I saw...Debbe and I both took them into work for co-workers ...our fridge was full and lots rotted because we just had too many to deal with. Don't wanna do the same dance with Figs. Not saying it won't happen...cause I do have that dive in head first.. go big or go home gene...but I'm going to TRY and reign it in. __________________ Steve Zone 5b-6a Oshawa Ontario That's Canada eh! Wish List: A Canadian member that is willing to share there cuttings with me.

Sicilyfigs

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Posted 1474017972 · Edited	Reply with quote #19

like this figs. I have this in my orchard. We call it gisotta Nero. I live in East sicily Acireale

pino

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Posted 1474029883	Reply with quote #20

Quote: Originally Posted by Sicilyfigs like this figs. I have this in my orchard. We call it gisotta Nero. I live in East sicily Acireale Grazie Siciliyfigs! Acireale looks very beautiful and you are only 1hr from the Etna Volcano. Many figs in N. America are said to come from that area. Would love to see photos of your fig trees. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

Sicilyfigs

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Posted 1474034837	Reply with quote #21

Etna volcano is unique. Many sicilian was immigrated to Argentina. I have a lot of figs and trees photos but in my FB Joy Cookies

Sicilyfigs

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Posted 1474034915	Reply with quote #22

Have you been in sicily

pino

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Posted 1474036453	Reply with quote #23

Not yet, Many of my friends and family have visited Sicily several times. I am planning to travel there next year. Planning to see a few giardini, fig farms or conservatory, the volcano and other tourist sites. What is the link to your facebook? __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

pino

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Posted 1474246583 · Edited	Reply with quote #24

The stem will not break off or pull off. Need to find a way to pick the fig when perfectly ripe and not rip the skin at the stem. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

pino

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Posted 1474748666 · Edited	Reply with quote #25

After the recent postings of dark French blue/red/violette figs and other Sicilian figs I am wondering fi this fig is also grown in France. The main crop does have a striking similarity to Bourjasotte Noir and Violette de Soilles but those figs are unifera and this Sicilan Red produces abundant brebas see post #1. Just got this fig this summer as Sicilian Red. The fig came from a 90 yr old Sicilian gentleman who had a great fig collection. (He is having to downsize now since he moved sp I got a decent size tree). The leaves and main crop figs do resemble other Sicilian Red figs I have seen posted including Aldos and Palermo Red. This fig has become my favourite because of performance (both breba and main crop producton) and taste. Comments suggestions welcome. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

PeterC

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Posted 1474754662	Reply with quote #26

Oh my! :) __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

tinyfish

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Posted 1474765801	Reply with quote #27

A very nice look fig no matter what the name is. It is nice that the first crop is ready in July.

pino

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Posted 1474776137 · Edited	Reply with quote #28

Thanks Peter and Tony! One other interesting thing about this fig in addition to the taste and performance is that all the figs have been amazingly consistent. Same size, same skin and flesh colour, same taste all excellent quality and no splitting even during the bouts of heavy rain. __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

pino

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Posted 1483480763	Reply with quote #29

This fig tree has out grown the 15 gal container so I will be root and balance pruning and planting in ground next summer. This means I can take a few cuttings now if anyone is interested PM me. It is an amazing fig! The only fig I have ran into that is a great producer of BOTH 1st crop (breba/fiorone) and main crop. Other figs are big producers of one or the other but not both. The taste of these brebas is my best tasting. First one I tasted completely knocked me off my feet; http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/show_single_post?pid=1288048249&postcount=1&forum=0 The main crop figs are high quality and each fig consistent in size, looks and taste (see photos). This fig was labeled as Red Siclian but was later identified as Gisotta Nero by a Sicilian fig collector who also grows it. It is very similar in looks and taste to Sal's Corleone but a much more vigorous grower and bigger fig producer. It also looks very similar to Sicilian Black JR also a big breba producer. Difference is brebas are more red than black and the main crop is earlier ripening. A great addition to fig collections due to taste, big breba production and quality main crop. Thanks for looking and happy fig growing 2017! __________________ Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres Wish; Peace on earth and more figs Italian 258, Galicia Negra, Luv, trade suggestions welcome.

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