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kubota1
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Sicilian Red, Sal's Corleone, Acciano. I've had talks with another member in regards to these figs. We were thinking they were the exact same. It's hard to argue when the leaves look almost identical and the fruits, depending on the day are about the same size and shape. |
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PHD
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Nice picture, thanks for taking the time to post and describe them. They look very tasty! |
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waynea
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Darn, I have all three. We need to get a list going, or at least everyone out there needs to tell me what I don't need, at least I know when it comes time to downsizing. I thought that Acciano was the same as Paradiso Nero. Thanks Art. You have been very helpful to me. I am going to contact you before I purchase another plant. |
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waynea
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Forgot to ask, are the leaves close in characteristics? |
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kubota1
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Wayne, LOL! You are right about the Paradiso Nero. I think it was ID'd with the wrong name. So it got changed to Acciano. I know I will keep all three of mine because my wife loves them. |
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kubota1
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[QUOTE=waynea]Forgot to ask, are the leaves close in characteristics?[/QUOTE] |
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pino
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Great looking figs and thanks for that useful information! |
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waynea
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Thanks Art, very helpful. |
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rcantor
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It would help confirm this if others with different climates also thought they were the same. 3 figs that look identical in 1 climate may behave differently in different climates. Where is your friend located? |
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kubota1
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[QUOTE=rcantor]It would help confirm this if others with different climates also thought they were the same. 3 figs that look identical in 1 climate may behave differently in different climates. Where is your friend located?[/QUOTE] |
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MichaelTucson
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I had heard from another member who also says they're the same (or at least essentially the same). I think he said that Aldo's is the same fig also. |
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ascpete
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Art, |
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musillid
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Wayne, let me lighten your load . . . . |
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waynea
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Dale, when I get ready to share you will be on my list. |
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kubota1
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First three are Acciano |
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waynea
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Wow, almost identical. Thanks Art. |
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jdsfrance
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Hi kubota1, |
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strudeldog
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I was asked about Sal's Corleone and Acciano being the same in a separate thread, up to that point I had not considered due to the fruit size difference. My Sal's Corleone is huge, Acciano good sized but probably less than 1/2 the weight. I do see and taste similarities but I am not sure 1st year fruiting for both for me. Yours don't show the size differential mine do, so maybe I have something cultural going on different. |
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waynea
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Thanks JD, my Sicilian Red plant is much older and larger then the other two, so it will fruit first. They will be in ground soon so your advice is noted, thanks again. |
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musillid
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Wayne, |
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waynea
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I had 3 accianos, all looked dead but one sprouted from below the surface and is growing slowly but it looks really good now. My Sicilian Red was purchased last year, before I was a member and became a genius(lol), so I almost killed it with non-draining heavy potting soil. Now I am less of a killer of cuttings, just torture a few, I up-potted the SR to 3 gallon pine fines/mix and it took off in just a few months, from a 10 in twig to 4 ft and 3 branches. Sal's is the second best grower. |
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leon_edmond
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Art, nice photos and comparative. I agree with you. |
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musillid
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Wayne, if I do, I'll let you know, so you can share it with someone else. I just have had no luck starting cuttings of this one. |
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