Happily there is a multitude of fig cutting offerings on F4F for Americans. To try and reach the other grow fig lovers this offer is for Canadians and those in countries that allow importing fig cuttings from Canada. 3 cuttings of Ciccio Nero for shipping cost only. Post here or send me PM for details.
Ciccio Nero has been my best performing in ground Zone 6 fig for over 50 years. It is still in my top 10 figs for taste and I have many producing fig cultivars all taste profiles. Ciccio Nero also roots readily and is easy to grow in containers and usually produces figs in 2nd year. Taste is rich dark berry, super sweet when fully ripe. Will dry on tree if left on.
Some links of Ciccio Nero with photos and more descriptions.
A polar vortex from the west has descended over N.E. lows are in the -teensC, Will send out all cuttings next week when cold moderates. Let me know if you have any questions Thanks
tinyfish
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Thank you Pino. It is hard to get cuttings north of the border so its nice of you to help out.
pino
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[QUOTE=pino]Thanks for all the interest!
A polar vortex from the west has descended over N.E. lows are in the -teensC, Will send out all cuttings next week when cold moderates. Let me know if you have any questions Thanks
[/QUOTE]Hello Looks like the polar vortex and bitter cold is moving away so will drop off the cuttings packages today at the post office and they should be delivered next week. Still have a some more cuttings if anyone else is interested. thanks
tsparozi
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You definitely have some very attractive varieties listed in your site for sale, Pino... Wish they were also available to us.... Anyone in the states have the Ciccio Nero that can provide cuttings for sale?
haslamhulme
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Pino,I always enjoy your posts,it's a pity I'm on this side of the Atlantic!,I know you can't share cuttings with us here but thanks for sharing your varieties,pics and updates,give us 'northerners' hope.Did you get any closer to an ID for Chiccio Nero?
haslamhulme
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Pino,the thought never crossed my mind,I know import on most fruit trees from outside the UK is pretty strict,unsure about cuttings from Canada,I'll have to investigate.
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Don Ciccio would have been very happy see that there will be many more people in Canada growing his great cool climate fig!
This fig has a tight closed eye and never splits so also a great fig for hot climates or places where there is a lot of rain during ripening. It is a big producer (everbearing), delicious dark berry taste and super sweet when ripe.
To spread the love of figs I am extending this offer to 2017 to ALL condition; Please only if your country allows importing fig cuttings from Canada. 3 cuttings of Ciccio Nero for shipping cost only. Send me PM for details. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!
roamingwidgeteer
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I'm so excited to grow this fig!
pino
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Thanks Chris, it should do well in the PNW especially on the island. Mail takes a little longer to B.C. hope the mail santa is nice to you. Let me know when you receive cuttings. Happy Holidays
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Thanks Pino for all the great photos that you recently put up on your website!!!!
Now when I am researching a fig I can go to your site to see what the fig looks like - both the outside and the inside. Really valuable information for me and I think for everyone else too.
Now the only thing that is missing (only from my point of you) is what the leaf looks like (I know I am making work for you). This would be useful if I am trying to identify a fig. Just a thought.
Angela
p.s. looking forward to getting my cuttings soon
tinyfish
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Merry Christmas to me, my cuttings arrived today.
Thank you very much Pino, you are very generous and the cuttings look great. I already potted them in some coco coir.
pino
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[QUOTE=angelad]Thanks Pino for all the great photos that you recently put up on your website!!!!
Now when I am researching a fig I can go to your site to see what the fig looks like - both the outside and the inside. Really valuable information for me and I think for everyone else too.
Now the only thing that is missing (only from my point of you) is what the leaf looks like (I know I am making work for you). This would be useful if I am trying to identify a fig. Just a thought.
Angela
p.s. looking forward to getting my cuttings soon
[/QUOTE]Thanks for the kind words Angela! I will take your advise and add more leaf photos. Also many of the varieties I have posted on F4F forum complete with leaves see my topics. Merry Christmas
p.s. mailed out Friday and 2 people already received theirs! Hope everyone else gets them soon.
pino
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[QUOTE=pino]Don Ciccio would have been very happy see that there will be many more people in Canada growing his great cool climate fig!
This fig has a tight closed eye and never splits so also a great fig for hot climates or places where there is a lot of rain during ripening. It is a big producer (everbearing), delicious dark berry taste and super sweet when ripe.
To spread the love of figs I am extending this offer to 2017 to ALL condition; Please only if your country allows importing fig cuttings from Canada. 3 cuttings of Ciccio Nero for shipping cost only. Send me PM for details. Thanks for looking and Happy Holidays!
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@Tony thanks for the feedback!
Had a wonderful Christmas and now will resume the mailings this week.
Will keep offer open until I run out of fig cuttings.
3 or more fig cuttings of Ciccio Nero for shipping cost only. Send me PM for details
Best wishes to all for 2017!
pino
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Brrrr. Another period of bitter cold coming this week. Hope the wave 2 cuttings mailings arrive before the cold wave hits. Let me know how you make out. Will hold off on mailing out more until after this cold wave passes as forecast next week. Thanks
