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	Subject: Visited FMD	Replies: 19
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,000

It was my pleasure, Hershell. Thanks for taking the time out of your extremely busy schedule to visit. It was great watching you experience your first taste encounter with the likes of ripened MBVS, nj red, Cucchiano red, Hardy Chicago, San Donato, LSU Gold, Green Ischia, Alma, De'n Roig de Manyo, and a bunch of others.

Later in the day, I had another local visitor for a fig tasting tour. Same incredulous reactions to tasting something other than Celeste. He also collected a large bucket of figs for jam and beer brewing.

It was a fun day. Wills and Wayne, looking forward to your visits.

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	Subject: Feng Chang Huang	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 820

Mike, it is sweet with a refreshing aftertaste. Definitely a keeper. I like the early productivity of this variety as well as the closed eye. Plus it is from China, my one and only.

1407007338

	Subject: OT. Neighbors yard.	Replies: 17
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 700

Congrats, Hershell. Time well spent, I'm sure.

1406997234

	Subject: Fig Shredded Coconut and Sesame Seed Confection	Replies: 5
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 270

Can't go wrong with those ingredients. Addictive. Surprise, I am gaining a bunch of weight this fig season! :))

1406992227

	Subject: Feng Chang Huang	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 820

Middle fig is Feng, the others are VdB and Alma for comparison

1406992029

	Subject: Violette de Bordeaux 2014	Replies: 30
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,438

Here is one of my VdB's for 2014. It has been an excellent fig season so far! photo 10 (2).JPG

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	Subject: Fig Shredded Coconut and Sesame Seed Confection	Replies: 5
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 270

1406932082

	Subject: First Socorro Black	Replies: 51
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 2,040

2014 update. Super-figgy concentrated taste as ever.

1406929773

	Subject: Help Identify Please. Magnolia/Brunswick?	Replies: 19
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,153

Leaves, tree and figs for better ID. For sure it is not a Magnolia.

1406907014

	Subject: Violette de Bordeaux 2014	Replies: 30
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,438

I'm with you on 100% on squirrel-cide, Jimmie despite my tag line of Peace, Love and Understanding. My only issue with these traps are my two cats wandering around the property.

1406825633

	Subject: Help Identify Please. Magnolia/Brunswick?	Replies: 19
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,153

OMG! Lowe's making a labeling error? How is that possible? LOL.

Now it all makes sense...I have a have a healthy, vigorous Black Mission. Welcome to the orchard!

Thanks, Wayne and others for pointing me in the right direction.

1406825213

	Subject: One More	Replies: 6
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 317

OK, you all must be getting sick of me posting pictures of food related alma pictures...tough titters! Here's another.

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Arugola, Asiago, Alma Pizza.
Delish!

1406824697

	Subject: UCD Dauphine Pics	Replies: 11
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 829

I have good news and bad news...

Good news - Looks like the one remaining fig (I pulled the rest, wanting the tree not to divert energy into figs that would drop) was on its way to ripening.

Bad news - the birds got to it before fully ripening.

So, what's the deal with Dauphine from UCD? Is is or is it not a San Pedro fig?
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1406813808

	Subject: Portuguese Black Unknown	Replies: 21
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 907

Joel, would you agree that it is a Mount Etna type fig (Hardy Chicago, MBVS etc)?

Francisco, do you many Mount Etna type figs in your area? Any Sicilians in Portugal?

1406773113

	Subject: An Overabundance	Replies: 18
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 615

Yeah, it's the Alma twins again. The sisters that keep on giving.
The picture of the one with the drop of honey says it all about the taste. I'm lucky to have them.

1406761737

	Subject: Help Identify Please. Magnolia/Brunswick?	Replies: 19
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,153

Thank you Tam.
The dark purplish color certainly does not jibe with Magnolia . The leaves and fig shape are similar, though.

More pics from other growers please.

1406757272

	Subject: Today's Treat - Flanders	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 593

Looks great Suzi, still waiting for my first.

1406756951

	Subject: Help Identify Please. Magnolia/Brunswick?	Replies: 19
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,153

These figs were about 3-5 days too early to pick. When ripe they are rich and figgy. The skin is tough.
I bought a small tree from Lowe's 3 years ago labeled Magnolia. It is now a huge 7x7 healthy beast producing these figs.

If anyone has Magnolia/Brunswick, please let me know if yours looks like this. Posting pictures would be great.

1406756600

	Subject: An Overabundance	Replies: 18
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 615

Removing the (supernatant) liquid after cooking the figs for a few hours gives you a nice amount of fig juice... plus it cuts the cooking time in half. What remains can be pureed and canned.
Fig juice is really good.

1406754345

	Subject: An Overabundance	Replies: 18
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 615

1406638025

	Subject: Portuguese Black Unknown	Replies: 21
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 907

Good to hear from you! Sorry to have assumed your early retirement from the forum. Very glad that the Verte is doing well for you. If it's not too much of a bother, I and others would very much like to know a little more about these Portuguese figs. Thanks.

1406633292

	Subject: Guess The Pretty Fig	Replies: 47
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,418

That pretty fig was not a breba after all. It's been a very good year for MBVS as well as others. Plentiful, delicious with very few bird attacks.
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1406629289

	Subject: Portuguese Black Unknown	Replies: 21
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 907

I've been eating so many figs lately that my taste buds are a little overwhelmed. I believe these are another variety from the Mt Etna area and as such share a similarity to SAl's EL in taste. They were the first to ripen, so judgment is reserved.

I received cuttings from a member who is no longer active 3 years ago. Not sure where he got them from. I was just wondering if anyone else who received cuttings had success growing them.

1406579762

	Subject: World's Hottest Pepper - OT	Replies: 76
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 2,638

Thanks for posting that Dave. It's good to get the perspective of a connoisseur.

Girls are crazy too:

Calvin, I don't have a recipe. What I do is cut up the peppers into small slices, microwave them to kill any bacteria and to soften them up and then immerse them in olive oil. Kept refrigerated, they last a long time.

1406493508

	Subject: Pool Party with the Alma Sisters	Replies: 35
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 852

Yup,one cannonball would do it, Rafed ;)

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	Subject: Pool Party with the Alma Sisters	Replies: 35
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 852

Rafed, how much do you weigh?

Wills, the shame I feel for having such a large figless area on my property is as deep as the Grand Canyon. If I were a Japanese samurai, I would not be long for this world.

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	Subject: San Donato Di Ninea	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,189

Bob, the list shifts with the changes in the season, but I would say that most of my top figs are Mount Etna types which include, MBVS, nj red, Gino's, hardy Chicago, Bethlehem Black, sal's, etc.

VDB, RDB, KB, Socorro Black, Stallion, Alma, Petit Negri, magnolia ( yes the much maligned magnolia) are on my list too.

Of course there are many, many more I am waiting to sample like the col de dames, ischia black, Maltese falcon etc etc.

1406460078

	Subject: Pool Party with the Alma Sisters	Replies: 35
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 852

I suspect that cement contributes significantly to the health of the trees but cannot prove it. An old timer here in the South once told me he broadcasts powdered cement under his fruit trees giving them great growth and huge yields. Makes sense considering cement comes from limestone.

Hershell, anytime you are the general area, the girls would like to meet you.

The invitation is open to any forum fig-nut.

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	Subject: San Donato Di Ninea	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,189

Pretty mountainside San Donato Di Ninea

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	Subject: San Donato Di Ninea	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,189

Thanks, for the correction. I usually just shorten it to San Donato. And yes, this is one of many superb figs from Calabria, and more specifically Cosenza.

1406406182

	Subject: Pool Party with the Alma Sisters	Replies: 35
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 852

The Southern twins appreciate the compliments.:)

Taste?
Sweet, figgy, jammy. This is not the thinking man's fig. Girls just wanna have fun.

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	Subject: San Donato Di Ninea	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,189

Hi Suzi, thanks. The air layers are being ripped apart by the mockingbirds for one thing. Also, because the branches are full of figs, the tips have not been growing. Lastly, I think I lost my touch.

Taste? Well, when San Donato first hits the tongue, you get the impression of a light, effervescent, capricious, little thing flirting with you..a passing fancy...eye candy. But then the second wave washes over the taste buds. Bam! This is serious, substantial, rich, full-bodied intelligent fig marrow teasing the olfactory and gustatory receptors as it passes the mouth on its way to the esophagus.
In a word..exquisite.

1406389653

	Subject: San Donato Di Ninea	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,189

This one makes my top 10 for sure in taste alone.
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I know I promised air layers to several people but they are just not cooperating. I may have to send cuttings instead. Sorry

1406388642

	Subject: Portuguese Black Unknown	Replies: 21
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 907

Got this one a few years ago along with Portuguese Purple which I am still waiting for. Anyone else have these unkowns?

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	Subject: Feng Chang Huang	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 820

Only one cutting survived the long trip 2 years ago and here is the result. It actually produced its first year but I did not take photos. Thread will be udated once figs ripen.
Sweet George?

Feng 2.JPG

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	Subject: Pool Party with the Alma Sisters	Replies: 35
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 852

My wife is throwing a pool party and these are the hors d'oeuvre. photo 5.JPG

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	Subject: World's Hottest Pepper - OT	Replies: 76
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 2,638

Quick Update:

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1406139862

	Subject: A trip to Hershell's	Replies: 21
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 786

Thanks for posting this, Wills.
Hershell is definitely a good one. Generous to a fault! I had the pleasure of several visits and hopefully there will be more (Alma Sisters are asking for you, Hershell!)
This fig thing opens up all sorts of friendships that would otherwise never have occurred.

Wills is no slouch in the generosity department either. And of course Rafed. And JD. And....

Ah heck, any more of this saccharine jabber and I'll become diabetic, so I'll stop.

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	Subject: Pecan Fig Chocolate Pie	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 374

OK, it is much better cold. I think the problem is the unsweetened chocolate. Next time, will need to add a little more cane syrup or brown sugar for balance.

Rafed, enjoy your break!

1405894997

	Subject: Pecan Fig Chocolate Pie	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 374

To be honest, it sounds a lot better than it tasted. It will need some tweaking. It may be better cold.

Recipe:

Celeste figs
pecans
chocolate
graham cracker crust
cane syrup
lemon juice

Mix together and serve
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1405894596

	Subject: Smith 2014	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,534

How would you like to have someone hand deliver a mature Smith fig tree with ripe figs hanging from its branches right to your door? Plus a bunch more fig trees as an afterthought. Man, it's a tough gig being on the receiving end, but someone has to do it.

These were my first Smiths and I won't even attempt to describe the taste. Jimmie said it best, above in his post.

Again, thank you Jimmie!

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	Subject: Smith 2014	Replies: 22
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 1,534

Great description of taste and texture, Jimmie. Looking forward to adding this one to the orchard.

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	Subject: JD is the man!	Replies: 7
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 506

If it wasn't for Jimmie, I would not be on this forum today. One day he came over to look at my meager collection of a few dozen fig trees and before I knew it, hooked me up with F4F and helped me start a fig orchard by donating dozens of trees. I could go on and on about Jimmie's generosity and untold contributions to other forum members but am sure he would want me to stop due to another quality he has...modesty.
Thanks a bunch, Jimmie, you ARE the man!

1405650010

	Subject: Figs in a Black Pail	Replies: 16
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 586

Soon, Hershell, soon.

Btw, how is the drying of the Celestes going? I did a trayful...delicious but very small. You can literally take a handful and plop them in your mouth.

1405639071

	Subject: Atreano 2014	Replies: 8
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 425

Jimmie, it really is about ripeness. If we didn't have the birds and the squirrels and the rain, and the humidity to worry about, this would be the result all of the time..

Rich tasting figs like this Atreano...

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1405615684

	Subject: Figs in a Black Pail	Replies: 16
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 586

Figs in a Black Bowl

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	Subject: Figs in a Black Pail	Replies: 16
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 586

Bronxie,

Very astute of you to notice the Alma Sisters' new found prudishness. They are late this season, perhaps due to the severe thrashing (pruning) I gave them earlier in the year. Nevertheless, they are loaded and and ready to return to their wantonness anytime soon.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/the-alma-sisters-get-a-haircut-you-get-the-cuttings-6668236?highlight=alma&pid=1282613961#post1282613961

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	Subject: Figs in a Black Pail	Replies: 16
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 586

Atreano, LSU Gold, Celeste and NJ Reds...Green, Yellow, Brown, Purple... Purdy

1405514258

	Subject: 2014 NJ Red	Replies: 13
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 840

Thanks everyone. I should have some cuttings in December for those who remind me.

Wayne, NJ Red takes the rain really well. I have never had a problem with splitting/rotting. The birds are another story.

You may recall this is the tree that was run over by an SUV.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/4000-pound-suv-meets-fig-tree-6816073?highlight=suv&pid=1282050717#post1282050717

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	Subject: F4FF Auction- Easton Vasilika	Replies: 67
	Posted By: FMD	Views: 2,710

Everyone was a winner on this one.... Brent, Rafed, Jon and Mike of course.

Kudos to new member Mario who came out of the gate in a blaze. Welcome to the forum. Tell us a little about yourself.

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