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Subject: Danny's Delight Replies: 4
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 312
 
Sounds perfect for Seattle.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Herman2
Be Happy,when it rains ,while ripening this cultivar will do much better.
It is better adapted to rainy climate compared to MBVS, Hardy C ,etc,Enjoy

Subject: Salem White 2015 Replies: 3
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Looks a lot like Peter Honey but much bigger. Hows the skin leathery or delicate?

Subject: ID Help Replies: 6
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 208
 
thats an amazingly sharp credit card. =P

Subject: Desert King Main Crop?? Replies: 7
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interesting, does it do that every year for you Slavi?

Subject: Fig ID Replies: 8
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 241
 
That's a tasty looking fig but the leaves are not reminiscent of Vasilika, which are thinner and more finger like. Could be a Ischia or Verte fig variety

Subject: Desert King Main Crop?? Replies: 7
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Could it be weather related? It's been an exceptionally warm Summer

Subject: Smith Fig from Zone 7b Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 371
 
It's been extremely dewey in Seattle and some of my figs have been splitting. The Verte and Kadota Namely. But the smith Fig has been very resistant! Look at how much dew is collecting on this fig and it's holding on strong.

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Verte Splitting
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Subject: Desert King Main Crop?? Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 243
 
Seattle has a ton of large Desert King Trees. As a I understand it they are San Pedro type which should mean that only the Brebas will ripen.

In July I observed a ton of ripen fruit on this tree. However now in Sept it's produced just as much main crop figs that are tasty and ripen(ing).

They are not as watery as the brebas but still sweet and tasty.

Has anyone else noticed this with their DK or could there be another variety that has the same look and taste as DK with 2 crops?

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Subject: Removing two Zingarella Air Layers Replies: 9
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 261
 
Are you selling these Tom =)

Subject: Australian Fig Tree Replies: 2
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 285
 
looks like the strangler fig. It encapsulates the host tree and eventually kills it.

Subject: Hative de Argentueil Replies: 8
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 345
 
That fig is a serious ooozer. In the best sense. Thanks for sharing your rare figs. Just when you think you've seen it all. Where did this beauty come from?

Subject: Smith Fig from Zone 7b Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 371
 
I've picked a few Smith figs from my 3yr old tree. I have to say that this is a great tasting fig. Long lasting rich flavor and sweet but not jammy sweet which I prefer. The flavor haunts you for a couple hrs after eating.

Yum!
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http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/09/whopper-smith-fig.html

Subject: Annual Wish-List of 6 most desirable cuttings for 2015-16 Replies: 90
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 3,909
 
Barbillonne
Galicia negra
LSU Jack Lilly
Zingartella
Genovese nero
Sals Corleone
Martinenca Rimada

Subject: Hardy Chicago main Replies: 10
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 415
 
A nice producer in Seattle. Great taste and meaty compared to some of the other black figs I've tasted!

Subject: Slurpalicious Unknown fig Replies: 5
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Subject: Whats your best overall fig of 2015 Replies: 51
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 1,967
 
So far the smith fig has blown me away.

http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/09/fig-tasting-season-is-here.html

Subject: Slurpalicious Unknown fig Replies: 5
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 346
 
I'll get some photos of the leaves and will upload. Here's another shot of the perfectly ripe fruit. So good! Sweet with a winey after taste. Probably extra watery because the heavy rains we had recently.

I'd be happy to share a few cuttings just PM me.

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Subject: Slurpalicious Unknown fig Replies: 5
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 346
 
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Took some cuttings from this tree found in Seattle. Today the fruit ripened. It's absolutely gorgeous. Incredible watery slurpness, rich and has similar tones of a desert king. It's a medium sized fruit with Dark green and black coloration.
 

Subject: Black Ischia Replies: 33
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Thats a productive little tree

Subject: Dan's Favorite main 2015 Replies: 2
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 355
 
yummy did it come from raintree nursery

Subject: OSBORN PROLIFIC Replies: 11
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 598
 
Do you have a photo of the leaves?

Subject: UC Davis USDA Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 505
 
when did you make your submission?

Subject: Rooting Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 393
 
I've got a couple methods I use. Both seem to work really fast for rooting cuttings.

Oreo cookie method
http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-i-root-fig-cuttings-with-80-success1.html

testing out another method for rooting cuttings. Perlite tunnel method

http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/08/new-method-for-rooting-cuttings.html


These are recent up pots from Early to mid July cuttings. Which makes them anywhere from 5-8 weeks old (minus the taller air layer in the back)
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Subject: Fig trees of Jaffa Replies: 6
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 243
 
prior to growing figs. I would've walked by one without even noticing. however now every where I travel I'm keeping an eye out for figs. It would be amazing to go to the Mediterranean in late summer. definitely on my bucket list.

Subject: Fig Pizza with Celestes Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 220
 
You got all the essential food groups + Desert in one slice!

Subject: More heirlooms Replies: 21
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 590
 
This one looks amazing!

Quote:
Originally Posted by elin
G,yavnel- probably named after the guy who grew it.
very upright tree not a lot of side branches.
the leafs are sword like.
the fruit is medium-large and has always a honey drop , taste is deep berry taste.
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Subject: Sicilian Fig Varieties & Cuttings Replies: 8
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Might have one for you. I just got this so maybe by next yr.

http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/08/palermo-sicliy-black-fig-with-bit-of.html

Subject: Picture - Salem Dark 17th Sept 2014 Replies: 15
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Do these have 2 crops?

Subject: Pisa anyone? Replies: 4
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 204
 
maybe a photo of the leaves would help?

Subject: My Dominick Replies: 16
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 552
 
How great is that to share your interest with the kids! Glad he enjoys it too. How does it taste compared to RDB?

Subject: Marlow Fig Pictures Replies: 32
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sorry to dig up such an old thread but Marlow looks so much like a marylane seedless. Is it possible they are the same?

Subject: True crunchy figs Replies: 13
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splendid looking figs. Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Unsure what this fig is. Help ID please Replies: 5
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 321
 
Thanks Herman that's what my research was showing narrowing it down to. ;) I appreciate your help!

Subject: Unsure what this fig is. Help ID please Replies: 5
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 321
 
Thanks Herman that's what I was thinking too. I grabbed a couple leaves this morning and a close to ripe fig for for comparison. [20150731_075953_zpsgs4fizco] 

Subject: Will Peter's Honey ripen in Seattle? Replies: 6
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 353
 
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We're still getting 90 degree weather here in Seattle. A few more ripened PHs.

Subject: Unsure what this fig is. Help ID please Replies: 5
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Initially I thought this was a brunswick. I didnt get a photo of the leaves but now I'm not really sure. I think it maybe a Violetta, Vashion Violet or English Brown Turkey.

I believe these are brebas. The taste is rich, sweet, very figgy and had nice seed crunch. Ripens in Mid July.
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Subject: Will Peter's Honey ripen in Seattle? Replies: 6
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Pulled off my first Peter's Honey yesterday. Is it generally this small? The taste lived up to the name. Super sweet honey like jam. Tough skin with a hint of honey dew. The overall flavor was just more sweet than anything else.

Subject: Vern's Brown Turkey Replies: 10
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 1,462
 
Nice is this the breba

Subject: Is Danny's Delight and Desert King the same Fig? Replies: 16
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 655
 
Is Danny's Delight and Desert King the same Fig? I'm noticing that the 2 share many similar qualities. Can anyone with both varieties chime in with a comparison?

Subject: Vern's Brown Turkey Replies: 10
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 1,462
 
Is it possible VBT is the same as Florea?

Subject: My visit with Slavi. The fig Artist Replies: 5
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 326
 
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http://seattlegardenfruit.blogspot.com/2015/07/my-visit-with-slavi-fig-artist.html


If you live in the PNW. I would love to meet you. Please feel free to contact me.

Subject: Pond Pots Replies: 9
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Almost 2 months later check out the difference in plant growth.
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Subject: First fig of the year - unknown breba Replies: 7
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 241
 
This is a tree from my parent's property. It's 20ft tall and just loaded in July every year.
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Subject: Pictures PNW Granthams Royal Replies: 8
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Thanks for sharing your PNW fig findings Paully. You're spearheading alot of great fig varieties here for the PNW growers.

Subject: Vern's Brown Turkey Replies: 10
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 1,462
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paully22
Its an in ground tree with no winter protection. I am getting a huge main crop from it.
Many of my friends favourite.


That's fantastic Paul. Looking forward to seeing some pix of this one.

Subject: Bornholm/Nexoe fig Replies: 19
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 1,193
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by zone5figger
Binbin9, Kelby is not posting here these days. I have a pair of young Bornholm plants which were rooted over the winter months, I will post a photo when I get a chance. Leaf shape resembles some Brown turkey variants in my collection, but no fruit yet...hope for 2016?


I'd love to learn more about your experience.

Subject: Melanzana Breba Replies: 22
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What a gorgeous fig. 

Subject: Sicilian Black JR Unk Replies: 21
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Could it be greathams royal?

Subject: Bornholm/Nexoe fig Replies: 19
Posted By: binbin9 Views: 1,193
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ampersand
I have a cutting rooting now I was fortunate to receive from a forum member (thanks again!). To my knowledge few have it, I hope it grows well and to trial it in ground in 6b.


how's your cutting doing?

Subject: First fig of the year - unknown breba Replies: 7
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DK's get more yellow with ripeness and the interior stays a light red pinkish hue. They do not get the darker bottom hue.

My DKs look like this.
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