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Subject: Fig Tasting Video: MBVS & Letizia Comparison Replies: 19
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Navid,
  I'm sure Ross can answer on his own, but reading his post I think the question he was asking is if your fig and Dark Greek taste sufficiently different from other Mt Etna type figs. Many people have limited space and do not want multiple figs that taste the same. I don't think Ross meant any disrespect.

  Peter

Subject: Top figs of 2016 Replies: 21
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1) JH Adriatic
2) LSU Black
3) Nordland
4) Negronne

Subject: Long Yellow Replies: 7
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Nice pics thanks for posting Vito. Besides taste would you say this is a productive variety especially compared to other honey type figs?

  Pete

Subject: Atreano - La Goccia d'Oro Replies: 3
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John, thanks for posting the pictures especially the La Goccia d'Oro. I also have this fig but have not had good success with it. For some reason I have had late fruit set and have not gotten to eat many figs from it. Last year I posted a few pics and I had high hope this year but it did not set fruit until early August.

 Pete

Subject: Scotts Black 2016 Replies: 3
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Thanks Tony!

Subject: Scotts Black 2016 Replies: 3
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Scotts Black has been surprisingly early for North Jersey this year. This picture is actually from last week. They have been excellent tasting and very productive.

 Pete

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Subject: Kadota in NJ Replies: 10
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Nick, I have been to Bill's figs many times he is a good guy but mix ups happen all time. The fig in the picture is likely Celeste or Southern Brown Turkey. The color change depends a lot on the weather so its hard to say

Subject: Kadota in NJ Replies: 10
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Nick,
  Maybe others can verify but I do not believe the fig in the picture is Kadota, looks closer to Celeste.
 
 Pete

Subject: Dark berry figs of August Replies: 7
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Those figs look excellent. I know its a tough question but if you were forced to pick only one which would you choose?

  Thanks
   Peter

Subject: Atreano Gold main 2016 Replies: 12
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Thanks for the pictures and updates Steve. Do you have any other cultivars that are similar to Atreano? And also do you feel Atreano is a keeper?

  Peter

Subject: Red Lebanese (Bekaa) Main 2016 Replies: 6
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Steve, very nice looking fig. How does this fig compare to your Mt Etna type figs? Would you say that it broadly belongs in the same category despite the different skin color?

  Thanks 
   Peter

Subject: Fig trees starting to arrive Replies: 10
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Those trees  I believe were at the Fairfield Garden Center, they were 3 gallons. If your looking for anything larger Bill's Figs in Flemington is your best bet

Subject: Martinenca Rimada Replies: 16
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Wow that looks good...

Subject: New winners in my back yard. Replies: 26
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Beautiful looking figs. Thanks for posting Marius!

  Peter

Subject: La Goccia D'Oro Replies: 4
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John, I should have a better idea next year. This year when I was away during the 4th of July weekend all the figs dropped because the tree was not watered. I really like this fig and will pay much better attention to it from now on.

Subject: Adriatic JH vs Green Ischia vs Lake Spur comparison Replies: 7
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Nick, great video thanks for posting. Question do you know the origin or source of the Green Ischia?

  Thanks, 
   Pete

Subject: NH Fig Plate Replies: 13
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Wow those look so good! The weather has been perfect in the Northeast. Thanks for posting

   Pete

Subject: La Goccia D'Oro Replies: 4
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Richie, yes this year it was very productive. I had trouble getting figs from it earlier but it was my fault for leaving it in a small pot.

Subject: La Goccia D'Oro Replies: 4
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This turned out to be a very good fig. Its from Joe Morle, nice honey taste and rich tasting for a white fig. Its definitely a keeper

   Peter

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Subject: De Damaite fron Raintree Replies: 6
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Hi Scott,
  I previously had a fig called Paradiso from Joe Morle (figtrees.net) that was very similar. I kept it around but it never developed a taste I liked, it was sweet but that was it. It also split very badly and spoiled. Your right that the fig in the picture was not completely ripe but if I had left in on longer it probably would have spoiled as well. Perhaps I should give it a few more years to develop, it has a few more figs that are ripening I will leave them on longer and see if the taste improves.
 
   Peter

Subject: De Damaite fron Raintree Replies: 6
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This fig called De Damaite from Raintree Nursery is basically a Brunswick. I was not very impressed with it. Its definitely on the chopping block list.

  Peter

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Subject: Mt. Etna taste comparison Replies: 12
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Steve, I understand that you want to get rid of duplicates, but consider the region we are in. Of course you get more heat living in Maryland than me in North Jersey but these Mt Etnas are so reliable you may want to double think getting rid of them even though they are so similar. I considered getting rid of my Marseilles VS & Dark Portuguese because I had Hardy Chicago but I'm glad I didn't because in the last couple of years that we had bad summers these types really came through and produced when other types didn't. 

  Peter

Subject: Adriatic JH main crop after cold damage Replies: 9
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Thanks for the info Steve!

Subject: Adriatic JH main crop after cold damage Replies: 9
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Very nice looking tree thanks for the pics. Steve how does your JH compare to other green figs with red interior you have? If I recall you also have Paradiso

  Thanks,
   Peter

Subject: Adriatic JH main crop after cold damage Replies: 9
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Hi Steve, thanks for posting. I have my JH Adriatic in a pot here in North Jersey and its loaded but I still have not gotten ripe figs from it this year despite the heat the last couple of weeks, what I have noticed is that it sets its figs relatively late, I was curious if that was your experience as well?

  Peter

Subject: Which figs should I keep? Replies: 12
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Steve, I would definitely keep LSU Black its very good.
 
  Peter

Subject: Tonight's Plate Replies: 21
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Very nice figs thank you for posting those pictures! The Calabria reminds me of the White Genoa that is sold by Joe Morle.

  Peter

Subject: Sicilian and Flanders Fig Review Replies: 6
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Nick,
 Thanks very much for posting the videos, enjoyed watching them. I live in North Jersey and none of my trees have fruited yet hopefully with the warm weather maybe they will start by the end of the week. I know what you mean the last couple of years my figs also have not had the same intense flavor. I think the weather is to blame either to cool or to hot and humid like today
 
  Peter

Subject: Hot Carolina weather means -FIGS!! Replies: 24
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Hi Dennis,
 Any updates on La Gocchia D'Oro? I think I will finally get a chance to try some from my tree this year. So far it has not being productive, but maybe its because its relatively young.

  Thanks,
   Peter

Subject: What is your best green fig with red interior? Replies: 41
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Andreas thanks for posting the pictures. Its pretty convincing that your fig is indeed different from Vasilika Sika

 Peter

Subject: Conadria 2014 Replies: 23
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Really great information, this is what makes the figs 4 fun forum so special. I never considered trying Conadria but after reading these posts its definitely on the future list. Especially since I live in the Northeast.

  Pete

Subject: first time tasting Valle Negra Replies: 11
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It looks delicious Frank thanks for posting

Pete

Subject: Which of your fig(s) are up for elimination? Replies: 47
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@rafaelissimmo: I also have La Goccia D'Oro from Joe Morle for 3 years and have not eaten one fig. It has one more year. Have you had the same issue?
 
 Pete

Subject: Which of your fig(s) are up for elimination? Replies: 47
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Its that time again to decide which varieties have not performed well enough to keep. Which of your varieties are up for elimination this year?

 For me White Genoa: Ripens to late in the season here in North Jersey
            Celeste: Good tasting but the fruits are way to small, there are better varieties worth keeping

  Pete

Subject: Catch of the day Replies: 11
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Very nice Dave! I agree JH Adriatic is excellent

 Peter

Subject: Preto finally ripened - A fig in its own class Replies: 29
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Congrats Frank! thanks for posting

 Pete

Subject: Pictures of ripe Italian Gilden Honey, Alma, Atreano and VDB Replies: 11
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Scot,I agree with Persianmd2orchard, your IGH looks like a superior strain or variety of Italian Honey/ Lattarulla

Peter

Subject: Just picked Persian White, Sal's Corleone, Aubique Petite and Sal's Sicilian White Replies: 12
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Scott very nice pics thanks for posting. How does your Sicilian White compare to the Italian Golden Honey? Which do you like better?

  Thanks,
   Peter

Subject: Ital 258,fruit pix! Replies: 25
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We are expecting widespread frost on Sunday here in North Jersey. So far JH Adriatic & LSU Black & Negronne are still producing very good figs despite the rain. Only Negronne split a little.

Subject: Ital 258,fruit pix! Replies: 25
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Herman, beautiful looking fig, how many days left do you reckon we have for figs to ripen here in New Jersey?

 Thanks,
  Peter

Subject: Which was your best fig this year? Replies: 44
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FiggyFrank, thanks for the tips on the potted plants, I will try that next season!

  Peter

Subject: Which was your best fig this year? Replies: 44
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Herman, yes you are correct they are in pots and I suspect they may have gotten to hot or not enough water at some point. But LSU Black & Dalmatie are also in pots but made excellent figs again.

  Thanks,
   Peter

Subject: Which was your best fig this year? Replies: 44
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@ Tyler, wow thanks for posting your information. Very interesting how well Janice performed

@ Herman, the big surprise for me was that my Mt Etna types that are usually the best performing here in North Jersey dropped most of there figs, I can't figure out what happened and ideas why??

  Thanks,
   Peter

Subject: Emerald Strawberry, 143-36 Replies: 6
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Nice looking fig! thanks for posting

Subject: Which was your best fig this year? Replies: 44
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Now that the season is coming to an end it would be interesting to hear from other members which fig stood out for them this year.
For me it was hands down LSU Black (from PFTP). Very vigorous, healthy and most important outstanding tasting figs.

  Peter

Subject: Early October figs Replies: 6
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Steve nice pics. I agree Dalmatie & JH Adriatic are 2 excellent figs. In your opinion is Bari a Mt Etna type fig?

 Pete

Subject: Harvested Today Replies: 10
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Mike, thanks for taking the time to give your assessment of the figs you grow. Its so true when you said comparing the light figs to the dark figs is like comparing apples to oranges. That was the reason I asked you to describe the whites only. I know the taste of most dark figs is more intense, but I like you appreciate the light and refreshing taste of the whites. Looking forward to seeing the interiors of those figs!

  Peter

Subject: Harvested Today Replies: 10
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Nice pic Mike. Which of the whites was your favorite?

  Thanks,   
   Peter

Subject: English Brown Turkey EL Replies: 20
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Nelson, I don't believe so. I remember reading somewhere that they stopped selling it many years ago. But I could be wrong, hopefully someone who has the real English brown Turkey can verify. I'm leaning towards celeste or southern brown turkey

Subject: English Brown Turkey EL Replies: 20
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Nelson, it reminds me a lot of a "Brown Turkey" I got from Miller Nurseries a few years ago. I'm not sure if its a southern brown turkey, celeste or some kind of hybrid.

 Peter