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Subject: Searching for Galicia Negra Cuttings Replies: 4
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Hi John, I am Kausik from Adelaide. I don't have the one you looking but have Panache, Black Tuscan and Merceille Black VS. If you have any interesting varieties, we can trade.
Thanks
Kausik

Subject: Australian Archipel? Replies: 5
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Mate this is Kausik from Adelaide. This is definitely not Archipal.
I will try to upload a picture later.

Subject: MBVS after the rain Replies: 9
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I have one in a half wine barrel. Two year old tree, hope will get fruit next year. Can't wait to taste it.

Subject: Anyone Hard of this Syrian and Lebanese Varieties? Replies: 1
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Recently I acquire 4 fig varieties called Birtati, Adlooni, Shabouti and Shekawee. According to the seller these varieties are from Syria and Lebanese. I was just wondering anyone has anymore information on these or growing them?
Thanks for the help.
Kausik

Subject: PANACHE FIRST TIME REALLY EXCITED Replies: 15
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Thanks guys . Hopefully next year I will have plenty to enjoy.

Subject: PANACHE FIRST TIME REALLY EXCITED Replies: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo
Congrats mate, I am hoping to have my first Panache crop this year myself (Sept.?) and also am rooting CdD Rimada, another variegated fig.

Thanks Rafael. Those are in my dream list as well.
May be will go for next year.
Thanks
Kausik

Subject: PANACHE FIRST TIME REALLY EXCITED Replies: 15
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Thanks guys. It is one of the most desired fig tree and I am lucky I have couple. The taste definitely will get better with age.
Thanks
Kausik

Subject: PANACHE FIRST TIME REALLY EXCITED Replies: 15
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Hi guys this is Kausik from Adelaide, Australia. This just a update of my Panache this year. It fruited first time and I was really looking forward to taste it. The fig is sweet and exciting. Obviously it will improve over time. I must confess it is a beautiful looking fig.
the tree has several brunches and i will start airlayer very soon.
Thanks for looking.
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Subject: FIGS FROM 2015 SEASON Replies: 16
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Rafael mate I think the color is more like rich amber. Both the breba and main had a same color inside.
The tree is exceptional and hope it only gets better with age
thanks,
Kausik




Quote:
Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo
Thanks for showing us your figs. One question: I thought Peter's honey was golden inside? Yours is red.

Subject: FIGS FROM 2015 SEASON Replies: 16
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Thanks Richie. It is summer here. We have some good hot days without shower, so perfect for growing figs.

Quote:
Originally Posted by figpig_66
Is that the greek adam fig. All look grate for such young trees. Is it warm there? And do yall have a winter

Subject: FIGS FROM 2015 SEASON Replies: 16
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Thanks guys.

Subject: FIGS FROM 2015 SEASON Replies: 16
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Hi it's Kausik from Adelaide, Australia. I want to update you guys with the figs from the down under. Most of my fig trees are in 2nd year and producing first time.

Peter's honey tree is only 1 year old and very productive. The fig is medium to small size but extremely sweet. Definitely need to put one in the ground.
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Italian honey is mildly sweet, and will sure get better with age. First time ever produced
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Vista mission main is tasty and rich in flavor. Small size but extremely heavy producer. My small 2 years tree is loaded with fig.
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Archipal, thin skin, juicy and tasty. beautiful looking fig when ripens and good producer.
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Adam is tasty and juicy. Fig is not overly sweet and have a pleasant flavour. This will get better next year.
ADAM.jpg  Last one Deanna picked up today. Sweet and moist, love the sweetness and flavor.
Another 4 left, can't wait to taste more.
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Thanks for looking guys.
 
 

Subject: Dessert tonight.. Replies: 4
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Thanks guys.

Subject: Dessert tonight.. Replies: 4
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Since the time I started to grow figs I always wanted to post a picture plate full of figs.
This afternoon i picked up some Brown turkey and Pink Gerusalem. THE Brown Turkey was average but the Pink Gerusalem is really juicy and sweet. The skin was so thin and tasty, even my 4 year old daughter eats the whole lot.
This variety shows great promise and maybe I should put in the ground next season.
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Next in the line of ripening is Celeste ans Adam. Lets see how they taste.
Thanks for looking.
 

Subject: Kathleen's Black cuttings - Gone. Replies: 12
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Great deal mike but unfortunately I live outside USA. It will definitely make lot of people happier. Wish I could get it.

Subject: Peter's Honey Breba great in taste.. must have fig. Replies: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Otmani007
Currently growing Peter's Honey from a cutting. Can't wait for it to grow!

I know the feeling Otmani, it will be worth every bit of it.

Subject: Vista Mission Breba and Clancy Breba Replies: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynea
That Vista looks so good!

Thanks Wayne. The tree is only in 2nd year but loaded with fruits. It seems to be a heavy bearer, may be i will transfer later this in  the ground.

Subject: Vista Mission Breba and Clancy Breba Replies: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronzewing
Kausikck76,
I have the Clancy too, but no fruit yet!

Also, I was sent black mission cuttings by your friend figsalot, (oxi)

Are these the same as the one pictured here?

Looks delicious!


It is the same Angie. The time when we get the cuttings and tree from Graham, food forest we told Black Mission. But seeing the fruit and the leaf confirmed it is vista. The tree is heavy bearer and you should get 2 crops. Tasty figs but the skin a little thick side. I am sure you will enjoy.

Subject: Peter's Honey Breba great in taste.. must have fig. Replies: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cis4elk
Nice picture, thanks for sharing. Keep the pictures of summer figs coming!

Thanks mate I will do that.

Subject: Peter's Honey Breba great in taste.. must have fig. Replies: 16
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Thanks guys,  hope I will have good season this year trying some of the varities.
 Collect some interesting varities this year too, now the waiting game begins for them.

Subject: Peter's Honey Breba great in taste.. must have fig. Replies: 16
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Hi guys it's Kausik from Adelaide, Australia. The fig season just started for us. Just got this breba today, despite the tree is only one year old the fig was rich and sweet. If breba is that good then how good will be the main crop?
Seven main crop is hanging can't wait to taste them. Aussie fig lovers if you don't have one, it's about time to get one.
Only draw back skin was little thick side.
Thanks for looking.

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Subject: Vista Mission Breba and Clancy Breba Replies: 7
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Thanks for confirming about the vista mission. I will keep updating with the picture the fig season 2014-15.
Most of my third year trees are bearing fruit this year. So excited and looking foroward to taste them and share the experience with others.
Thanks,
Kausik

Subject: Vista Mission Breba and Clancy Breba Replies: 7
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Hi Guys is's Kausik from Adelaide, Australia. I know fig season in USA is finished but foe us down under things are just getting warm up.
last year i bought this mission fig tree, initially I thought it is Black Mission but now seeing the size and shape of the fig more convinced that may be this is Vista mission. Yesterday i picked up the first breba from the tree. it seems really early to get a fig already. the taste was quite rich and the skin of the fig is very thin. Hope with the age taste will get better.
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Another fig I picked up is called Clancy , a made up name by late Tony Stevens.
The fig is honey sweet and tasty. hopefully the main crop will be even better.
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Thanks for looking and good luck with your trees in coming winter. It seems like worst weather already started.

Kausik 

Subject: Dessert on Oct 26 - also Peters Honey Replies: 3
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My tree is in second year. One breba is hanging and hopefully will have main crop to try as well. Your picture show waiting for this variety is worthwhile. Thanks for sharing with us Mike.
Kausik

Subject: Bad eBay Seller '9090ZZZ' aka 'AussieBackyardGardener40' Replies: 11
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Thanks to Enigma to bring it to our attention. It is very unfortunate that someone pretend to be fig enthusiast and collector can actually cheat other fellow members. They should be named and shamed.
There are still lot of good sellers out there who is selling good quality cuttings. Next year before rare fruit society meeting let me know if you want me pick up some cuttings from there. Just pay for the cost. I can do that for fellow members.

Hopefully in coming years I can share some of my collection with others. The trees are still very young but they should be ready soon.
Take care.
Kausik

Subject: Fall Fig Colors - 18 Varities Replies: 20
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Great pictures and amazing collection. Wish to reach one day there.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronzewing
The original owner doesn't know the name kausikck76. But I will find out what village they are from.
I will have at least 4 to identify.
Something to look forward to.

Hopefully they will good figs to taste. Keep us updated. Take care.

Subject: Peter's Honey .....Yum Replies: 8
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I got 2 PH. One of them is in the second year and two brebas are hanging. Hopefully I will get a chance to try them. Looks amazing frank.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankallen
Good Luck, great job on these cuttings! :)

Thanks Frank, enjoyed all of your pictures as well. Wish I had space in the garden like your's to put all the good varieties in ground.
Take care.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bronzewing
I have just been sent 2 figs said to be from Calabria ...a green and a black...must get them in their party cups...they all took root during their journey.

Good, but any idea of the name of those two varieties? Will be interesting to see some pic of the fruit in coming years. Take care.

Subject: What's it worth??? Replies: 19
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I will grab it. No doubt. Excellent deal.

Subject: The Black Mission Impossible! Replies: 5
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Looks nice, agreed glad you kept it. Hopefully you'll get plenty more in coming years.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Grasa
They are looking very good! With your summer approaching, they are going to grow beautifully.

In some of them, I would add mulching or more soil, so, more roots can form in the lower portion.

Best luck!


Thanks Grass a I will do that very soon.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Otmani007
Good work. Congrats!


Thanks Otmani, next satisfaction will be when I am tasting all the figs.

Subject: Just in case you're looking for Galicia Negra and RdB Replies: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgginva
Armando,
If you got caught shipping figs to Australia, -- first the person you sent them to would go to jail. Second the feds might not do anything too serious to you but you would have to forget about ever visiting Oz as they are super hard core about bringing in or taking out anything alive.

I agree Michael, Australian custom to a point nearly paranoid about bringing anything alive in the country.
Nothing will ever come with soil and to import one needs to have import permit. Also willing to pay for quarantine cost for 45 days.

Kausik

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FiggyFrank
They all look very healthy.  Good luck with them all.

Thanks Frank.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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I think Melenzana means eggplant in Italian as well. According to my source this tree produces big eggplant shape figs weighing around 120 to 150 gros. The fig is moderate in taste but huge to display. Only time will show me the true colour of this tree.
Macotta the R14 looks very similar to Archipal.

Andreas I thought you have a same fig called Vassana in Greece.
Thanks guys.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by waynea
Nice photos, congrats on your success.

Thanks Waynea.

Subject: Update on cuttings that rooted this year....best year so far Replies: 24
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Hi guys this is Kausik from Adelaide, Australia. Just to share the update on all the cuttings that rooted this year. So far collection wise this is the best year. Thanks to some great fig members, I can able to achieve some great varieties. Most of my cuttings rooted in sphagnum moss , then move into 50-50 perlite and potting mix kept in humidity dome. Finally in potting mix. 
Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I do.
Now I have to wait to taste the food.
Take care,
Kausik

Black Tuscan
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The last one is White Adriatic

Subject: Jerusalem Fig Replies: 11
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Nice tree, please post a picture of the inside of the fig. Thanks.

Subject: Panache Breba, looking foroward to see the final product Replies: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FigAlot
I'm jealous, I want one!!

You already got one yesterday, nurture it....

Subject: Panache Breba, looking foroward to see the final product Replies: 12
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Thanks guys.
Harvey hope you are wrong, can't wait to taste the fruit. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I will keep updated with the progress.
It will be interesting to see how long it takes before it ripens.

Kausik

Subject: Fig Varieties I colected So far this season Replies: 15
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Gen ,
my success of collecting different varities has nothing to do with Rare fruit society. I only got 3 varities from them. Most of the rare ones are from my personal rapport with different growers. I took chances and spend top dollar to achieve some of those varities. You will be surprised find how many varities are exist in Victoria. Yalca fruit tree from Victoria got some special varities. Even Bunnings offer atleast 6 different varities to choose from. So you can start with the common ones. My friend already sold some of my tress in ebay to cover some of the costs. I will put some more and one of them will be Peter's Honey. So if you want it badly, there is your chance. Strawberry verte will be available next year.
Hope this helps.

Kausik

Subject: Panache Breba, looking foroward to see the final product Replies: 12
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I have this Panache rooted from cutting and it's in 3rd year. Spring is coming to Adelaide and this little beauty is came to live. It's already started to form it's stripes on the fig. Hopefully this year I will have some more fig to try. Panache is very rare to find in Australia , so this tree is super special for me. Do you guys have normally breaba fig from Panache? 
Hopefully I can trade or sell some cuttings end of the season.
I will keep in posted of the progress of this during the season.
Thanks for looking.

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Subject: French variety "Ballona"? Replies: 10
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Hi Geoffrey, this is Kausik from Adelaide. Is it possible to get some cuttings of this variety? I am willing to pay for the post. Thanks in advance.

Subject: Black Tuscan 2014 Replies: 22
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Hi leon,
I have two little tree that sprouted root this year. It was very special at that time because I knew I will not get any other cuttings. Now after seeing your fig, can't wait to taste the fig in my tree. Thanks for posting the pictures.

Subject: Figdorf Salad Replies: 9
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Mgginva the produce in Adelaide is one of the best. We got two world class wine regions to match food. Down in the south beautiful McClaren vale and in the north Barossa wine regions. I moved to Adelaide from London and never regret a single day.

Subject: Black and White - Figs from Portugal Replies: 10
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Both of them looks fantastic Francisco, but back one is awesome. More and more I am start liking really dark colored figs. They look more yummy.

Subject: greek dark fig (skoura vavatsika) UPDATED Replies: 33
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Looks absolutely beautiful andreas. Good one mate.

Subject: Fig Varieties I colected So far this season Replies: 15
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Mocotta I will try to get the R14 next year. End of this month I will have a better Idea what I have extra and can share. Black tuscan was very special for me, as I had only 2 cuttings and both are doing good. I got some of your unknown 1,2 and 3 cuttings from Peter. Will be int intesting to find out about them. Take care.