In a recent blog on Rafeds Fig Group, Bass Samaan shared his thought on the "Lebanese Black/Purple" figs.
Thank you Bass for sharing your thoughts about this variety. To set the record straight, I recently joined the "figs4fun" group and I wanted to introduce this little known variety to the fig community, just like you or anyone else would... Do you view this as a "Promotional" act... Not at all, that is not my intention!
Also, in my introduction, I stated that this variety is very sweet, meaty and intense. I stand by my statement. To each their own. You've mentioned that "Your cousin; who is a normal person who enjoys figs and other fruits; who came by and bought some figs from me, felt that they are not sweet at all", and advised you not to bother getting any cuttings.
I am not trying to promote this variety, nor am I trying to convince people to own it, I'm only stating facts. Given the right amount of time for this fruit to ripen and mature on the tree, it gets very sweet and juicy. Besides, the skin might have a slight acidity to it, but if you want it sweeter, peel the skin off and there is your "Gem"!
I invite anyone who plans on being in my area this summer, to stop by and have a taste!
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