Figo Preto and Black Madeira Comparison

This is a Fall comparison between Fico Preto and Black Madeira (KK).

[@ceili]

Wow that is a productive tree!! I just ordered some kk bm cuttings. I am sooooo looking forward to growing this. Great video. Thanks

[@VaajmooByte]

Well done, I have just started collecting some figs to grow and still doing in my back yard. What kind of fig I should get…. If you can tell?

[@PAFigs]

In a cold climate I recommend Hardy Chicago and Ronde de Bordeaux. In a warm climate, it's hard to beat Black Madeira.

[@pjorge8363]

I agree with you like my figs not overly ripe a little bite to them on that fine line of ripe and 1 day prior to picking! Most old timers don't like there figs overly ripe they feel they lose texture and that figgy taste!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@stephentischler961]

Love the channel! What are the chances I could convince you to sell me a small potted KK Madeira? Or root one into a pot for me? Thanks. Keep up the great videos

[@KaceFace275]

I was entranced by your video which was exactly what I was looking for, and then I realized you're also in PA!! I am near Allentown and have been wanting a container fig tree for a very, very long time. I only have room for one tree which I will need to keep pruned as small as possible and winter indoors, so I'd like to dedicate my time and effort into something truly worthwhile (BM KK is my #1 choice). Is this an insane idea for a BM? I am open to any tips, tricks, or recommendations! If at all possible, I would love to purchase a starter or a cutting from you. I am not sure where you're located, but I will happily pick up in person so you wouldn't have to ship. Thank You!! :)

[@666Necropsy]

if you have 1 fig and you have never grown them before i would say that choice is a mistake. i would suggest something like celeste 1st. its a great performing fig, easy to grow. most figs taste amazing once you learn how to wait and ripen them proper. you will get way more figs to eat as well. both of these types of figs is harder to grow. more of an advanced fig for people really into the hobby. until you really learn about how to grow figs stay away from this one. any water at the wrong time and the figs will split open. i have both of these and still love my celeste. it was labeled brown turkey from lowes. turns out that was wrong. but i am happy as can be.

[@TheMillennialGardener]

I love hearing how excited you get over great figs. Fig season is so short 😔

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

I ❤ both. My father had a black madeira

[@mohammadalazemi5112]

Thank you

[@TheASTrader]

Great video! I've watched it a few times now. Where did you get your Figo Preto from?

[@nickallers7232]

I received it from a friend that got his from the original owner in California.

[@TheASTrader]

Of course I got a Preto from tyro after seeing this video last year. Lucky enough to have my first Pretos and Black Madeira KK ripening at the same time this week. Thanks for continuing to share with us, Nick.

[@MinhTran-ol9wg]

That look so yummy

[@pawatmwit]

I've recently moved from Pittsburgh PA to Thailand. What varieties would you recommend for hot and humid climate?

[@PAFigs]

Figs in general struggle in humidity. You may need to pick them early to prevent explosion and spoiling. I'd start with Violette de Bordeaux.

[@chrishunter2323]

Many folks on ourfigs and figs4fun sware by the Fig Gods that Preto and B.M. are the same variety.... however you seem to be unaware to this? Do you still think they're separate?

[@great0789]

There have been 5 growing seasons since you made this film. Has the Figo Preto proven to be more resistant to rain/humidity than Black Madeira? I just got a surprise cutting of this in my cutting bid I won online. Getting me excited! Thanks...

[@PAFigs]

I would say yes. However, it has been later ripening, which has yielded less fruit.

[@great0789]

@@PAFigs OK. Well... I will hold onto her for a few years and see how it goes. I do live much further South... and plan to get a greenhouse at some point. May put it in-ground inside maybe.

[@oregonfigs3314]

Where did you find a 30 gallon self watering pot?

[@PAFigs]

I made it from a 55g barrel. I wont make more, they are too heavy.

[@666Necropsy]

these figs are not the same. i just noticed a difference in my 2 today. i can also see that difference in yours. . there has to be others who have noticed the difference too. i dont want to point it out. i also believe both of these figs have been mislabeled back and forth. maybe by accident and on purpose. the difference is hard to spot. im 100% positive sellers have used both back and forth. the price and hard to tell difference has no doubt caused issues. i will be looking into this further as i make more observations on my own. how many other figs are out there similar to this. who really has what variety? what are they calling it? when i am more certain of these things i will point it out. i dont want to add to the confusion at this point. these things have happened to many other figs fetching less money. there always seems to be something going on when these figs get to that point. i dont see this major problem in other fruit scions. so many mislabels. so many similar figs. there is frustration but overall im happy eating great figs this season.

[@ofon2000]

Would you say the figo preto is a vigorous grower? I had a chance to get BM but i decided against it 'cause I hear they're quite prone to splitting while (as this video confirms) figo preto does not. Seems like a good choice for Houston, Tx.

[@PAFigs]

Vigorous may be a strong word for it, but a strong grower. It splits, but not as easily as my BM.

[@ofon2000]

Thanks again PA Figs! I might be able to acquire one soon ^^ ...wish me luck and good luck with the winter around the corner!

[@jamesfrederick.]

Good fig review try making fig mead

[@im11000]

Thank you for sharing your videos how do you get your black Madeira ripen without fig wasps for pollution I live in north jersey can I purchase from you a Figo preto air layer Thank you 😊 Isaac

[@PAFigs]

It is a common fig, so it does not need pollination. I do not have an airlayer for sale at this time.

[@andrewriley1053]

How could one acquire a Fico Preto and Black Maderia tree?

[@PAFigs]

You need to find a reputable hobbiest. There are too many scams on eBay and other internet sites. I sell some occassionaly and they aren't cheap, but I have 3+ years of video proof that mine are legit :)

[@JRF-qh5rg]

Any cutting for sale?

[@lennyshalmer7309]

I live in Brooklyn NY . How can i cintact you to buy Preto or BM fig trees or cutting? Thanks

[@PAFigs]

Hi Lenny, you can reach me at [e-mail].

[@Mumin.Gardens]

Do you by any chance have any air layers of the BM or Fico Preto you would want to put in eBay 😁🙏🏾

[@PAFigs]

I have two that I need to cut and pot up, just haven't had the time!

[@OoltewahNursery]

How can we find you on Ebay?

[@PAFigs]

+Ooltewah Nursery & Landscape Co., Inc. tdepoala is my eBay user id. You can also send me a message if you need to.

[@evanc1275]

PA Figs hi there! Truly impressed with your collection of figs. I’ve been trying to find your eBay page but I can’t seem to find it. Would you be able to provide a bit more info?

[@Athabina]

Question; once a branch has produced figs, do you have to cut it off since figs only grow on new growth?

[@PAFigs]

You can, or you can leave them and let your tree grow larger.

[@kicknadeadcat]

It’s not the camera it’s your lighting.

[@Zennofobic]

there's absolutely no way you could miss that beautiful pool of honey

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

It's ok . the Portuguese in me wanted to let you know, more of fyi. Thanks.

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

Correct spelling is Figo

[@edgarhodge8994]

No nothing for sale trying to acquire

[@sfax]

Haha who wants to buy a gallon of Black Madeira syrup?

[@jsav4269]

There is NOOOOO way they are better than a Home Depot brown turkey fig! I don't believe it!

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

Figo Preto

[@PAFigs]

Correct. Fico is Italian, while Figo is Portuguese. Since this fig originated from Portugal, it should be Figo Preto. I'll see if I can correct the title of this old video.

[@maria-californiathrifter4025]

@@PAFigs do you sell cuttings from your fig trees. If so I'm most interested in the Black Madeira. I live in California's Central Valley and haven't been able to find it :(

[@edgarhodge8994]

How could I acquire a Fico Preto and a BM?

[@PAFigs]

They are very hard to come by. Your best bet is eBay or figbid.com, but make sure the seller is well known.

[@petekal1218]

Do you have any for sale?

[@2506Larry]

Sell me one.