Figs. Tasting Smith fig, Black Madeira, and Cordi Stella

[@TheASTrader]

Congratulations on your first Black Madeira! I've been anticipating this video. lol... Between you and PA Figs putting out BM videos, I'm anxious for my first year tree to fruit next year. It's really taken off since up potting it into a self watering container upon your recommendation.

[@BenBSeattle]

I thought Smith figs were good BM's are in a different category

[@dwr44]

Wow that is a nice collection of fig trees!!

[@blkxdragon]

I’ve had my black Madeira for 5 years and it won’t ripen here in Seattle area. I’m going to put it in a grow tent next spring and cheat to give it a running start.

[@brandonmcarthur9297]

Thank you! Very informative! I can't wait to taste a Black Madeira :)

[@AlexKasack]

Hey, liked your first BM tasting, I'm KK

[@BenBSeattle]

Thanks for producing such a great plant!

[@ofon2000]

Hey Ben...I'm curious, but how do you keep all the pests like birds, squirrels, raccoons and the like from ravaging your crops?

[@carlosrivera1550]

Hey Ben put vinegar around the trees ant 🐜 don’t like the smell okay 👌 Ben u got great videos buddy 👏👏👏

[@invinciblesummer4114]

Awesome channel brother...just subscribed! I live in northern Michigan: I can only bring the figs outside in the summer...do you have suggestions on which variety would be best for me to grow? They would have to be in pots and mostly indoors with summers outside. I could get plant light too if you think that's a good idea. Thanks!

[@BenBSeattle]

There' alot of folks with your climate who still grow figs. I would suggext Violet De bordeaux and Ronde De Bordeaux. Black madeira if you can get you hands on it and the smith fig.

[@invinciblesummer4114]

AWESOME...I will look online...thanks! And if you are willing to sell cuttings, please let me know! Thanks so much!

[@chiyofukada]

Great! i just got my very first black madeira tree,lookin forward!

[@darrinshort4834]

Ben, awesome taste taste video. Where can we buy the BM Kk? I need a reliable source other than eBay. Keep up the great work!

[@petershu1049]

I enjoy watching Thank you good works .

[@roprezm]

Great video! Do you happen to sell some of thos varieties cuttings?

[@lucrative11]

Ahhhhhh dude! You're killing me with the socks in flip flops and unzipped fly at the end. Hahaha! I'll admit, though.......I've been known to do some gardening in boxers and crocs...... :(

[@BenBSeattle]

lol nice catch. So embarrassing. Oh well that's what happens when you're in the comfort of your own home.

[@doesntfighthascookie]

I've worn cookie monster slippers and pj pants while putting my hen's inside for the night and gardening...I look at it this way we're all embarrassing sometimes. People who matter ain't gonna care much if your perfect.

[@bluegrassdiggers9030]

I've had to construct wire cages around mine because of squirrels.

[@james2000_l]

Hi Ben, what's your top 3 favorite figs varieties?

[@4SevenSeas]

Why growing in the pots? Or it’s only in the beginning you do!

[@thienhuong5277]

Xin hỏi tôi muốn mua vài loại giống cây tốt, bạn có chia sẻ ko?

[@LeeNguyen3839]

Làm sao có thể mua được hạt giống của nó về Việt Nam?

[@napelithegreat]

Ben, I read in your blog that you took a chance on some BM from Portugal that you got off eBay. I was wondering if those were true BM?

[@BenBSeattle]

Napster1 it was not a bm

[@napelithegreat]

Ben B. Seattle Thank you! The prices are tempting. I got Preto so I don't know if I should get BM, I hear people say they are one in the same?

[@BenBSeattle]

Preto is like the little brother to BM, smaller almost as good

[@andrewriley1053]

What do you do with all the figs that you don't eat personally?

[@BenBSeattle]

Share them with guest

[@rights_vs_wrong1956]

Wow man, this is so great, congrats! I know you have worked really hard for that fig and I have been waiting to see you hit that milestone. Please let us know if you do a run of Black Madeira fig pops, I would looove to get a cutting from a reliable source. Also really loved seeing your ultimate breba list. On a side note I have been marveling at some of the videos of the fig varieties at UC Davis.. Some of them are just flat out incredible looking. Thank you very much for making these videos, so awesome to get fruit growing tips for the pacific nw area.

[@Daniel-nf8pp]

Enjoyed the video.

[@albrown1388]

Sprinkle a little Habaniaro or Chianne pepper Powder or Bag the ones you want. I had to do this to my (4) Fuyu PersimmonTree fruit to Detere the deer and Coyotes from stealing my fruit. Just Remember which fruit you Treat. I also use Rabbit and Deer Grannuals around the base's of the trees. Been a Big help. Now I have squirrals digging up my White Oaks and Onions Dang it.

[@BenBSeattle]

thanks for the tips!

[@ceili]

I'll be buying a black madiera based off of your reaction when you ate it

[@neok5660]

any chance u can post me a black madeira cutting.i can send u some of Cyprus and Greece fig varieties if u interested

[@nnam1454]

I'm really interested in BM and Smith figs, do you have ones up for sale?

[@BenBSeattle]

Yes just cuttings, you can email [e-mail]

[@2coryman]

Thank you, nice info

[@naweedakhter1349]

Hey , I am one of your fan, I like your fig collection very much, I would like to know how to get black Madeira, as I live in Pakistan I don’t have this variety here but I really want to grow and taste it

[@edj2745]

Hey Ben, I am in the process of buying some cuttings from a seller in Portugal and was wondering if you be interested in doing a Madeira cutting swap? Please get back to me if you have any interest.

[@RiptideRigo]

No disrespect to you Ben or KK but man I think sometimes the BM is way over rated. Either way, love tour vids.

[@RustyShackleford1066]

Will you marry Mudlarc?

[@chinhnguyenvan7829]

Ben là người gốc Việt à?

[@BenBSeattle]

Yes