Sultane, Another Apex French Fig! Don't Miss This!!!

[@TheYehat]

What a great thought! Classical figs are like classical music! I like that, makes so much sense.

[@loumonti10]

Thanks, my point is that no matter what group of figs, what category or taste profile, honey, berry, honey berry, etc, there are always standouts (if you have an open, practical, logical, mind. If one looks in earnest, everyone just might find a perfect fig variety in a place that they never thought to look before. Thanks for your comment! Lou Monti

[@bwalsh9]

Love your videos. I live in 7a Nj as well. Do you ever sell any trees? What is your top 5 in ground figs for 7a. Thanks again

[@loumonti10]

Hi, Brian! My channel is an educational attempt to reach out to fig enthusiasts everywhere, both new and old, and to share my personal experiences with growing figs with them. While I'm not always 100 percent organic, I strive, in as much is practical, to maintain consistent organic methods, while growing in ground and container figs. I apply these same practices while growing other fruits and vegetables, which are also occasionally featured in my videos. I do not sell fig cuttings, trees, or anything else to my viewers. I have now posted well over 100 videos (for public view) and you are certainly welcome to view them, as well. Many of them are dedicated to some of my (personal) favorite varieties. I hope that you will find them useful to your inquiries. Thanks for watching and good luck! Lou Monti

[@gardenofseeden]

I am 7a NJ as well in Vineland.

[@itsasickness4939]

Would you mind ranking taste of sultane, Malta black and Mavra sika? I am culling a couple and am considering some or all of them. I’m not worried about hardiness as I’m in zone 9 a/b Louisiana

[@loumonti10]

Hi there! Taste is a very subjective endeavor! They are all close when properly ripened, but I would, personally, (for what it's worth) rate Multa Black first, then Mavra Sika, and Sultane last, but very close behind. Regards! Lou Monti

[@itsasickness4939]

@@loumonti10 I appreciate you responding. I always know when you reply that your response has no underlying motive. No hype, just your honest “for what it’s worth “ opinion. Of the 17 I have, you have influenced at least half of them. And I’m not even in your zone. Lately I wish I was… the heat in the Deep South is stifling. As you commonly state…I’m getting older as well and I just can’t take it like I used to. Like my grandfather used to tell me. “I used to do all day what it now takes me all day to do.”

[@yannisavramakis7778]

Hi Lou, have you ever try the Greek figs named, Vasilika black, and Vasilika green/yellow??? If you ever taste them you will not NOT WANT to eat any other one’s.

[@roccoconte2960]

Another great video and talk thank you lou

[@loumonti10]

Thank you, Rocco. I always look forward to your kind words! If I can inspire even one person out there, to strive for higher goals, then I've accomplished my purpose! Special regards from, Lou Monti

[@bonholio0o]

Lou you need to start describing the taste profile in each and eveyrone of your fig variety - I really want to get an idea of how it tastes before growing rather than finding out later on oh man my 50 trees are all tasting the same!

[@loumonti10]

Hi, there! Well, the truth is that taste is a very subjective experience! Period! We all have our own preferences and the only way to truly know whether or not you prefer a certain variety over another is to eat one yourself. In my personal opinion, for what it's worth, I've never tasted a different (truly different) fig variety that hasn't had, at least a slightly, unique taste than any other fig. This applies to all truely, different, fig varieties. Now, when you get into the 60 TO 100, Mount Etna types being sold that are VERY, VERY, Similar, and most of the time, actually, the same variety, then, it can be accurately reported that very few have the slightest hint of having any uniqueness worth mentioning. This is a simple truth, and it's very obvious to me as to why this basic variety is being promoted and sold by so many sellers under so many different names!!! I truly believe that this same logic applies to most of the Adriatics, as well, and to other like groupings Thanks for your comment, Lou Monti.

[@hummingbirds2028]

Hi Lou, Thank you for the videos you are a great teacher I now use your ground bag method for my figs here in Maine. I have more figs than ever this year. I need you advice on a new fig. In September 2019 I started a project that I thought would never work. I bought three types of fresh figs from Trader Joe’s Black Mission, Green figs I think they were Calimyrna and a small dark sweet fig that was labeled Trader Joe’s Black Fig. I planted seeds from each type and to my surprise they all sprouted. Of the hundred plus little plants I selected the best 30 or so to grow out. Only one has produced figs to date but I do not know which type of fig this one came from. The one that is producing figs ripened breba the same week at RBD this summer in early July in my greenhouse and this week along with my RBD the main crop has ripened. So that confirms it is an early common fig. I think the chance of me getting a common fig from seed is quite small. What should I do with this new fig tree? It is very vigorous and has grown a lot this year in ground but I will bring it into the basement this winter for protection. The plant has six branches that are 4 to 5 feet long so I can make plenty of cutting to root or air layer. I think it would be a good idea to grow it out another year before making any decisions about it but I also think someone with more experience than me should evaluate it. Do you have any advice as to what I should do with this new fig. Thanks Kevin

[@loumonti10]

Hi, there! The only advise that I can give you is to continue to grow your fig tree and see where it takes you. You might be very fortunate and end up with a real winner! That would be very nice. I'm always impressed with Figsters, such as yourself, that have a genuine fascination with figs and try new things! Keep up the good work! Good luck, Lou Monti

[@choost06]

Hi Lou, a great video seeing u enjoying all your figs. I hv a question for u. R d skins on your figs a bit dry and coarse when riped? My Super Jumbo Figs and Taiwan Golden Figs hv coarse skin when riped. Wonder whether d hot sun could hv produced this tough and coarse skin. I stay in d hot and wet Tropic area.

[@loumonti10]

I enjoy well ripened figs, of course, and some varieties will shrivel a bit when ripened during hot, dry, conditions. For me, this is the best way to enjoy eating fresh figs because the sugar content is greatest and the taste is more concentrated. Thanks for watching! Lou Monti

[@Athabina]

Thanks for the video Lou! I purchased a sultane rooted fig last fall and planted it out in one of the planters along with several others; it has not died but has not grown even an inch despite being watered and fertilized. Do some individual plants just not grow for unknown reasons?

[@loumonti10]

Yes, of course, John, that does happen, but don't be discouraged. There's always an answer somewhere, but if you don't find it then start over if you must. For now, maybe you can watch some videos on that subject and you might find some clues, pointers, and tips! I have about 130 videos out there just for people like you that are trying to grow beautiful, delicious, figs! I hope that they will be of some assistance to you!!! Good luck! Lou Monti

[@heller8529]

sir. how cold dos it get at your palce?

[@loumonti10]

It's very cold in my zone. It gets down to zero or a degree or two below Farenheit. Regards, Lou Monti

[@heller8529]

@@loumonti10 thanks! - you have good weather.

[@davidthurman1883]

Do you sell any cuttings from your collection if so how can I get some

[@loumonti10]

No, I'm sorry, I don't sell anything. The purpose of my channel is to share my experiences with my viewers and to provide them with as much information as I can that they may feel is of some value. Thanks for watching. Lou Monti

[@dwightmann6297]

Those are some good looking figs

[@spmrosepi1]

Do you like Peters Honey over LSU Gold or ALMA?

[@loumonti10]

Hi! Yes, I prefer Peter's Honey for in ground in my zone, 7-A. However, Alma does quite well and I value my in ground tree very much. Regards! Lou Monti

[@janiceadriana6830]

Hi Lou, is sultane better than negrone?

[@loumonti10]

Hi, Janice! That is a very difficult question to answer objectively! They are very different fig varieties. Sultane is significantly earlier and yields two good crops of figs when planted in the ground using my Ground Bag Method. I am very partial to early figs in my climate zone! For in ground growing Sultane is superior in my experience, because I have had good portions of my Violette De Bordeaux main crops figs (in certain years) be ruined by cool, wet, fall weather! When perfectly ripened, Violet De Bordeaux has a slight taste advantage, and they do not taste the same either. Both are very productive and both do well in containers, too. Good luck! Lou Monti

[@olegkuzovenkov8335]

​@@loumonti10This sultane or sultane2s?

[@erichhartmann9565]

self pollinating?

[@loumonti10]

Yes

[@omarabdullahfnair]

Hi Lou, This fig, as many of other so called French, Spanish or European varieties is acually from North Africa, Sultane is Arabic word (سلطاني)

[@dariusrus5335]

Europeans lived in North Africa since the Roman times and even before that long before you came there to conquer ,I am sure there where fig trees there before