Comparing 15 Fig Varieties + An Announcement

[@ZonaFigs]

Funny thing I've been eating figs for years. But I have only eaten the celeste and i thought they all tasted the same. I was so wrong now i have 28 varieties.

[@bonnet1810]

Both Nin ZS and Nin V are from the town Nin, which is located in Croatia. They were both discovered by grower in the Czech Republic, Michal Hladký who gave them these names. ZS is "Za sochou" = "Behind the statue" and V stands for "Vykopávky" = "Excavations".

[@RossRaddi]

Appreciate that.

[@RayRay-dr7og]

I’m blown away from the different varieties of figs-I know a lot of Syrians, Lebanese and Sicilians, when I tell them they look at me cross eyed. Great content!

[@RossRaddi]

Thank you! There are thousands of different figs. I've tried 100s.

[@drizztdourden1466]

It's cool to see so many fig varieties. It was great to see you at the Food Forest. I enjoyed your talk. Thank you for the 3 new plants too. I'll have to see how these figs taste. Are you considering hosting similar events in the future? Maybe even a tasting event, to demonstrate what the different varieties taste like, and rate them.

[@RossRaddi]

Hey Jeff. Thank you for coming! It was cool talking with ya. What we did was the closest to a public tasting event and Every year there is an opportunity to meet me somewhere.

[@dr.j5642]

The unprecedented weather here in Socal earlier this year, especially in June when it was dark and gloomy the entire month, has caused me to be 6 or more weeks behind schedule. Only had a couple mediocre figs so far lol. Yours look great

[@FlomatonFamous]

Enjoyed the video

[@graphguy]

The best fig? All of them. Nothing is finer than the noble fig.

[@visamaiZa]

It's beautiful and delicious.😊

[@AveryOCason]

Thanks for the great review Ross. Are you liking the VdN better than WH#1? And could you spell that best tasting fig it sounded like the last part was Malone, thanks .

[@GreenJustin8]

I have a Peter's honey fig in Phoenix AZ. In the spring I pulled off all the figs, the tree grew about 3 feet and now its producing figs. Weird. :)

[@tammyohlsson7966]

Question please? Your making my mouth water! I have learned so much from you. Thank you! In SE Texas 9b My second year with Martinenca Ramada and LSU purple. They are loaded, I can’t wait! Should I remove some of them? I want to harvest before I plant. Putting them in the ground in the fall. I’m a little scared but they need it.

[@RossRaddi]

I wouldn't remove any! Send me photos if you really are concerned.

[@tammyohlsson7966]

Thank you for your reply. It’s ok to plant with fruit? Won’t it drop with transplant shock? Im worried about it in the winter.

[@RossRaddi]

@@tammyohlsson7966 They could. Don't damage the roots during transplanting.

[@figtreegrower3152]

Nice harvest! Congrats!

[@Sandra.Maphole]

In France, noire de Bellone actually refers to the bifère fig also called Sultane. Bellone (with the green tinge) is also called noire de Nice and is unifère. Confusing tbh. I have acquired both this year and got to taste the Bellone. A first year, underriped fig, flung on the concrete by a bird, who had been sitting there for a while... It was delicious.

[@jamesfrederick.]

Does this make me a monster but I’ve been personally pealing off the skins my figs lately the thin ball of jell you are left with is fun

[@PuentesRE]

Ross got that commanding presence. Period.

[@HotPotatoGardener-HPG-143]

Yummy & colorful!

[@figtreecuttings]

Isn't Noire de Bellone the same as Sultane? if that's the case, then I already have it. With so many figs having synonyms it gets confusing trying identifying them.

[@bonnet1810]

No, Noire de Bellone is completely different fig. I think someone just started this rumour, because they bought it as Noire de Bellone and it turned out to be Sultane. They are different. Noire de Bellone is a top notch fig, very close to CDDs, while Sultane is great producer and figs are vey good, but not even close to Noire de Bellone.

[@RossRaddi]

They are very different. I know your pain though. Feel free to ask if you're ever confused.

[@figtreecuttings]

@@bonnet1810... Thanks for clarifying that. I appreciate the info.

[@figtreecuttings]

​@@RossRaddi...Thanks, Ross.

[@MrWaynerd]

Your videos are fucking awesome man.

[@bonnet1810]

I think "Lungo de Portugallo" is the original source of Lubera's Peretta. At least that was what the owner of Lubera said. Even your fig in the video looks very similar to my Peretta main crop.

[@RossRaddi]

They are synonyms, yeah. Longue D'Aout is another name for them.

[@СерджиоБевз]

Хай Росс..живцi поштою вiдправляете по свiту?..скiльки коштуе живець?😊дякую😊

[@drizztdourden1466]

I also noticed you didn't split the time seeking for the pastiliere review.

[@RossRaddi]

Jeff, there's a detailed pastiliere review on the blog. In the most recent article.

[@victoriaroberts7837]

On a different subject. I'm being attacked by Lantern Flies. What is the best way to protect my fig trees?

[@RossRaddi]

Nets. They eventually disappear and didn't damage any of my fig trees in the past. Now I have none.

[@victoriaroberts7837]

Thanks@@RossRaddi

[@victoriaroberts7837]

Are you coming to the Staten Island Fig Fest this year?

[@RossRaddi]

I can't make it.@@victoriaroberts7837

[@nelsonbay-ag6229]

Do you sell sir?

[@PuentesRE]

Man, I tested so many local seedling figs from my adventures.. most were just.. blech.. Capri figs with super dry interiors.

[@RossRaddi]

It's hard to find a good one. Absolutely.

[@violethouseworth5943]

so>>>>announce an event IN TWO DAYS>>>a heads up>>you may want to give YOU GUYS a little lead way with >>>>the opportunity to attend>>>PLEASE AND THANK YOU in advance>>>

[@RossRaddi]

Actually, I gave everyone a heads up on my blog, IG, FB, and on my newsletter July 6th: www.figboss.com/post/fair-amount-presentation - I'm sorry you missed it.

[@RayRay-dr7og]

How do you know a fig is in the Hardy Chicago family?

[@RossRaddi]

Experience. You can tell by how they look. Leaves and fruit and also how they taste.

[@RayRay-dr7og]

@@RossRaddi I use to have several figs from my buddy, some came from Sicily some came from NY from the 60’s- I had a total of eight but had to dig them up and put them in pots due to having my water line replaced. I’m down to 3 of the 8. I’ll have to post figs with their leaves to see if one of you pros can get them in the right ballpark for what they are-I know one has to be a Italian Honey fig of some sort. I ate all the Breba’s already-I should have taken pics but didn’t-didn’t get a main crop only brebas on the white fig.

[@larawines4875]

Hey Ross I just got a small green house for my fig cuttings. Should I move a large fig tree in there as well as it has fruit that it’s trying to ripen in time?

[@RossRaddi]

Why not! If you can control the temps and water it appropriately, you'll get some real nice fruit.

[@larawines4875]

@@RossRaddi Right now the tree is in an area where it gets the most sunlight. Is it better to go for the slightly higher temperature/filtered sun in the green house or the more direct sunlight In it’s current spot?

[@drunkviggo7263]

Ross Raddi back with another banger.