As a new fig grower in SoCal, I can confirm that DFIC 0023 is an absolutely amazing variety, I'd say if one were to choose just a single variety to hand pollinate, DFIC 0023 simply HAS to be on the short list. I enjoyed these figs more last season than just about any other fig, and only the very best Panachee and Unknown Pastiliere could even come close, and prime examples of those two are extraordinary. It gets brownie points for having such a different flavor profile than most, while also being very sweet and juicy at the same time. It's also probably the fastest grower, and puts out the healthiest looking leaves. A winner all around
Hi Ross, Sf Bay Area Cali guy here and lives about 1hr away from Harvey's Location. We are truly blessed here in CA to have the climate to grow all types of figs. I have been to Prusch Park in San Jose, CA and have seen the Fig orchard there first hand. I personally have a few Col de Dame's (Cuello de Dama) in my humble collection. I also have CdD Noire, Blk Madiera, Preto and I-258 planted in the ground that I recently planted. Can't wait to get some figs off of them. Maybe one day I'll get to visit Harvey's Place. Btw..your videos are very informative. Thank you!
Awesome as usual ! This video is informative and enlightening specially to those who live in hot and dry state of California. I picked up a lot more the 2nd time I watch this video am not start to not stay away from the Smyrna and San Pedro type fig, blessed to be living in the wasps country. Thank you Ross.
Happy New Year 2021! Thank you Ross! I appreciate your expertise!! Such an exciting video! I am getting ready to graft, for the first time onto my robust male Adriatic fig tree in my Southern California front yard.
been watching all your videos because I just picked up my first fig tree... never even tried a fresh one, I'm air pruning the top to get a 2nd tree. Black Mission, that's what the local nursery had besides Brown Turkey. Interested in Black Madeira from all the videos you've done praising them.
A lot of nice varieties mentioned there Ross, thanks for the info. As I'm starting to grow in Las Vegas I've paid attention to figs that do well in hot zones and I think that Paul (Tyro) thinks that Vista (as well as other bordeaux's RdB, etc...) are prolific producers but are secondary because of their thin skin. They produce, but don't hang well. A couple of others he grows that take the heat are I-258 and CdD Roja (probably all the CdD's). The staples in LV for 40 years has been BT, Kadota, Black Mission & Conadria which all take the heat and do well but we're trying to expand the flavor profile a little more here now and mix in some different varieties. Thanks for the suggestions!
Maywood Farms is the largest organic commercial grower in California and they grow Adriatic figs for market. Mind you the best commercial figs you’ll ever eat!!
I am in beginning stages of learning the science of Figs. 2016 I moved from LI NY to Newport Beach CA (zone 10b) I brought a cutting of my 120 year family tree (we call her Carolina Fig). She’s doing great here and I’m having success with propagation for friends. My question is related to fig wasp. Can you explain what the wasp does and how fig growers get wasps to do their thing. Also, what do you think about LSU Tiger and Victoria for my area? Thanks for your help!
I saw your video where you rooted cuttings you bought online. Where can I buy cuttings like black Madeira? I live in zone 9b in California. Any reputable seller would be appreciated.
Rocco Conte for the fruit to ripen. Without pollination Smyrna and San Pedro type figs will drop all their fruit before reaching the last stage of ripeness.
As a new fig grower in SoCal, I can confirm that DFIC 0023 is an absolutely amazing variety, I'd say if one were to choose just a single variety to hand pollinate, DFIC 0023 simply HAS to be on the short list. I enjoyed these figs more last season than just about any other fig, and only the very best Panachee and Unknown Pastiliere could even come close, and prime examples of those two are extraordinary. It gets brownie points for having such a different flavor profile than most, while also being very sweet and juicy at the same time. It's also probably the fastest grower, and puts out the healthiest looking leaves. A winner all around
Hi Ross, Sf Bay Area Cali guy here and lives about 1hr away from Harvey's Location. We are truly blessed here in CA to have the climate to grow all types of figs. I have been to Prusch Park in San Jose, CA and have seen the Fig orchard there first hand. I personally have a few Col de Dame's (Cuello de Dama) in my humble collection. I also have CdD Noire, Blk Madiera, Preto and I-258 planted in the ground that I recently planted. Can't wait to get some figs off of them. Maybe one day I'll get to visit Harvey's Place. Btw..your videos are very informative. Thank you!
I suggest: get these written clearly for people on the screen , big letters so we can spell these names please.
I live in cali and was trying to decide on a couple cultivars to try out so this video was super helpful. Thanks man
Glad it was helpful!
You're certainly an expert. I'm fascinated after recently getting some fresh figs grown in N. CA. Humboldt Co.
Awesome as usual !
This video is informative and enlightening specially to those who live in hot and dry state of California. I picked up a lot more the 2nd time I watch this video am not start to not stay away from the Smyrna and San Pedro type fig, blessed to be living in the wasps country. Thank you Ross.
Happy New Year 2021! Thank you Ross! I appreciate your expertise!! Such an exciting video! I am getting ready to graft, for the first time onto my robust male Adriatic fig tree in my Southern California front yard.
It's almost the first anniversary of this video, looking forward the next version :)
Awesome freakin video, wish it was longer.
I’m glad I have a few of the figs on here.
live in the Sacramento Valley...............thanks for this great info.
Looks like I'm already set for the most part. I'd love to get Unknown Pastilliere though. Great video Ross
been watching all your videos because I just picked up my first fig tree... never even tried a fresh one, I'm air pruning the top to get a 2nd tree. Black Mission, that's what the local nursery had besides Brown Turkey. Interested in Black Madeira from all the videos you've done praising them.
A lot of nice varieties mentioned there Ross, thanks for the info. As I'm starting to grow in Las Vegas I've paid attention to figs that do well in hot zones and I think that Paul (Tyro) thinks that Vista (as well as other bordeaux's RdB, etc...) are prolific producers but are secondary because of their thin skin. They produce, but don't hang well. A couple of others he grows that take the heat are I-258 and CdD Roja (probably all the CdD's). The staples in LV for 40 years has been BT, Kadota, Black Mission & Conadria which all take the heat and do well but we're trying to expand the flavor profile a little more here now and mix in some different varieties. Thanks for the suggestions!
Np, Tim.
Great video, Can you recommend a reliable source for cuttings I want to ship thim to my country
Texas figs. Need to try
12:08 Goit. Thanks Ross.
Maywood Farms is the largest organic commercial grower in California and they grow Adriatic figs for market. Mind you the best commercial figs you’ll ever eat!!
How do I find Doug ?
I am in beginning stages of learning the science of Figs.
2016 I moved from LI NY to Newport Beach CA (zone 10b) I brought a cutting of my 120 year family tree (we call her Carolina Fig). She’s doing great here and I’m having success with propagation for friends.
My question is related to fig wasp.
Can you explain what the wasp does and how fig growers get wasps to do their thing.
Also, what do you think about LSU Tiger and Victoria for my area?
Thanks for your help!
Has anyone fruited sanguinato outside of wasp territory?
I saw your video where you rooted cuttings you bought online. Where can I buy cuttings like black Madeira? I live in zone 9b in California. Any reputable seller would be appreciated.
I'm in N CA zone 9 Bay area so I'm curious which figs do well for you in the Bay Area...thanks
The figs that do well here will do well in the bay area.
Im in California! UNBELIEVABLE! hahaha!
how does one reach Doug ? to purchase scions ?
Doug doesn’t sell, but he is very generous with his figs. Join ourfigs and become his friend.
haha... right now I've got Rogan, Tiger Belly, Dowding, and Conan's commencement speech in my up next list :P
Sounds like a nice list :D
yea it pretty much mirrors yours :) I just noticed my figs budding out today, lil green bulb showed up. End of March I'll check on that air prune.
i have 100's of these on my 1 tree...the only one that grows well here zone 9
when you say requires a wasp ,is that for cross pollanation ?
Rocco Conte for the fruit to ripen. Without pollination Smyrna and San Pedro type figs will drop all their fruit before reaching the last stage of ripeness.
sorry Violette de Bordeaux
Dude, I ain't gonna waste my time watching you talking.
But you will waste your precious time commenting 😁
@@Mangoberrylemon123 and so as you. Lol