Best "New" Fig Varieties of 2021 (part 2 of 2)

This is part 2 of 2 of my best "new" fig varieties for 2021. I was able to try a lot of new varieties in 2021, and I summarize and rank some of the varieties that were memorable for me this year in this video. My list includes some rare varieties that not many growers have, and are probably considered "new" by most definitions, but it also includes some varieties that are just newer for me personally, or for which there is not a lot of information about. I tried not to simply create a list of "hot new figs" that everyone is talking about but instead list the figs that were impressive to me personally for some reason. My experience is heavily influenced by my own growing conditions and methods; during the 2021 season I grew my figs in Northern Virginia and I used pots for all the figs I described. I also use grow lights and a greenhouse to give my figs a headstart in the spring, and hopefully a little extra growing season.
I hope you enjoy this summary of my "new" fig varieties for 2021!
*Please note that I mention Fico Secco is reported to be similar to Cosme Manyo in this video. That is incorrect and I was getting my varieties mixed up. I should have said that Fico Secco is reported to be similar to Moro di Caneva*
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[@ktrain4996]

Good video Pete, very informative as usual. Thanks for taking the time!

[@Junzar56]

This video just made its appearance on my feed! I am growing 2 figs, my family wants more!

[@jackm3609]

Thanks for the reviews. Just curious: what new varieties do you plan to try next year? Or, what are the new promising figs?

[@FigLifedotcom]

Next year will be unusual for me because I’m having some life events that will result in a move to the west coast. So, next year will be a year of transition for me and I will just be hoping to reestablish my collection. Consequently, I probably won’t be able to start many, if any, new varieties next season.

[@jackm3609]

@@FigLifedotcom Best wishes to you on moving to the left coast.

[@ashtanga2000]

Any thoughts on whether you over watered Black Manzanita?

[@FigLifedotcom]

Not really-I think it was watered the same as all the others. Why do you ask?

[@ashtanga2000]

@@FigLifedotcom just spitballing ideas for the fruits falling, but sounds like that wasn't a cause

[@Realatmx]

Sir is there any figs variety without wasp? Even in wild?

[@FigLifedotcom]

I don’t understand the question

[@Steve-ci1kj]

@@gofigure4920 not an expert here, but I don’t believe those types of figs are considered “self-fertile”, but they are considered “parthenocarpic”, meaning they will bare edible fruit without the need of fertilization. I believe parthenocarpic figs do exist in the wild, but they still need the fig wasp to fertilize them in order to breed naturally.