Cherry flavor fig

Maybe I've just never noticed, but are there no sellers on figbid (or elsewhere) who sell trees already grafted with 3 or 4 varieties? Like we see nurseries with stone fruit and apples etc... I think that could add a lot of value. A fig tree with several good varieties already grafted and good to go.

Now I'm thinking of what might be the best combination of 3 figs on a single tree to compliment one another.... I wonder if it would be better to have figs that ripen at the same time or slightly different to stretch out the harvest...
 
TorontoJoe said:
I know this happened… a lot. Many didn’t hold their figs here… those ones were just forgotten. Others were not kept because even though common, they just didn’t do well here. Poor production… late ripening etc…. This is why….. and all respect to those in Cali who hunt for fig varieties… but I would suggest that knocking on doors in certain NI neighborhoods might be a bigger treasure trove of good, proven figs than where they grow wild.

Especially now that you consider what’s still here is so good that it’s been kept for 3, 4 or more generations. That’s exactly what Vince #3 is. u. Prosciutto

Basically, when scouting backyards for heirloom varieties... you need to look for the right signs.... Something like this is a sure bet

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That made me spit out my coffee!
 
TorontoJoe said:
Maybe I've just never noticed, but are there no sellers on figbid (or elsewhere) who sell trees already grafted with 3 or 4 varieties? Like we see nurseries with stone fruit and apples etc... I think that could add a lot of value. A fig tree with several good varieties already grafted and good to go.

Now I'm thinking of what might be the best combination of 3 figs on a single tree to compliment one another.... I wonder if it would be better to have figs that ripen at the same time or slightly different to stretch out the harvest...
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I think slightly different ripening times. The combination would depend on the climate. For me I think one Adriatic, one BM type, one CDD type, one Etna, one RdB, Tia Penya or DSJG.
 
TorontoJoe said:
Maybe I've just never noticed, but are there no sellers on figbid (or elsewhere) who sell trees already grafted with 3 or 4 varieties? Like we see nurseries with stone fruit and apples etc... I think that could add a lot of value. A fig tree with several good varieties already grafted and good to go.

Now I'm thinking of what might be the best combination of 3 figs on a single tree to compliment one another.... I wonder if it would be better to have figs that ripen at the same time or slightly different to stretch out the harvest...
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How about an early really good honey fig like Zaffiro, and a Black Madeira type, and if there is an Adriatic that would ripen in between the Zaffiro and BM.
 
oat said:
It’s actually a smaller fig. I don’t think it’s Dalmatie. I have Stella. I’m planning to get a cutting to graft either this spring or next spring. I never paid attention to it before because the leaves look similar to a Mission.
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I'm rooting 3 cuttings that are supposed to be dalmatie. If you want one on the spring when it's safe to ship let me know. They are very pretty - different leaves than any others I have. The little leaf braches are 6-8 inches tall right now
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oat said:
Thanks for the offer. I have Stella. I believe that it's the same as Dalmatie.
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Similar but different. I also believe Dalmatie has a bunch of strains out there. Best I ever came across was the one I got from Pino years back... off the hook good!

 
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Del Bisbe (MP) is said to have cherry flavor.

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I see Del Bisbe as a MP variety but I don't see it in his book. Anyone know if it is? Pick first ripe one from a potted 2nd year tree. Can't wait for more! Juicy smooth berry dare I say cherry flavor.
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TorontoJoe said:
Maybe I've just never noticed, but are there no sellers on figbid (or elsewhere) who sell trees already grafted with 3 or 4 varieties? Like we see nurseries with stone fruit and apples etc... I think that could add a lot of value. A fig tree with several good varieties already grafted and good to go.

Now I'm thinking of what might be the best combination of 3 figs on a single tree to compliment one another.... I wonder if it would be better to have figs that ripen at the same time or slightly different to stretch out the harvest...
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You need trees by both type and extended season. Honey tree Iranian Candy, Qudsaya, Barbillone. Peter’s Honey. Strawberry tree - Early Etna, Green M, WM#1

Then you only need 4 trees in pots.
 
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