Best Adriatic?

Red_Sun said:
It looks good.

I do not grow this variety. It looks more like the Green Michurinska or so. It is different than the core of the "Adriatic" figs.

The "core" Adriatic figs are darker and flavor is intense strawberry. Not the light berry flavor most of the reviews stated.
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As you know, for most people it’s hard to resist plucking them early. Its definitely not light berry when left to ripen properly.

I agree it doesn’t look like your typical Adriatic but the flavor is there.
 
RandyK said:
There are still many that I have not tried yet, but Battaglia Green is one of my favorite figs. And is Smith considered an adriatic? Or is it just in a class by itself? Smith is still my favorite fig or all my figs. Not a fan of Green Ischia.
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Smith holds its own. Sure people can include almost any fig with green skin and red interior as "Adriatic". This appears to be the trend.

In my yard, Green Ischia is just excellent. It is among the very first ones to produce figs.
 
I don't have a lot of space, so I only tried a couple of carefully selected true Adriatics - WM#1 and Unk Prosciutto, and I have just had a small Angelito to join the group, which I have yet to taste. All I can say is that WM#1 and Unk Prosciutto are very, very close to each other, UP tasting a bit better in June/July and WM#1 tasting better in August last year, and both have been superb for me. Last year, both tied for the 2nd spot for taste/flavor. Both have been extremely productive, too.
 
Smgg, harrys crete & strawberry Verte took a few seasons. They are a tad shy. WM1 waits not & fruits young and vigorously. Battaglia Green is tied for tops with WM1. Adriatic JH is also a beast but not all sources are created equal; gardencrochet provided a fantastic specimen unlike my former version tAdriatic.

I havnt had fruit from Mercedes Gem or Green Mich, but they share very similar leaf types compared to other adriatics. Without eating fruit I'm already thinking they'll be identical.... we'll see.
 
Uncle Jessup said:
Smgg, harrys crete & strawberry Verte took a few seasons. They are a tad shy. WM1 waits not & fruits young and vigorously. Battaglia Green is tied for tops with WM1. Adriatic JH is also a beast but not all sources are created equal; gardencrochet provided a fantastic specimen unlike my former version tAdriatic.

I havnt had fruit from Mercedes Gem or Green Mich, but they share very similar leaf types compared to other adriatics. Without eating fruit I'm already thinking they'll be identical.... we'll see.
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I'd advise you to double check the Green Michurinska. It is not the "core" Adriatic. To me, it is very different. Verdolino is another one. They are both reported much earlier than the real Adriatic figs.
 
Red_Sun said:
I'd advise you to double check the Green Michurinska. It is not the "core" Adriatic. To me, it is very different. Verdolino is another one. They are both reported much earlier than the real Adriatic figs.
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Sorry poor wording. I meant MGem & Green Mich will be the same. Both unique & different than others in the category
 
Green Mich is a lot earlier than any Adriatic I have grown, I said long ago I don't quite think it is in the same category, it's almost like Smith...close but not close. lol
Verdolino is one of my favorites, but not an Adriatic by far.
 
Uncle Jessup said:
Sorry poor wording. I meant MGem & Green Mich will be the same. Both unique & different than others in the category
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This is interesting. I received the Mercedes GEM from Danny directly. It is a classic "Adriatic" fig. Almost identical to Lake Spur. Green Michurinska is totally different.


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ktrain said:
Green Mich is a lot earlier than any Adriatic I have grown, I said long ago I don't quite think it is in the same category, it's almost like Smith...close but not close. lol
Verdolino is one of my favorites, but not an Adriatic by far.
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Both Verdolino and Green Michurinska are lighter figs. Both are earlier too. The figs are more like Stella or closer to the LdA type. Sure it is very confusing with all those figs with green skin and berry type inside.
 
Red_Sun said:
Both Verdolino and Green Michurinska are lighter figs. Both are earlier too. The figs are more like Stella or closer to the LdA type. Sure it is very confusing with all those figs with green skin and berry type inside.
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I may slightly agree that Verdolino is close to a small LDA, but GM is nothing like LDA.
In taste or shape or size....at least that is my opinion, I have been growing GM for 4 years now and Verdolino is on it's 3rd year.
LDA types do not do good here at all for me.
I get less than 50% of the figs because they spoil or split.
I don't have either of those issues with V or GM.
 
ktrain said:
I may slightly agree that Verdolino is close to a small LDA, but GM is nothing like LDA.
In taste or shape or size....at least that is my opinion, I have been growing GM for 4 years now and Verdolino is on it's 3rd year.
LDA types do not do good here at all for me.
I get less than 50% of the figs because they spoil or split.
I don't have either of those issues with V or GM.
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I'm not saying both are LdA. But the color and texture look like LdA type. All those figs are different than the core Adriatic figs. Different colors and different flavors.

The real or the "core" Adriatic figs hold their own. They are all mid to late season figs, with deep red/strawberry color and very pleasant flavor.
 
ktrain said:
I may slightly agree that Verdolino is close to a small LDA, but GM is nothing like LDA.
In taste or shape or size....at least that is my opinion, I have been growing GM for 4 years now and Verdolino is on it's 3rd year.
LDA types do not do good here at all for me.
I get less than 50% of the figs because they spoil or split.
I don't have either of those issues with V or GM.
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I agree to disagree. lol I wouldn't compare Verdolino to LDA type at all, it kind of has a shape of a small MDC, but green, and fantastic berry taste and texture kinda like smith.... but agreed that the early ripening does not put it in the "Classic Adriatic family tree @Red_Sun.

IMO, The Green Michurinska very much looks like an Adriatic, abut not as late as the rest. Also doesnt have the "classic" Adriatic berry flavor. Its more sugary to me then berry.
 
My copy of WM#1 is prolific and a strong grower but the skin tastes a little off to me. I prefer Strawberry Verte, which is a chewy but sweeter. I'm also growing AJH, Battaglia, Abazzia, Unk Pro, Ischia, NV1, Belvedere, White Algiers and a few others but they haven't given me enough fruit to make any generalizations.
 
ETXfigs said:
I would like to add another fig tree to my collection. I am interested in Adriatics. I already have a Green Ischia tree and a Strawberry Verte cutting in a Solo cup. I don't have much experience with these figs and haven't tasted any of them. I know that flavor is subjective and people prefer different figs based on their tastes, and some varieties grow better in certain climates. I am in east Texas zone 8b. I would like to know what are your favorite Adriatics and why. Input from fig growers with much more experience than me, will help me to narrow down my choices and make a decision on which one to purchase. I have read that some people will argue that varieties that do not have an origin in the Adriatic region, are not Adriatic figs. I don't know if that is true, or if "Adriatic" is a flavor group. When I say that I am interested in Adriatic varieties, I mean a green fig with red pulp and likely berry flavor. For example, I am interested in LSU Strawberry but I don't know if it is considered Adriatic. How is LSU Strawberry compared to the other varieties? Is there any that I should stay away from? I read that JH Adriatic is not rain resistant. Also some varieties may take a few years before they even start to bear fruit, I read that about Verdino Del Nord and Thermalito. Are they worth the wait? How is Ventura? I found a good deal on a Ventura but I don't know if it's any good. From reading old forum posts, White Madeira #1 seems to be ranked at the top when it comes to flavor. Is it really that good? I've heard that Green Ischia is the same thing as Strawberry Verte, is that true? I have a lot of questions, thanks for reading this far. Some of the ones I am considering are Battaglia, Paradiso, Rockaway Green, Prosciutto, LSU Strawberry, Angelito, White Madeira #1, Harry's Crete, Green Michurinska, and Thermalito. Are there any that I should remove from that list, or any that I should add to the list? What are your favorites and which one should I avoid? Thanks
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Figless said:
@ETXfigs almost every Adriatic you mentioned should be available as a cutting from me, this coming dormancy. I will have most of them available at my usual price which is LOL absolutely free, only the cost of the postage to get it to you.
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Thanks. The Achaika Movia, Fico di Familia, Schar Israel, and GxY Capri cuttings are starting to pop out little green buds. I will probably run out of room for fig trees. I have a big front yard and back yard but mostly shaded from large oak trees. There is one area that gets about 7 hours and with the heat and long season that is plenty (all my trees are in that area) I might try Hollier and put it in places that have 5 hours of sun and see if it really is good in limited sun. I am looking for the best Adriatic because if I only have room for one more tree, I don't want it to be one that is disappointing. I will make room for the trees that come from the cuttings you already sent me.
 
Here is a list that I will choose one from.

Ventura $20, Coastal Fig Company
Battaglia $30, Kremp
Vasilika Sika VS $30, Kremp
Verte $30, American Fig Company
JH Adriatic $35, Trees of Joy
Figbig is another option
Little Bexar Farm

I contacted someone from Little Bexar Farm about making an appointment next week. It's almost 2 hour drive from here, but it would be nice to look at the trees in person and pick one out. I will be out that way anyways. Another plus for going to Little Bexar Farm is that I wouldn't have to pay shipping and maybe could get a better plant if I put that money I would have spent on shipping towards the plant.
Ventura from Coastal Fig Company is one that I'm curious about. There is not much information about Ventura online compared to other Adriatics. It doesn't seem as popular so I wonder if that's because it's not as good. Is it like Thermalito and one I should not choose? The pics of Ventura figs on the Coastal Fig website look great. Also Ventura is one of the figs that Figs 4 Fun lists as Adriatic and has a description. Another plus for Ventura is it's a little cheaper than the others and I have already purchased a rooted cutting from that company and was well pleased with their product. Anyone have information about Ventura? Should I go to Little Bexar Farm instead of buying online? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Edit to add: If I was truly set on getting WM#1, I would look for one on figbid. I don't want to pay twice as much for WM#1 as for other Adriatics unless the tree is twice as good, and I don't think WM#1 is twice as good. That being said, I could probably find one for a reasonable price if I were really set on it.
 
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