Buzzone Nero

[Opiem10]

I was first introduced to Buzzone Nero by the founder of the Southernfigsforum group (JD Puckett). Growing in the heat and humid conditions of the Louisiana Gulf coast, he claimed it to be one of his top 3 varieties. Now, JD could be a bit of a story teller, so I had to try it in my NJ 6B growing zone.

After growing this variety for 4 years in a 20 gallon pot, I can honestly say that it is a fantastic cultivar. It has similar size and shape of I-258, taste that is a cross of Bourjasotte Grise and I-258 (very sweet berry), vigorous growth, good production, and most importantly, has not split as it ripens its crop from early September through the end of the month.

Since it was a Southern “find”, I don’t know it’s winter hardiness if growing in ground in more northern states. My guess is that it would not do well in such environments (assume similar winter hardiness to Smith?).

If you get a chance, I recommend members trying this one if you live in zone 6B or higher.

 

[ktrain]

Sounds very interesting, we should be in similar climates.
Have to keep an eye out.
Thanks for the write up.

 

[Dbox]

@Opiem10 Looks fantastic! Will you have trees or cuttings available?

 

[TorontoJoe]

Buzzone Nero does very well up here. For me it seemed to need to hang a long time after turning dark. Perhaps because nights get cooler, earlier. Excellent fig for sure!

 

[Opiem10]

I will be pruning, root pruning, and re-potting my Buzzone Nero mother tree in the late winter time frame.

I will be trying to root a good number of the cuttings I remove. My one issue with Buzzone Nero is the difficulty in successfully growing out rooted cuttings. Cuttings tend to root easily but struggle when I attempt to pot them for the first time. The issue could be as simple as potting while the spring temperatures in my region are still quite cool.

I’ll offer any extra cuttings I have to members on the forum.

 

[Tiger garden]

I will be pruning, root pruning, and re-potting my Buzzone Nero mother tree in the late winter time frame.

I will be trying to root a good number of the cuttings I remove. My one issue with Buzzone Nero is the difficulty in successfully growing out rooted cuttings. Cuttings tend to root easily but struggle when I attempt to pot them for the first time. The issue could be as simple as potting while the spring temperatures in my region are still quite cool.

I’ll offer any extra cuttings I have to members on the forum.

I will be interested in Buzzone Nero if you still have any extra cuttings.

 

[BucksCountyFigs]

I will be pruning, root pruning, and re-potting my Buzzone Nero mother tree in the late winter time frame.

I will be trying to root a good number of the cuttings I remove. My one issue with Buzzone Nero is the difficulty in successfully growing out rooted cuttings. Cuttings tend to root easily but struggle when I attempt to pot them for the first time. The issue could be as simple as potting while the spring temperatures in my region are still quite cool.

I’ll offer any extra cuttings I have to members on the forum.

That’s so nice of you - I would love to try growing it!

 

[vjmax]

@BucksCountyFigs I believe @Tinyfish is selling it at a great price - $4 a stick.....