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[oat]

Hard to argue with actual results. If you are happy with it, that all that matters. There are so many differences depending on so many factors though, it’s not necessary because it’s a sport.

 

[Inflorescence]

Interesting… maybe I’ll keep an eye out for cuttings of his Smith. Mine is one of the most unproductive trees that I have.

 

[Figsee]

The big question is how late is it? How close is it to Black Madeira in term of quality?

I’m fruiting Angelito and Sicilian 33 at the same time in my greenhouse if that helps

 

[oat]

I’m fruiting Angelito and Sicilian 33 at the same time in my greenhouse if that helps

So late season.

 

[Figsee]

So late season.

My first fruit off the tree this year was August 28th

 

[oat]

My first fruit off the tree this year was August 28th

Right, just saying that if it’s about the same time as Angelito, it’s fairly late

 

[Figsee]

Right, just saying that if it’s about the same time as Angelito, it’s fairly late

I wish I had some of that California weather here. Fruiting figs in August for me would be considered on the early side.

 

[oat]

I wish I had some of that California weather here. Fruiting figs in August for me would be considered on the early side.

I considered putting a greenhouse over my trees and get figs in May also

 

[Kompakfigs]

I have. I see a fig tree with figs at most nodes. Nothing unusual. His Smith has short internodes, creating an impression of very heavy fruiting, similar to what I had in the first year. His are smaller trees than mine in height. My second year Smith grew about 7.5 tall and 6 feet wide, with figs at every node on about 16 fruting branches. I don't know how you measure productivity, but getting over 200 (I counted roughly 230-240) from a second-year Smith in a pot is pretty darn productive in my book. Looking at his Smith trees, I didn't see one with that many figs.

We can keep arguing over this for a very long time, but I don't see the point, so I am going to end this here. We all choose to believe what we want, and interpret the data that we see how we want. "mjs" Smith sells at 2-3x the price of regular Smith. If one believes in its magical powers and feels the premium is justified for this 'super strain', well... it's their choice. But me, personally, I don't see anything special about it.

Some pics of my second year Smith Ordinaire, from a cutting I paid less than $10 for on FigBid.

Smith X ordinare.