Schar Israel - good and unique 👍

[Kid Fig]

Second time trying Schar Israel and not only is it good but quite unique!

It was soft, sweet and the jam was a little sticky but had a strong Plum flavor to it as well as having some tang, which again reminded me of a Plum (skin).

Definitely passed the cull test and going onto the Maturity Trial - so far I think it will pass that test too

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I like it!

 

[Jigfig]

That’s a good looking fig.

 

[Kid Fig]

That’s a good looking fig.

It's what caught my attention when I went for it -at the time I couldn't care less if it was good or not lol!

 

[ktrain]

Outside it has that nice Pastiliere color, inside looks coolio brolio!
I have not heard of this one until now.
Nice one!

 

[Jigfig]

I can understand that. I would get it for its looks as well. Tasting like plum wouldn’t hurt either lol.

 

[Kid Fig]

Outside it has that nice Pastiliere color, inside looks coolio brolio!
I have not heard of this one until now.
Nice one!

HA - it does look like Pastilliere.

Never heard of Brolio - is that a fig variety?

I got this one when going on my "lesser" known varieties hunt and there is another Schar fig (3 total iirc) I've been looking for - Schar Italian.

 

[Kid Fig]

I can understand that. I would get it for its looks as well. Tasting like plum wouldn’t hurt either lol.

Lol - so glad I'm not the only one like this

I like variety and didn't want to bog myself down with 30 Adriatic types for example - these weird but awesome looking figs help that from happening

 

[Kid Fig]

@ETXfigs

Just seen your post about anyone having tried Schar Israel and thought I'd give you a heads up

 

[TorontoJoe]

Really nice colours. I also really like sticky figs. Probably my favourite thing about Smith. I may need to get my hands on this one

 

[Jigfig]

Really nice colours. I also really like sticky figs. Probably my favourite thing about Smith. I may need to get my hands on this one

I’m thinking the same. Pretty and I love plums.

 

[Kid Fig]

Really nice colours. I also really like sticky figs. Probably my favourite thing about Smith. I may need to get my hands on this one

Heeeeey! How's things Joe!

Sticky figs definitely = $$$ lol.

I noticed it has a cavity and suspect a caprified one would be OOOZING sweet stickiness!


Well Joe, you being a well known level 20 Wizard in D&D cannot be caught without his magic wands so as your apprentice I I must arm you accordingly...

 

[ETXfigs]

@ETXfigs

Just seen your post about anyone having tried Schar Israel and thought I'd give you a heads up

Thanks. Those look great! Here is pics of my Schar Israel figs. They have not swelled yet but I have moved it indoors and it is pushing out new green growth and still forming figlets. I think these figs are going to be big. This is another 1st year tree that was a cutting I got from the forum cutting program earlier this year.




It has two trunks that were growing horizontal in opposite directions. I've got them pulled up into a more upright position but I am going to turn it into two trees before spring.

 

[ETXfigs]

WillsC said this about Schar Israel,
"Schar Israel was quite good......it was in the top 5 of the new varieties (maybe 100) I put in this year. Growth rate was excellent and very productive"

 

[TorontoJoe]

Heeeeey! How's things Joe!

Sticky figs definitely = $$$ lol.

I noticed it has a cavity and suspect a caprified one would be OOOZING sweet stickiness!


Well Joe, you being a well known level 20 Wizard in D&D cannot be caught without his magic wands so as your apprentice I I must arm you accordingly...

Giuseppe loves his sweet stickiness!

 

[Kid Fig]

WillsC said this about Schar Israel,
"Schar Israel was quite good......it was in the top 5 of the new varieties (maybe 100) I put in this year. Growth rate was excellent and very productive"

That"s ggreat to hear!

I'm only 4 years into the fig game and sometimes wonder if my reviews are on par with more experienced growers - I'd hate to over hype a fig due to being a novice.

Wow those babies are prolific! I didn't revitalize (fertilize) the soil this year so mine was working off scraps lol.

 

[ETXfigs]

I noticed it has a cavity and suspect a caprified one would be OOOZING sweet stickiness!

Those figs are not caprified???

 

[Kid Fig]

Giuseppe loves his sweet stickiness!

Lol - I'll bite my tongue and just nod my head profusely with this statement.

 

[TorontoJoe]

Those figs are not caprified???

Right!!! That’s what I was thinking

 

[Kid Fig]

Those figs are not caprified???

99% sure it was not.

I think I still have one more that ripening I'll check tomorrow - if and when it's ready I'll post here again with a seed sink test.

 

[ETXfigs]

That"s ggreat to hear!

I'm only 4 years into the fig game and sometimes wonder if my reviews are on par with more experienced growers - I'd hate to over hype a fig due to being a novice.

Wow those babies are prolific! I didn't revitalize (fertilize) the soil this year so mine was working off scraps lol.

I think that quote is from 2017. I found it because I was looking for any info on Schar Israel. Not a lot of people growing it. I'm glad to see someone else is growing it and those figs look awesome!