GoodFriendMike
Moderator
This is a question many ask. Growing them is not for everyone.
Some are happy with there figs and don't feel the need to grow one.
Others in colder areas may not feel it is worth the extra care it may take
to keep it from dying back. Meaning you can't cut it back like may do
with their female figs.
For other's it is worth it for many reason's.
Pollinating improves the flavor with most figs.
Some figs you find mediocre. You will find amazing when pollinated.
Think of all the great figs you can not try in your area because they need the wasp (Smryna types)
Some of those are my favorites. Most of those dried figs you get from the store
are the Sari Lop variety also known as Calimryna.
If you wanted to grow this fig you need the wasp or need to hand pollinate.
Some and this number is growing want to attempt to start a wasp colony
in areas that do not already have them. Why? Because pollinated figs are good.
This will take a lot of work and time for anyone trying this. You will also fail a few times before you know
what is needed to succeed. But it is possible in many areas.
Than you have others that want to try there hand at growing seeds.
If that is your only reason for wanting a Capri. Tinkerbug sells seeds.
The price is a little high. But is way cheaper in the long run than
buying and caring for a tree you got just to try growing a couple seedlings.
Now if you plan to grow many seedlings. I suggest getting a few different persistent Capri.
And have plenty of cleared land.
But should you grow a Capri?
If you have the room for 3 trees. Yes. I would plant your two favorites
and something like Capri Q. That way you can hand pollinate
and improve your favorite figs. But also get a tasty edible main crop from your Capri Q.
Which can also be pollinated.
Capri may not be for everyone. But for many fig lovers.
They are a must.
Some are happy with there figs and don't feel the need to grow one.
Others in colder areas may not feel it is worth the extra care it may take
to keep it from dying back. Meaning you can't cut it back like may do
with their female figs.
For other's it is worth it for many reason's.
Pollinating improves the flavor with most figs.
Some figs you find mediocre. You will find amazing when pollinated.
Think of all the great figs you can not try in your area because they need the wasp (Smryna types)
Some of those are my favorites. Most of those dried figs you get from the store
are the Sari Lop variety also known as Calimryna.
If you wanted to grow this fig you need the wasp or need to hand pollinate.
Some and this number is growing want to attempt to start a wasp colony
in areas that do not already have them. Why? Because pollinated figs are good.
This will take a lot of work and time for anyone trying this. You will also fail a few times before you know
what is needed to succeed. But it is possible in many areas.
Than you have others that want to try there hand at growing seeds.
If that is your only reason for wanting a Capri. Tinkerbug sells seeds.
The price is a little high. But is way cheaper in the long run than
buying and caring for a tree you got just to try growing a couple seedlings.
Now if you plan to grow many seedlings. I suggest getting a few different persistent Capri.
And have plenty of cleared land.
But should you grow a Capri?
If you have the room for 3 trees. Yes. I would plant your two favorites
and something like Capri Q. That way you can hand pollinate
and improve your favorite figs. But also get a tasty edible main crop from your Capri Q.
Which can also be pollinated.
Capri may not be for everyone. But for many fig lovers.
They are a must.
