For anyone confused... this was filmed sometime in September or very early October. It's winter here in the Philadelphia area. None of the trees have leaves.
I got a St. Martin this spring. Got a late start so not getting any figs off it this year. Fingers crossed it will fruit in time next year. Zone 6a/6b. Planning on planting it in the ground and seeing how hardy it is. Thank for the video man. Not alot of info out there about this variety
here's my theory about the breba controversy, I think if a fig is stored where it can go dormant but not experience any, even mild freeze damage (ie like an unheated but somewhat insulated detached garage), you're more likely to form breba on figs that are finicky about setting breba.
@@RossRaddi Absolutely! As an example I've had breba figs pop on Calderona (reported to not have breba) but of course none of them ripened. I don't think Calderona has hardy wood at all but if stored in the right conditions it will at least attempt to make breba figs.
Ross, Wonder how this would in full sun, farther south, zone 8 winter? Seems very promising a cold hardy fig. Thnx for the info on this variety. Randy/GA
For anyone confused... this was filmed sometime in September or very early October. It's winter here in the Philadelphia area. None of the trees have leaves.
@@RA82828 The figs that are dwarf and/or heavily infected with FMV can be tough.
I loved the "nose blow". LOL I am never without a tissue!
I got a St. Martin this spring. Got a late start so not getting any figs off it this year. Fingers crossed it will fruit in time next year. Zone 6a/6b. Planning on planting it in the ground and seeing how hardy it is.
Thank for the video man. Not alot of info out there about this variety
I have small st. Martin got the cuttings from Harvey this year, I hope To get to taste the fruit next year, thanks for All the great information
Ross I have to get you a fig growing I my neighborhood, that for the past 50 years survives zone 6 freezing and put out loads of Cherry flavor figs!
I'd love to see some photos of the fruits!
Yo could you get me some cuttings of that??
I’m in zone 6. HMU if you’re ever looking to sell some cuttings
Thanks for sharing information about this variety Ross. Do you have Col de Dame Blanc in ground ? And how is it doing ?
I do, but it's planted in my shady greenhouse. Digging it up and moving it soon.
Did you ever taste them at ripeness? They weren't in your video last week...
I didn't get to taste it at perfect ripeness. We'll see next year. The fig has a lot going for it.
here's my theory about the breba controversy, I think if a fig is stored where it can go dormant but not experience any, even mild freeze damage (ie like an unheated but somewhat insulated detached garage), you're more likely to form breba on figs that are finicky about setting breba.
Agreed, but that brings up the question of the hardiness rating of the wood vs. the brebas.
@@RossRaddi Absolutely! As an example I've had breba figs pop on Calderona (reported to not have breba) but of course none of them ripened. I don't think Calderona has hardy wood at all but if stored in the right conditions it will at least attempt to make breba figs.
Ross, Wonder how this would in full sun, farther south, zone 8 winter? Seems very promising a cold hardy fig. Thnx for the info on this variety. Randy/GA
Any new info on this variety? How did it perform for you this year?
It's a nice fig. Even in humid areas.
Hey Ross at what stage of rooting do you remove cuttings from bottom heat? In other words how much roots do they need before you remove them? Thanks
I can't really quantify roots. It comes with experience. What method are you using?