I’ve been having an opposite experience with I-258. I’ve been finding it to be one of my most rain-resistant figs thanks to its toughest, more leathery skin. I’m also finding that similar to tomatoes, you shouldn’t let your fig trees dry out. I’ve been giving my plants probably 2-3 inches of water a day, which is around a gallon in my 5 gallon bucket pots. I’ve found if you don’t give them enough water, when they suddenly get some, they take up water too quickly and the fruits burst (tomatoes do this, too). You may be underwatering your trees in an attempt to get a “drier” fruit. Watering more heavily and evenly may prevent the sudden uptake and exploding. Just a theory.
Thanks to you, I just fought for and won some cuttings of I-258 on FigBid. It will be awhile before I get to eat any; I just hope I succeed in rooting them!
Ive come up with the perfect solution at my house for keeping figs dry while they ripen that I must share. The back of my two story house has an overhang where I put my figs while ripening. Its just enough overhang just to keep the rain off the figs but still get plenty of sun and it works brilliantly.
Great review on the Italian 258-thanks so much Ross! Question...Should the eye be covered to protect the fig from insects? I've seen some individuals cover the eye with tape. If tape is a good idea on open eye figs, what type of tape should be used?
Salam Ross, This variety in the middle east is called Shihami. It is one of the best - if not the best - varieties in Jordan and Palestine. But there is no sufficient studies about it. Even the name (Shihami) is not so famous except in both Jordan and Palestine only! The name Shihami is related to the thick, creamy flesh of the fruit. Also the variety which you called Black maderia here in Jordan and Palestine is exactly Swadi. Swadi means black or blackish color and in terms of shape and color and leaf pattern and taste they are identical, I mean Swadi =Black maderia. Look, if you are interested, there is a master piece of variety which I cant find here in Jordan and if it exist I dont know the synonem or the Jordanian naming of it, It is called ( E'naki) ; which means long neck with long stalk. It is the best ever variety in the town of Till, Till is a village in Nablus city in Palestine, and Till is considered the fig capital in the middle east not only in Palestine. This variety ( E'naki ) ; in arabic: عناقي is number one in taste, shape and commercially the most selling variety among all varieties there. I never find any foreign videos or studies about E'naki fig may be because of the local naming of this fig! It is a semi dark fig by the way.
Hey Ross I’m in Harleysville north of Philly. Just got my first 2 fig trees about 3 weeks ago. Sicilian dark, and Black Mission. I made 2 self watering 5 gallon buckets to keep them in for now. Any tips on how to care for them over winter for example how often do you water them? Thanks for the videos. It’s nice to see a local guy with a passion for figs!
All figs are delicious if you like figs. But I wish I had about 5 totally different varieties. But if I keep planting trees the raccoons might invade the region. I`ll put alarms all over the yard if they do and break out the breakbarrel artillery.
The most powerful figs in my island 🏝 Porto santo island 🏝 its pingo de mel,mulato red or rose fig, and other almost black and blue dark is vey giant that 4 varieties good quality very special and giant too
Im Portuguese I live in Porto santo island close madeira island that fig black Madeira its like that there is not miracles if temperature is fresh in October and September with a little rain bye bye figs
Try ebay there are alot of cheap cuttings (That's the cheapest way to get them). Whole trees do not ship well and it's more expensive. But right now it's not the best time to get cuttings February-March is probably better time.
I’ve been having an opposite experience with I-258. I’ve been finding it to be one of my most rain-resistant figs thanks to its toughest, more leathery skin. I’m also finding that similar to tomatoes, you shouldn’t let your fig trees dry out. I’ve been giving my plants probably 2-3 inches of water a day, which is around a gallon in my 5 gallon bucket pots. I’ve found if you don’t give them enough water, when they suddenly get some, they take up water too quickly and the fruits burst (tomatoes do this, too).
You may be underwatering your trees in an attempt to get a “drier” fruit. Watering more heavily and evenly may prevent the sudden uptake and exploding. Just a theory.
TMG, good point about watering. Has the hurricane gotten past you yet?
Bonjour not yet. Still working its way up the coast. Conditions are deteriorating quickly. The worst of it should it between 10pm and 3am tonight.
Yes. They all need consistent low amounts of water.
@@RossRaddi Do you still find them splitting on you?
@@DaBuDaSak They split less when planted in ground.
Thanks to you, I just fought for and won some cuttings of I-258 on FigBid. It will be awhile before I get to eat any; I just hope I succeed in rooting them!
Hows it coming along?
Hi Ross, I just took some video of my figs this morning. Hopefully I'll get it uploaded by Saturday morning
Ive come up with the perfect solution at my house for keeping figs dry while they ripen that I must share. The back of my two story house has an overhang where I put my figs while ripening. Its just enough overhang just to keep the rain off the figs but still get plenty of sun and it works brilliantly.
So glad I found your fig videos. We have an older fig tree in our yard. The figs are very small this year but tasty.
Can you root i-258 & black madeira?
Great review on the Italian 258-thanks so much Ross! Question...Should the eye be covered to protect the fig from insects? I've seen some individuals cover the eye with tape. If tape is a good idea on open eye figs, what type of tape should be used?
I wonder if it has something to do with your humidity levels. We get rain but not much humidity and my I250 never splits.
... my biggest problem with the I258 ... trying to find it. Very allusive here in Western Australia.
Living in 9b florida I do want to try i258 but I also don't want it splitting on me. Worth a shot?
Why do you have black bags on your pots is it for heat I’m in Washington state we’re it rains a lot any tips thanks
What’s the name of the fig you are comparing with the Italian 258? Golden........?
Salam Ross,
This variety in the middle east is called Shihami. It is one of the best - if not the best - varieties in Jordan and Palestine. But there is no sufficient studies about it. Even the name (Shihami) is not so famous except in both Jordan and Palestine only!
The name Shihami is related to the thick, creamy
flesh of the fruit.
Also the variety which you called Black maderia here in Jordan and Palestine is exactly Swadi. Swadi means black or blackish color and in terms of shape and color and leaf pattern and taste they are identical, I mean Swadi =Black maderia.
Look, if you are interested, there is a master piece of variety which I cant find here in Jordan and if it exist I dont know the synonem or the Jordanian naming of it, It is called ( E'naki) ; which means long neck with long stalk. It is the best ever variety in the town of Till, Till is a village in Nablus city in Palestine, and Till is considered the fig capital in the middle east not only in Palestine.
This variety ( E'naki ) ; in arabic: عناقي is number one in taste, shape and commercially the most selling variety among all varieties there.
I never find any foreign videos or studies about E'naki fig may be because of the local naming of this fig!
It is a semi dark fig by the way.
Thank you, beautiful story! Such richness!
السلام عليكم.. كيف الحال.. انا حاب اخذ من الانواع اللي تتكلم عنها ل دبي .. اذا في مجال.. وشكراً
Ross, could you list a few reputable fig growers that someone could purchase from reasonably priced and when is the best time to shop please.
go to ourfigs.com and make a free account. They have a list there along with the scammers on ebay such as pots-more
@@ofon2000 thank you
Figbid.com has plenty of cuttings and trees. It supposed to be scammer-free too.
@@triwidiastuti8402 It is supposed to be, but it does have the occasional scammer so still have to be beware
@@triwidiastuti8402 thanks, I checked them out but they seem pricey?
Hey Ross I’m in Harleysville north of Philly. Just got my first 2 fig trees about 3 weeks ago. Sicilian dark, and Black Mission. I made 2 self watering 5 gallon buckets to keep them in for now. Any tips on how to care for them over winter for example how often do you water them? Thanks for the videos. It’s nice to see a local guy with a passion for figs!
4 oz every month. Keep them above 20Fbelow 40F.
How does Col De Daime taste compare to Tiger panache, they look very similar from visual look I'm wonder how do they compare?
Similar flavor, very different texture. CDD is thick like pancake batter. Panache is like eating jam.
Is this same as italian honey fig?
My fig tree is not even takes out its fruits and leaves in the zone 11a and i am not get it what to do please help me ...
Thanks Ross, I 258 looks very tasty!
All figs are delicious if you like figs. But I wish I had about 5 totally different varieties. But if I keep planting trees the raccoons might invade the region. I`ll put alarms all over the yard if they do and break out the breakbarrel artillery.
Where did you get your plants?
Friends. Join ourfigs.com
@@RossRaddi Agriculture Dept wants to confiscate my fig trees!!
We’re on a “Mission” today. Haha good one.
Do you have name tags or are you just that good from the leafs
The most powerful figs in my island 🏝 Porto santo island 🏝 its pingo de mel,mulato red or rose fig, and other almost black and blue dark is vey giant that 4 varieties good quality very special and giant too
Im Portuguese I live in Porto santo island close madeira island that fig black Madeira its like that there is not miracles if temperature is fresh in October and September with a little rain bye bye figs
Hey Ross great video! Do you know where i can buy fig trees online in Europe? Thanks!
Try ebay there are alot of cheap cuttings (That's the cheapest way to get them). Whole trees do not ship well and it's more expensive. But right now it's not the best time to get cuttings February-March is probably better time.
cerverg Thanks!
Many plants may enter the United States from foreign countries, "provided they meet certain entry requirements".
www.etsy.com/shop/Yballa8
Ive gotten like 20 amazing cuttings from this seller. nice and cheap