Tc12 2021

[SubmarinePete]

I tried my first fig from TC12 today. It had some damage from a bird, so I picked it a little early in order to salvage some of it. It wasn't my favorite, but I will keep trying this fruit as the season progresses; I'm sure it will improve as additional fruit ripen. This tree got a headstart, so the mid-July ripening date isn't typical for this region.

https://youtu.be/cIYc5a2fwco

[Halligan-]

It looks awesome and meaty.
what didn't you care for?

[SubmarinePete]

There wasn’t much flavor. This is the first fig off the tree and was unusually early, so I think it will improve later in the season. Still, I often have trouble ripening the larger figs so maybe not.

[Halligan-]

Hopefully, it does better for you as it matures.

[Netstars]

I have had some first figs off trees that were horrible.
My first I258 was terrible. I might have picked it too early and it never properly ripened.
I want to see a fig from your tree as it gets older.
Please update this post as you get more figs.

[SubmarinePete]

Yeah I’m just excited to actually get some figs to ripen! I’ll try to post a better update later.

[SubmarinePete]

I got another fig off my TC12 tree. It had some unique flavors so I'm not sure if that is typical for this variety or not. More testing required...

[Sod]

Go Beavs!!

[SubmarinePete]

yes

[don_sanders]

That interior color and dripping watery juice of that second fig are signs of fermentation/rotting. It should have smelled and tasted sour as well.

Fig honey is thicker and more gelatinous...It shouldn't be so watery.

[SubmarinePete]

You are probably right. It still tasted good so maybe it just wasn’t quite to the point of souring. I’ll have to keep trying to ripen this one properly

[SubmarinePete]

I finally got a TC12 fig that seemed ripe. Mediocre taste--maybe it will improve later.

Video link: https://youtu.be/GQ6BOFAWQ-0

[buzzerj]

Sounds like you really liked Dalmatie and Algerian Chetoui. I had a Stella but I sure would be interested in the Algerian Chetoui. Looks good Pete.

[GoodyGoody!]

What ever happened this year? I’m sure your fig tree matured a bit more…

[SubmarinePete]

I moved and had to sell my trees. I’ll grow things again once I find a new place to live—hopefully next season.

[Brian M]

TC 12 is no doubt amazing. In my top ten this year. Took about 3 years to get going.

[TheBigFatFig]

I'm hoping to be able to grow Turca and a sport of Turca called Sbayi. You described this as a strain of Turca? Do you have more info Brian? I'm excited to have a trial

[SubmarinePete]

That looks really good

[SaltydogNC]

OMG! Wow.