Black Zadar Breba 2021 (Netstars 9.25)

[Netstars]

This post marks the first time I am rating a fig.
I technically started my fig journey four years ago. The last three years I have been what would be considered somewhat obsessed by many.
I think it is wise to have a fair amount of experience before you rate a fig.
I will use the 1-10 scale with .25 increments.
1-10 is a standard measurement and widely accepted.
My first fig to rate is a Black Zadar Breba and it gets a 9.25 rating.
This fig was the first Black Zadar I have ever had.
It started around 30 grams and dried on the in ground tree to approximately 20 grams.
I tasted Dark Cherry and Raisin. My wife added Dates to the flavor profile and I completely agreed.

[PacNorWreck]

Looks amazing! I’ll be looking forward to your future reviews, love the detailed flavor description.

[Netstars]

Thank you!
I am trying to set up a title that informs the viewer what the variety is, if it is main crop or Breba, the year tasted and that it is from Netstars - Chris

[Netstars]

Close view.

[SubmarinePete]

Nice! I’ll have add this one after I move west.

[SubmarinePete]

Evan Probably Sacramento or Los Angeles. It will depend on where I can get a job lined up. I'd prefer Sacramento, but LA is nice too.

[TNJed]

Maybe Alpine, TX???

[shawnjames70]

Washington state is always good. Not sure your line of work. But we can always use more fig trees in the state. 😁👍

[RosyPosy]

Love the rating & flavor profile info! Looks tasty!

[Netstars]

After I posted this, my wife informed me that she came up with raisin and dates as well.
🤦🏻

[RosyPosy]

Netstars Lol, of course she did! Didn’t you know that already as a married man? (jk) 😉 😁 Well, tell her she did great!

[Fig Gazer]

Beutifull ! So nice to see a ripe fig !

[Netstars]

I can’t imagine a better Breba!

[pdxian]

Nice, I had one breba on mine but a critter took it two weeks ago, I have like 30 main crop, it's in a greenhouse so they should ripen.

[Sod]

Make sure to post pics when it happens. I’m fighting mine drying out too much. I just need to put it in the ground.

[Netstars]

My potted Black Zadar dropped 100% of main last year. Could have been an irrigation issue.
Please post main crop pics. I am not very confident in my main this year.

[Sod]

Main crop should be coming this year. 🤞🤞🤞

[Netstars]

I have a few small main crop figs.
My tree has only been in the ground a few months.
I’m looking at you for main crop this year!

[Halligan-]

Looking good!
I’m happy to verify and certify your score if you want to send me one to sample

[Netstars]

I’ll see what I can do. I have spread BZ the best I can.
My tree comes from Jamie - awesome gal!

[Halligan-]

Hoping I can try one this year.
My BZ isn’t getting enough sun where it is so it only set dbl bumps a few weeks ago....

[Netstars]

Your new growing base is so much different now.
Enjoy that extended season as it should reveal new opportunities!

[Bry]

That looks almost like a dried fig! Nice patience on the wait

[2AngelsMushrooms]

My tree did not produce any breba this year, but now I sure do hope that it will next year! Thank you for posting.

[ZingsFigs]

Is your in ground or in a pot ? I have two and would love to put one in ground if it will ripen in time and survive the winter with little protection.

[2AngelsMushrooms]

I have not yet put mine in ground, but do consider it a candidate. I'm already picking main crop here, so certainly early enough, and it is thought to be fairly cold tollerant.

[Gold Figger]

how long has this tree been in ground? i have what i bid on as black zadar and it looks a bit like yours but not much like Ben B's in his video... i have been wondering if it is black zadar. the 2nd one i left on the tree longer but not long enough from the looks of yours (and the taste mine was a 4 out of 10) my tree is only a year old so maybe they change looks a lot as they age.

[Netstars]

It might just need more time?
My tree just went in ground this spring.

[acerpictum]

I can't say it's pretty, but it's impressive. Fermented pulp for sure with an interesting, deep flavor. Between the scores of 9 and 9.25 is there something definite, something that makes the taste a little different?

[Netstars]

When you have figs ripening in 20% relative humidity, special things can happen.

[acerpictum]

Netstars Thanks for the clarification. Fermentation, in Russian - the process of anaerobic fermentation, is the oldest way of preserving food. For example, dried persimmons, dried figs, jamon meat are fermented foods.
The process of aerobic fermentation, as in figs during rain, makes the product inedible, rotten.

[Netstars]

Excellent explanation of fermentation! I vote for figs that have anaerobic fermentation 😋

[Froo-T]

THAT is what patience looks like! I have yet to let one go in order to get to this point. From your review and pic, sure is worth the wait. ahhhhhh.....ok

[Netstars]

Part of the equation is relative humidity and warm temperatures.
It is very challenging to ripen a fig like this in a wet/humid environment.
Longer hang time could result in pest damage and splitting.
This would lead to fermented figs!
Splitting, ants, swd and mold are common in wet environments if you attempt to let a fig hang for a long time.
There is a point where spoilage occurs even in dry areas.

[Netstars]

Another Breba from Ischia Black this year.

[Netstars]

More of the gel/gummy consistency you can get if you time harvest right.
This is Brown Sugar Crunch main ripened in 2020.
No fermentation or spoilage whatsoever!