Anticipa-a-tion: Grosse Monstrueuse de Lipari

[schampag]

SO excited about this Grosse Monstrueuse de Lipari. Only a first year tree that I began rooting on 12/27/20 but it's holding its figs and the top one recently began to swell. This will be my first Adriatic Berry fig.

Words of wisdom are always welcome!

[JoePAFig]

Patience, hope for very little rain, bag it in organza to protect from bees, birds. Reverse tape on the trunk to stop ants. When you think it's ready to pick, wait at least 2 more days unless you are getting a half inch or more rain. If it drizzles with a bag on it, make sure it dries out or you can get mold.

Oh, and share photos and a critique as you enjoy it!

[schampag]

Wow, really appreciated. Thanks!

[cvarcher]

Excellent advice. I second that notion to include that when it drips honey from the eye its still NOT ready!!!

[tinyfish]

Pitch a tent and sleep outside because the squirrels are as eager as you are...

[schampag]

Hope this works. Never would have thought of the reverse tape. Great idea!

So far the attack poodles have kept the squirrels at bay. I usually don't have a problem with critters. Hope they keep it up.

[JoePAFig]

Nice, just be aware that the ants can take any path up, so up the stakes if they are touching a leaf further on up. Also, I use packing tape which is not flexible, which needs changing later in the season because it can girdle the tree, so just keep an eye on it as the trunk thickens.

[TNJed]

I have tried duct tape and it doesn’t deter my ants. Idk about other types of tape

[schampag]

Sugar spots and dripping honey. What do you say? cvarcher ?

[blaze]

One of my favorite varieties. Looks good may sour if you let it too long. Depends on your heat and humidity. I would pick it. Plus there is a “one more day” syndrome where your figs get ruined or eaten by the critters on that last day.