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Hi folks. I'm located just SE of Orlando, FL, 9b and have tried to look through the forums so hope this isn't a commonly posted question.
With everything else I've grown in my region, I've had to be very specific about selecting varieties that won't succumb to FL heat, humidity, and rainy season. When it comes to figs, the UF extension service and plenty of websites recommend several common figs like celeste, brown turkey, olympia, etc. but almost nothing about figs in the berry flavor groups.
I have tried figs from 3 different trees of unknown type and found them somewhat enjoyable, but wanted a richer, more acid balanced flavor than the general brown sugar these each offered. In looking at the FAQ flavor grouping guide, I believe a variety from the adriatic, Bordeaux, or dark berry categories is more of what I'm looking for. Beyond that I have not seen where people recommend specific types within the berry groups ( other than Violet de Bordeaux for taste it seems).
For the berry flavor group fig cultivars, will any variety I select which has a closed eye most likely do fine in my climate? Are there any specific berry type cultivars that provide a good balance of taste quality, productivity, and robustness that might offer me a good foray into fig growing?
I'm very excited by the thought of some of these berry figs, as my neighbors sugar type figs seem to do well. I have had my hopes dashed before trying to grow things that aren't bulletproof in my climate before and want to make sure I'm set up for some degree of success and not just pick the "best tasting fig" but end up disappointed by poor production or disease resistance.
Thanks much for the help.
With everything else I've grown in my region, I've had to be very specific about selecting varieties that won't succumb to FL heat, humidity, and rainy season. When it comes to figs, the UF extension service and plenty of websites recommend several common figs like celeste, brown turkey, olympia, etc. but almost nothing about figs in the berry flavor groups.
I have tried figs from 3 different trees of unknown type and found them somewhat enjoyable, but wanted a richer, more acid balanced flavor than the general brown sugar these each offered. In looking at the FAQ flavor grouping guide, I believe a variety from the adriatic, Bordeaux, or dark berry categories is more of what I'm looking for. Beyond that I have not seen where people recommend specific types within the berry groups ( other than Violet de Bordeaux for taste it seems).
For the berry flavor group fig cultivars, will any variety I select which has a closed eye most likely do fine in my climate? Are there any specific berry type cultivars that provide a good balance of taste quality, productivity, and robustness that might offer me a good foray into fig growing?
I'm very excited by the thought of some of these berry figs, as my neighbors sugar type figs seem to do well. I have had my hopes dashed before trying to grow things that aren't bulletproof in my climate before and want to make sure I'm set up for some degree of success and not just pick the "best tasting fig" but end up disappointed by poor production or disease resistance.
Thanks much for the help.
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