Dark Portugese (Bass) 2021

[JoePAFig]

First fig this season off of this third year in ground. I love this Etna, it will pump out figs from now until the leaves fall off, it's a real workhorse for me. This fig was 21 grams and ripened in 78 days from fruit set. Last year it was 80 days. Very sweet rich almost blackberry like with good seed crunch. It's another variety that will turn into jam on the tree if the weather cooperates.

[Kid Fig]

BlackBerry you say?

What other flavors does it have?

I'm looking to collect different figs that have fruit flavors and although I haven't done any extensive research, this is the first time I hear BlackBerry flavor.

[JoePAFig]

It's all in the tongue of the beholder really, but to me this one tastes simply more of blackberry than say strawberry. It's sweet, definitely figgy but got that berry tone as well. It's easier to do a google search for say "blackberry fig ourfigs" than to use the forum search, it works much better. You'll come up with some hits for sure.

[jessup42]

Black bethlehem, also from bass, gets blueberry notes as it dries on tree. Love that one though fruits are small

[JoePAFig]

jessup42, also a great fig. I have it, and Dark Greek (Marius) as well. All coming soon, hopefully.

[Kid Fig]

JoePAFig

Awe yeah buddy! Thanks for the tip. Honestly thought it would take me time just browsing and posting questions.

Well looks like I'll have my work cut out for me...

[MJA829]

Absolutely great figs, it can dry well on the tree and get really jammy and very sweet.

[Halligan-]

Great job ripening! Your stuff is looking killer

[SoCalFigs]

Great lookin fig, Joe!

[JMF75]

Great looking fig Joe. This one will definitely go on my wishlist. Thank you sir for sharing.

[Naeem]

Harvest my first one few days ago, great fig and very very split resistance!

[JoePAFig]

Agreed, it does handle rain well.

[blaze]

It a better etna than most for sure. I love it as well. Better than RLBV in my yard.

[Foodtreefield]

I love this one. A melt in your mouth flavor burst. And early.

[blaze]

Mine is pumping out figs right now. It’s in a 7 gallon four year old. It will go into the ground next year.