Izmir Main 2021

[straywolf94]

My Izmir plant was on my cull list last year since it didn't produce. Somehow it is still around and dropped a few figs this year. There were 2 that were ripening and I got to try it for the first time. I was very surprised how good it was! I think on a level with Bourjasotte Gris. I would need to try a few more to be sure, but I think this is now a keeper.

[tinyfish]

Its funny what figs can do when you threaten them with the cull list.

[claret]

I’m curious: How old is it, and what size pot?

[straywolf94]

It is in its 2nd leaf in a 3 gallon pot.

[straywolf94]

2nd one ripened to perfection. It tasted as good as it looked. This one looks caprified compared to the first one. Such a beautiful fig!

[Evan]

Wow....that is a gorgeous fig...not sure how this variety slipped under my radar but I might need to add it to the list. Excellent job. Did this have an acidic bite to it? I read that it was a fig with a good amount of acid.

[straywolf94]

I didn't notice as strong an acidic tang compared to something like Unknown Pastiliere or Burgan Unknown. It tasted similar to Bourjasotte Gris but a bit more acidic than B. Gris. Pulp was denser than B. Gris.

[acerpictum]

Fundamental differences ... The first fig of the wasp seems to have been ignored. Or it bloomed too early (or the weather was not flyable). The second fig is very good!

[figs and tropicals]

I'm glad to know that it can ripen without caprification. I recall some back and forth opinions on that. I started cuttings last winter and have around 4 trees...will be keeping one...have extras if anyone is looking. It seems to be quite vigorous. The rooted cuttings are very robust.

[Sod]

I ended up with 3 of these and decided to put the weakest one in the ground. It’s an experiment to be sure.