Ondata vs Bl Manzanita: two large black figs I like

[fruitnut]

Both first yr trees in 25 gal fabric bags. I like both figs: big, sweet, precocious, and productive. For reference the tags with names are 4.5 inches long.

[Sheergenius]

Those look Delicious!!! Im going fig crazy looking at all the fig post on here.

[fruitnut]

They are both very good. At least 8 of 10. That's very good for first yr trees that have until recently been heavily watered to maximize growth. I had some really good Ondata last fall from a small tree. It has my full attention.

[mwhight34]

I so wish that I had the restraint to not pick my figs until they look like those lol

[fruitnut]

Ya put them on a diet: limit that water

[Rudypayraise]

The master does it again!

[swethakyadav]

Steve - any comparison of Black Manza with Galicia Negra ? I wont get figs from Manza this year but the Galicia Negra I got from you last year ripened some absolute beauties and I am expecting it to do much better next year.

[fruitnut]

I think Black Man is GN on steroids.

[Achilles]

Could not agree more. I have yet to find a tree that fruits and grows like Black Manz.

[Bellefleurs]

Steve, which fig is sweeter?
I don’t have Ondata but I do have Black Manzanita.
The Black manzanita has grown aggressively and has set a bunch of figs. Two should be ready tomorrow.

[fruitnut]

I just ate the second fig of each for breakfast. I'd say both are equally sweet. These really are very sweet for such large figs. I like both equally well at this point. I do think Ondata is prettier but that could change under differing conditions.

[Bellefleurs]

Thank you for this comparison.

[RedRockFig]

Both look great. The great thing with figs is that you don't have to choose, you can have both. I can see my future coming into view.

[Bellefleurs]

I just picked two from my tree.
Yes, I know that I should have left them on the tree for a few days longer BUT I’m dealing with a serious fig swiping predator AND it’s raining every day.
I cut into one and I’m going to allow the other fig to sit on the counter for a day or two.
Despite tasting watered down from all the rain, the fig was very sweet.

[Ktrain]

They look great!