OK, maybe a silly question, but it's something I've wondered since I got this fig sickness...
Are Black Madeira and Black Ischia really worth growing?
I ask this because of their known issues with FMV which curtails the plants health and productivity. I haven't grown or tasted either, but is the flavor is that good?
Myself, I'd prefer a fig that produces well with little effort and doesn't need babying. That being said, I'm not a collector either (nothing wrong with collecting!), but just want "easy" fruit. Same philosophy why I grow disease resistant apples instead of those I know I like a lot. Productivity is a bit more important than taste in my book.
I suppose that is the perk of I-258, great flavor but healthy. Maybe grafting ia a solution too.
Not trying to talk down on these varieties, but seriously wondering if they really are that good. Perhaps I'll have to get them and find out for myself.
Are Black Madeira and Black Ischia really worth growing?
I ask this because of their known issues with FMV which curtails the plants health and productivity. I haven't grown or tasted either, but is the flavor is that good?
Myself, I'd prefer a fig that produces well with little effort and doesn't need babying. That being said, I'm not a collector either (nothing wrong with collecting!), but just want "easy" fruit. Same philosophy why I grow disease resistant apples instead of those I know I like a lot. Productivity is a bit more important than taste in my book.
I suppose that is the perk of I-258, great flavor but healthy. Maybe grafting ia a solution too.
Not trying to talk down on these varieties, but seriously wondering if they really are that good. Perhaps I'll have to get them and find out for myself.
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