Rob' Genovese Nero breba

[figgary Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close figgary]

There has been some confusion as to the identity of this fig, but whatever it is, it's tasty! This breba ripened today, and it weighed 84 grams. Almost too sweet, chewy and full of flavor. The skin is thin and overall a delicious fig. It does have a large eye, which might be problematic in areas where it actually rains. Works here though.

[rusty hooks Member Find all posts View Profile Close rusty hooks]

you didn't show me that fig Gary...

good thing....nice

[rusty hooks]

But you introduced me to it as a Black Jack....???

[figgary]

Blackjack is inside, Rob's GN on the driveway side.

[rusty hooks]

Wow...both of them giant sized....nice

[Taverna78 Vetern Member Fabio Find all posts View Profile Close Taverna78]

Why is it bad if I is larger or open in area where it may rain?

[Rewton Fig Phenom Find all posts View Profile Close Rewton]

Taverna, the eye provides an entry point for moisture and insects that can damage the fruit; in humid/rainy environments having an open eye can lead to souring of the fig.

Gary this looks like a great fig whatever it is. Do you have a main crop forming?

[figgary]

Hi Steve, yes, a large main crop is forming. I'll add pics when I get a chance. Thanks for answering Taverna's question also.

[Taverna78]

Oh I understand.

[F. Bennett Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close F. Bennett]

Nice, Gary! Does it taste similar to any other variety you have? If so, which ones? I may have the same one, but would like to see where it ranks in flavor. Thanks

[figgary]

Hi Frank. I have another one almost ripe, so I'll try to answer your question after tasting it. I don't remember it tasting like others. I just had my 1st Madeleine Des Deux Saisons, and it was very jammy/chewy like this fig.

[figgary Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close figgary]

Hi Steve. Here is a photo of another ripening breba with some main crop as well. The tree is loaded. Leaves are mostly 3 and 5 lobes, with a very few singles.

[Rewton Fig Phenom Find all posts View Profile Close Rewton]

Looks great! It will be interesting to compare all these different figs that were obtained under the name Genovese Nero and see if/how they are related. I have two and based on leaf shape one is quite different from the one you show while the other is somewhat similar.

[newnandawg Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close newnandawg]

Gary, here are the pics of the main crop from my last years tree, same provider. And this is what I said. "This is the largest fig I have ever grown. Only wish my scales were working. I would guess that it is at least 3.0 oz as it is much lager than the Persian White at 2.67 oz. Not only is it huge it is also the best tasting fig thus far for 2014. Not overly sweet with hints of pear and maybe just a little honey. Very refreshing. I will give this a 9."

[figgary]

Thanks Mike. Have you gotten any brebas?

[dobemom]

Oh, my...looks luscious.

[newnandawg]

No brebas but has a good many main crop lurking at me. LOL

[Hershell Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close Hershell]

This one is a Rob's also. It don't look quite ripe but was almost mush on the inside. Probably from too much rain. Pretty good taste and should improve with age and normal weather.

[figgary]

I agree with you, Hershell, that it will get better with less rain. It's been unusually dry here.

[Whiterk]

Looks wonderful. I can only imagine what it taste like.