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That's what she says to me whenever I miss a turn. This afternoon I was recalculated onto a series of dirt roads, through an underpass barely taller than the car and into an orchard of grape vines and fig trees. There wasn't a soul anywhere except us. The fig trees where loaded with mostly green immature fruit. The few mature figs were what we dream of...huge, pear shaped, black and delicious. Strike!!
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Did you take cuttings? It would be a crime if you didn't.Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-2017
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I assume this was some random nursery/orchard and not Baud's. Did you take any pics? Any idea what varieties the figs were?Steve
D-i-c-k-e-r-s-o-n, MD; zone 7a
WL: Castillon, Fort Mill Dark, White BacaComment
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Way to go Frank! Good luck and get recalculated again.Nothing in the world takes the place of growing citrus till figs come along. Ray City, Ga. Zone 8 b.Comment
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This has been an incredible adventure so far, Hershell.
Here's the photo of the tree and fig...it is from the Jonquerettes area of Provence. This is definitely a keeper.You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 2 photos.Comment
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$50 my bid ahahah!Zone 5 Chicago IL Wish list:
1) Rest peacfully Amico Bello Buddy 👼🏼.
2) This weeks ebay auctions.Comment
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Outstanding!!!!Scott - Colorado Springs, CO - Zone 4/5 (Depending on the year) - Elevation 6266ft
“Though the problems of the world are increasingly complex, the solutions remain embarrassingly simple.” – Bill MollisonComment
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Score!!! I would be tempted with sampling and fig smuggling.Randall - Flomaton, Al. zone 8. https://www.youtube.com/c/FlomatonFamousComment
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I think that fruit is Abicou.Comment
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what a beautiful thing.....that alone makes the trip worth while....Fig Smugglers Anonymous
FMD-FSA.....I like itRoss B. Santa Rosa Calif zone 9b, wish list: CdD Blanc, Igo, Palmata, Sucrette, Morroco, Galicia NegraComment
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Enjoy your trip....Sas North Austin, TX Zone 8BComment
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Well done Frank. No interior shot? What color? No guess of variety either? Looks like a lovely black mission to me. Oh and please don't get in trouble. The French could give you 10 to life for touching their figs and grapes and I don't think I can help post bail bond for you guys with my Greek Euros any more !! Lol. Have lots and lots of fun and thanks for sharing all those beautiful moments with us.Comment
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What Shah said, definitely looks like Abicou!Rotterdam / the Netherlands.
Zone 8BComment
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Very nice, thanks for posting trip details for the fig family here!Jesse in western Maine, zone 4/5
Wishlist- earliest maincrop varietiesComment
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