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Fiorone di Ruvo! As always, please share any experiences or photos you may have.
A San Pedro type with extra large fruit. Originally from Southern Italy. There isn't a ton of info on this one...
Being from Southern Italy, it seems to do best it hot climates. Does not seem to be at all hardy. Some anecdotal reports state the flavor is not as good in cooler climates, but others state the fruits are still sweet and the size more than makes up for the lesser flavor.
Most plants have a unique growth habit with semi-weeping branches. I've seen them described as 'helicopter blades', it has a nice ornamental appearance.
Sweet fruits, I have not ready anything indicating they are particularly flavorful though. Brown skin (can be ugly) and pinkish brown interior. Ripens June/July in mid-Atlantic. Fruits ooze honey from eye when ripe.
Overall, it may not be the best variety for cooler climates except as a novelty. I will still trial this variety here in my breba project if my cuttings root.
Some pictures:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussi...iorone-di-ruvo
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5905363
A San Pedro type with extra large fruit. Originally from Southern Italy. There isn't a ton of info on this one...
Being from Southern Italy, it seems to do best it hot climates. Does not seem to be at all hardy. Some anecdotal reports state the flavor is not as good in cooler climates, but others state the fruits are still sweet and the size more than makes up for the lesser flavor.
Most plants have a unique growth habit with semi-weeping branches. I've seen them described as 'helicopter blades', it has a nice ornamental appearance.
Sweet fruits, I have not ready anything indicating they are particularly flavorful though. Brown skin (can be ugly) and pinkish brown interior. Ripens June/July in mid-Atlantic. Fruits ooze honey from eye when ripe.
Overall, it may not be the best variety for cooler climates except as a novelty. I will still trial this variety here in my breba project if my cuttings root.
Some pictures:
http://forums.gardenweb.com/discussi...iorone-di-ruvo
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=5905363
For me it was quite good. I would rank it second only to Zingarella in last years additions.
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