Ive seen a bunch of resources that say common figs are hermaphroditic so they have both male and female flowers inside them. Because of this they are then self-pollinating which is why they are able to flower and fruit without the fig wasp. If this was the case the question begs to be asked, why do they then not produce viable seeds?

Aug 6, 2019 · The oldest wild fig tree I myself found was an about 90 years old tree growing under extreme conditions in the european alps, with winter temperatures about -20° C (-4 °F) and no protection by snow. I could estimate the age because the trees main trunk sadly was cut during construction work (fortunately the fig started to cast out again). If anybody knows any common …

Sep 26, 2019 · Is anyone else growing this variety? I know there was some discussion a few years ago on figs4fun whether this was a common fig, san pedro or a smyrna, but no follow-up on what the results were that I could find. I've been growing this variety since last year, but it did not put out any fruit, so it's still a mystery for me. I

Jun 18, 2019 · For your tastes and your climate, what is the best tasting closed-eye Common fig you've grown?

Aug 19, 2019 · Certain class of figs is referred to as a Smyrna type. It requires pollination by the fig wasp. The process of pollinating the figs is referred to as “Caprification”. The fig wasp can only be found in the Mediterranean region, but in early 1900’s it was imported to California from Turkey. Here’s the common method […] #10. 2 cvarcher

Jul 20, 2020 · I've focused building a collection of cold hardy and/or early ripening Common fig Varieties. (Florea, Malta Black, Hardy Chicago, LDA, Pastillere, RLBV, Azores Dark). And also have some San Pedros - Lampeira Preta and Feliciano Bianca (spelling?) for Breba. What are some varieties known to produce a good quality and quantity

Sep 24, 2018 · Fig Addict's Meetup 2018 in Seattle. I had a really fun time tasting and scoring figs with this group. We geeked out about figs, made some new friends. Tasted

Aug 21, 2021 · A cross between a common fig and persistent caprifig will increase the number of viable common seeds produced. You’ll have to grow all of them out for years until they fruit to determine which are common vs Smyrna vs caprifigs.

Jan 5, 2021 · I got a Gambino last year based on finding references that it was common. Grew from cutting to about 1 foot high last year, so haven't fruited yet. Zone 7B/8A Wake Forest, NC. Wish list - 1. To stop murdering fig cuttings. 2. To find the biggest, juiciest, cold hardiest, most delicious common fig in the world! (and not murder it)

Oct 13, 2020 · The persistent caprifigs from California were all big bland yellows, bred to increase the percentage of Calimyrna genes while trying to breed a Common Fig replacement for Calimyrna.