I’m finally caving in to one more fruit tree, no surprise there. It is ‘figland’ here. I am looking for a very plump french fig. On the hunt tomorrow!
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Man so many great figs. I would look for any Col de Dame figs. They are some of the best figs you could get. Any of them.
A very famous collection in France
I’m growing a couple from this collection. As many have reached our shores that can only be found at this famous fig orchard.
Drew
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Thanks so much Drew !
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Have you tried any French figs before? It sounds like you can grow just about any variety that pleases you in your climate.
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La belle Violette de Sollies est un delice là bas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpdlv78845U
That one should certainly be on your list.
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It is as is Col Dame Noir from Drew51
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I think @aap likes Violette de Sollies. I have Noire de Barbentane which is similar but supposed to ripen a couple weeks earlier than VdS. It was very good last year. The pulp texture was similar to a Col de Dame but with a tougher skin. I have Col de Dame Gris and it’s heavenly.
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Yes very good, all the French figs are decent, just like any other fruit. France has amazing fruit. Very few are mediocre, most are top shelf stuff.
Look for these and a few others are out there too. This is what I have.
Col de Dame Blanc (baud)
Col de Dame Blanca/Negra - npolaske
Col de Dame Ciutat - Plant - Creator
Col de Dame Gris willys-a-gas
Col de Dame Noir (Prusch) - Dis
Col de Dame Roja - npolaske
Get Gris, Blanc or Noir to appreciate this line of figs.
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Hey Drew you’re missing the Gegatina In your collection of col de dame’s ! I heard is really good as well.
Also Col de Dame Mutante
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You’re right! I forgot about that one! That must be a good one to have, I have seen a lots of people acquiring this one.
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They are late ripening. And I don’t get many. So I have no plans to add more.
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Violette de Sollies are truly gigantic. I was in Paris with my family one week after watching this video, and I stumbled upon a fresh fruit market. And what do I see in front of me: cases of these ginormous figs. Needless to say the became my lunch. Delish!!!
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I agree with @Drew51and others, the CDD figs are great, my favorites are CDD Blanc, Gris, and Roja. Also, the Violette de Sollories is even bigger, with great taste! All truly great figs!
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Thank you all, will go to the nursery this weekend. Had to get more pots and soil yesterday.
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Never have grown them are they all self fertile?
The common fig yes, all we mentioned are common. You should find out if the fig wasp is in your area. Here it is only in California. So I can only grow common figs.
Also they need to be dead ripe, almost look like they are rotting. Cracked, wrinkled etc like this. If picked earlier they are not very good at all (store bought). They will not ripen more once picked.
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Thanks Drew those look mighty tasty. 
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