Figs (Desert King)

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:22 pm

Here's a pic that shows Desert King figs that are in my coldframe. The same type of tree in my garden is just breaking dormancy to set new leaves. That's the difference between the two ... probably 6 weeks I'd guess.

Cheers, Barrie.

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Wed May 07, 2008 11:04 am

Beautiful, Barrie!

How do they taste, given the shorter ripening season than their native environs?
Barb

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Wed May 07, 2008 3:56 pm

I may never know Barb if this one finds a new home. The figs in my garden are sweet in summer and the same variety.

Cheers, Barrie.

lucky1 · Post by **lucky1** » Wed May 07, 2008 4:00 pm

It'd be a shame to let it go to a new home before you've tasted it

Great looking plant and fruit.

Barb

macario · Post by **macario** » Sun May 18, 2008 9:28 am

Its very nice looking. Do they grow fast? I just bought my first fig. Since I am in Chicago I bought hardy Chicago lol.

Barrie · Post by **Barrie** » Mon May 19, 2008 9:48 am

They (Desert King anyway) has grown from gallon sized to 6 feet in about 4 years. Not bad I guess. Never heard of 'Hardy Chigago' ... I hope it does well for you.

Cheers, Barrie.