Yes !! , very jealous. Here in BARCELONA 70 F , some day we achieve 80 F. This winter never has frozen.
Now the figs are starting to burst.
The brevas are showing their little figs.

It has been upper 70s to low 80s for the high temps in Houston. I'm sure my trees (at least those which are not still in my fridge) have broken dormancy, but I don't know because I am still stuck in NJ.

Jon, is this your first crop from Armenian? Do you have any any input on the taste? Also, I'd make the pitch for moving to Texas. There are the long hot summers and land/housing is so affordable, one can still afford their fig obsession. ;)

Xon, how old are the trees shown in your picture?

Thanks guys,
~james (not jealous just really, really wanting to go home)

IÂm growing figs in pots.
My oldest fig has 15 years is a Cendrosa ( Translte to English : Ashen ) Fig very late variety but may be one of the better taste.
The fig shown in the picture is a Breva called ROJA , It was rooted last summer using green wood scion.

I too grow my figs in pots. I was wondering about the the tree in the background of your photo. It seems to be about 2½" (6 cm) caliper where it meets the soil. I was curious as to how old it is.

Xon, Very nice pictures on your site. We were in Spain about 15 years ago, but mostly Madrid and south into Andalucia. Didn't make it up to Catalonia.

James, We still hve one advantage over Houston - no where near the humidity. Hope you get home soon.

James,
Is the first time that I read caliper , but I understand the meaning.
This fig is Blanca de Maella ( White of Maella ) , Maella is a town of Zaragoza where the people speak Catalan , near of Batea ( Catalonia ).
Time ago when the figs where appreciated food , Maella was famous for theirs figs , this is your own variety.
Here, It is medium late , middle of August , white to gray , medium size and very sweet and good for drying.
My fig was potted in winter 2005 from scion , now It has , as you thought , 6 cm of diameter at ground.
Xon

I think that
caliper == (trunk) diameter SIZE...

Wow! Love all the pics shown here! How does one insert a picture into the post? I will be able to share a few in about another week or so.

~ Erin

You need to save the pictures into a web.
IÂm using http://s101.photobucket.com/
You must register into as user , It is free and then you can upload yours pictures from your computer.

Ok since no one else will step up...YES Im jealous!

I have 7 more yrs till retirement in my current career and have always dreamt of living in Cali......hmmmmmmmm we'll see!

I just saw Paso Robles making the list of best places to retire. :)

Ain't we lucky?
This is my first Spring with my figs and I am having such a good time checking out the different leaves and the tiny little figs- so many of my trees came to me in their dormancy so this is the first time I have been able to see what they look like- so beautiful!
My Zumwalt came too this week and it is a beautiful little fig- now I'm waiting for my Paradise order which is to be delivered tomorrow and if I can get my cuttings going- well, that is gonna' be enough for this Spring- AFTER I get my approx. 40 varieties planted! Whew- wish me luck!
Yippee! Love all the pics! Fig On!
Christy

Well I don't have to be jealous, at least not this winter. We got one day in the low to mid 30's with a light frost, just some light damage to some banana leaves, no damage on mango, lychee, longan, guava, avocado, etc. Glad you had a nice winter, wish everybody a great growing season.

Gary

Yes, I am very jealous to both Jon and my brother Micheal
somewhere down under in NSW, Aussie land! God bless both!
A little while back, I called my brother, and mentioned
that I have been collecting figs. Today, I received tons
of (CURRENT) pictures prints of cut flowers, and fruits
such as FIGS, banana, mango, and more! I managed to SCAN
some fig pictures...

Regards,
George (NJ).

George,
Yummy,thats something to smile.The fig tree is loaded with delicious fruits. Any idea what variety it is. Have a bro in melbourne & he is interested in having a few fig trees. Appreciate if U can advise. Thanks.

Paully

P.S. Just look at the huge quantity/size fruit that one of
my dear brother's 'average sized' fig tree is producing!
I wish that it was possible here in 'cold' NJ, USA...
Alas, also notice the netting protecting from vermin
birds (I guess).

Gorgi,
I just came back from Australia, I was there for 3 weeks. All fig trees have net over them to protect from birds. I ate the same type of figs in the photos. They're Extra large.
Before I left I planted Avocados, Guavas, and Fig trees for my uncle and my cousins to remember me by.

Xon, I was in spain for the luna de la miel. I stayed for 2 weeks, didn't make it to Barcelona. Madrid and Canary islands.

I travel to many warm areas, I get so depressed when I come back to the bitter cold of the Northeast.

Bass

Very nice pictures Gorgi.
I hope , if you will go to Spain again, you donÂt forget to visit Catalonia , mainly Barcelona.
In Catalonia , please , be precise , don't ask for figs in general, here , they have other meanings.

Yes, very, but I'm sure if I wait a bit longer, my figs will look pretty good, too. Figs are almost my favorite thing to plant in my midatlantic, muggy climate-they need little care, look quite tropical, & people who are interested in figs have alot of info to share & are very helpful...

So, George, You have a choice of Australia and California. Tome for action!

Too late for me! But if I have a realistic good choice,
it would be 'down under'...

Nice pictures gorgi! I'm assuming that is your brother in the picture? He has a nice fig-eatin' grin on his face....I would too! What kind of figs are those? They're huge!

And thanks for the picture-adding instructions! I should've known better, I already do that with my myspace page. For whatever reason, I thought there was a special feature on this forum where I could upload shots. No biggie! :) I've teeny-tiny little figlets popping out, so in about another week or so, I'll snap some shots and show everyone.

~ Erin