In Spain (here there are a lot of good fig varieties!) is mainly assumed that the king of the taste is "Coll de Dama".

This subject has been posted several times in this forum. According to my readings, the winner here is "Negronne" but, of course! taste is a subjective matter and there are a lot of different opinions.

I like Violette de Bordeaux,principally because it can be grown here,but not because it is better tasting than Col de Dame.
Col De Dame fruited only once here for the last three years and i bet it was not the best it can be because of the climate.
It was superflavorfull any way.
So Axier I agree with you.
Best Regards

I would just like to have Herman's culls.

Cecil

Is the Col De Dame dark or lite variety, along with that one i see a Col De Dames on Encanto web site. Cecil what is a cull is that a wood cutting.
Thanks
Martin

Hi Martin,

No, a cull is what what Herman puts in the garbage dumpster! He has caused me to have heartburn in the past with what he has "culled"

That is meant as a compliment Herman.

Got you the greenery after a trim sounds like,as for the heartburn take a prilosic or i cant spell it but its the generic version of it and a lot less expensive 1 a day keeps the heartburn away for me omeraperazole or something like that at walgreens.
:0)
Martin

Martin... A Cull in this case referrs to the plants that Herman decides are not worth his time that he gets rid of in one fashion or another.

For me the choice is easy, as I've only had one freshly picked fig from my own plants I would have to go with Kadota. Though I will admit to being open to comparing that memory with any that I get to ripen this year!

heck, I've even had store-bought Mission figs from a produce stand that were quite good, too.

~Chills

Martin, Chills explained it perfect!
The only figs we got that was fit to eat this yr. was Celeste.
Maybe more next yr.
Cecil

Well guys,you know i still have the Col de Dame ,thow I have to admit,i am not sure if i will ever make it fruit again.
It is true some cultivars are just to difficult to deal with.If you like a chalange get one for yourself.

Herman,

If that Col de Dame is a challenge for you, I don't have any buisness with it.

Cecil

Cecil,
True that the CdD is a rather late fig.
But wait a second, both me and Herman live up-north in NJ,
while you live in TX, half a (better) fig-world way! Before
you just give up on this 'good-tasting' fig, maybe you
should have/ask/search the opinion from some other
local fig people.
George (NJ).

Herman , were would i be able to purchase the col de dame if it is a dark variey and sweet as some say . i have room for no more than 3 before the misses makes me sleep in the shed. I have 3 in mind all dark variety's .
Martin

Marseilles, the yellow one with the amber interior, is my favorite. My granddaughter thinks there is nothing like Celeste, she is almost 7 years old, and a big fig fan.

Hello George,
that is why I todd Herman "I would just like to have Herman's culls". But as usual, I didn't artuculate very well.

Cecil

Looking at encanto site it says col de dame pyriform purple / black, skin then further down it says skin color white and flesh grey/black . Looking at pictures it looks greenish color when ripe. I'm confused so any help is appreciated.
Martin

From what I understand there are 3 Col de Dame varieties. Blanc (white), Noir (Black), and Grey (Grise). The UCD listed Col de Dame is a white. I hope this is what you were looking for.

Vinnie

Vinnie thanks for the response that clears it up for me.
Marty

Dieseler,

There was a similar thread recently, that may interest you, see:

Choice of top 12 figs
http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/figs4funforum/vpost?id=2613651

George (NJ).

Here is a link that might be useful: Choice of top 12 figs

Gorgi, thanks for that it was fine reading for me and it helps a great deal.
Once again thanks.
Martin

Herman, you are right. Coll de Dama is a good choice for anybody with a long and sunny summer, it is a very late ripening variety. Negronne is a better option for cooler climates.
The Mediterranean region of Spain has an excellent climate for figs but not my region (North coast of Spain). Sometimes, the summers are cloudy and rainy but, fortunately, it isn't rare September and October months with dry and mild temperatures due to a predominant warm south wind. On account of this, from time to time, we have good weather for figs, even Coll de Dama.

My favorite dark fig is Negronne or Violette du Bordeaux. Easy to grow, productive and exceptionally delicious. See link for homegrown photos below.

Here is a link that might be useful: Negronne or Violette du Bordeaux Fig

Well I havent tasted allot of varieties but my favorite at the moment is Black Mission.