Campaniere - One of the Best Fig Varieties Period
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Taken from my blog: Figboss.com - Campaniere is a fig that was made popular by Figues du Monde. I would suggest that if you're interested in this variety, please go check out Thierry's blog: figuesdumonde.wordpress.com/2... - You can email him to find specifics on the exact origin, but as he describes this tree can be found in the Lot of France and has been known to have existed there since the end of the 1900s.
I've spoken to Thierry quite a bit about this specific variety. He has told me privately that, "Campaniere survived a harsh winter in February of 2012. There was 10 days of frost. During the day it was -5C and in the nighttime it reached -20C (-4F). After all of that, even the buds were intact. The mother tree is about 140 years old, but there is a younger one about 20 years old who is in the wind and has good resistance too. They are in a draining place and we should not neglect the limestone and potassium to help the tree to resist the cold." I have no reason to doubt Thierry's story, but more testing is definitely needed to have full confidence in this degree of hardiness and if proven true, this would be the hardiest fig I know of. Even moreso than Hardy Chicago, whic
h shows good hardiness at 0F when established. There are other varieties boasting to have survived similar temperatures, but none corroborated as of yet. What I can say for sure is that the limbs of Campaniere were more lignified than any other variety I had planted in ground the last two years. It appears to just stop growing or significantly slow down during the summer, while many other varieties continue in my yard due to plenty of moisture. This allows it to have time to lignify almost perfectly by frost.
What's shocking though about this fig is just how early it ripens. It is among the earliest of varieties. Ripening alongside Malta Black, Ronde de Bordeaux, Florea, Celeste, Iranian Candy, Yellow Neches, Pastiliere, etc... This combo of early and hardy puts it in a class of only one other fig and that's the amazing Hardy Chicago, but I would argue it's even better. Yes.. even better than Azores Dark or Malta Black.
This year I'm really seeing that in action. The hang time is so short, that I am almost guaranteed to ripen and enjoy every fig on my Campaniere trees. From the time it starts to swell and change color from green and hard, it only is about 4 days till ripe. That's amazing. There's only one other fig that I know of like that. De la Senyora (Hivernenca) - The Black Madeira killer/replacement.
So making a case for this fig is very easy and I haven't even described the taste. It's top in its class in so many categories already... It's early, hardy and has a short hang time. I could end the blog post now and that should be enough to convince you to grow it. What's even more spectacular is its ability to dry on the tree. It's not at the level of a Nerucciolo d'Elba, Marseillaise or Figoin, but it's not too far away. Having a great ability to hold well on the tree and a high brix to fight fermentation and mold, it enables it to dry easier than many many other varieties on the tree. Even here in the Philadelphia area it's possible to see completely dried Campaniere figs.
To top it all off the production is high and the flavor is top tier. A solid 4.5 that anyone would be happy to enjoy with an elegant jammy berry flavor. Good fig flavors, sweetness and a taste that can last on the tongue.
Put this all together and you have one of the best overall figs that anyone could grow. I really hope one day to see this fig in nursery catalogues across the US in addition to the already amazing standard varieties like Hardy Chicago, Violette de Bordeaux & Celeste. And I will definitely keep promoting this fig until it is. It's a standard and deserves a spot in many grower's yards. Not just the hobbyist, but the average fig grower. This fig is special in so many ways. Enjoy!
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Hi Ross. I normally don’t write any comments, but I needed to when it comes to you. Well, I’d like to truly thank you for all your very informative videos. You and my late father are the sole reason for me starting my fig collection. I’ve learned so much. I’m in Southern Ontario Canada so I’m hoping not to lose any this coming winter. It’s my first season and my figs are all in pots. I have a few questions but don’t want to take up too much space here. Thanks so much buddy
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Joe. That means a lot man. I'm sorry to hear about your Father. They're a great way to keep people in your memory.
@sleepystar1638
Жыл бұрын
Love you man
Ross, This seems like another winner.....may have to give it a try. Another good informative fig video. Thnx for sharing, Randy/GA
i like the long term goal of increasing the standard of figs we see in main stream places. there are some amazing apples that have made it out there too. the internet and video platforms have really helped this. over the past decade i have seen the improvements. its a great time to be gardening and into growing. we have all helped in some way. i only see it getting better.
@jamesfrederick.
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t agree more MRgreen I think we need to make people understand that they have been living there lives eating only one version of almost every fruit and that version is not even the best version it’s the version selected for hardness and productiveness not flavor and texture in a capitalist society there isn’t economic insensitive to sell harder to grow less profitable version that just taste better but in a home garden in at lest my opinion the only reason is to eat and taste the highest end, rarest, best flavors possible “for if you don’t proved these experience to you’re self you will never get to have them”.
@666Necropsy
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfrederick. right on. the honey crisp apple didnt come out until the 90s. there is a shift in the model towards flavor. the honey crisp is more profitable and it is harder to grow. i think the market can be retrained. the shift is happening very slow.
Amazing! I was waiting for this video for the last six months! ;) btw thanks to your amazing inspiration I'm gonna try to produce figs commercially here on the wet and cold mountains of Italy (and here comes the campaniere)...and thats really really only possible thaks to your huge work and passion. That's sound crazy, but you really changed my Life, in a damn positive way...Im gonna grow figs where noone here even could immagine ahahahah. But really, dont listen the haters and damn, keep doing what you are doing! because you are really inspiring people growing what they cant even imagine!! Just that, a Big thank to you man. Really
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you!!
@MrThumper1440
2 жыл бұрын
Gabriel, would you share with us what part of Italy you are in? My parents were from Calbria. Provincia Cosenza.
@Reylockjdjdjdjdj184
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrThumper1440 North Italy, near switlerland, lombardy, province of bergamo on the mountains...2300 ft hight. Oh Italy its perfect for growing figs, yeah but not here. O/
i picked up Camp sticks for $30 during winter. i have been thinking of all my family and friends i will be sending copies to of the tree based on your detailed observations. thanks from all of us! im most amazed atm by shiro plumb... omg.
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome and thank you! Can you describe the taste on that one??
Masterclass! kudos.
@miltonzambrana4838
2 жыл бұрын
I found a fig tree planted on a sidewalk yesterday...seems like a special fig. How would you suggest I go about identifying it?
Hey Ross!! Found your KZread Channel about 2 weeks ago and love it! I am of Italian descent and have 4 older trees that I have inherited. I have essentially speed watched though all your fig videos and have learned so much!! I know know I have been doing a lot of things wrong, which is why my production has been sooooo poor. I am ready this fall to prune the trees and then roots as now I realize that they are probably VERY root bound. I cant thank you enough for all the knowledge. I have been searching for a place to but a Campaniere cutting or small tree, but have been unsuccessful. I live in Michigan and think this would be a great tree to add to the collection. Any thoughts on where to get one? Will you be selling any soon? I really appreciate all your videos and knowledge. Grazie!!
I got this one off Thierry last year. Can't wait to try it?
Would absolutely love to have this as an in ground tree here in pa
Hi, Ross ,I'm wating for my first Campaniere fig , need a lot informations about this fig from you , Thanks for your sharing.
Yo awesome vid Ross. Been watching for a while and started my own fig orchard. I never had a fresh fig until recently and it tasted awful. Bland and had a grassy after taste. Could I be doing something wrong lol? All my figs taste that way!
@jbaker3504
2 жыл бұрын
Do you know the variety?
@PixelatedApollo1
2 жыл бұрын
@@jbaker3504 so far my LSU Tiger, LSU Hollier, VDB, and Chicago Hardy have been tasteless
@XoroksComment
2 жыл бұрын
Are they ripe when you pick them? Is the neck (where it connects to the stem) soft? When they are ripe, there also shouldn't be any white sap when you pick them.
@PixelatedApollo1
2 жыл бұрын
@@XoroksComment yeah they are ripe. I’m honestly so confused.
@jbaker3504
2 жыл бұрын
I have read / heard multiple times that an excess of water can “dilute” the flavor. My oldest trees are great looking and happy but also produce grassy tasting, IMO bland figs at the beginning of the season. They definitely get better as the summer progresses and the tree gets more heat. This year I am watering them less and we’ll see.
I'm surprised this fig tree is still so expensive. You've been talking about this one for quite some time.
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
People underestimate demand. So many people were surprised Smith was getting high prices. There's a lot more demand than people think.
@HVACRTECH-83
2 жыл бұрын
It's all about popularity when it comes to fig prices. If people are making videos about certain varieties being great for this reason or that, the price goes up because of demand. People need that variety in their collection no matter the cost, that's how the sellers think and unfortunately we pay the price still lol
@HVACRTECH-83
2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually very suprised that Chicago hardy is not priced higher because for me and so many others especially up here in the north east, it's an awsome producer and great flavor
Hi Ross ! Awesome job your doing here . My Fig mentor Brad Hamilton told me about you . What zone do you live in ?
@AnCapKadse
8 ай бұрын
I believe he is in 7a
I know probably crazy busy, was wondering if you are still working on your book?
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
After I pass my CPA.
Camp ,RDB,VDB,Celeste,Hardy Chicago,Triana. Putting them all in the ground. Im done with the massive container collection.
Can I have this in ground in zone 6b?
Hi Ross i am from TUNISIA...we have in Tunisia the best fig really
Ps. Please let me know if you have a book coming
. Do you stop watering container figs when they start to ripen? Can a container fig go a few days without any water?
@jbaker3504
2 жыл бұрын
I’m in Southern California and water them every four days or so but the only way to know for sure is to feel the soil. Mine are in 5 gallon pots and have a layer of mulch and then micro bark on top of the soil.
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Just keep things consistently moist! I mostly stop when things cool down.
Any good place where I can buy any figs trees I am in zone 9b
How did it hold up to the rain yesterday and last night?
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Very well.
Michurinska - 10, the earliest of my collection.
Hey Ross, how are your pomegranates doing?
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of them are setting fruit now.
Masha Allah, it is as if you are in heaven، May God bless this blessing.
Hey Ross I live n California but all my friends moved to Oregon and there trying to get me to move up north with them but I’m worried it would devalue my newly found fig collection... I think I’m in hardy ness zone 9a but I think Oregon is around 8b, do you think my fig trees could handle the temps in the winter there all grown out cuttings I got this early spring in large pots...Col de dame blanc as well as rimada smith black and white Madeira bordissot grise martinenca rimada caveliera and more...I’m in kinda a awkward spot but I think it would be wise to move even more south to be honest.
@caseyjones3076
2 жыл бұрын
I'm in zone 6b and don't have a problem growing any of these varieties. Provided you overwinter in some form.
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Most will survive 10-15F if lignified well.
@jamesfrederick.
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I guess I kinda expected I’d have to learn to over winter... great help
@jamesfrederick.
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ross As always bro
You got beaut vids neph 😎
Does in ground campaniere give Breba?
@RossRaddi
Жыл бұрын
Yes.
Campaniera sounds delicious
When are you going to sell your cuttings Ross?
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Every November-January.
@Timanator
2 жыл бұрын
@@RossRaddi Thanks Ross!
Do you sell this variety?
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. I just sold a tree of it on Sunday.
@dg09695
2 жыл бұрын
@@RossRaddi I would buy a campaniere tree from you ASAP. :-P Your channel is full of great information!
@fckinmadcouchez
2 жыл бұрын
@@RossRaddi nice! Where can I buy one??
Does this variety need the fig wasp to fruit?
@RossRaddi
2 жыл бұрын
No!
@MiguelHernandez-nd3pr
2 жыл бұрын
@@RossRaddi thanks!
With all due respect you have no idea what your talking about. A fig variety that tend to split can never be up there with the best fig varieties period. Also the climate where you live and the fact that your figs cannot be caprified, you can never compare and the see the true potential of a fig variety. Figs grow twice the size or even bigger and taste wise you cant even dream it let alone taste it when caprifed and in the native climate. So how on earth can you pretend to give advice or worse pretend to be an expert on something that you dont know about? Seriously guys if you want advice on figs take it from the experts like Harvey of figaholic or other cultivators of figs in their native climate.
@MiguelHernandez-nd3pr
2 жыл бұрын
Bro, chill out. He is pretty humble about all if his advice. He constantly notes how well certain varieties perform in his particular climate. He has a lot of useful information. Much of tasting is highly subjective and he shouldn't be verbally flogged for sharing his personal experience. If you think that you have greater expertise than he does, then start your own channel so others can learn from you. I would definitely appreciate it if you did.
@AM-lz2jr
2 жыл бұрын
It's all climate dependent. If Harvey tells you what the best fig is in his climate, and you try to grow it in your climate, you might be disappointed. For anyone with short or rainy climates, Ross is the person to listen to. Plus, many varieties that Ross has rated highly, other people came out later (even Californians) and agreed those are top 10 figs. For example Figoin.
@7wernli
2 жыл бұрын
Bruh