Ethrel Speeds Growth & Maturity of Figs by Julian C. Crane, et al
Julian has done a tremendous amount of research into improving the ripening of figs.
Julian has done a tremendous amount of research into improving the ripening of figs.
More on the understanding of the role of the fig wasp in caprification.
Though helpful in identifying fig varieties, this may be even more valuable in the categorization of figs.
Commercial fig orchards appear to have been established in the coast counties, and even in the Sacramento Valley and the Sierra Foothills, earlier than in the San Joaquin Valley. In 1876 there were trees in Yolo County, in Tuolumne, and only 685 in Fresno County.
A little insight into the somewhat obscure E. W. Maslin.
Conadria variety, a hybrid developed in 30-year fig breeding program, shows promise for both fresh and dried fruit markets
An archive of the original website page on Israeli fig varieties.