I get to learn how my biases colored my thinking process. There has been some discussions on the topic. First leaves are often nothing like the eventual leaves they will have. The Golden Rainbow trees are medium size trees in the ground (15' wide X 20' tall).History; This variety has a mystery origin. This fig was not ripe so I didn’t take a interior pic as it Mine looked like the picture, golden yellow, it came from Harvey. The only one making a big fuss about it is you. Golden Rainbow is a large size fig that has full of flavor. Perhaps with another week or so these figs would be dripping with honey. In an attempt to combat this Ourfigs.com has developed a trusted eBay sellers list you can view ... Golden Celeste Golden Riverside Gota De Mel Granadina (true) Grantham Royal Grassas Unk Seattle Greek #2 Green Ischia Green Ischia UC Davis. Period. There are several people growing both now. Ben started it , reviewed it so its Bens Golden Riverside for me. So as a grower, I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ben’s GR and Robert’s GR are known synonyms. They were very sweet with a mild fig flavor. South Florida - 10b. I dont see anyone, intentionally scamming anyone so why even go there. Golden RiversideFigis avigorous grower for me and I have had a bumper harvestharvest Ask for the source, if you need that information. All times are GMT-5. Those are typical figs, ripened in September? I bought Robert’s GR from Eric. For me I just call it Bens Golden Riverside. This fig was created about 50 years ago at Texas A&M University, which is hard to believe. Fig Genotypes & Other Maps & Articles Nutritional Value of Figs Italian Numbered Figs (I-258, I-376, etc) The Fig Tree Resistance to Cold by Sergio Carlini Dr. O’Rourke at Modern Farmer: “Fig Man On Campus” Tree Training and Managing Complexity and Yield in Fig Girdling for Fruit Production Girdling Tool and Technique Fig Projects Show Girdling Pluses. Green Michurinska Gris De Saint Jean Grise Olivette Gros Gris De Notre Dame. Due to overwhelming response and limited cuttings, I put these up for auction. I’ll take a stand an argue, if I’m proven wrong, well that’s awesome! I happen to suspect that these three are the same figs. 2. One thing for sure is there will be a lot of discussions on the topic before sesons end, WL : Regatta Rosso, Unk Pastilliere, Black Algier, Cipolla, Hative d'Argentieull, Reina de Malaga, Ascoli Piceno. There is some speculation and debate that Ben’s Golden Riverside NKA Golden Rainbow may be Yellow Long Neck. If anyone is looking for Ben's Golden Riverside, I just listed 2 cuttings on figbid.com These are delicious, hard to find figs right now so get them while they are available. Roberts "Golden Rainbow" fig trees produce large, sweet, full of flavor, juicy golden figs. The fruit is a golden color and the interior amber. It is easy to get confused of the two. Honey and agave figs have golden and yellow pulp, sometimes ranging to caramel, with light skin, usually yellow. Perhaps I picked fruit too early. I also hate riding the fence. I found myself repeating this for the cuttings listed on Harvey's cutting page. I think I owe an apology to anyone I wanted to trade cuttings with. Up for auction is this strong and healthycutting of a beautiful fig Cuttings bigger than a sharpie and at least 3 viable nodes. My tree is from UC Davis so unless they sent the wrong cutting, it could be the climate or wasp difference between mine and Harvey's. I will just say this, there are people that know far more than me about identifying figs and I have several of these people all involved in trying to identify it. Many of us are still growing it. I haven't heard much on that fig and I read that its a favorite of all the Italian figs. End of story. Lol. Similar to an Italian honey but just much bigger but not as sweet. All times are GMT-5. Really, with so many good varieties out there, is ANY cutting worth $200? Unfortunately it has 5 finger leaves, which is clearly NOT a black Madeira. He truly believes his black Madeira is real. Zone 7B/8A Wake Forest, NC. Ben's golden riverside is the same as Golden rainbow but not to yellow long neck. It is too early to say for sure that they are the same. I'd be hard pressed to think a rooted plant is worth that price when you can get very good for a fraction of the cost. Potsmore is here on the forum under another name as well. These early ones definitely look similar. The Golden Riverside is a rather large fig and just happened to be ripening in October. Oro Rosato is by winner choice or for … The Ultimate Fig Database Facebook | YouTube | Twitter. Specially coming from people that have no real proof and is just going by a couple of pictures of 2 varieties. I'm not disagreeing with you or anyone. Eric I have some experience with the Golden Rainbow and I didn't even know what a breba is mainly because they no have them......just saying. Yeah, I’m no scientist. These were cut today (12/20/20) and immediately tightly wrapped and put in cold storage. When i see a fig name, i often ask myself, let me search for that on ourfigs. These are the real deal. Maybe its just a yellow long neck grown in the right conditions to create a masterpiece or maybe it is just a different but similar variety. I dont think anybody was trying to scam but Bens fig porn was to enticing to not cause a stir. As I read all this BS I laugh. Even less of a reason for anyone to take anything said by them into account. The 300th person to get signed up on the map will win either an Oro Rosato cutting (from WillsC, still wrapped and in the fridge waiting for delivery) or a rooted Oro Bianca. Ok. Ok. Maybe they are not the same variety. Good luck on whatever you learn buddy. But we did not have the luxury of staying that long. I could point to a lot of pics that look almost exactly like this but that does not mean that they are the same. If anyone is looking for Ben's Golden Riverside, I just listed 2 cuttings on figbid.com These are delicious, hard to find figs right now so get them while they are available. So they look identical and have superior flavor ........it’s not bad to admit it’s the same variety, actually it would be beneficial for the community to admit to ourselves we participated in a little “Tulip Mania” To evade and brush it off is unhealthy. See which one I like better . Brooklyn White has a glazed strawberry flavor. You are also welcome to PM me on Ourfigs.com my name there is WillsC. Sad to say tooo risky and costly for me. I see GR’s potential though. Till then I will have this page which will show you what is currently in stock. 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