Fig Boss Ross dives into an impressive tasting of wild fig varieties sent by the Fig Hunter, highlighting favorites like the cherry-licious Rubesco and the berry-bursting Tarta de Cereza. While some figs succumbed to the rain, others offered unique flavor profiles like the earthy Bacca Dolce and the complex blueberry-tinged Silin Dubh. The video then goes into Ross's hand pollination experiments, exploring timing, techniques, and potential for future positive results.
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Introduction (00:00):
Ross mentions that these figs were sent to him by the Fig Hunter and that he's previously done tastings and interviews with them.
Caora Pluma (02:59):
Ross mentions that it's unfortunately spoiled but describes its appearance and flavor from last year's tasting.
Erubesco (04:14):
Ross describes its beautiful appearance and amazing flavor, mentioning the balance of sweetness and acidity and a cherry-like taste.
Figo Azulejo (06:52):
Ross describes its thin blue skin and compares it to other blue figs he's grown. He mentions that the pulp is translucent, which might be due to rain, and that the flavor is sweet and berry-like.
Jolly Rancher (11:16):
Ross mentions its historical popularity and describes its firm texture, beautiful shape, and intense berry flavor with hints of minerality and earthiness.
Bacca Dolce (12:43):
Ross describes its closed eye and translucent pulp and mentions the unique and complex flavor with notes of berry, butter, and earthiness.
Arrossire (15:06):
Ross mentions the open eye, beautiful blue skin, and unique flavor with bitter skin and sweet, fruity pulp.
Rubor (18:33):
Ross describes its beautiful colors and mentions that it's unfortunately spoiled.
Tarta de Cereza (20:57):
Ross describes its stunning red pulp and amazing flavor, mentioning the high acidity and unexpected lack of intense berry flavor.
Silin Dubh (22:43):
Ross describes its attractive shape and size and mentions the black pulp and intense berry flavor with a hint of bitterness.
Hand pollination results and timing (29:48):
Ross mentions the importance of timing and the different stages of fig development for successful pollination.
Water pollen ratio (32:17):
Ross mentions the uncertainty about the ideal ratio and the potential impact of the second hole on water content and sugar levels.
Slashing Figs (34:35):
Ross mentions the possibility of using this technique to quickly ripen figs and compares it to oiling.
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