There are quite a few variety of figs in Greece. The main fig germplasm is in Kalamata, over 60 varieties.

There are some smynra figs in Greece, that require caprification with the fig wasp. But I believe the figs you have are common figs, thus does not require pollination.

The popular ones in Greece, are the Vasilika white and black.

Both are large figs that have blood red centres.

George

Vasilika is a fig that I always wanted to add to my collection,but never had any luck getting cuttings of
this Greek fig.Ciao,Giuseppe

alb419 - May have good news. Checked back with me in Oct. My tree was cut back for cuttings and air layered for friends last season. I would be re-potting it tomorrow and would boost it.

Paul,
thank you so much,will try to email you soon. Ciao,
Giuseppe

My Greek figs, both black and white, are growing vigorously. In a year, I will be willing to take cuttings and mail then to anybody who wants them. The white variety has really thick stems and comes from a huge tree here in Florida. tall as a house and just as wide. I have great hopes and am willing to share once the trees get big enough. Keep my email and wait a year, Giuseppe.
(budbackeast@aol.com)

Will try to get a pic of the monster white fig tree...

BTW: How to insert a pic in these forums. Anybody help?

I WOULD LOVE A COUPLE OF CLIPPINGS FOR THE GREEK FIGS!! THEY WERE HEAVENLY WHEN WE LIVED THERE IN THE PELOPONESES WHERE I RAISED MY KIDS! LOVELY MEMORIES!
CONTACT ME.
DEB

Alb,

I might be able to help you also. Contact me in the fall.

Paul and Jose`,
Thank you so much for your offer.Ciao,
Giuseppe

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I have a fig that was given to my daughter a number of years ago. She was dating a guy whose family came from Sparta,Greece. The original plant came form there. As best I can tell this is a Brunswick. I based this on the leaf. I leave in South Carolina. We have frost here before very many of the fruits ripen. Any thoughts or comments?

We have tapped into a Greek community of 3 varieties of Greek Figs & need to know what varieties they are amd also see pictures of them. Is there anyway you could get back with us with some information?