Parfianka and Austin rooted cuttings

[pombazaar]

I started rooting some Parfianka and Austin cuttings about a month ago and I can see some tiny roots that are starting to form. Austin is a cultivar that originated in Syria and was brought to the US by a Syrian immigrant in Austin, TX. Once roots are established I'm going to put them in dirt and can have them ready for shipping. Shoot me a PM if you think you'd be interested in any.

[greenfig]

I started rooting some Parfianka and Austin cuttings about a month ago and I can see some tiny roots that are starting to form. Austin is a cultivar that originated in Syria and was brought to the US by a Syrian immigrant in Austin, TX. Once roots are established I'm going to put them in dirt and can have them ready for shipping. Shoot me a PM if you think you'd be interested in any.

Could you describe the Austin’s fruit, please?
Sweetness, hard seedness, early/late, etc

[pombazaar]

I haven't gotten any fruit from mine yet. The fruit is described as large usually weighing 1 pound or more. The taste is sweet with a hint of tart and is considered more superior than other sweet cultivars. It's said to ripen in late October (I'm guessing in Austin) and has some cold hardiness.

[greenfig]

I haven't gotten any fruit from mine yet. The fruit is described as large usually weighing 1 pound or more. The taste is sweet with a hint of tart and is considered more superior than other sweet cultivars. It's said to ripen in late October (I'm guessing in Austin) and has some cold hardiness.

I see , thanks.
It’s like with figs, you need to grow yourself at your place to find out the qualities. For example, the description of Desertnyi is very wrong compared to my tree, and I am sure mine is Desertnyi.

[pombazaar]

Update 1/3/20:

I've been testing out my own method of rooting and have had 100% success indoors. Now I have a bunch of Parfianka and Austin cuttings leafing out. Anyone want to trade anything?

[Blake]

I did some pruning over the weekend and decided to start a handful of Salavatski and Sirenevyi cuttings. If you're interested in either of those (and don't mind being a little patient) I'll trade you one for an Austin.

[JoshHolbrook]

Update 1/3/20:

I've been testing out my own method of rooting and have had 100% success indoors. Now I have a bunch of Parfianka and Austin cuttings leafing out. Anyone want to trade anything?

I've got those Uzbek cuttings coming to you soon, I'd be interested in an Austin if you have some to spare. Any idea of the region of Syria?


Edit: Devedisi, not Uzbek

[pombazaar]

Thanks man! I do. I'll send you a PM and get some out to you this week. As for the region of Syria, I haven't been able to find any information on where it originated from.

[alanmercieca]

I'd be interested in an Austin if you have some to spare. Any idea of the region of Syria?

The following was written by the person who got the original cuttings from the Syrian Immigrant, so it's the most complete information on the history of the variety https://www.lecooke.com/le-cooke-blog/a ... story.html

[JoshHolbrook]

Great, thanks Alan.