any fig people in kentucky?

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mario

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Posted 1272140454	Reply with quote #1

I am trying to hook up with people that own fig trees in ky. i recently moved here and i am trying to figure out about climate whether i should protect my trees this winter i have several figs from old country i dont know names or nothing all i know is i love to eat them please help. __________________ ky zone 6a 6b

satellitehead

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Posted 1272140702	Reply with quote #2

saxonfig....paging saxonfig .... Bill (user: saxonfig) lives in KY and knows a lot of people locally with trees. Should be able to give you great feedback. __________________ Jason Atlanta/Grant Park area - z8

thefigman11

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Posted 1312880585	Reply with quote #3

I live in Bowling Green,KY. I have raised figs here for 3 years. I bring the pots into the garage for the winter. The hardest thing for me is the strong storms with hail and the heat in July and Aug.

saramc

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Posted 1313038269	Reply with quote #4

#4 present and accounted for. Just started my fig addiction in March 2011. Container culture is the phrase of the day. I may one day put a few hardy variety in the ground, but I am holding out because we will likely move in four years (son will graduate from high school) and I am NOT leaving my figs in my yard, and I don't want to have them dug up to take them with me. Figs will live in the dark garage this winter but after that they will over-winter at a local nursery in their winter greenhouse. (unless Santa brings me a greenhouse). __________________ ~Sara~ Suburb near Louisville, KY//zone 5b-6b

Caneyscud

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Posted 1313070883	Reply with quote #5

Is Nashville close enough? I've got two trees in ground, 10 1st year rooted cuttings and a growing list of inground trees growing in Nashville. __________________ Your Friendly Neighborhood Troglodyte

saramc

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Posted 1313115796	Reply with quote #6

I am farthest north for the group, 2 miles from the Ohio River...but I could road trip to Nashville. I would LOVE to make the fig rounds in that city Caney!! I wouldn't know how to behave seeing that many figs in one city. __________________ ~Sara~ Suburb near Louisville, KY//zone 5b-6b

saxonfig

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Posted 1313119916	Reply with quote #7

Well, it looks like there are at least four of us fig nuts that live within a couple hours or so drive from Mario's place. It does seem that his place is the most central relative to us all. Now we just have to talk Mario into letting us all stop by sometime :) . We'd have to each bring him a cold hardy fig tree of course. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

thefigman11

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Posted 1313142485	Reply with quote #8

Sounds like a road trip.....

mario

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Posted 1313149647	Reply with quote #9

Maybe we can all set a date on here, and we can all get together, and i might even cook some real italian lasagna . __________________ ky zone 6a 6b

saramc

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Posted 1313155166	Reply with quote #10

Guys...I can get away with saying GUYS because I am the only female!!! Hmm, I wonder what the breakdown is on the membership in the forum male vs. female? I digress. Ultimately Mario I guess it all boils down to WHEN you think the optimal time will be for us to arrive and descend on the ripe figs. LOL. If I had to pick a day, it would be Sunday because I am committed to working 8/20 & 8/27 & 9/3. What about August 28th, or do we need to go into September? Thoughts guys? Edit at 1024a 8/12/11: I would LOVE to bring my husband with me, it would be a date for us! I have a 14 yr old, but I suspect he will say--uh, I will stay home. I can bring some wine---not that we would have to drink it there, but it could go home with everyone. I just happen to work at the most award-winning winery in the state(state, regional, and international awards). __________________ ~Sara~ Suburb near Louisville, KY//zone 5b-6b

saxonfig

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Posted 1313158237	Reply with quote #11

Did somebody say lasagna!? I don't think it could get any better than that. Lasagna and figs too!? I'm in :-) . I can bring sodas. The 28th may work for me Sara. What about you Mario & Dave? Can I bring the fam Mario? We are 2.2. I feel a plan coming together :) . __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

thefigman11

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Posted 1313165197	Reply with quote #12

sounds like a plan comming togather, Sunday is always good for me... David Bowling Green

mario

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Posted 1313173950	Reply with quote #13

Sounds good to me, but i don't know if any of my figs will be ready then. I am picking atreano figs now but i am afraid there might not be any left on that tree the 28 . I am posting some pictures on a bunch i picked today. __________________ ky zone 6a 6b

saxonfig

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Posted 1313184030	Reply with quote #14

Well, we may miss out on some ripe Atreano but it will still be nice to meet everyone, share some knowledge, and maybe make some plant swaps. I looked a little closer at the calender and the 28th still looks like it will work out best for me. Besides, maybe by then one of your other varieties will be putting on some ripe figs Mario ;) . By the way, I hope it's OK if I bring my camrea to get some pics of your trees. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

saxonfig

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Posted 1313897988	Reply with quote #15

I was given the go-ahead by Mario to post this info on here for those who are interested. I spoke with him by phone today and he said we are good to go for a visit to his place on Sunday Aug 28. This is primarily directed to those of us who live within a couple of hours of Morgantown, KY. This particularly means you guys: - Sara from Louisville - David from Bowling Green - Caneyscud from Nashville - & Myself From what I gather, Mario would not be apposed to a few others stopping by on the same day if you're in the area. You'd have to e-mail or PM him in person to confirm whether you're coming or not though. As for a time frame? This will basically be an afternoon/early evening visit. I will be there around 3:pm myself. From the sounds of things, there may be some figs to sample and Mario assured me that there will be some Italian cooking on hand since he "loves to cook"! Look forward to seeing you all there next Sunday! Now it's official Mario, so we'll see you then bud. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

saxonfig

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Posted 1313966150	Reply with quote #16

Bumping this thread so those interested may see it. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

saramc

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Posted 1313972940	Reply with quote #17

Wonderful....I will be there, and will probably arrive around 3p myself! Cannot wait! Bill & Mario---you all have my number, so don't hesitate to give me a call if you should need anything or need to give an update. __________________ ~Sara~ Suburb near Louisville, KY//zone 5b-6b

snaglpus

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Posted 1313975556	Reply with quote #18

That's good you guys are getting together. Figs bringing people together. That's great! How bout those figs! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

saxonfig

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Posted 1313978929	Reply with quote #19

Sounds good Sara. Mario said he's trying to preserve a few of his Atreano figs for us to sample. But he said they are about gone but I'm hoping that a few will hang on for one more week just for us :) . I think I will PM the other guys to see if they are going to make it. __________________ Fig Well And Prosper! Bill - SW KY. Zone 6b. 36.5N I'm fruitnut on ebay.

Caneyscud

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Posted 1314019589	Reply with quote #20

Dang, dang, double and triple dang! The moons aren't lining up right - looks like it will be a fig-free weekend for me. Am heading to Atlanta Thursday night for a ministry and tried to meet up with Satelitehead, but family is going to be in town. Found a substitute for me for the Sunday work so I can leave Sat. night to get back to Nashville. My wife's birthday is the 28th and in 32 years I haven't missed her birthday. She already has the whole day planned out. __________________ Your Friendly Neighborhood Troglodyte

saramc

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Posted 1314021812	Reply with quote #21

Caney---I hate that we will miss you, but hopefully we will catch you another time!! Safe travels!! __________________ ~Sara~ Suburb near Louisville, KY//zone 5b-6b

timgoodin

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Posted 1371519612	Reply with quote #22

How about an update for those in KY and surrounding areas? I have Celeste and Brown Turkey in the ground the Celeste is about 15 yrs old and brown turkey about 5. I have several trees in pots and bunch of cuttings started this spring. West KY - Ballard County here. __________________ Tim Goodin USDA Hardiness Zone 6b/7a West KY My trees: Celeste, Brown Turkey, Hardy Chicago, Mission, LSU Purple, Gold and O'Roark, Desert King, Condria, Hollier, several others rooting Looking for any named varities hardy zone 6 and tasty.

cookie_dr

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Posted 1371558450	Reply with quote #23

I have a Negronne...three years in ground with leaves piled up at the base for a little winter protection. I've learned that I prefer the main crop to the breba so I hard prune for main crop each year. It is a tree...meaning it sprouts from the main trunk and does not make a bush. Negronne is delicious! I also have a two year in ground Kadota....same winter treatment....so far I don't care for the tough skin. I have 6 cuttings of different varieties I started this winter from cuttings.....love trading with you all. Four of these I am making into a step over and two I am braiding together. __________________ Diane East Tennessee Zone 6b/7a Wish List: Maltese Beauty, Negretta, Encanto, Longue D'Aout

pawpawbill

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Posted 1371573750	Reply with quote #24

i have celeste, brown turkey, verte, hardy chicago, MvsB, Jh adriatic in ground. rest of my list in pots, mostly young plants. should have my first harvest this yr. any interest in a get together, swap & shop, etc? Bill

meejlovesfigs

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Posted 1422823987	Reply with quote #25

Hi! My husband and I are interested in starting to grown figs on our small homestead and would love to find any hardy varieties that are being grown locally. We are in south central Kentucky, about an hour and a half from Bowling Green. Looking forward to hearing your suggestions!

rcantor

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Posted 1422840178	Reply with quote #26

Welcome! You'd get a better response by starting a new thread introducing yourself. Put your location in the title to attract locals :) __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

meejlovesfigs

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Posted 1422916087	Reply with quote #27

Okay, I will! Thank you!

Seinniesue

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Posted 1473291686	Reply with quote #28

Randomly looking up some fig info and I came across this post. Here in Louisville, I never brought them in...did fine the first year. The picture has 2 different type o' figs. I was an idiot and planted them too close. I tried to dig one up while dormant, but quite the root system! Had one for 4 years the other for 3. If anyone wants some cuttings for propagation and is in the area- let me know! Attached Images image.jpeg (177.48 KB, 20 views)

Hilodrvr1216

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Posted 1475722354	Reply with quote #29

Quote: Originally Posted by mario I am trying to hook up with people that own fig trees in ky. i recently moved here and i am trying to figure out about climate whether i should protect my trees this winter i have several figs from old country i dont know names or nothing all i know is i love to eat them please help.

Hilodrvr1216

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Posted 1475722550	Reply with quote #30

Quote: Originally Posted by mario I am trying to hook up with people that own fig trees in ky. i recently moved here and i am trying to figure out about climate whether i should protect my trees this winter i have several figs from old country i dont know names or nothing all i know is i love to eat them please help.

Hilodrvr1216

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Posted 1475722740	Reply with quote #31

Quote: Originally Posted by saramc I am farthest north for the group, 2 miles from the Ohio River...but I could road trip to Nashville. I would LOVE to make the fig rounds in that city Caney!! I wouldn't know how to behave seeing that many figs in one city.

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