Clear plastic bags over fig trees

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Nichole

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Posted 1346002769	Reply with quote #1

I've done a bit of reading and I've found a few topics regarding ripening main crop figs in cooler climates. One suggestion is to get clear garbage bags and place them over the whole tree with about 6" at the bottom for circulation. That's about all the info I can find on this particular method. So my questions are... Is it okay if the leaves and branches are touching the plastic or do I need to put some stakes around the tree to make a tent? Any other general recommendations? The plants in question are in containers. I have a few with some main crop figs and left to their own devices I doubt they will ripen here in Seattle. I do not have a greenhouse. __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

hblta

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Posted 1346004159	Reply with quote #2

Hi Nichole, with the clear plastic bags you are in effect making a mini greenhouse for each tree. There is a chance of mold and rot of the leaves if they are in contact with the plastic for prolonged periods, so yes it it best to put up some stakes or a coil of fencing wire. If the containers are small enough to handle easily you might also try , now, bringing them into the house on cooler nights, so they get the heat units. Grant z5b __________________ ************* Grant Kitchener Ontario Canada Z5b

Nichole

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Posted 1346004219	Reply with quote #3

We just don't have room in the house. Thanks for the info! Will post pics once done... __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

pitangadiego

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Posted 1346015069	Reply with quote #4

Gina, The contact with the leaves may damage some of the leaves, but only if temps are sufficiently hot, which is likely the case since you are trying to create more heat. That said, if you damage a few leaves, so what? You are close to fall and losing the leaves anyway, so some defoliation is not a really big hit at this time, and might even have the "perverse" affect of allowing more sunlight onto the figs, giving you more of the additional warmth you are seeking. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

sammy

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Posted 1346122628	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for the idea Nicole. I'll have to try that. __________________ Sam zone 4 Thessalon Ontario, Canada.

Nichole

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Posted 1346122785	Reply with quote #6

Good luck Sammy - post back with updates if you can. I plan on trying this out next year a little earlier in the season to experiment with it a little. __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

Nichole

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Posted 1346633834	Reply with quote #7

Here is what we managed to put together. Some of the trees are tall so the bags don't make it down to 6" to the bottom. Is that ok? The fruit is up higher so it's covered by the plastic for sure. __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

JoAnn749

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Posted 1346636494	Reply with quote #8

Great idea! individual greenhouses! I hope it works for you. Have you tried a fresh fig yet? I wasn't on the forum for a few days, the board is so busy I didn't notice a post about it. __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

dkirtexas

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Posted 1346636717	Reply with quote #9

Check out Christmas tree disposal bags they are taller and wider. Same precautions apply. __________________ Thx, glad to be here Danny K "EL CAZADOR DE HIGO" Waskom Tx Zone 7B/8 Wish list: anything anyone wants me to have. LSU RED. Any LSU fig.

Nichole

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Posted 1346637164	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by JoAnn749 Great idea! individual greenhouses! I hope it works for you. Have you tried a fresh fig yet? I wasn't on the forum for a few days, the board is so busy I didn't notice a post about it. Yes I did! http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/Small-Sampler-5988445 __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

Nichole

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Posted 1346637235	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by dkirtexas Check out Christmas tree disposal bags they are taller and wider. Same precautions apply. I'll look for those this winter - hopefully in the clearance isle. __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

JoAnn749

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Posted 1346741446	Reply with quote #12

What did you think? I want details!!! I grew up with a fig tree and had access to it until I moved, I never forgot how they tasted and how much I love them. __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

JoAnn749

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Posted 1346741610	Reply with quote #13

Sorry, I just saw the link - glad to hear your efforts will be worth it to you. __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

Nichole

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Posted 1346742043	Reply with quote #14

I found someone on craigslist selling fresh figs by the lb. I might have to go buy some... __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

JoAnn749

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Posted 1346742459	Reply with quote #15

My boss ordered some for work this week! They are BT but better then nothing! I'll make fresh fig tarts again so with the pastry cream and apricot glaze they should be good. __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

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