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DaveL

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Stopped by a local Whole Foods and saw fig trees on sale for $15.99. They were 2 gallon, 2-3 foot trees some with figs on them. Varieties offered are Black Spanish, Brown Turkey, LSU Purple, and Italian Honey.
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I've only seen one fig tree for sale in my area and it was at the farmer's market last week.  They said it was a Celeste.  It was a nice sized plant in maybe a 5 gallon container. It would have made 4 nice air layers right out of the gate.  $20.
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Growing:  Hardy Chicago, Black Mission, Brunswick, Kadota, Ischia Green, Desert King, Osborne Prolific (slow but steady), Malta Black, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Beall, White Adriatic, Nolo Pink Eyed Lady.
Rooting: Ronde de Bordeaux, Celeste, Nero 600 m, Violetta Bayernfeing, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste.
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Hi Dave.

Do you know if Spanish Black is the same as Black Mission?

If not I will pick one up.

You are close enough, I believe, to take plants if you are looking.

              Mike
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Mike not real sure if the Spanish Black is the same as a Black Mission. As I'm about 45 min from the store the chances of my returning soon are slim. I recall reading where the Spanish Black is very close to a Black Jack, but not real sure of that either. The store I visited was in West Hartford.
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I believe black Spanish is a synonym for good ole Brown Turkey
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Hi Dave,

It is listed as a synonym for Black Jack. A possible BT type

My Black Jack cutting did not make it.

I heard it is a very good fig. There are 12 or so in the Milford store. I will try to get there today or tomorrow.

Thanks for the info, Mike
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I went on a recon today at WholeFoods in Darien CT and heres the intell I gathered .......Nice little trees for $15.00 


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Garlic_Mike

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I stopped by the Milford store today.

I am going to call again. I could not find the Black Spanish. They did have a couple Brown Turkeys, Chicago Hardy, and @8 LSU Purple.

Probably the nicest plants I have seen for $14.99

I bought a 3'+ Chicago Hardy. I think they are in 2 gallon pots and are in front of the store.

Mike
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Hi,
Nice looking trees ... BUT ... What do you think of the pic attached to the hardy-chicago ? Wasn't it used elsewhere for BrownTurkey if memory serves me well ? Isn't HC a dark fig ? Why show a brown one ?
Well, buy and test if they are true to type.
15 bucks for a rooted plant is a fair deal . I just hate suppliers using random pics just because they don't have the legit ones .
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Garlic_Mike

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More than likely.

Same for all of them.

Plants,seeds, trees, all the same
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Mike don't get tempted !!! You don't need them
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Garlic_Mike

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You're right Mario

The plants keep getting bigger and the yard keeps getting smaller.

I thought this would take years. My mistake, losing site of the shed, lol.

Did you see they are building storage units on Rt 5 for my figs?

Nice of them. They should be ready in time.

Talk soon, Mike
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Yes, I have seen even avocado trees at Whole foods! Good price!
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