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Used as cattle fodder in Nepal!
I'm not sure about grafting results but I would surely like to try. Thanks Igor for posting this. Would it be fesable to add to a wish list? I do have cows if that helps.
A simple grafted tree consists of a root stock and scion. When they are compatible; the better the root stock performs the more nutrients and other benefits for the scion. Nutrient caused FMV symptoms could be affected.If the root stock doesn't mind growing in high-moisture content that could be useful if you have wet soil. Grapes grown on wet soils are usually grafted onto water tolerant rootstock.But if you are referring to the scion becoming less prone to splitting. I don't think so since the grafted fig scion is a clone of the mother plant with the same traits.
Interesting how the fruit appear thickly on such old growth!
I remember this tree from past discussions here. It seems pretty tropical. Always fun to experiment with grafting (for those experts out there), but I think the results might disappoint. Interesting tree though.
About the grafting, I am more attracted by the rootstock ability to be more high moisture friendly. The scion ability to split and its quality will need to be tested. This could be a curious case
The figs are not used as fodder, but the leaves are. The fruits are not very sweet like carica. We used to cook the green figs with lentils,tomatoes, onions and curry. Yummm........One of my favourites still.
Wasps needed for pollination and ripening?????Frank
Thanks, Mohan! Could you tell looking at my photos when the figs are going to be ripe and edible approximately? Is it a matter of weeks or months?
I would check on then in another 3 to 4 weeks. They usually took 10 to 12 weeks to ripen in tropical conditions where I grew up. Yes, they need wasps for pollination, but I am not sure if they need to be pollinated for the fruit to ripen. Sorry I can't give a stern answer on that one.