Fig Cuttings are Tuff!!

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Frankallen

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Posted 1420395199 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Here is a photo of a cutting, I cut in Oct. 2013, yes 15 moths old! Had these in my Frig in the Bldg in my backyard. Had forgot all about them,today I was clearing out the Frig of some old stuff and noticed the small plastic tote. There was several cuttings. I cut these in the Fall of 2013,from a Tree on the side of a road, when no one was looking ;) So, I was curious, if they would be any good after all this time. I scraped one of them to see if they was any good and to my amazement, I seen green!! They weren't wrapped or nothing, just threw in a small plastic container and put in the crisper in the frig. Just thought some of y'all would like to know, that some cuttings are still viable after 15 months in the frig...:) Edit: Well, hopefully viable...We'll See this Spring..... __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

ChrisK

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Posted 1420396180	Reply with quote #2

Awesome Frank! I hope they all grow for You so we can find out more about the mom tree and how the 15 month nap will effect them! Keep us posted! __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

waynea

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Posted 1420413785	Reply with quote #3

Yes Frank, they sure are tough. Congrats and good luck with rooting.

figpig_66

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Posted 1420413966	Reply with quote #4

Might be sitting on a jule. Let us know if it roots fast or slow. Richie __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

eboone

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Posted 1420415427	Reply with quote #5

Root 'em up, Frank! I would not assume they are viable, though, just because the inner bark is green. It is possible they no longer have the moisture or energy to make it even when they look good. But I think you are just the MAN to test them. Hope you are successful! __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

Briian1972

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Posted 1420417279	Reply with quote #6

Wow that is a long time its amazing! __________________ LIVE OAK, FL ZONE 8B figs growing LSU PURPLE, BROWN TURKEY, MAGNOLIA, BLACK MISSION, PETERS HONEY WISH LIST any variety that grow well in zone 8b

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1420422798	Reply with quote #7

Nice! Let us know if it roots. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

figpig_66

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Posted 1420424121	Reply with quote #8

Is the center still have the white sap? __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

jdsfrance

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Posted 1420452282	Reply with quote #9

Hi Frankallen, I saw some sticks still green colored, but that were dead because they had dried out. So now, to have the full proof, you've got to root them :) . Nevertheless, that's your plan, I suppose ? Good luck ! __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

Frankallen

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Posted 1420469766	Reply with quote #10

Everybody , I will try to root some of them this Spring (they will be 18 months old then)...Really, don't want to fool with cuttings this Winter, after rooting so many last Winter : ) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

figpig_66

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Posted 1420474141	Reply with quote #11

You got us on the edge of out seats !! I think they should be fine __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

COGardener

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Posted 1420475064	Reply with quote #12

I am very interested to see how and what they do. An accident that will revel an insight into the world of rooting and help us understand more about these wonderful trees. I eagerly await for rooting time to come. Scott

Frankallen

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Posted 1426193095 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Quote: Originally Posted by eboone Root 'em up, Frank! I would not assume they are viable, though, just because the inner bark is green. It is possible they no longer have the moisture or energy to make it even when they look good. But I think you are just the MAN to test them. Hope you are successful! You Sir, was absolutely right about the green showing, does NOT mean it's viable!! All of These rotted FAST, I had high hopes for them!! Good Info Ed !! :) __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

ADelmanto

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Posted 1426195998	Reply with quote #14

Well. You said you got them by the side of the road. Do you remember where? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

Frankallen

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Posted 1426197081	Reply with quote #15

Quote: Originally Posted by ADelmanto Well. You said you got them by the side of the road. Do you remember where? I sure do!! ; )...A few more cuttings won't hurt this huge tree! Will get some more cuttings and maybe some to share.... __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

elin

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Posted 1426198715 · Edited	Reply with quote #16

Reminds me of the movie about Benjamin button , starts old and becomes younger. __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

Sas

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Posted 1426198716	Reply with quote #17

Good info Frank. So who has the record in rooting such cuttings? __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

Gina

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Posted 1426199597	Reply with quote #18

15 months? I hate to think what other unknown fuzzy things you found in that fridge, lol. ;) __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

Frankallen

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Posted 1426200366 · Edited	Reply with quote #19

Quote: Originally Posted by Sas Good info Frank. So who has the record in rooting such cuttings? Don't know, but I rooted some 9 months old!! __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

figherder

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Posted 1426218391	Reply with quote #20

I just started some today that I recieved in Dec 2013 5 or 6 varieties. If any make it I will post the results. __________________ Jeff in zone 5b Wish list St rita,Vista,Sal's G,De la Reina, preto, Sport and pops purple red from Bellaclare, Planera Malta Black, Navid Unk Dark Greek,

Frankallen

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Posted 1426254947	Reply with quote #21

Quote: Originally Posted by figherder I just started some today that I recieved in Dec 2013 5 or 6 varieties. If any make it I will post the results. Good Luck! __________________ Frank from Bama- Zone 7-b Alabama .................................................... "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever". Mahatma Gandhi

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