First layering experience on a RdB

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sarahkt

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Posted 1446680835	Reply with quote #1

I know it's old hat to many people here, but this was my first air layer on a fig and I'm pleased it turned out well! Many thanks to the generous forum member who sent me the Ronde de Bordeaux earlier this year! I used a water bottle cuff, ProMix HP moistened with very dilute MG, packing tape, and and a foil wrapper. I scratched the outer bark just a little with a knife. It was on for a long time, around 3 months, and could have come off after 4 weeks but I spent a month traveling and then kept putting it off to harvest the figs. There's still a few green figs on top, but it's meant to be a gift for a friend so it's past due. It's resting in the shade now. It was sad to remove the figs, and I'll trim it shorter later. As so many others have said, layering was a lot easier than rooting a cutting, and with a much more robust result. :) __________________ Sarah from Bay Area, CA (zone: 9B) Wishlist: Sangue Dolce, Black Ischia (UCD), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika

Iowafig

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Posted 1446681804	Reply with quote #2

Very nice I also am looking forward to doing this next summer.. Nice results in the finished tree... Chad

Charlie

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Posted 1446685525	Reply with quote #3

Well done! :) __________________ Zone 7A ~ Fort Smith area Arkansas

Smungung

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Posted 1446686225	Reply with quote #4

Looks very nice good job. __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1446686916	Reply with quote #5

Great job! Those are some strong looking roots. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Jerry_M

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Posted 1446687214	Reply with quote #6

Congratulations. Those are fine roots. __________________ Jerry Canyon Lake, TX 8b Wanted: Cajun Gold, Louisiana Honey, Schar Israel-114 grams

figgary

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Posted 1446688324	Reply with quote #7

Done like a pro, Sarah. Nice! __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

sarahkt

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Posted 1446688503	Reply with quote #8

Thanks, everyone! Gary, this is the layer I so proudly pointed out to you when you stopped by for a visit, lol. __________________ Sarah from Bay Area, CA (zone: 9B) Wishlist: Sangue Dolce, Black Ischia (UCD), Peloponnisiaka Aspra Sika

figgary

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Posted 1446688779	Reply with quote #9

I remembered it, Sarah. I wish my Black Madeira layers looked that good. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

SR_Bill

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Posted 1472223025	Reply with quote #10

I know I'm going to feel like a fool when the answer comes.. but, Sarah.. what is the dilute MG you used? IE, what is MG.. all that's coming to mind is monosodium glutamate. :) __________________ Hardiness Zone: 9 B (Santa Rosa-Sonoma County) Wants: Black Madeira

cis4elk

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Posted 1472225785	Reply with quote #11

Miracle Grow. Palm to forehead...it's okay. :) __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

SR_Bill

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Posted 1472226807	Reply with quote #12

Ha, I knew it.. definitely "Palm to Forehead".. truly a 'duh'.. I have some in the shed. Hardly ever use it which might by my redeeming save for that brain f@rt. Thanks to you and the other kind person who pm'd me for the answer.... __________________ Hardiness Zone: 9 B (Santa Rosa-Sonoma County) Wants: Black Madeira

DaveL

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Posted 1472227807 · Edited	Reply with quote #13

Way to go Sarah and lucky friend! __________________ Dave Waterford, Ct. Zone 6B

tsparozi

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Posted 1472229370	Reply with quote #14

Looks great! Nice job... I have a bunch in the oven now after having 3 successes earlier this year on practice figs (didn't want to risk my inexperience on a known desirable variety)... I hope this next batch works out as well; I'm using the same technique as you described with the only addition being adding a wee touch of rooting powder to the scratched area before enclosing in the bottle. Cheers, Tony __________________ Tony S - Zone 6A Carmel, NY WL-Ischia Black (UCD/USDA), Martinenca, Calderona, Victoria, Craven's Craving, Colonel Littman's Black Cross, Bon Jesusa, Sant Martina, Princesa, Paretjal Negra

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