Good Figs with Lost Labels 2014

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Posted 1406473285	Reply with quote #1

Lost Label #01. It happens every season; a tree with ripe fruit and no label. If the tree produces quality figs, then my decision is easy (keep it). If the tree produces not so good figs, then the choice is less clear. In this case, this is a good fig. It is sweet, juicy, berry-flavored fig with a crunch. It could be associated with one of these labels. Edit. I will call it Lost Label #01 for now. Sal's EL it could be. Attached Images lost_label#1-001.JPG (245.74 KB, 20 views) lost_label#1-002.JPG (235.26 KB, 22 views) lost_label#1-003.JPG (227.51 KB, 25 views) lost_label#1-004.JPG (317.83 KB, 24 views) __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

rafed

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Posted 1406473790	Reply with quote #2

Called it Unknown Yum Yum. All jokes aside, Jimmie. That's why I place two tags on my prized figs. One on the branch and the other on the pot.

Chivas

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Posted 1406474305	Reply with quote #3

MVSB, Nero are the two that I think of when seeing that fig, any leaf pictures? __________________ Canada Zone 6B

Hershell

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Posted 1406474388	Reply with quote #4

You've heard of location, location, location I go labels, labels,labels. Reminds me of Libby's and that fig looks like I would like it, like it, like it! __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

Frankallen

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Posted 1406492155	Reply with quote #5

I label all of mine but I also make me a Map where all my figs are in my yard. Sorry to here about your misshap. :) __________________ 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

drphil69

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Posted 1406495603	Reply with quote #6

I should learn from this, being new and having less than a dozen trees. For potted plants, I've used paint pens on the pots, but then I got to cross out when I re-use the pot. Now I use paint pens on plastic 'labels' made from milk jugs. I slide the label in the side of the pot, between soil and inside of pot. No kids around to switch them up so it seems to work. I should probably either add another label tied to the tree, or write on the tree with paint pen. I know even paint pens become unreadable over time. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

cis4elk

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Posted 1406496019	Reply with quote #7

This year I wrote on the trunks with a paint pen, in addition to the copper tags with wires attached(LOOSELY!) to the trunk or a branch. As mentioned, get us some pics of the leaves. And as you know I'm sure, some pics of immature fruits and ostioles can help us too. __________________ 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. :)

Grasa

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Posted 1406496286	Reply with quote #8

now what is right. I have with labels and apparently the labels mean nothing, as they may not be what the label says it is.... go figure. __________________ Grasa Seattle, WA

coop951

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Posted 1406502339	Reply with quote #9

Hi JD Always frustrating, but who really cares. That figs looks absolutely delicious. Congrats on growing something soooo beautiful !! __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

rcantor

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Posted 1406513323	Reply with quote #10

I number my pots so I can change things in my database and not mess up the pot if a plant dies. I attach my plant tags to the stem or a branch with these nylon zip ties. I write the variety and # on the label portion of the zip tie. I can look up the plant by name or pot number. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1406520422	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by Chivas MVSB, Nero are the two that I think of when seeing that fig, any leaf pictures? And I was thinking that looks a lot like my Sal's EL. As Chivas says, leaf pics might help differentiate it further. Here's a pic or two of Sal's EL from last September: Mike central NY state, zone 5a __________________ Pauca sed matura.

gorgi

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Posted 1406524155	Reply with quote #12

A nice 'orphan' fig (lost tag, etc.), not to be confused with a real named but very different confusing "Orphan" fig ... __________________ George, NJ_z7a.

jdsfrance

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Posted 1406581576	Reply with quote #13

Hi, What about different pots in shape, height, size and/or color, and keeping a spreadsheet with the reference. For now I don't have that problem as I only have less than 20 different strains. At least you should remember what you purchased, and that will already help narrow down the possibilities ... unless you bought a mislabeled cutting and then the game is more complicated ... Photos of the leaves and general aspect would help of course ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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Posted 1406594212	Reply with quote #14

Thanks for the thoughts and ideas. A few photos of the leaves are attached. Using the varieties page and a forum search, I have narrowed it down to an either-or. After a few more figs, I will know for sure. I maintain a Google worksheet with reliable metrics but given time, multiple trees and sharing with others, the worksheet is only as good as I can keep it updated. I usually write everything in a bound composition-type book. My #1 issue is protection...from birds but mostly the squirrels. Everything is ripening and they have more time than I to harvest than me (for breakfast lunch and dinner). I have CO2 powered protection and I am considering an upgrade to pneumatic because the squirrels are just greedy (b.k.a. gluttony). __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

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Posted 1407372392	Reply with quote #15

Lost Label #02. Yet another tree without a label. Yes, I could search my spreadsheet but that is no fun. Right now, I would rather post this photos and type. I harvested this fig before the downpour and prior to the arrival of the squirrels for an evening snack. If it were not good, I would be frustrated. If I have another yellow fig, then it has not fruited and if I have a smaller fig, then I have not seen it. Tight eye, good flavor, and jammy with the slightest crunch. There were more figs on this tree but the birds and squirrels must have realized its significance before I did. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

waynea

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Posted 1407376134	Reply with quote #16

Tight eye??? Find out what this fig is and let me know. It looks jammy.

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1407381067	Reply with quote #17

So did you settle on an answer for number 01? (I have to say that the leaves don't look so much like Sal's EL to me, though the fruit does. True that leaf morphology is pretty variable, but as a secondary differentiator I don't think it looks like that variety). What is it? Mike central NY state, zone 5a __________________ Pauca sed matura.

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Posted 1407381471	Reply with quote #18

Mike, I will take the time to correlate the labels (I have them all), the trees, and the worksheet...later. I prefer to use the time to document the fruit, tree and growing habits. It will get done and updated accordingly. __________________ jd \| tallahassee.fl \| zone 8b

rcantor

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Posted 1407382499	Reply with quote #19

Better to have a good fig with no label then lots of labels and no figs. Maybe I'll get some soon :) __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

jdsfrance

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Posted 1407400603	Reply with quote #20

Hi JD, Nice figs. You had the good reaction : Relabel temporarily the trees. That way, you can link the photos of the fruits to the right tree. Here, the daylight fades now as of 08:00PM, so it is hard for sharp photos - I try to avoid the flash to have right colors on the photos. But 08:00PM, that is when I have more time for the photos and the fig are eaten just after as dessert . I try now to take the photos on the trees ... but then I can't make the photos split-open :( - for better conservation during the transport back to home :) . During the coming Winter, those photos will help wait for the winter to pass by ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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