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farowyn

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Posted 1369013366	Reply with quote #1

Hi all, I'm new to the forums and new to figs (growing, not eating-LOVE them) as well. I have a 6.5 acre farm in east central Ohio. I'm very interested in permaculture and working towards planting a food forest. I've browsed through several pages of postings. I'd love to find someone else in zone 6a who would like to chat about figs. Is eBay usually the best source for cuttings/plants? I have some of jimmychao's mystery white figs coming from eBay. I'm very excited to get into the world of figs, and from the looks of this forum, I found the right place. Thanks, Jeff __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

americanfiglover

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Posted 1369013540	Reply with quote #2

Welcome friend. You will have more figs than you can count very soon. __________________ Jarrett Spokane, WA ZONE 6A Proudly Serving in the United States Armed Forces, 2009-Present Everyone should have a green thumb Figs: Nero600m

OctopusInc

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Posted 1369013901	Reply with quote #3

Welcome. I'm in Columbus Ohio. So far Celeste (from Musillid) and one I got with a 'Pipo large white pear shape' from another member here have done best where I live. But I'm yet to have a continuous year of fig growing in one state so far. My wife's parents had given us a house in NJ as a wedding gift then they got divorced a few months after moved in and we had to get out. It was a big disaster, and long story short we're back in Ohio for good. There's a nursery here in Columbus that sells brown turkey and kadota. Other than that I've bought all my cuttings on eBay or from members on this forum, and of course I've received dozens of free cuttings from generous members on this forum. Getting in on Jon's cuttings at the end of winter and UCDavis is also a really good way to get started. If you're ever in the Columbus area hit me up and I'll give you a tree. Or come fall season when they've all gone dormant get in touch with me and I'll send you some free cuttings of Musillid's Celeste and Vito's Pipo. __________________ Growing: Pipo, Sicilian Red, Picolla Negretta, Red Lebanese, Ronde de Bordeaux, Galicia Negra, Violette de Bordeaux, Black Madeira, Celeste, Jolly Tiger, Figo Preto, Cole de Dame Blanc, Cole de Dame Gris, Sal's Gene, UCD 185-25, Paradiso, Dark Portugal, White Madeira #1, White Ischia, Chicago Hardy, Want: Sumacki (bass's), anything that produces like a boss in Ohio! I am both Octopuslnc & EclecticBotany on eBay

newnandawg

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Posted 1369013919	Reply with quote #4

Jeff, welcome to the forum.

farowyn

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Posted 1369015558	Reply with quote #5

Greg, I work in Columbus near Polaris. I'm there 3-5 days per week (until I can figure out how to make this farm pay for itself and escape the rat race). Which nursery are you referring to? I saw a brown turkey at a nursery in Newark. It looked really nice, but it was $40. I was very tempted. Jeff __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

OctopusInc

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Posted 1369015847	Reply with quote #6

It's way out in the country off State Street past the limits of Westerville. I've still got my brown turkey in the pot with their logo on it I'll let you know. They were priced $34.99 the only reason we went there was because my wife had found a groupon for $30 off. I tried various grafts on it through the winter and early spring and nothing took but the thing just refused to die despite my butchered attempts. It started growing a new shoot in March once we got settled back down in Ohio and that shoot is now over 4 feet tall. It's an unruly plant. I live about 10 minutes from Polaris. Swing by and pick up a tree! __________________ Growing: Pipo, Sicilian Red, Picolla Negretta, Red Lebanese, Ronde de Bordeaux, Galicia Negra, Violette de Bordeaux, Black Madeira, Celeste, Jolly Tiger, Figo Preto, Cole de Dame Blanc, Cole de Dame Gris, Sal's Gene, UCD 185-25, Paradiso, Dark Portugal, White Madeira #1, White Ischia, Chicago Hardy, Want: Sumacki (bass's), anything that produces like a boss in Ohio! I am both Octopuslnc & EclecticBotany on eBay

mrforemark

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Posted 1369016365	Reply with quote #7

Hello from Central Ohio. I joined the board a couple months back and have really enjoyed it. I have 3 3-4' trees growing in bottom water pots plus a couple short ones. I, too, just got some of Jimmy's cuttings and plan to keep a couple and gift some for Christmas. As my signature line states "I'm looking forward to my first EVER vine ripened fig" Greg, I'd love to come see your fig kids sometime. Thanks, Mark __________________ Still waiting to taste my FIRST EVER tree ripened fig. Can't wait!!!

JR

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Posted 1369017523	Reply with quote #8

Welcome Jeff - I think you'll like it here ... you'll find an answer for every question :)

Charitup

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Posted 1369018759	Reply with quote #9

Jeff this is a great place to gain information and to build inventory. Don't be afraid to buy cuttings off ebay. I have bought several and have been pleased with the results so far. Also lot's of info here about rooting cuttings just jump in with both feet. I think you will enjoy. goss __________________ goss North Ga. zone 7

rcantor

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Posted 1369019863	Reply with quote #10

Welcome! Good luck with your farm. __________________ 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.

jtp

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Posted 1369021482	Reply with quote #11

Welcome aboard! I'm originally from NE Ohio and worked all over the state as a journalist. Enjoy the forum. There are a lot of nice people here.

musillid

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Posted 1369047266	Reply with quote #12

Welcome from North Central Ohio! __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

Dieseler

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Posted 1369051432	Reply with quote #13

Welcome to the forum.

javajunkie

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Posted 1369053231	Reply with quote #14

Welcome Jeff, enjoy the forum, it's the best one I've ever had the pleasure to be on! __________________ Tami SE Texas

bullet08

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Posted 1369054200	Reply with quote #15

friends from Ohio tell me that Ohio is the "god's country". x) welcome. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

greg88

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Posted 1369056464	Reply with quote #16

Welcome!! I spent a couple years in Cinci following my career. good luck with the farm and figs __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

ascpete

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Posted 1369058747	Reply with quote #17

Hello Jeff, Welcome to the forum community... There is lots of information for our zone and several members are growing and trialing "cold hardy figs" in ground (Herman2 and robertharper) you can search for their recommendations. Keep in mind that cold hardy is a relative term, fig plants will still need to be protected in winter, at least in their early years. I'm also into permaculture gardening and have been collecting and planting perennial edible plants including blueberry, service berry, Russian apple and edible honeysuckle to name a few. Good Luck.

Pattee

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Posted 1369060044	Reply with quote #18

Welcome Jeff !! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

ZappaIsAlive

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Posted 1369093768	Reply with quote #19

Welcome Jeff! If you are down my way in Cincinnati, there is a nursery by the name of Natorp's http://www.natorpnurseryoutlet.com/ . They have LSU Purple and Chicago Hardy in stock. The plants were about 36" tall and sourced from http://www.virginiaberryfarm.com/pages/view/2/ , pruned in a v shape for around $25.00. I purchased 2 CH and 1 LSU. I should have a fair amount of CH cuttings this fall. Send me a pm later this year and I would be happy to share with a fellow Buckeye! __________________ "But they shall sit every man under his vine and under his fig tree; and none shall make them afraid" Cincinnati, OH Zone 6a/b Negronne, Violette de Bordeaux, Petite Negri, Paradiso (JM), San Pietro (JM), Peter"s Honey (PV), Chicago Hardy, O'Rourke (PFP), LSU Purple (PFP)

farowyn

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Posted 1369101301	Reply with quote #20

Thanks, Zappals. I'm a couple hours north of Cincy. If I get down that way, I'll check them out. Jeff __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

farowyn

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Posts: 175

Posted 1369343003	Reply with quote #21

Thanks for all of the warm welcomes. Sure is a lot of knowledge here. I'm glad I found you. Jeff __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

Roogus

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Posted 1369355980	Reply with quote #22

Welcome to the group Jeff! __________________ Jack Mayflower, Arkansas Zone 7b Wish list: Stella, Celeste, Hardy Chicago, Sal's, Red Lebanese, Vdb...oh my I'm addicted!!

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