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Why not wait until winter is over to get your figs? You won't get any figs now unless you buy a tree that has them close to ripening on it. You could collect cuttings from ebay/members during dormant season as well. Welcome and good luck.....

Another vendor you can get figs from is Rolling River Nursery:

http://www.rollingrivernursery.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=20&vmcchk=1&Itemid=26

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 A search for ebay should show it.  I don't know Green Ischia but an offer for Adriatic is a good offer!! That is a very tasty fig! Nice of you to offer Landscapewitch 

Thanks Landscapewitch, it is very much appreciated!

@ohjustaguy, I guess as I'm new to figs, I'm unsure when the but time to buy is. I have been told now is a good time to buy trees. Winter is a good time to get cuttings, and Frank said he waits until march to have his shipped. What is the opinion of the forum? Well the main reason is that I'm really excited!  

Again, I want to thank everybody for all the help. It is nice to find a group of people willing to help others in there endeavors.

Chad

Welcome Chad!  Suzi is so right about the varieties getting mixed up and wrong!  I bought a Celeste from a local chain nursery.  I was very delighted, excited and shocked to learn it is a LSU Purple!!  It is very dark on the outside and light on the inside an oh so sweet and figgy!  I couldn't be happier with it!!
So glad it was mislabeled!! ;)

Chad,

Option one:
You buy now, bring it inside/outside depending on weather, give it occasional water, and any other care. Then when it warms up you put it out for season, collect figs at end of season.

Option Two:
You just buy the fig in the spring, put it out for season, and collect figs at end of season. 

Option two is less maintenance for you, which is why I suggested it. Getting cuttings closer to end of dormant season is less care for you as well, which may be why Frank waits until then to do it. 

Good luck with whatever you do....



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