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K6MZMarion

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Posted 1401141921	Reply with quote #1

Hi, I recently moved to EHT, NJ from California. In CA I had 2 fig trees (a Black Mission and a Panache). I drove from CA to NJ in Dec 2013 with cuttings of 5 varieties in my truck. Sadly, none of them survived. I had the pleasure of meeting Jason this week and he was kind enough to give me a small LDA tree and cuttings of Kathleen Blk. I need suggestions of varieties that will grow in NJ in containers. Marion __________________ Marion Egg Harbor Township, NJ Zone 6B Wishlist : Any cold-hardy fig, Marseilles Black VS.

pitangadiego

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Posted 1401143400	Reply with quote #2

See Here __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

RichinNJ

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Posted 1401147191	Reply with quote #3

You have moved to one of the best places to live on earth. Welcome See Bill's figs or send me a pm and we can set you up.

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1401147654	Reply with quote #4

Welcome to the Forum, and to the Northeast. I'd get over to Bill's Figs in Flemington, NJ, he can sell you a Hardy Chicago, Violette de Bordeaux, Negronne (he sells both), and many others. The large size plants are a little pricey ($45). Good luck! __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

coop951

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Posted 1401154638	Reply with quote #5

Welcome Marion, there are a bunch of us here in NJ. The Bill's figs recommendation is my suggestion too. I have a few of his figs and am a believer in his SIP's . Go for it and welcome to the forum __________________ Coop Northern NJ Zone 7a

rcantor

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Posted 1401155608	Reply with quote #6

You're also not far from Trees of Joy. Both are great places but I'd check with ToJ first to see if they have what you want before making the drive. There are a lot of members in your area. Welcome! __________________ 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.

drphil69

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Posted 1401156577	Reply with quote #7

Quote: Originally Posted by RichinNJ You have moved to one of the best places to live on earth. Welcome See Bill's figs or send me a pm and we can set you up. ROTFL... sorry Rich, I was very happy to escape NJ. Between high taxes (property, income and sales), and all the crap to go through for a firearms permit every time you want to buy a gun, I had enough. Right across the river, just South is Delaware! Low property taxes, ZERO sales tax, and moderate income taxes, with very similar climate to NJ. Oh, and did I mention just a simple instant background check to buy a firearm? No offense meant, I love NJ, I grew up there, and I work there now. I just never want to live there again. Now Bill's figs is amazing! Just checking out his website makes me want to drive up there. Phil __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

needaclone

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Posted 1401157351	Reply with quote #8

Marion, Welcome to NJ. I agree wholeheartedly with Rich in post #3 and Phil in post #7. Usually I encourage people to move out of NJ. There's too many of us now -- but there's always room for fig lovers. Have you seen the size of the mosquitoes yet!?!?!? The mosquito is the state bird!!! You should try to email or PM a member named 7deuce. I believe he lives in EHT, or at least somewhere very very close, and he was recently looking to sell many of his trees. You could start off with some fairly large trees and be eating figs this summer!!! Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

drphil69

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Posted 1401157882	Reply with quote #9

BTW, what is EHT? __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

needaclone

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Posted 1401159817	Reply with quote #10

Phil -- I just googled EHT, NJ and the first bunch of hits came up "Egg Harbor Township" -- so I went with that assumption. Cheers, Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1401160342	Reply with quote #11

Hi Marion, Welcome to THE forum :)

drphil69

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Posted 1401249452	Reply with quote #12

Quote: Originally Posted by needaclone Phil -- I just googled EHT, NJ and the first bunch of hits came up "Egg Harbor Township" -- so I went with that assumption. Cheers, Jim Thanks Jim. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

ako1974

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Posted 1401281856	Reply with quote #13

Bill's is definitely a great place to go. A couple weeks ago I picked up a new beehive in Flemington. Only as I got there, I realized the beekeeper lives about 1/2 mile down the road from Bill. He said he used to "play in Bill's yard" when he was a kid, because it was an empty lot or something then. Or maybe the property in front of his house - he's set back a bit off the road - hadn't been built yet... __________________ Arne Zone 6a - NJ

K6MZMarion

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Posted 1402579674	Reply with quote #14

Thanks for the welcome. The F4F forum is a great learning tool. The generosity of members sharing cuttings is awesome. Thank you so much. __________________ Marion Egg Harbor Township, NJ Zone 6B Wishlist : Any cold-hardy fig, Marseilles Black VS.

Tejas

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Posted 1402710021	Reply with quote #15

Marion, Welcome to the forum. 73 de Max N5ZZ __________________ Max Roswell, Georgia Zone 7b

BronxFigs

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Posted 1402743673	Reply with quote #16

Hi Marion Welcome to the forum. New jersey ain't California when it comes to growing figs, that's for sure. Even if you are containerizing your trees you will not be able to properly ripen long-season, heat loving, varieties. Concentrate on the short-season fig varieties, and you will do just fine. Many, many forum members have successfully grown and ripened figs in your climate, and that information can be found in the "Figs for Your Location" thread. Just do a search, or, just ask and the members will tell you what varieties to try. Bill's Figs will probably be the closest source for trees....and, you'll have a better selection. I hear good things about "SULTANE". The best figs are those varieties that will properly ripen in your area. Good luck and happy growing. Check in, often. Frank __________________ Bronx, NYC Zone-7

WillsC

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Posted 1402744059	Reply with quote #17

Welcome aboard:)

PhilaGardener

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Posted 1402744110	Reply with quote #18

I'll add my welcome, too, Marion! Not CA, but lots of figs in the Tri-State area! We look forward to hearing about your collection as you restart and put down new roots! __________________ Philadelphia Gardener Near Philly, but winters still feeling like Zone 6!

eboone

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Posted 1402746886	Reply with quote #19

Welcome! Hope you can find replacements for those that you lost. __________________ 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.

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