I think I may have a problem.  I mean Jon's cuttings don't become available until Feb. yet somehow my refrigerator is filling up with cuttings.  I keep getting things that are not on my wish list because they sound so interesting.  Last year I had about a 90% success rate from cuttings to pots.  I have about 30 trees right that will need much bigger pots next year (maybe more).  Now I look at last years list and think there are still things I would like to grow.  Intervention may be need here.  Lucky I have an acre to play with but eventually I will run out of room...

I think we all feel your pain, there will always be more varieties that we want.  I thought I would be happy with just two or three, I now have 7 trees, I am rooting 5 addition varieties and being gifted an unknown quantity from and extremely generous member. 

So yes, out of room....  I feel ya, I'm sure we all do.... or will.  

Welcome to the madhouse  :)   There were 2 layers of pots in my garage then three, four, 6 and it's full.  Fortunately my neighbor has space...

There were 1,068 plants, now there are 1,947.  I only have room for three more but there are 200 other varieties I want to try...

We've all been there.

Admitting it is an important step...so is accepting it :)
Welcome, dear Sharon.

How about planting in ground, and culling the rootballs in Fall, or protecting the trees after chopping them to 2' height?
I'm going with 6' spacing, which should allow for at least 50 in ground. You can always graft other varieties on, and keep your potting soil costs down by not having to uppot or fertilize as much.
You can also start air layers of those that you don't want to risk losing to weather, and make a small group of backups every year, just in case.

The way I reason with my addiction is by telling myself (and my wife, friends, and coworkers) that I'm trialing 100 varieties, and will eventually only keep 2 (4) dozen or so.
If it sounds like you have a plan, your loved ones won't be so sure you have a problem ;)

I already have my money ready for Jon's cuttings, im itching for more lol.

I feel your pain. I'm at about 100 varieties and counting. I still have Davis and Jon's cuttings to look forward to. :-)

Wow.  I don't feel so bad.  Looking at the 5 acres across the street seems just about normal now..

I'm looking at 5 acers also and yes, figs will grow to being a chunk of that. I can't waIt. ... thinking around 300 varieties one day and multiples of my favorites. 

I don't see what the problem is? :)

We have discussed moving within the next 3-5 years and it would be so nice to have at least 2 acres of nice land to plant trees and have room for a decent greenhouse.

You are preaching to the Choir!...: )

It could be worse.  I think this is way cheaper than most addictions and they have not yet developed a breath test.

Sir, have you been eating figs tonight?  Step away from the fig basket nice and slow.  Hiding one up your sleeve eh!!!  I'm going to have to confiscate those...

My collection is small, but I too appear to have overrun my capacity.  I originally thought I was going to plant 1-2 trees in ground.  One season later, I have 10 trees in pots overwintering in the garage, 9 unknowns inside under grow lights, and 22 cuttings started.  I checked my yard plant map, and determined that I can plant 8 fig trees in ground.  I'm contemplating cutting down an ailing birch tree just to make space for a few more varieties in the yard.  I didn't expect figs to be so addictive.

rcantor,

1,947 is an extraordinary number of plants...wow...I applaud you sir

And yes schaplin, we're essentially all fig junkies on this forum, and Jon's the dealer :P It get's out of hand quick. But there's nothing wrong with that! No intervention needed! Keep rooting those cuttings! :)

rcantor,

1,947 plants, How many varieties is that?

My problem is, I keep finding varieties that taste great. But, I've already started cutting back. I won't be buying cuttings from Jon or UCD next year. Like Sharon, I too have cuttings in the fridge. I'm in no hurry to start cuttings. I can get cuttings to root now in 17 days. So, presently, my propagation station insidde my garage is overrun with dormant figs. And I don't pull figs out until Easter. So, Sharon I feel your pain.

I was worried about my cuttings until I bought a food saver. Its the fastest way to store cuttings.

Just because a year ago I wanted 2 -3 fig trees and I now have 7 in ground and 11 in pots plus another 12 varieties of cuttings in my fridge doesn't mean I have a problem.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

No intervention from us enablers

No problem...no problem at all

Norhayati

James you are my idol.

Wow James, I couldn't agree more....that's why i moved to the "country".  I am glad you found more lands to conquer.  I see a grant in your future for teaching kids about the importance of growing real food.

I too thought a dozen varieties would do it total, ha, that was so last season. 

Wow James...you said it all!!!

Norhayati