Shaping a greenhouse JH Adriatic

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drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1379099509	Reply with quote #1

In the middle of a small retail greenhouse at work , I planted a JH Adriatic in a large pot as a point of interest for customers wanting to grow figs. I shaped it mainly to get it above the general bench height in the gh , so it can be surrounded by plants for sale on the benches without being in the way My initial idea was to have 2 arms follow the bracing on the post that it is placed against , but now I'm undecided. Any recommendations for shaping would be appreciated. Martin , you are always good at this. Even though it is not a dark fig , what would you do ? And don't tell me one cut at the soil surface would do the trick. Thanks, Kerry __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

cobb4861

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Posted 1379100430	Reply with quote #2

Maybe you could train the branches to go above the steel frame and then branch out like a small canopy tree? It sure looks beautiful as it is now! __________________ Meghan Cobb ~ Growing zone 9 Wish List: Pane e Vino White and /or Dark, De la Reina, Iranian mountain fig and anything else that is great to grow or at least try in the hot and humid Southeast Texas.

javajunkie

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Posted 1379104929	Reply with quote #3

It really does look great Kerry, nicely done! __________________ Tami SE Texas

Dieseler

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Posted 1379109017	Reply with quote #4

Kerry for this plant to keep nice for clientele keep laterals trimmed down to desired length before they start bending to far upwards toward roof and save desirable shoot or shoots that appear for next season it is a process that keeps repeating itself. If lateral eventually gets to extended for your expectations just cut it back and save desirable shoot that will appear near cut or node further back if at node further back is was what is best for looks you cut wood flush to it once it grows some.

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1379115079	Reply with quote #5

Thanks Martin. I can picture now letting it develop some width instead of just going for a more flat espaliered shape. This is its second season in the greenhouse , it was planted as a 1 year old whip last year. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

ascpete

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Posted 1379208949	Reply with quote #6

Kerry, Thanks for posting the pictures. The final shape is dependent on the space and how much shade you can allow below the tree. The standard tree form may be an impressive sight once leafed out. I've found that the Japanese pruning method works quite well to establish a desired dense canopy. By establishing the main scaffold (the desired shape), the secondary branches can be pruned back yearly to within 1 nodes of the scaffold branches. The fruiting branches that develop will grow very quickly from the 1 year old stubs. Good Luck. Attached Images Japanese_Treeform_Pruning.JPG (65.76 KB, 61 views)

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1381096531	Reply with quote #7

Here are a few photos of the greenhouse JH Adriatic figs that didn't get eaten right away, because I hid them for a few minutes in order to take pictures. Taste was beyond exceptional and they could have been even more ripe. Martin would jump for joy with a taste of these. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1381096965	Reply with quote #8

Nice looking Kerry! __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

hblta

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Posted 1381097107	Reply with quote #9

great looking fruit, Kerry. __________________ ************* Grant Kitchener Ontario Canada Z5b

kubota1

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Posted 1381097139	Reply with quote #10

Kerry, Those look great! JH was one of my best this year. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

pawpawbill

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Posted 1381112184	Reply with quote #11

Kerry, I got my cuttings from you. I already sampled some this year and they were my best. And off first year trees. Thanks again

Tam

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Posted 1381118658	Reply with quote #12

Hi Kerry, you JH Adriatic figs are so gorgeous. I bought one-gallon JH Adriatic from KK in the spring of 2013 and It was planted it in the ground since spring too. It does not have any fig yet. I wonder if your JH Adriatic is different from KK's JH Adriatic. The leaf shape on my tree is different from yours. Where did you get your JH Adriatic? Can you please take a few photos of the leaves? Thank you Kerry. Best, Tam

jdarden1963

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Posted 1381130383	Reply with quote #13

Kerry, those look amazing. Thanks for sharing the pics. __________________ Jules Zone 8a NE Texas Wish List: LSU Thibodeaux, LSU Red, Kathleen's Black, Lebanese Red, Jolly Tiger, Black Madeira, Purple Passion, Zingerilla (sp?), Martin's Purple Black, BA-1, White Ischia, any red fig, any dark fig or unknown

elin

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Posted 1381160146	Reply with quote #14

Nice figs and greenhouse Kerry i am trying to prevent my trees from goin dormant so i put them in my office where its warmer... do your greenhouse JH go dormant in winter? any ideas? __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

RobBanks

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Posted 1381163733	Reply with quote #15

Beautiful tree and figs, thanks for posting. __________________ Robert Zone 8b, Washougal, WA Currently growing: Negronne, Stella, Atreano, Hardy Chicago, Desert King, Lattarula

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1400874254	Reply with quote #16

Some current pics of the JH Adriatic in the gh at work. It kept 2 breba which I hope to try. Anyone tried JH Adriatic breba ? __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1400876361	Reply with quote #17

Looking pretty nice there in NH. Be interesting to get a read out on the taste factor. __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1400877910	Reply with quote #18

Can somebody direct me to the story of JH Adriatic? I'd like to know the entire thing from beginning, who is JH and how did he come to name it Adriatic etc... I am growing few and looks like it's a nice variety. Glad I have them. Would like to thank the guy in person.

Gina

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Posted 1400880695	Reply with quote #19

The origin of JH Adriatic from the man who owns the mother tree. To read the entire thread, click on the link in the upper right corner of the page linked below. http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/show_single_post?pid=1279498685&postcount=35 __________________ WillsC's new fig forum: http://www.Ourfigs.com (and blueberries)

DesertDance

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Posted 1400884781	Reply with quote #20

I have plain old Adriatic. This fig came from a non-active member. She is too busy these days. It's a monster! It sat year one. It's feeling it's muscles year two, and It will rock next year. I hope to put photos of the figs here soon. Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1401408447	Reply with quote #21

Had my first fig of the season yesterday in NH ! The greenhouse JH Adriatic kept 2 breba , the first was ready . It was good , but nothing like the main crop. Although it was nice to try , I don't think I'd bother leaving them on next time. So far the tree has set about 40 main crop and continues to set more and is ready for a second pinch to keep it compact above the benches. __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

drivewayfarmer

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Posted 1405605467	Reply with quote #22

First of the main crop is now in on this greenhouse JH Adriatic. These were 75 to 95 grams each. Flavor was exceptional again like last year. Tree has set about 80 to 100 figs so far. Just love this fig ! __________________ Kerry Zone 5 NH Wish list :Galicia Negra , Col de Dame Blanca/Negra .

trif1010

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Posted 1405632271	Reply with quote #23

Looks great! Can't wait to try mine this year. __________________ Scot Saratoga Springs, NY Zone 5

AL_Blake

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Posted 1405634725	Reply with quote #24

Looks AWESOME!!! __________________ Blake ZONE 8A AL Wish list--Want to buy-- Native Black (Becnel farm), Figo Preto, LSU (Red, St. Gabriel Black, Scott's Yellow, Late Black, #156, #5), CDD B/G/N, Excel, Texas BA-1, RDB, Nero 600m, Sal's Corleone (Belleclare Nursery variety); Cajun Gold

waynea

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Posted 1405634922	Reply with quote #25

Kerry, after being generous to so many grower/hobbyist you deserve to have a bumper crop on all your trees.

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