UC Davis Cuttings

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seemedford

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Posted 1403368515	Reply with quote #1

I'm new to figs and have heard about the cuttings from UC Davis. I went to their site and filled out the application, but at the end of the application it wants a message of how I put these to use in a research program. Not quite sure what to say. Can anyone make suggestions. __________________ Susan Scott

Ruuting

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Posted 1403377107	Reply with quote #2

Hi Susan, nice to have you in this awesome group! Last winter was the first time I ordered from Davis. My intent is to document the cold hardiness of the varieties I got, and to experiment with a technique of winter protection. I will document everything I do, maybe enjoy some figs. If they ever request information or cuttings, I will happily oblige, and in the meantime I will safeguard these plants as best I can. It's pretty much understood that each person acquiring cuttings or scion is agreeing to help fund research, protect the material they get, and as long as one is ethical in what they do with what they receive, the USDA will share what they can, and good karma will persist :) Just remember that there is a Fall deadline for placing the order, which (if all goes well) you'll receive the following Spring. Open a FedEx or UPS account and note the account number on your request. Specify that you want ground delivery if your fig budget is small. My order for 10 varieties cost almost $50 because it flew over. I'm ok with it, less risk of damaged cuttings. You should expect to get nice large cuttings, but you may not get all you ordered, due to availability. Research all the available varieties, and keep an open mind about the obscure ones. You may find a gem. So good luck, and welcome. __________________ Rui Southeast CT, zone 6B

GRamaley

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Posted 1403378448	Reply with quote #3

I just said and do intend to see what grafting does for old tolerance of different varieties. Also recording which rooting methods worked better with different varieties. The great thing about the cuttings you get is they are long enough to make two to three out of each one, and if possible they give you three to four of the less rare figs. Some that are more rare you either wont get or you will just get one or two. Good luck!! The deadline is Nov.1 but it does seem to be first come first serve. I did two requests and got most of what I asked for. My requests went in at the end of Oct and the beginning of Nov and I just got mine last week __________________ Gloria --------------- 7a, maybe 8

drphil69

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Posted 1403390583	Reply with quote #4

Can someone provide a link to the application? I can't seem to locate it. Thanks! __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Ogorodnitsa

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Posted 1403392709	Reply with quote #5

Dr. Phil, here it is: http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/orders.html __________________ Pennsylvania, Zone 6B

Ogorodnitsa

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Posted 1403392905	Reply with quote #6

I filled mine out a couple of months ago, but I didn't include the shipping account number, and actually didn't even set one up yet. After I set one up. do you think I should send an email with my account information or do I have to place a new order because the other one will be voided? __________________ Pennsylvania, Zone 6B

drphil69

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Posted 1403394311	Reply with quote #7

Quote: Originally Posted by Ogorodnitsa Dr. Phil, here it is: http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/orders.html Thanks! __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

figpit

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Posted 1403406291	Reply with quote #8

@Ogorodnitsa You can try to send your shipping account info, but you probably won't hear back from them as they have many requests and get busy. However, they will fill orders without charging you shipping (or did last year; someone else may know otherwise), so you don't need to cancel your order. Don't let anyone guilt you for not paying shipping, you didn't know and the order form wasn't clear about entering account info the last time I saw it. Just remember to set up your account first for the next time. __________________ Tim Fort Wayne, IN Zone 5/6 (it keeps changing) Currently growing: Brown Turkey, Celeste, Kadota, White Texas EB Currently rooting: Alma, Black Madeira, Castle, Desert King, Dominicks Purple, Grasa Purple, Improved Celeste, Ischia Black, Ischia Green, VdB

Ogorodnitsa

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Posted 1403406990	Reply with quote #9

Ok, thanks Tim! __________________ Pennsylvania, Zone 6B

drphil69

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Posted 1403462243	Reply with quote #10

Quote: Originally Posted by figpit @Ogorodnitsa You can try to send your shipping account info, but you probably won't hear back from them as they have many requests and get busy. However, they will fill orders without charging you shipping (or did last year; someone else may know otherwise), so you don't need to cancel your order. Don't let anyone guilt you for not paying shipping, you didn't know and the order form wasn't clear about entering account info the last time I saw it. Just remember to set up your account first for the next time. I just put in an order and you are right, they don't even ask for shipping payment. I put my fedex acct # in the special instructions section. I was very excited to see they have pears, peaches, and plums as well as figs! __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

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