first time figger, any reccomendations?

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ohaganr

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Posted 1280520061	Reply with quote #1

hello everyone! first time posting! all right so i'm stuck in the middle of the ocean for the next 3-4 months and i come up with a huge craving for figs, which then leads me to the great idea of trying to grow a fig tree while out at sea.... the space i work in should have plenty of light for the plant, and it's pretty constant temperature wise. the only problem is it's constantly 60 degrees or so, which i know could be problematic for growing certain figs. I was hoping to try and grow either a dark portuguese or a Col de Dame ( I don't know about the DP but i've heard the Col de Dame can be picky). so are these horrible picks for my situation? or am i fine? fig reccomendations would be more than helpful

genecolin

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Posted 1280523756	Reply with quote #2

Welcome to the forum. You have presented quite a challenge that I have no answer to. 3 to 4 months is not enough time to grow a tree to bearing size unless you start with an already bearing tree. I have to pass on any suggestions but just wanted to say hi and welcome. "gene" __________________ From the bayou, "gene" zone 9 Houma, La.

northeastnewbie

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Posted 1280525801	Reply with quote #3

Welcome to the site 60 degrees constantly gonna be tough. Also hope you have some fresh air in your quarters as some fig trees can really smell like strong cat urine and your bunkie might give your fig to much water.(ie overboard) anyway good luck with your quest and THANK YOU for what you are doing for all of us. Pm me your mail bag address and I will send you some dried figs to enjoy..... __________________ Al Richer zone 7 nj EBAY ID--06picl member: back yard fruit growers association

pitangadiego

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Posted 1280530648	Reply with quote #4

60F is gonna be tough. You might want to investigate the varieties that do best in the PNW where they have cooler summers, as a thought. We have had mid/high 60 nights and mid/high 70s for the last three months, and figs here are about a month behind this year, so gotta believe that cooler than that is going to be a challenge. But, give it a try, and maybe you will add some new knowledge to the fig community. You might experiment with something easy to obtain, such as Celeste before you go for something more expensive or rare. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

FrozenJoe

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Posted 1280542037	Reply with quote #5

I know I sound like a broken record. Try Hardy Chicago. It does well in containers and ripens rich tasting fruit, even in cool weather. Joe __________________ Joe Phoenix Area (Zone 9) I am MrFrozenJoe on YouTube. I am arizonafigs on eBay.

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