Tomatoe cage humidity tent

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cis4elk

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Posted 1350151520	Reply with quote #1

Here is a good way to repurpose those flimsy old tomato cages. I tie/or tape the legs of the cage together. Then starting from the bottom(cage inverted) wrap one level of the cage at a time w/plastic wrap then use a few pieces to tape to secure. Use tape to attach levels to each other and seal any gaps between them. Leave a small opening on top for fresh air venting, and adding humidity with mist from a spray bottle if needed. I have been getting young trees in the mail and up potting them so they are tucked into a new home for next year. They all seem to have rust or other fungal issues when they arrive from the time in the box. I soak them down with Safer sulfur spray and give them a week in the tent, then a few days of increasing time without the tent on. My first tree I received in the mail was in severe danger of total leaf drop, it took me a few days of various methods of tents before I came up with this. I think the sulfur spray is huge as well, I didn't use this at first either and the rust was having it's way with the leaves. The first tree lost about 60% of its leaves before I figured it all out. The second tree (which is now out of the tent) went straight into the system and so far has lost one immature leaf which could have just been damaged in shipping. I apologize for the sideways picture, it's upright on my end but after uploaded it turns sideways. The second picture just shows how I used a couple pieces of tape to close the top and leave a small opening on each side. Attached Images IMG_2363.JPG (762.68 KB, 90 views) IMG_2364.JPG (455.81 KB, 57 views) __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

rcantor

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Posted 1350152704	Reply with quote #2

Great idea. Other variations should work as well. The tomato cages may be on clearance now... __________________ 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.

pitangadiego

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Posted 1350172415	Reply with quote #3

I did that to keep up the humidity while rooting some cuttings outdoors. Worked great. __________________ Encanto Farms Nursery http://encantofarms.com http://figs4fun.com http://webebananas.com "pitangadiego" everywhere

dawgdrvr

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Posted 1350183888	Reply with quote #4

Calvin, Thanx. That's a great Idea. __________________ Cody Grand Mound,WA 98579 Plantmaps Zone 7~A, Sunset Zone 4 and USDA Zone 8~A. WISH LIST: San Pedro ,Breba & Early crop Figs and ANY figs from 'Belleclare Nursery'

c2meang

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Posted 1350185480	Reply with quote #5

Thank you. I have a few large tomato cages and never thought about doing this. Great idea. __________________ Peter Magnolia, AR Zone 8a Wish list: Maltese Falcon, Maltese Beauty, Galicia Negra, Col de Dame Gris, Toni's Brown Italian, LSU Red

Pattee

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Posted 1350223753	Reply with quote #6

Ingenious ! Thanks ! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

DesertDance

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Posted 1350230391	Reply with quote #7

That is a really good idea! I think they have them at the dollar stores too!! 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!

noss

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Posted 1350266169	Reply with quote #8

What a clever idea! And so simple--Having a Duhhh moment, here. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

noss

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Posted 1350266257	Reply with quote #9

Jon, Why is the format for this thread's replies different from the rest? I went to reply and it had this format? noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

JoAnn749

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Posted 1350289398	Reply with quote #10

Thanks for the fabulous idea!! __________________ Jo-Ann DFW TX, Zone 7b-8a Wish List: Black Madeira,, Kathleen's Black, Malta Black, Marseille VS Black, White Paradisio, LSU Scott's Black, Conadria, White Trianna, Marttineca Rimada, Excel, Peter's Honey, Bebera Preta (Abebereira), Strawberry Verte

cis4elk

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Posted 1350314479	Reply with quote #11

Your welcome, I'm happy to contribute something others found usefull. __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

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