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Posted 1354718335	Reply with quote #1

and putting out branch and roots. Attached Images IMG_0417.JPG (111.92 KB, 37 views) IMG_0418.JPG (85.15 KB, 103 views) __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

DesertDance

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Posted 1354718753	Reply with quote #2

Nice Pete! I see you have several air roots too! Blows my mind when the roots don't stay in the soil! Those leaves and shoots look very healthy! 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!

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Posted 1354718958	Reply with quote #3

suzi, it must be something i'm doing wrong. but i can't think of what it is. i know in this bin, the soil has more moisture than the air. i made sure that the soil covers the peat pot completely.. this happened with my Col de Dame Blanche and Black Madeira this spring. but i'm sure if there is root up here, there will be root down in the cup :) __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

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Posted 1354719032	Reply with quote #4

nice, how old is it. when did the rooting start __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

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Posted 1354719643	Reply with quote #5

dave, i didn't keep exact dates. i know it was sent out from very generous forum member on 10/27. so i must have gotten it on first of Nov. or near around there. it took 2 weeks to show enough roots to go into the cup, and another two weeks or so to get to this point. this one was unusually fast. some of same varieties from the same shipment has not even shown any roots yet. but they all have nice callus on the bottom. i'll be moving them into cup by end of this week. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

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Posted 1354728015	Reply with quote #6

That is fast Pete. i had a hardy chicago root one tome in about 2 weeks in nothing but perlite in a clay pot with a soda bottle over it. water in the drain pan i guess would soak up to the cutting and evaperate and get collected by the bottle. as the water would get low i would put about a cup or so in the perlite. it worked very well. unfortunatly the stores around here (walmart) dont have it anymore until spring. and i have used what i have left. i put cuttings in the 21st and 24th they look good but i cant see under the soil. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

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Posted 1354728200	Reply with quote #7

one of the reason why i use baggie then cup instead of going straight to 1 gal pot is to make sure they will put roots out. i'm sure they will put them out either way, but it's more fun this way. and constant checking for root takes my mind off from wanting to water the heck out of older trees. :) __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

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Posted 1354728557	Reply with quote #8

i think me always wanting to look for root growth kills my cuttings. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

rcantor

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Posted 1354728707	Reply with quote #9

Congratulations! I think you need more light. That shoot is very stretched out. __________________ 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.

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Posted 1354731500	Reply with quote #10

yupe, light would be good. i'm waiting for the roots to come through the peat pot and reach the side of the cup. once i see about 3-4 of those roots, i'll move it into 1 gal container. in spring, i would take it outside once it reaches this point, but since it's not very cutting friendly outside now days, it will stay in the bin until roots go through the peat pot. once moved to 1 gal container.. i haven't figured out what to do yet. too many cuttings to set up the light system. and this is going to be my last sesion doing mass rooting. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

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Posted 1354743342	Reply with quote #11

Wow Pete looks awesome! Thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures! Gives me lots to look forward to. __________________ Jeff! Buford Ga Zone-8 southeast hot humid Good ole Ga. Wish list: Starting all over so any variety now!! Maltese falcon, Izbat an naj,Maltese beauty, Rhonda de bordeaux, Socorro black, Tashkent , Encanto red, Pastiliere, anything that is delicious!!

tylerj

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Posted 1354744899	Reply with quote #12

Quote: Originally Posted by garden_whisperer i think me always wanting to look for root growth kills my cuttings. Being new to figs myself I think that is one of the hardest things to avoid doing. Being anxious to see if there is roots growing yet. I've banished myself from this practice lol..... I just leave them be now.. and wait to see the roots hit the edge of the clear cup. Tyler __________________ London, Ontario zone 6a Wish List: Martinenca Rimada, Genovese Nero AF, Galicia Negra, Brooklyn White

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