rofig
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Hi all,
xenil
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Posted 1436890231
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I already saw this video on tube and I'm thinking of trying this technique but unfortunately I dont have too much space. This method in my mind is can be an easy way to grow figs in colder climate with early ripenning varieties like Michurinska cause this method allowing us to protect simply the plants with mold..
philos
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Posted 1436894010
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That was certainly interesting. thanks for sharing. I may try something like it (my own variation) next year. Certainly worth the time to get ideas.
Jerry - Zone 6B 2015 Wish List: Florea, White Greek, Italian 258, Galicia Negra and any M. Pons varieties.
don_sanders
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Posted 1436894188
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I've thought about trying it here if I can find a good spot for it. Even with the air temp down into the low -15-20F range the last couple of years, the soil temp seemed to stay above the mid 20s. I assume the fig limbs should stay around the same temp if covered and mulched well.
xenil
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And dont forget about snow cover, under snow cover the temperatures are always more higher than above the snow line...
pino
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Does anyone know why they are piling up the cut branches around the fig to be covered?
Pino, zone 6, Niagara, JCJ Acres
don_sanders
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I think the cut branches are to keep the moisture down and prevent rotting.
Vladis
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Пино
bamafig
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Posted 1436915693
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I also noticed what looked like buried water bottles (with blue lids). I guess this is a low budget irrigation system of sorts.
Vladis
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Water bottles horticulturists Ukraine, Russia used as a heat accumulator in the night.
