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After showing George my pictures of the gm8 and discussing names we settled on  "White Bajtra"
Georges brother in law (where the original gm8 cutting was taken) used to call this fig Bajtra (breba)
so it only makes sense to use the name from the originator.
This fig is the san pedro type that will produce a breba crop but the main crop needs the wasp.
So when I spread cuttings around, it will be the gm8 "White Bajtra"
Those who actually have the gm8 can call it what they wish, if you end up with a "White Bajtra"
it came from my gm8 and my orchard. Even George no longer has this fig as his died.

Enjoy.

Doug
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Doug. Good stuff. I'm glad to see that you're still willing to spread the joy of growing figs around!
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Sharing is as much fun as growing.
Some are out only for the money with figs.
I'm too broke for it to make a difference whether I sell or give away.
There are good people out there, making friends has more importance than money to me.

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Originally Posted by SCfigFanatic
Sharing is as much fun as growing.
Some are out only for the money with figs.
I'm too broke for it to make a difference whether I sell or give away.
There are good people out there, making friends has more importance than money to me.

Doug


I agree. I enjoy the passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm for figs here. If people can spread figs around, make money, and make friends, all the power to them and benefit to us.

On the other hand, please consider making sure to break even and factor in a little bit for your time when you give away figs/ cuttings so you and others can continue spreading figs around and not have your generosity cause circumstances, which could force you/ others to abandon the figs.

I've read a recent thread and a few others from years ago, in my search through the archives, which revolve around money ( not enough/ too much/ needed to devote more time to other vital priorities, etc..). To my mind, it makes good sense for fig collectors, newbies, and the greater community.
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I will consider that.
Thanks for your input.

Doug

edit: I will never stop growing and sharing figs.
Once they are in the ground for 3 years they are very little maintenance.
My trees need pruned back each year so cuttings will always be there too.
I'm disabled to the point I need my mobility cart I made just to get around.
What better to do with what's left of my life?
Sharing would make the whole world a better place and I want to do my part.
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Great! In the future, if I have a named variety, confirmed with fruit, that you want in your orchard hit me up. I want to help too. Unfortunately, I am very new and only have tissue culture trees, unknowns, and a few small plants that has not fruited yet, which you probably already have with clear lineages.
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Send me a pm this fall.
If you don't have anything to share back, it's ok.

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Ok. I will do so this fall. Thank you.
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@Figinfever & Doug

This hobby is only rewarding if I can share it with others. I'll be in contact with you both this fall. 
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Cool!


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Thanks, Ross. Agreed. Hopefully, by fall next year I'll have somethings to share back and also pass forward to other members thereafter.
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"This fig is the san pedro type that will produce a breba crop but the main crop needs the wasp."



Well, Im not sure now what to think as it put out a breba crop as expected, then the main crop
started which shriveled up and fell off. (as expected)
Now, after looking at it 2 days ago it has a main crop again, and they are swelling.
So, until I get figured out just what I have I will only pass a couple cuttings to my friends
(that I owe) and we will see how it matures with age. It might be only a mis labeled
fig Jon sold on ebay, or it could possibly be a common fig from malta.

I do not want to put it into the hands of some who would only try to profit from it.
Not if I can help it.

Time will tell, and in time many I hope will have it as well.

Please no more emails wanting cuttings.
Your day will come.

Doug
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