2016 Fig Season in Maryland

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Maro2Bear

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Posted 1464995120 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Greetings all. Been a little while since I've posted, but the fig collection flourishes here in Maryland. No real over winter issues this year even though I housed all my containerized figs in our unheated garage. Had about 35 trees in pots in our garage and only lost one. My in-ground Hardy Chicago and Celeste trees have done well. All survived our MD winter, cold wet Spring and are all alive and pushing lots of new growth. I have a few newly propagated Celeste and Hardy Chicago trees, all doing well. My biggest and most satisfying start is my Black Madeira. Started from a UC Davis cutting, two years ago, it's now a real, thriving tree! The last few years I had our trees on our deck, but they really took over! This Spring, a new semi-permanent location on our driveway. One advantage is that they get full sun from morning 'til evening. Just need to reconfigure the drip irrigation system I had in place. Here are a few pix of the motley crew of trees on our driveway. Attached Images image.jpg (306.42 KB, 83 views) image.jpg (334.48 KB, 78 views) image.jpg (247.22 KB, 76 views) __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1464996609	Reply with quote #2

Here are a few more pix of our in-ground fig hedge of Hardy Chicago and Celeste; newly started cuttings, and the Black Madeira. Attached Images image.jpg (328.96 KB, 61 views) image.jpg (330.04 KB, 61 views) image.jpg (275.29 KB, 72 views) image.jpg (284.31 KB, 62 views) image.jpg (189.22 KB, 63 views) __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

figgary

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Posted 1464997313	Reply with quote #3

They all look great, Mark. Happy to hear your winter was kind, and that your Black Madeira is starting to thrive. __________________ Gary in CA 9A Seeking: Bebera Branca*, Colonel Littman's Cross

figpig_66

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Posted 1464998789	Reply with quote #4

Nice collection of grate tasters. Never can have too many black madeira figs. Nice mix of different shape leaves too __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1464999078	Reply with quote #5

Thanks guys, appreciate the quick responses. __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

Rewton

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Posted 1465043639	Reply with quote #6

Looks like a nice collection - thanks for sharing the pics. I imagine you are getting a "reputation" in the neighborhood! :) __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1468162397 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Things are starting to look good here now. We've picked a few tasty figs, but so far our Negronne is in first place. Attached Images image.jpg (581.75 KB, 12 views) image.jpg (772.77 KB, 12 views) __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

Rewton

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Posted 1468164420	Reply with quote #8

Is the Negronne fig a breba? I plan to pick my one and only VdB breba today or tomorrow. __________________ Steve MD zone 7a

cis4elk

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Posted 1468180334	Reply with quote #9

Congrats. Some of my trees brebas are just starting to swell. __________________ 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. :)

Figinfever

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Posted 1468191432	Reply with quote #10

Beautiful trees. The Madeiras look like they're ready to do some serious growing. Congrats on the great results. __________________ Dan, West Central FL 9a Wishlist- Great tasting dark or light figs with deep red interiors: White Madeira, Craven's Craving, Portugal Black Madeira, Sultani, Violeta, USDA Black Ischia, Dall'Osso, CdDB or CdDB-N

Maro2Bear

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Posted 1472162484 · Edited	Reply with quote #11

Greetings. Figs are all ripening now providing us with some tasty daily treats. Celeste, Hardy Chicago, Black Yugoslav, Carini, Ghosh, Black Mission, Longue d' Aout, and a few more, including the Negronne. __________________ Mark B., Glenn Dale, MD Zone 7a

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