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Frankallen

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Here's some photos I took this morning of my cuttings. I am so tickled they did as well as they have, me being a newbie, of course, I lost several cuttings. Some of these cuttings were gave to me and some I bought...I haven't rode my Motorcycle in a while (fooling with these cuttings) I swear, I really think fooling with figs, has got to be close to being  a "Crackhead" except Figs are not Dope.... thank God! Thought y'all might want to see my cuttings so far, I started some of them in Early Fall, they stayed under growing Lights for 24-7 until mid April..

Thanks to everyone here who has helped me out with cuttings and advice. I sure have learned a lot in a short time and have a lot more to learn. Thanks to everyone here,this is an Outstanding group of people..: )





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RichinNJ

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They look good.

Moonlight

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Very nice ! In these rushed world I meditate every so often, but tending my figs I find total relaxation.

Maro2Bear

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Hey Frank Looking really good there in Alabama. Looks a mini-nursery that you have at your doorstep.

figgary

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You are no longer a newbie, Frank. They look beautiful!

donpaid

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They really seem to enjoy the humidity :) They're looking great, well done! 

newnandawg

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Looking good Frank. What process did you use to root them?

Figaro

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Nice job, Frank.  Although, you realize that after rooting that many cuttings you won't be able to use the "newbie" excuse anymore! :D

Frankallen

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[QUOTE=sppsp]Frank, congrats on your success, you are doing awesome with those cuttings. What varieties are they?[/QUOTE]


To list a few of them:

Gino's Black
Antonio's Black
RDB
VDB
Celeste
Chicago Hardy
MvsB
Strawberry Verte
Sweet Diana
Dancing Studio (Unknown)
JH Adriatic
Green Greek
Green Ischia
Brooklyn Dark
Makedonia Dark
Eastern Brown Turkey
Salem Dark
Sal's EL

I have several More, got to check Tags and see.

Frankallen

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[QUOTE=newnandawg]Looking good Frank. What process did you use to root them?[/QUOTE]

Rooted them in  plastic shoe boxes with moist Sphagnum Moss. :)

drphil69

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Wow, they look great.  Apparently you are ALL IN... the fig bug has got you!

I'm new as well, and I thought I got the bug having acquired 9 varieties since January!   You got me beat by a longshot!

Nice job, and you are officially no longer a newbie.

kubota1

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Good job! You look like a seasoned pro.

Pattee

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Great job Frank , they look nice and healthy !!

elin

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They look great
show us the produce -hopefully this year.

FiggyFrank

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Great collection.  Good luck Frank!

Ong888

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Newbie with the green thumb that change to be no more newbie...... Well done Frank ....... Ong

greg88

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Very nice, they look great!

Aaron4USA

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Lovely work Frank, they look awesome :)

eboone

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Nice work, Frank.  Yours are a little ahead of mine growth wise.  You said that you started some in early Fall - how old are the youngest in the pictures?

For those with more knowledge than me - that is mostly everyone here :) - you would not normally plan to let this size new trees bear figs this year(well, maybe one for a taste), would you???

rcantor

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Great work!  Congratulations.

FiggieFive_0

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Nice, Frank!  Really good work there.  That shows a lot of patience, diligence, and love.  Soon enough you'll be tasting the fruits of all your labor.

Nate

WillsC

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Frank,

Very healthy looking plants..the joy of success.  

javajunkie

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Nicely Done Frank....you lose the newbie title.

coop951

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Very nice collection Frank. It is truly a crazy obsession we have

recomer20

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Looks great, Frank! Hope you're enjoying today's autumn weather :) 

rafed

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Looking great Frank,

Congrats on a job well done.

schaplin

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Not a newbie anymore as they look great.

Gina

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Very nice young plants. :)

And the hook has been set....

Ruuting

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This thread is mislabeled, Frank. Those aren't cuttings anymore ;) Nice collection!

Norhayati

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Officially, you are no longer a newbie. An expert at rooting certainly..great job Frank Norhayati

blueboy1977

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Hey Frank, you whipped those babies into shape. Fine job! Are you keeping them in pots or planting in ground? Are you done or just starting?

cis4elk

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Nice work Frank. Your taking really good care of them.

Joe_Athens1945

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Excellent work! Tell me...what percentage success did you have using your moist Sphagnum moss method? 100%? 90% I bet you were close to nearly all of them!  :-)

And what is next? plant them all some place? sell them? Start all over again in the fall?

Joe in Georgia

farowyn

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Frank,
They look fantastic. Like you, I've been bitten by the fig bug. Actually, I'm a sucker for just about any edible plants, especially fruits. I just moved a bunch outside and have several still on my grow shelves that will get moved out last week. What a great hobby (and great bunch of fellow fanatics) we found! I'll try to upload some pictures next week after I get them all situated.

Frankallen

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[QUOTE=Joe_Athens1945]Excellent work! Tell me...what percentage success did you have using your moist Sphagnum moss method? 100%? 90% I bet you were close to nearly all of them!  :-)

And what is next? plant them all some place? sell them? Start all over again in the fall?

Joe in Georgia[/QUOTE]

Hey Joe.....I am guessing, but probably  will be around maybe 70 - 75%  when I get to pot them, in 1 gal. pots. Seems I would have some that rooted beautifully in the moss only to lose them when transplanting them  in the small cups? This is the cuttings that rooted, I guess it's just a Gambling game, at least for me :)

armando93223

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Looking good Frank, I think you have the natural humidity to help..????   Over here a mini heatwave 102 degrees no humidity. Keep us updated. Will put you down for later trading..LOL

Frankallen

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[QUOTE=eboone]Nice work, Frank.  Yours are a little ahead of mine growth wise.  You said that you started some in early Fall - how old are the youngest in the pictures?

For those with more knowledge than me - that is mostly everyone here :) - you would not normally plan to let this size new trees bear figs this year(well, maybe one for a taste), would you???[/QUOTE] the cuttings on the table was rooted in March I think. I have pulled a lot of small Figs off these plants, may leave a few to nibble on ;)

dizzymizzy

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Looking good. Hope you're not a Bama fan. ;)