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Subject: Black light to kill mold? Replies: 10
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Never heard of that with black light but worth a try.

Hmm back in the 70s no wonder i never grew mold cause..........

Subject: Does anyone know Grandfather George of Poland, OH? Replies: 11
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First time seeing the link .
He certainly loves his figs it seems.

Subject: fig wasp and fruit Replies: 2
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Always find these video's fascinating in how they capture the wasp and their work in detail
in the confined space like the one video thats was shot in Africa showing wasp
pollinating the figs .

Thanks for posting the video.

Subject: What eludes you? Replies: 40
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What eludes me - a longer season fig wise i feel fortunate.

Subject: Help with BM Replies: 51
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Tops in yard last several years and i do not see anything that will surpass it
in our yard but time will tell .

Subject: Air layers - Greek style Replies: 105
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Always enjoy members pictures on forum and Costas i look forward to seeing this season more of yours.

Subject: Is this a dumb question? Replies: 7
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No questions is dumb .

Subject: Free 3" Jiffy Peat Pots Replies: 4
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Very nice of you to do.

Subject: Help with BM Replies: 51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FMD
The UCDavis Black Madiera is a notorious psychotic drama queen. I believe the FMV has scrambled its neurons. It will commit hari-kiri at the slightest perceived injustice.


Ours makes top notch tasting figs but then again that on my palate.
NYC-Look forward to future pictures.

Subject: Fertilizer question Replies: 25
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Mike most are different in fert department.
What has worked for many years for me is 24.8.16 .
Knowing when to stop and knowing pruning technique for the trees goes a long way.
Its different in different climates im sure as some seasons are shorter than others.

Subject: Help with BM Replies: 51
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Years back i had some do that under grow light similar to yours drop leaves , then eventually a new bud opened and plant took off and never looked back.
I would make sure also there is no draft at that window.

Subject: Shipping outside the US Replies: 8
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Perhaps Jon P. - not sure .

Subject: THE OLD WAYS WORK Replies: 56
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Oh a freshly picked peach off one's own tree yum.
Grandma had several tree's many years back i recall them fondly.

Subject: OT Mulberry Replies: 37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sas
If you have the space and water, all trees belong into the ground. Fanick in San Antonio had some nice size Pakistani Mulberry the other day . But they need an area as large as a pecan tree probably when mature.


I do know the Illinois everbearing tree will get big as iv'e seen some here with tremendous amount of them on the sidewalk in front of it very messy and staining.

Subject: What is this creeping death?!?!? Ambrosial Shothole Borer Beetles Replies: 41
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Hmm wonder if they can survive in dormant fig plants when temps go into the teens .
Never had this problem here and keeping twigs crossed never will.

Subject: In the bag - air pruning Replies: 14
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For our plants its the ole fashion root prune yes its a pain a real pain.
The way i see it the heart of the rootball does not get root pruned with the airpots and those
types only the outer roots.

Subject: cold hardy unknown fig Replies: 56
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Good for you, after digging it out you should cut some of the canopy for the less roots it will have
at its new like when a fig tree is root pruned well otherwise it can drop much of its new crop.

This i have experienced.

Subject: What is this creeping death?!?!? Ambrosial Shothole Borer Beetles Replies: 41
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I would do an airlayer .

Subject: What Could Be Better Than Figs? Replies: 8
Posted By: Dieseler Views: 450
 
Seeing the Thread topic again as i read forum " what could be better than Figs"
I'll keep that to myself.   ; )

Subject: ID this store bought fig Replies: 7
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One possible way if you go back there frequently is ask the manager.
Yes its definitely underipe like most store bought figs .

Subject: Fig Collectors' (newer) Math Replies: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Optimist
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dieseler
... or to many to eat .
Tell me another :-)


or to many to eat.   ; )

Subject: I went rogue!! Replies: 13
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I suppose you can put 1 in a light airy mix and leave the other as is as(in water) an experiment if you like.

Subject: UC Davis Cuttings lost in shipping!!!!! Replies: 15
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Blueboy hopefully you get them .
George good one - "what did you do"

Subject: THE OLD WAYS WORK Replies: 56
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Thanbks for the post .
In Gustav Eisen's book things were done simple as well just stick a stick in the ground.
Good that things worked out for you.

Subject: Well, someone's excited! Replies: 7
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If it continues to survive once leaves come on the excitement elevates.

Subject: OT Mulberry Replies: 37
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Wow Jon your mulberries are getting ripe already ?
What a Paradise !

Subject: Anyone use Vermicrop products? Replies: 4
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Thanks for posting about what your trying.
Have you ever heard of another expensive product thats also organic called Dr. Earth.

Subject: OT Mulberry Replies: 37
Posted By: Dieseler Views: 1,214
 
Good that it worked out.

Subject: Unveiling Inground HC & Celeste - Pix of Dormant Trees Coming into Leaf Replies: 12
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Mark yes when ours come in leaf and roots are drinking water i give them fertilizer at full dose.
But thats me.  ; )

Subject: Air layers - Greek style Replies: 105
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Sure could do that you may rip just a few roots with tape on outside but it won't hurt anything .
With that size container i would thing it can support the plant well.

Have used regular size water bottle for airlayers and at worst lost leaves with the bigger airlayers but never the plant.
Best of luck .

Subject: What Could Be Better Than Figs? Replies: 8
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Like bacon hmm now curious.

Subject: Dirty pictures Replies: 7
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Glad i was not inhaling a vape when i read RCantors first line in his post !

Subject: PIX: 5 yr old VdB finally broke bud :) Replies: 8
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Spring is springing for you.

Subject: OT Mulberry Replies: 37
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There is a place called Whitmans Farms - http://www.whitmanfarms.com/

you can call and ask to speak to Lucile she may be helpful in your quest.

Subject: Fig Collectors' (newer) Math Replies: 25
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James you may come around one day "perhaps"  were you get to the point to downsize as it "perhaps"
gets to be too much work and or to many to eat , too many similar tasting to each other etc etc.

Subject: This fig looks similar to XX? Replies: 22
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Harvey you may have to wait until the plant gets more mature as the leaves are still changing.

Subject: Air layers - Greek style Replies: 105
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Costas here is example of the window taped inside and outside with clear tape so roots can be seen.
The figs left on did ripen.

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Subject: Date With Fig Leaf Tea Replies: 65
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Aaron  -  lol could tell some stories !

Subject: Is this strange? Replies: 8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by loquat1
@ Martin - I would hardly call SE London's a hot climate. We get exceptional summers maybe once every 6-7 years. The last few such were 2013, 2006, 2000, 1995, & 1990. But yeah, thanks to Chivas post above, I now get why my GkY seems to have stolen a lead on my TbF.

I'll be layering GkY shortly (also in demand from UK forum members, etc), thus bringing it back down to a much more manageable size in terms of 'volume'. The temptation then will be to leave it in the pot instead of grounding it if that means a better chance of ripe fruit. Is that what you would do?


Was referring to hot climate in the States i know nothing about London's climate.  ; )

Subject: Cactus Fruit aka Prickly Pear Replies: 21
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Dad use to bring them home from club friends and they were fabulous.

Subject: OT: that time of the week again. name your beer. Replies: 77
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Looking forward to fig season and more pictures from forum members.

Subject: Received USDA shipment today Replies: 37
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Hmm perhaps i try next season .

Subject: Fertigation Will Produce More Figs Replies: 56
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Pete im honored.

Subject: $2 Tomatoes/Peppers/Herbs at HD Replies: 5
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I usually save the seeds from previous season and or after tilling in everything next season
i get the volunteers that come up.

Last year after i said never again i bought some Roma plum tomatoes on sale at HD.
Yes they were not Roma plum tomatoes.
Lesson learned from this poster.

Subject: Fertigation Will Produce More Figs Replies: 56
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This good thread for many newer members !
I personally doucment with dated pictures when the figs first come out and have good idea
when they will ripen at about half way point they do not get fertilizer anymore .
But
what i also have been doing once figs are spent they get 1 shot of fertilizer.
Yes im the oddball
But we are all different. 

Come to the Darkside.   ; )

Subject: A good Bonsai Start, maybe Replies: 6
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Tapla who has not posted in long time was very keen when it came to bonsai culture.

Subject: OT: that time of the week again. name your beer. Replies: 77
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Shailesh at there you go keeping the forum etiquette by at least posting a fig plant !

Subject: Air layers - Greek style Replies: 105
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Costas with those containers you can cut out in middle a section and tape with clear packing tape for your window.
I did this with a 1 or 2 gallon container several years back and can see roots then.

Subject: Fertigation Will Produce More Figs Replies: 56
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Your welcome Pete . ; )

Subject: Is this strange? Replies: 8
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Not sure about hot climates but here in ours a potted fig will beat out inground breaking dormancy every time.