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Subject: Ronde de Bordeaux, Violet de Bordeaux, Ischia Black Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 367
 
Here are three varieties I sampled today and I also challenged myself to try a one year old air dried Ischia Black.

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Subject: Fig Development Progress for August Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 273
 
Here is a video showing the size of the figs developing on a number of varieties in the last week of August.  

Subject: Fig tree leaf characteristics Replies: 4
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 385
 
I seem to have a Longue D'Aout that has a leaf pattern that does not look like other Longue D'Aouts out there but I have found that even two fig trees of the same variety can look completely different.  Time will tell what variety this is but it still produces a nice fig.

Subject: Longue D'Aout fig tree Replies: 21
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,061
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
Nice video and fig!
The fig doesn't seem as lounge as some of the other photos is this a breba?


I think you are right.  They are on last years growth.  It's so late in August I wasn't even thinking about brebas or main crop, I just wanted a fig.  I was thinking that also in the back of my mind that I thought this fig was longer.  Hopefully as this variety matures I will have time to have a main crop fig.

Subject: Martinenca Rimada sacrificing figs for growth Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 440
 
This fig tree was stuck in neutral up until July 17th with no new growth except for the two figs developing.  I decided to remove the figs to spur new growth.  A little over a month later the tree made good progress.  I wonder how much energy goes into producing a fig? 

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Subject: Longue D'Aout fig tree Replies: 21
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,061
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NativeSun
Like those tags...did you  buy them or did you make them?


I purchased them on ebay.

Subject: Longue D'Aout fig tree Replies: 21
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,061
 
I had my first Longue D'Aout fig from a cutting I started last year.  It was sweet but a little watery with a melon flavor.

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Subject: Boston Fig Tree Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 306
 
That's a good size tree.  I think I might try putting one of my Hardy Chicago trees in the ground to see if it can survive this winter.  I probably should have done that in the spring though.  Any pictures of it wrapped up?

Subject: My first MaCool fig Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 821
 
I started this variety from cuttings last year and noticed this ripening fig so I brought it into the lean to for protection.  It needs to be up potted but the fig was figgy and jammy but I need more to be able to describe it.

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Subject: BEES! The insect I hate! Replies: 43
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,207
 
I'd put one end of the garden hose in the hole and repeatedly fill it up.  If they are yellow jackets something was probably digging for the yellow jacket larvae in the nest.

Subject: My first fig of the season, Trojano Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 420
 
I noticed this fig while watering.  It's a Trojano fig.  There are probably a dozen on this tree so I had a sample of what to expect in a couple of weeks.  

Subject: Jolly Tiger Air Layer Removal Replies: 8
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 484
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave
Tom as always excellent job, keep the videos coming they are very enjoyable Dave


Thank you.  I appreciate it

Subject: Jolly Tiger Air Layer Removal Replies: 8
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 484
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Otmani007
Congrats on the air layer. Well done!


Thanks

Subject: Late propagation of LSU Gold cuttings Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 333
 
I placed some leftover LSU Gold cuttings into moss late June and just put them into a soil mix.  I'm wondering if there is enough time to get them established.  I guess I can just keep them inside going into the fall.

Subject: Jolly Tiger Air Layer Removal Replies: 8
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 484
 
I finally removed the Jolly Tiger air layer I started in June.  It added some nice growth once it had it's own root system.

Subject: Greenhouse help Replies: 39
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,298
 
I built a lean to with polycarbonate panels from Griffin Greenhouse and nursery supplies.  Their catalog shows they have a place in Morgantown PA if that helps.

Here are some of the videos I posted on youtube showing the construction.

Subject: A bug from Hell? Replies: 17
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 764
 
I just hope these don't get introduced into the US


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Subject: Maltese Falcon Air Layer Removal Replies: 7
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 393
 
Thanks Guys.  I kept it in the cool cellar over night but left it out all day today in partial shade and it's doing fine and it was around 89F.  Tomorrow it's suppose to cool down somewhat.

Subject: Maltese Falcon Air Layer Removal Replies: 7
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 393
 
I decided to remove the air layer after finding that the root mass was dried out.  I soaked it for a couple of hours before potting it up.  I kept it in the cellar overnight and it seems to be taking the transition OK

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Subject: Jolly Tiger Air Layer Update and Pruning Replies: 0
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 220
 
It's been a month since I started the air layer on the Jolly Tiger and I have some good roots and I also decided to give it a hair cut so there is only variegated growth.

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Subject: Martinenca Rimada Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 794
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rafed
Here is mine, Tom.
You do have the same leaves.  One with the wider, rounded center lobe and the second that is more pointed at the end.  I don't know why this decided to sprout two figs.  I did give it an early start in the lean-to but made the mistake of putting it outside.  I thought the cloud cover we had that week would help transition it.  It would be great if mine was as tall as yours by September but I'm just waiting for the buds to start growing again for now.  
Can you try to compare the two? Yours and mine.

Subject: Martinenca Rimada Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 794
 
This fig has been a slow grower for me and it did not help when I gave it a sunburn.  I just up potted it and moved it back into the greenhouse thinking the heat will do it good and trying to keep the figs away from a chipmunk problem I working on solving.  Unlike the panachee it eventually ripens to a dark fig.

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Subject: if you had to go with one single tree Replies: 36
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,404
 
I would like to have a FMV free, Ischia Black.  It has a very rich dark fig flavor with crunch.  It is good for drying too.

Subject: Maltese Falcon Air Layer Update Replies: 5
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 433
 
Here is the Maltese Falcon Air Layer I started 26 days ago.  There are considerable roots.  Maybe the warm temperatures in the greenhouse accelerated the growth?

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Subject: Jolly Tiger Air Layer Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 355
 
I air layered a small branch on a Jolly Tiger that seems to be stunted.  I'd like to see if it grows stronger after it's removed.

JollyTigerAirLayer.jpg 



Subject: To those I owe trades... Replies: 42
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,464
 
Holy Crap, So sorry about your accident.  Concentrate on recovering first and I hope you have help placing the figs but they should be at the bottom of your priorities.  Not to be funny but I did not read your first paragraph but read " to those I owe figs and I scrolled down and thought for a second I was looking at the red interior of a fig.  You really got banged up.  I hope your recovery goes well.  Life's priorities can change so quickly.  Take care.

Subject: Maltese Falcon air layer Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 466
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sas
Great Video! What was in your mixture. Did you use rooting hormone?


It was some leftover mix I used for rooting cuttings that has a lot of pine bark in it.  I should of let it soak over night it was a little dry.  It works great for cuttings and provides good drainage.  I hope it takes.  The next day the leaves looked like nothing had been cut.  No wilting at all.

Subject: Maltese Falcon air layer Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 466
 
I have a Maltese Falcon with a branch on steroids that I decided to air layer.  Hopefully I'll have nice roots in a couple of months.

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Subject: Up potting some fig cuttings Replies: 0
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 236
 
I started some cuttings in February and finally transferred them to larger pots.  I purchased some Vasilika Sika and also received some bonus varieties.  The mostly pine bark mix really works for me and I no longer use an intermediate  perlite and vermiculite mix before transferring to soil.  I go directly to the bark mix after root initials appear and leave them in the bark mix until the roots are mature and have turned color.  There is very little breakage as compared to transferring from perlite and vermiculite.  

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Subject: Fig cuttings progress Replies: 4
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 381
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figfan203
What's the purpose of pine bark?


Great drainage and humid air pockets which the roots love until they mature.

Subject: Fig cuttings progress Replies: 4
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 381
 
It's been two weeks since I transferred cuttings to the cups and the cuttings are making good progress.

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Subject: Winter fig cuttings progress and Vasilika Sika Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 909
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankallen
Great Cutting!! Thanks for the Info!! Love your Videos on You tube!....Is the Agway Bark,  Nuggets or Mulch ?

Thanks! : )
It's called Agway mulch and it's a pretty good uniform size of about a 1/2 inch.  I use to sift HD pine nuggets to get this size material.

Subject: Winter fig cuttings progress and Vasilika Sika Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 909
 
I did not order from UCD this year but have some cuttings from Ebay that I potted up during a snow storm.  The Vasilika Sika is making good progress and seems to be a vigorous grower.

Subject: Can a detached fig tree root sprout a fig tree? Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,157
 
I forgot to cover it with mulch when the temps went down into the 20's last night but I wonder if the top when exposed to light it has the potential to create cells that photosynthesize.

Subject: Can a detached fig tree root sprout a fig tree? Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,157
 
Can a large detached fig tree root produce a sucker on its own?  I was just wondering when I found one of my trees had grown through the pot and into the soil.

Subject: Late Season Black Madeira Replies: 10
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 594
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dieseler
Thanks Tom for taking time to make the video.
You Madeira figs have pretty skin color.
Was it your favorite in flavor this season ?


Definitely the best although a nice dehydrated Ischia Black on the tree is extremely rich,sweet and fig like too. I haven't decided if the Black Madeira dehydrate well or are at their best fresh.

Subject: Late Season Black Madeira Replies: 10
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 594
 
Surprisingly the Black Madeira was the most productive variety this year. Even out doing the Negronne which I think suffered root damage during the winter and was slow to wake up this spring.  The extra heat from being in the lean to probably helped.

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Subject: My greenhouse project. Replies: 29
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,454
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by kubota1
Tom, I filled the blocks with cement where the anchors are. About every 3 ft. Other than that it's on a standard footer and block.


I'm building a similar foundation now and since there is dirt on both sides I was wondering if I need to waterproof the blocks with that black tar and whether you leave the blocks hollow to be able to evaporate any moisture in the blocks.  I think I will order gravel to fill in on both sides of the blocks too for drainage.  It look like you have a sandy soil.
John, I think it's similar to solexx.

Subject: My greenhouse project. Replies: 29
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,454
 
Looks great.  What did you fill the cement blocks with?

Subject: Received a call from California Agriculture Inspection Replies: 5
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 839
 
I recently shipped a fig tree to California and was a little apprehensive about it.  I received a call this morning that an inspection dog ID'd my package for inspection and they wanted permission to look it over.  The guy was very polite and professional.  Because it was shipped with soil there would be concerns about Japanese beetles and what ever other restrictions might be in place from MA.  More than likely it will be shipped back to me and not destroyed so it is not a total loss.  Lesson learned.  California's agriculture business is a multi billion dollar industry that provides produce to the world and probably provides jobs to millions of people either growing, distributing, or selling what is grown in California.  So if you ship to California there is a good possibility it will be tagged for inspection and not make it if it does not have the proper paperwork.  I was told that it might be different if it was shipped bare root although the conversation did not make that completely clear.  Hopefully I will receive the plant back.

Subject: Late Season Ischia Black Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 367
 
I had the last remaining Ischia Black figs and they were still a good quality fig.  I think they were second only to Black Madeira this year in terms of quality and quantity.  Last year I only had a couple of figs from this variety.

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Subject: construction Riga XL Greenhouse Replies: 19
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,248
 
Looks like you're going to have a nice oasis from the winter months there.

Subject: Noire de Caromb fig Replies: 40
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 2,916
 
I only had two figs from this variety this year and one disappeared so I brought the tree into the greenhouse.  I still have some ripening Black Madeiras so I treated myself to a couple of those too.

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Subject: Black Madeira Video Review Replies: 7
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 537
 
I found the Black Madeira fig skins are getting thicker now too.

Subject: September Black Madeira Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 638
 
I would never have thought that I would have the most figs of any variety from my Black Maderia's this year.  My Negronne is playing catch up and it looks like it might end up leaving most of it's figs unripe on the tree.  But whose complaining.  I'll just drown my sorrows in Black Madeiras.

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Subject: Golden Celeste Replies: 23
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,547
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rcantor
Looks good.  What did it taste like?


It was mildly sweet and watery like a melon.

Subject: Golden Celeste Replies: 23
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,547
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gorgi
Oh, I just remembered that there is yet another Golden Celeste from UCDavis.
It is 'roundish' in shape with a hint of dark coloring on the skin.
This is most probably what you have.
http://figs4fun.com/Thumbnail_Golden_Celeste.html

The one I showed in my above post originaled from LSU.


This cutting did come from UCD.  I probably would have turned darker if I left it on longer.  It looks like it was starting to turn color. 

Subject: Golden Celeste Replies: 23
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 1,547
 
I had this lone fig on what I think is a Golden Celeste.  Last year I remember I had two trees marked Golden Celeste but one was more of a bronze color.  I'm pretty sure I did not mess up the labels on those and the data base shows fig interiors that can vary from light to dark.  One of the leaf patterns looks right.  Now that I look at the pictures, it looks like it was starting to turn a bronze color in some areas.

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Subject: Atreano and friends Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 475
 
I had one lone Atreano this year but still had some other figs to fill the plate.

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Subject: Fig of the Day - Italian Golden Honey 08-30-2013 Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 2,631
 
I think 5 years ago now I ordered some figs from WillisOrchard and none of them were what they were labeled.  I had varieties they don't even list on their website.  I think this is Italian Golden Honey from what I see in the data base.  I'm starting over with a cuttings I had when I lost the mother tree this winter.  It was very sweet when dehydrated.

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