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Subject: Air Layer Removal Disaster Replies: 5
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 285
 
One of the Air Layers I removed did not turn out so great.  The Hardy Chicago air layer twisted the roots off after I cut it off.  The weight of the figs and the bend in the branch twisted it around breaking just about all the roots that had formed.  Not to smart.  At least it was not a Black Maderia.

Subject: I like the cart in this video Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 189
 
I just happened on this video and like the cart.  I can appreciate what this guy said.  Every year gravity seems to get stronger.

Subject: Air Layer Update Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 83
 
Here are some pictures and a video on the progress on some air layers I started on August 18th.

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jpeg MartinencaRimadaAirLayer.jpg (161020, 24 views)
jpeg JollyTigerAirLayer.jpg (206478, 24 views)
jpeg HardyChicagoAirLayer02.jpg (308444, 24 views)

Subject: Late September Black Madeira figs Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 99
 
These will probably be the last of the Black Maderia to ripen for me.

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Subject: Hardy Chicago Figs and critters Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 82
 
I managed to sample a Hardy Chicago but two more that I had my eyes on got sampled by critters.

Subject: Black Madeira and feeding the bees Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 88
 
I had some Black Madeira Figs before and after giving the bees some fresh sugar syrup.

Subject: Ponte Tresa Growth Progress Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 351
 
The process of rooting this cutting started on March 9, 2016.

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jpeg PonteTresa04.jpg (156462, 29 views)
jpeg PonteTresa05.jpg (159719, 28 views)

Subject: First Black Madeira of 2016 Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 130
 

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Subject: Removing Ischia Black, Black Madeira and Negronne Air Layers Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 78
 
Removed and potted up three air layers I started on May 24th.

Subject: Jolly Tiger Air Layer Replies: 0
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 51
 
I removed an air layer from this Jolly Tiger a couple of years ago and a shoot sprouted up from the same location so last year I put a cup around it while it was still green and slowly added soil as the wood lignified.  I thought it had enough roots to support it and it would grow faster on its own.

Subject: Air Layer Progress Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 137
 

Subject: Black Ischia from Portugal? Replies: 15
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 306
 
That picture is a screen capture from my video thumbnail.  That fig did not come from the tree pictured.  I'm guessing that the picture of the fig tree is not his either.  Here is the link to my original post.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/ripe-ischia-black-fig-6403884?highlight=ischia+black&pid=1278535734

Subject: Negronne and Ischia Black Brebas Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 156
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo
What size is your greenhouse Tom?
It's an L shaped lean to that I build on the corner of the house and it's cut in half by the stairs that go into the cellar.  The larger half it about 6 X 12 ft and the smaller half is about 6 X 3 ft

Subject: Negronne and Ischia Black Brebas Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 156
 
The Negronne Breba figs are starting to ripen.  The one I picked could have stayed on a couple more days.  The Ischia Black brebas are nice gooey and sweet.

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jpeg IschiaBlackNegronne2.jpg (202903, 14 views)

Subject: Ischia Black Breba 2016 Replies: 5
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 241
 
The first fig of the season for me ended up being a Ischia Black breba fig.

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jpeg IschiaBlack2016-03.jpg (136702, 39 views)

Subject: Up Potting a Black Madeira Fig Tree Replies: 3
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 192
 
This Black Madeira as made some good progress this year after being stuck for a couple of years.
I transplanted it into a larger pot to accommodate the new growth.

Subject: Started a couple of Air Layers Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 181
 
I haven't started any air layers so far this year so I finally got around to it.  I used bags for the first two which I never used before and a plastic container on the last one which I usually use.

Subject: Black Maderia Figlets Forming Replies: 4
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 193
 
Black Madeira Figs Starting to form

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Subject: Stargate Fig Tree Replies: 4
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 226
 
One of my favorite Scifi programs is the Stargate SG-1 series.  I was watching an episode on Amazon and immediately recognized a fig tree in the scene.  It still has the Nursery Tag on it so it must have been in a pot and placed in the scene for interest.  I guess the scene would have been kind of bare so someone decided to put the fig tree in the shot.  Could that be a Black Maderia?

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Subject: Up Potting Ponte Tresa Fig Cutting Replies: 4
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 231
 
Time to up pot the Ponte Tresa Fig cutting that successfully rooted.  This one cutting was a vigorous grower.  The second cutting I had I cut in two and it looks like they both died.

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jpeg PonteTresaUpPot04.jpg (103774, 44 views)

Subject: Moved shed stored fig trees outside Replies: 0
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 64
 
I moved the fig trees I had stored in the shed outside.  Ironically I think they survived the cold temps but suffered damage from the quick rise in temperature in the shed from the morning sun this last month.

Subject: My baby passed ( split trunk) Replies: 18
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 286
 
I'd just take a putty knife and try filling it with wood putty.  

Subject: Ponte Tresa Fig Cuttings Progress Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 213
 
Ponte Tresa progress after one week in the cups.

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jpeg PonteTresaUpdate05.jpg (98334, 47 views)
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Subject: Propagating Ponte Tresa Replies: 20
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 931
 
One of the two cuttings I have of Ponte Tresa formed roots and I transferred it to a soil mix today.

Subject: Figs Breaking Dormancy Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 92
 
Some of the fig trees I brought into the cellar are breaking dormancy.  I moved the still dormant ones back into the shed.  After a day in the 60's I have to remind myself that it is only March and it still can get below freezing.  Thursday and Friday will have lows in the upper teens and then the temps will rebound again.  

Subject: Single Digit Temps in Mid Atlantic this Weekend Replies: 25
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 324
 
It was -9F this morning.  I moved everything into the cellar on Friday.  It was just to cold in the shed and lean to. It took about 3 hours of work but saved me a life time of regret if I hadn't put the effort in.

Subject: Harbor Freight Greenhouse Assembly Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 205
 
Harbor Freight Greenhouse assembly part 4

Subject: Harbor Freight Greenhouse Assembly Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 205
 
Harbor Freight Greenhouse assembly part 3

Subject: Harbor Freight Greenhouse Assembly Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 205
 
Part 2

Subject: Harbor Freight Greenhouse Assembly Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 205
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ADelmanto
I have, I should say, I had one of these.  It completely collapsed in its first winter under the weight of a wet snow.  I reinforced all of the aluminum by sistering them all with 2x4's.  Then many of the panels blew out.  The clips are a joke.  I ended up nailing straight through the edges of the panels with nails and large washers to hold the panels on.  Not to mention the pathetic door.  The only things of value are the panels themselves.  Everything else is junk.  I've since completely insulated the inside with rigid insulation panels turning my greenhouse into a giant igloo cooler.  Good luck with yours!


I would of preferred framing a greenhouse on the foundation using the experience I gained from the lean to I built.  That's probably why I took so long to start building this.  I don't think it would have survived last winter either but we'll see what happens this winter I guess.  I did buy extra clips but also intent to fasten then with the self tapping screws with the rubber grommets for the polycarbonate.

Subject: Harbor Freight Greenhouse Assembly Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 205
 
I'm finally putting the HFG together. Hopefully I'll have the panels in before the first snow.

Subject: Late October Figs Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 184
 
Maltese Beauty and a very dehydrated Ischia Black fig

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jpeg MalteseBeauty05.jpg (118028, 6 views)

Subject: Late October Figs Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 184
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by snaglpus
Hey Tom, what's the inside temperature of your lean-to-greenhouse? The reason I ask is b/c my Nero 600m trees and Valle Negra still have figs on. I'm contemplating moving them inside my greenhouse.

It can get into the high 80's with a clear sky but will quickly cool down into the 50's at night this time of year.  I have to open and close a couple of storm windows to regulate the temperature and I have a fan constantly on.

Subject: Late October Figs Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 184
 
Here is a video on some of the last figs of the season.  I still might get one additional Maltese Beauty

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Subject: Maltese Beauty figs Replies: 7
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 305
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rewton
I also have a young Maltese Beauty that I received this past Spring. I have it growing in a location where it gets lots of sun and heat. It is healthy, put on decent growth and developed a few figs.    I didn't note exactly when the figs started developing but it must have been by mid-June at the latest.  Anyway, I let one stay on and it still isn't showing signs of ripening!  So it would appear to be a very late variety - at least as late as the Col de Dame Blanc.  I'm wondering if I want another really late fig in my collection.  Tom, did you note how long it took from the figs just starting to develop (pea sized) to the ripening date?


Sorry I did not keep track of when the figlets started to appear.  I gave the tree as much sun as possible and when the figs got large enough but still green I brought it inside because of chipmunks so it got additional heat in the lean-to.  

Subject: OT: Bad weather in Poland. :( Replies: 11
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 180
 
Looks like an Ice Crystal fig tree.  I might have my first freeze this weekend.

Subject: Maltese Beauty figs Replies: 7
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 305
 
I was able to try a Maltese Beauty fig for the first time from a tree I acquired in 2013.  It has been a slow grower for me and was just about at a complete stand still for me last year but it did put on some growth this year and it produced a couple of figs.

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jpeg MalteseBeauty04.jpg (134945, 42 views)
jpeg MalteseBeauty05.jpg (147446, 40 views)

Subject: Started four air layers on my REI fig tree Replies: 29
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 937
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by snaglpus
Hey Tom, Do you still think REI is the same as Black Spanish? To me, it looks just like my Red Isreal. Cheers,


I don't have either of those varieties so I could not compare it to them.  One distinguishing feature is it's growth habit where the branches tend to grow out horizontal and perpendicular to the trunk.  Almost like a natural espalier.  If either of those varieties have this feature maybe it's one of them.  I bought this from Encanto Farms several years ago as a REI.  It does not match the information in the data base for REI but I have been calling it REI since I started it from a cutting.  Searching REI someone did post that they had a Black Spanish that had this growth habit so maybe it is a Black Spanish.

Subject: Started four air layers on my REI fig tree Replies: 29
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 937
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smungung
A are the leaves supposed to be yellow?


With the cooler temperatures the leaves turn yellow and drop as the fig tree goes dormant.

Subject: Started four air layers on my REI fig tree Replies: 29
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 937
 
I removed the REI fig tree air layers I started on July 31,2015.

Subject: Maltese Beauty ripening Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 140
 
It still gets pretty warm in the lean to so I'm hoping this fig has time to ripen.  This tree has been a slow grower for me.  

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jpeg MalteseBeauty.jpg (102232, 24 views)
jpeg MalteseBeauty02.jpg (103627, 34 views)
jpeg MalteseBeauty03.jpg (122839, 33 views)

Subject: Late Season Black Madeira Replies: 10
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 594
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by johnnyq627
Tom, no Black Madeira this year?


They're all still green on the tree.  I don't think I'll get any this year.  I gave them max sun but I think max heat would have been better for them in the lean to.

Subject: Last of the Zingarella main crop Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 133
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by greenfig
Congrats, Tom! 
They look like mine (got from RW). I’ve seen it mentioned that the Zingarella is the same as Aldo or Sal’s C but I do not agree at all after tasting and seeing Z and Aldo ripened next to each other.


I got rid of my Sal's Corleone. It just did not produce for me.  This young tree probably gave me a dozen figs total.  I don't think they are the same.  My Sal's Corleone never produced figs like this.  The leaves are different too. 

Subject: Last of the Zingarella main crop Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 133
 
It was in the 50's F this morning so fig season is coming to an end for me.  I was able to enjoy the last of the Zingarella main crop figs though.

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Subject: You can add video to Ebay listings Replies: 2
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 120
 
Recently I thought I saw a comment that video could no longer be added to Ebay listings.  I thought that was odd but did not investigate.  I have added by videos in the past but it has been awhile but I just listed an item and after  jogging my memory and googling I was able to figure out how I added video in the past.  Here is a link explaining how it is done.http://www.ebay.com/gds/How-to-Embed-Youtube-Videos-into-Your-Auction-HTML-/10000000024640187/g.html

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400999539720?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Subject: Removing two Zingarella Air Layers Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 261
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by pacifica
It took how long to have that many roots ? In case if no roots for over 2 months for air layer, do we need to remove the cup and put more dirt then wrap with foil paper again for another month ?


It was about one and a half months.  I started it on August 3rd and posted a video on starting those air layers.  Even if you did not make a cut on your air layer I would expect some roots after two months.  I have never had an air layer not produce roots.  Did you keep the soil watered?  I use a mix with a lot of pine bark and water it frequently.  

Subject: Removing two Zingarella Air Layers Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 261
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jdsfrance
Congrats !
Don't you pot them up now ?
What about the portion of stem that is at the bottom out of the potting mix ?
I would keep them in the shade for 2 or 3 days, before bringing them back to the sun.


They would do fine in that container going in to next spring.  It's fall now and not much growing going on.  They are headed for Ebay anyway so I'll probably remove some of the soil for shipping.  I trimmed it so it would at least sit flat but the portion under the cut will probably grow roots too eventually.  With all those roots it did not show any signs of shock.  It was warm today and there was not signs of wilting in the lean to which was pretty warm.  It's different than when you are transitioning newly rooted cuttings.  In that case I would keep it in partial shade for a couple of weeks.  The polycarbonate does cut down on the suns intensity.  Once you have those yellow lignified roots the plant can be removed without stressing the new fig tree.

Subject: A Plate of Figs Replies: 6
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 346
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by akrouus
nice video. is that Bass' version of Lebanese Red?  How did it taste? Some consider it to be a tad overrated? I am looking forward to trying it.


Yes, It's from Bass.  I had a very ripe one yesterday and it was pretty good.

Subject: Removing two Zingarella Air Layers Replies: 9
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 261
 
I started these Air Layers on August 3rd and removed them on September 16th.

Subject: Fig Bonanza Replies: 1
Posted By: tmc2009 Views: 105
 
September brings more ripe figs.