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Subject: LSU Golden Celeste? Replies: 9
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I never thought of that. I guess I'll do some more research. Have you seen black missions this color?

Subject: LSU Golden Celeste? Replies: 9
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Ok..I took some more photos. Now you can see the leaves, and the size of the fig.
What do you guys think?

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Subject: LSU Golden Celeste? Replies: 9
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I'll take a photo of the tree when I get home from work! Originally Home Depot sold it to me as a Black Mission. LOL!

Subject: LSU Golden Celeste? Replies: 9
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I've been looking at a lot of fig photos today and you're both right about it not being a golden celeste, but I'm leaning towards the LSU IC.

Subject: LSU Golden Celeste? Replies: 9
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Or maybe this is an LSU Improved Celeste! LSU Purple? What do I have?

Subject: LSU Golden Celeste? Replies: 9
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Can you guys tell me if this is a LSU Golden Celeste, or a different LSU variety? Thank you!
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Subject: Early Fig Rust Replies: 2
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Last year my tree produced 130lbs of figs. This year.. there is really nothing on the tree at all. We have had heavy rain all of July, and I'm guessing this explains why the rust is already here. Now for the first time I'm going to trim off the top of the tree. When is the best time to trim? Has anyone else in the southern part of Georgia, or Florida experienced a bad season?

Subject: Where are the figs? Replies: 15
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Excellent advice! Thank You! So for now I sit tight, enjoy my season, and then when winter comes I'm going to do some major reshaping. When cutting the tree back is there a specific way I need to do that?
Should you pay any careful attention to the cuts? Like.. do I need to coat the cuts with anything?

Subject: Where are the figs? Replies: 15
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So basically... take off the top? When should I do this? Centurion mentioned getting some fish emulsion for fertilizer. What do you use? Do you think I should do that now as well as in the spring?

Subject: Where are the figs? Replies: 15
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Yes theman! That's me! It's been a while since I've done any fig chatting so it's nice to be recognized! The trimming scares me, but now that I see it's what it probably needs I guess this will have to happen this winter.
How much does one trim on a tree like this? How much fruit will I loose?

Subject: Where are the figs? Replies: 15
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Ok then... I'll give it some extra love and see what happens. Like I said..this tree is enormous and I've never had to do this before, but you're right, it's worth it!
Thanks you guys! I'll let you know if it helps :o)

Subject: Where are the figs? Replies: 15
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It would be very expensive to water and fertilize this tree. It's taller than my house and about 30ft wide. I've never had to do that before, and it's usually full by now. The pruning you mentioned definitely has come to mind. I think that would help for sure. Of course I can't do that until it goes dormant, so I guess that's going to have to wait. Even the very top of the tree is lacking figs. I live in Savannah, Ga. This is a Celeste fig tree.

Subject: Where are the figs? Replies: 15
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Would anybody have any idea why my 80 year old giant fig tree is not up to speed with the rest of the fig trees in the neighborhood? Normally around this time it's just as full. I see figs here and there, but even those are really tiny.

Subject: Mystery Leaf Replies: 3
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Thanks Bob :o) This is definitely not a young tree. It's huge!

Subject: Mystery Leaf Replies: 3
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Oh wait! Do you think it might be an Alma Fig??

Subject: Mystery Leaf Replies: 3
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Hey you guys! Can any of you help me determine what kind of fig this might be? I've attached a photo. I live in Savannah, Ga. I tried to determine what it might be on my own, but I'm having a hard time. Maybe some variety of brown fig??

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Subject: Brown Mule Fig Replies: 0
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Has anyone ever heard of a Brown Mule Fig? Is it similar to a brown turkey?

Subject: Common Fig Rust Replies: 10
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Thanks guys!

Subject: Common Fig Rust Replies: 10
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Thanks Martin. That makes me feel better. I saw my mom's tree yesterday, and it wasn't experiencing any rust. It made me curious as to why mine, but not hers. 

Subject: Common Fig Rust Replies: 10
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I have also read this: No fungicides are specifically labeled to control this disease on fig. Fortunately, fungicidal control usually is not necessary.

But still..why my tree?

Subject: Common Fig Rust Replies: 10
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I don't know why this is happening to my baby tree. It happens to the giant tree in the back too. Once my season is over...this happens. Does anyone know why a tree gets Fig rust? Or How I can help it? Thank you! Photos Attached.

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Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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Suzi..my mom mentioned your mask idea to me once. I love that idea too, but what to use? My mom also mentioned maybe rubbing some kind of oil all over my skin as a type of barrier. I tend to take all the layer of clothes off, jump into my outdoor tub and wash with soap. I would like to think this helps a little by washing off as soon as possible.

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Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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I found out that the correct term for this allergy is "ficin dermatitis".

Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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I like the longer glove idea. I would like to find longer gloves, but thin. I need to be able to feel the fig. Just so you guys know. I wear a long sleeved tissue t-shirt, long cotton pants, and gloves. Most of my fig season is in 100 degree weather. Sometimes you just want to skip all the clothing. I know. I should know better.

Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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Check this out:
http://www.prairielandherbs.com/plantain.htm
I see there is an oil too. It does mention that fresh leaves probably work the best.

Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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Ahh... Lava Soap. Is that like brown soap?? Stuff we used for poison ivy when we were small.

Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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Great photo!!

Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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Plantain huh?! Excellent! I've never heard that one before. It takes a while for the itch to subside, and then it's followed by an actual scar. I wear gloves, and protective clothing, but sometimes I just run up into the tree without my protective clothing telling myself I'm going to just do a "quick pick" and be done. That of course never happens and I pay the price. I pulled 130lbs of figs this year. Best year yet. For the amount of rash I've gotten... I guess it's not too bad. I will definitely look into the Plantain! Thankfully for my skin the season is over.

Subject: Phytophotodermatitis Replies: 24
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Has anyone else experienced this from hours of picking? This happens to me if the sap gets on me, or even if I'm scratched from a branch. It's SO itchy! I'm trying to find out what will help. I attached some photos. It totally resembles poison ivy.

Phytophotodermatitis (also known as "Berloque dermatitis"[1]:32) is a chemical reaction which makes skin hypersensitive to ultraviolet light. It is frequently mistaken for hereditary conditions such as atopic dermatitis or chemical burns, but it is caused by contact with the photosensitizing compounds found naturally in some plants and vegetables like parsnips, citrus fruits, and more.[2]

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Subject: My Black Mission Fig is not black. Replies: 24
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Thank you for all the responses! I'm going to keep the LSU Golden Celeste. I think it's a tasty fig. I've only had it for 4 months and there are figs all over it. I would feel bad returning it. At least now I know what to look for when I buy my next fig tree.

Subject: My Black Mission Fig is not black. Replies: 24
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It really is super sweet. I'm bummed it's not a Black Mission, but at the same time it's been fun trying to figure out what I have. I didn't think fig trees needed to pollinate. Would this baby tree have a bunch of fruit on it from the giant Celeste I have in the backyard??
Btw.. thanks for the positive spin Suzi!

Subject: My Black Mission Fig is not black. Replies: 24
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Ok.. so I looked up LSU improved Celeste, and I looked up an O'Rourke. The fig looks right, but the leaves look wrong. Any ideas by looking at this leaf??

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Subject: My Black Mission Fig is not black. Replies: 24
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So with that in mind Herman... could it be a Golden Celeste??

Subject: My Black Mission Fig is not black. Replies: 24
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Oh man... mislabeled! It's much bigger than my celeste figs, and it's super sweet! Let me attach a photo of the inside. Any idea what it might be??

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Subject: My Black Mission Fig is not black. Replies: 24
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Is it because it's a young tree? How long does it take to turn black? It feels ready to pick, but not the right color. 

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Subject: Thinning out on the top. Replies: 1
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I was just told that it could just be from old age, and that once my season is over. I should trim it 8-10ft. I was also told that the tree might just be too high.

Subject: Thinning out on the top. Replies: 1
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Is it normal for large fig trees to thin out at the very top?

Subject: Tree is not producing fruit. Replies: 17
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Rob... can this still be the case if the trees have been in the ground for 2-3 years??

Subject: Tree is not producing fruit. Replies: 17
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Thanks for all the great info you guys!

Subject: Tree is not producing fruit. Replies: 17
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Ok..so what I should tell my friend is that they should probably move the trees. My friend told me the trees get morning sun, and by the afternoon it's shady in that spot. So Dieseler... does it sound like these two young trees just need more sun?
From what I've heard it doesn't sound like there have been any dead leaves.
He would have mentioned that. He's been fertilizing and watering, basically taking
really good care of both of them. So maybe it's just the sun. What do you think??

Subject: Tree is not producing fruit. Replies: 17
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Hmmm.... over fertilize. Interesting. Why do they become stunted? Any idea? Even after it's been 2-3 years?? Northeast..I should have mentioned that the two trees are already in the ground. Both trees get morning light, and afternoon shade. Both trees have been well fertilized.

Subject: Tree is not producing fruit. Replies: 17
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Here is the situation: I was asked a question last night from a friend that has two baby celeste trees. Neither tree has produced any fruit. One tree is about 3 years old, and the other is two. My friend says that not only are they not producing fruit, but not growing any taller either! It seems like he's done everything correct when it came to planting..so any ideas on why this is happening?

Subject: "Bit of Honey" Replies: 16
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Martin...what kind of fig is this?

Subject: Top 3 best for Savannah, Ga Replies: 8
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Thanks to all of you! Jim...I've never heard of those figs! I'm going to look them up. Oh... and Alan, I'll go and check out that blog. 

Subject: Top 3 best for Savannah, Ga Replies: 8
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I'm looking for a fig that will produce after my celeste fig so I can continue the season.

Subject: Top 3 best for Savannah, Ga Replies: 8
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What do you think of a Peter's Honey fig?

Subject: Hot and humid.. Replies: 29
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Wow! They eat the leaves and branches too?! That is some serious fig love'n!
Navid.. do your dogs eat them? Seems you have big dogs too! Yay! A thread about dogs eating figs!

Subject: Top 3 best for Savannah, Ga Replies: 8
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I searched through the best fig and location thread and didn't see anything for my area. Now I know Jason is from Atlanta so maybe you would know, but I'm looking for 3 must have trees. I already have a Celeste, and I'm already considering a White Triana. What do you guys suggest? 

Subject: Hot and humid.. Replies: 29
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That's hysterical! How hot are we talk'n? Do your dogs like to eat figs? My Hops would eat them all day if he could.

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Subject: Fig Color and birds Replies: 9
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I'd send them both up into the tree if I have to!

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