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Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 2,509
 
Thanks Guys!
I hope they give you lots of figs!
Enjoy!
Dan~

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
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Thanks Rafed!
You'll always be my Hero! :)
God Bless You!

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
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Thanks to all again!
 For your prayers,
and words of encouragement!
 God Bless you all!
      Dan~

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 2,509
 
What I'm praying for is a greenhouse!
It sure would make my life so much easier.
Please, Agree with me in prayer on that!

"If any two shall agree on touching anyone thing,
In the name Of Jesus Christ, Unto them it shall be given"

Thanks for your prayers.
Dan~

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
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I can't help but write you all with heart felt and tearful Thanks to everyone!
Thank You for your prayers, and well wishes.
I have a serious heart defect that is getting worse with age.
Dan~

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
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Thank You all! But, unless I can by some miracle? Find the funds to build a greenhouse as a perment home for my trees,,
I'm afraid I can no longer lift, and move them anymore. 15 lbs is all the Doctor says I can lift from now on.
So, I guess that's the end of my tree growing! Breaks my heart. But, what can I do?
It was so much fun while it lasted.. :)

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
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Thank You Jo-Ann!
 God Bless you!

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 2,509
 
Due to heart/health problems, I'm forced to liquidate my figs to others!
So I'm having a "Massive Cutting giveaway!"

3 cuttings per person so everyone gets some.
Pay pal $5.00 for postage, & envelope, packing materials.
Please, PM only!
First come, first served!
 
All cuttings will be approximately 6" long, 2-3+ nodes
 
10 cuts of Excel <GONE!
2 cuts of Unnamed purple <GONE!
3 cuts of Patrick's Super Giant <GONE!
2 cuts of Down's Celeste <GONE!
2 cuts of Lange <GONE!
2 cuts of Sal's Beleclaire <GONE!
1 cut of Narragansett only <GONE!
 
From USDA:
6 cuts of Dauphine <GONE!
6 cuts of Archipel <GONE!
6 cuts of Castle Kennedy <GONE!
6 cuts of Armenian <GONE!
2 cuts of Brunswick <GONE!
6 cuts of Early Violet <GONE!
6 cuts of USDA Black Fig <GONE!
6 cuts of White Texas Ever bearing <GONE!
2 cuts of skardu Black <GONE!
6 cuts of Golden Celeste <GONE!
6 cuts of Panache <GONE!
6 cuts of Black Mission <GONE!
6 cuts of Kadota #1 <GONE!
6 cuts of Violet De Bordeaux <GONE!
2 cuts of Ischia Black <GONE!

ALL SHIPPED TODAY - April the 30th!
(Exept 2 late comers) THANKS EVERYONE!

I hope everyone will be happy with their choices!
It was a lot of work but, worth it!
Thanks to everyone who participated in this Give away!
And for all the prayers, and well wishes!
You give me hope!
God Bless you all!
Thanks again!
      Dan~

Subject: Mold question Replies: 7
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Nichole,
I've had that same problem but, with mold on top of the soil of my kiwi cutting's.
I used 1 table spoon Neem oil in a quart of warm water, with a teaspoon of dish soap.
Shake well before using, Works instantly! usually only one treatment needed.

Subject: I don't know what to do! Dead? Replies: 7
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 552
 
I had few do the same thing,
increase the humidity as Grasa suggested,
keep the soil from drying out completely
It will sulk for a few weeks to a month then go on and grow.

Subject: Elmers Glue and salvaging a cutting - please advise Replies: 14
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,295
 
I tired something today to seal a crack in an inch thick cutting, the crack in it is 4" long.
I couldn't find my wood glue but, I did find a small tub of Plumbers Putty.
It's soft, malleable, nontoxic, water proof! Doesn't dry out, recycle-able, clean up with soap and water.
I hope it does the trick!

Subject: fungus on my rooted cutting . Help pls .......... MY FUNGUS REAPPEARED !!!! Replies: 24
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,157
 
When using bleach water, the best way to completely neutralize the bleach after dipping your cutting in it,
is to then dip the cutting in vinegar to completely neutralize the bleach before rinsing it off under water.
They chemically cancel out each other's PH. It works!

Subject: Hello Replies: 21
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Welcome Fuzz,

I'm zone 5b-6a and I've been thinking of trying the "step over" pruning method myself.
It's the winter chewing varments you have to consider when making such decisions though.
It would be an aweful lot of work just to lose them to the "chewers".

Subject: stepover fig - how cool is that! Replies: 18
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Fuzz,
I've seen pictures where mice/rats had chewed through 2" thick wooden boxes to get to the food contents.
Besides, that's a lot of wrapping to have to do since the whole tree is so low to the ground, and completely accessable to rodents!
It would look like a mummy by the time you're done! LOL
I suppose it could be done by a younger/healthier/richer man than myself.
I have no idea what could be used to cheaply wrap the tree so that they couldn't easily chew through.
Sounds like a good challenge for someone to take up though.


Subject: How interesting that fig Replies: 4
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There must be a lot of moisture there if moss is able to grow.

Subject: Northern VA snapshot Replies: 11
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I woke up to 5" of snow here!
And more expected in the next 2 days!

I'm only at 2,500 feet above sea level,
The higher elevations will get up to 12"
which is great if you're a skier!

Subject: added bonus when buying a fig tree Replies: 6
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Wow! a Florida species of frog in Texas!
I saw a frog exactly like that one once,
It was residing on a 12 foot round Giant Staghorn fern that came in from Florida 
to the greenhouse I worked at in Richmond, VA some 35 years ago.
It ended up being the company's mascot, and never left that fern in the 5 years I worked there.
Visiting kids always looked to see if they could find where he was hiding.
Thanks for sharing the picture! A Happy Memory! :)

Subject: stepover fig - how cool is that! Replies: 18
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Mark,
I believe there was another thread on this method (with pictures) mentioned a few months back.
If I remember right, it is in Japan that this method was being used?

It looks like it would probably work beautifully in my climate but,
I'd expect voles/mice would eat them alive during the winter months here.

 

Subject: stepover fig - how cool is that! Replies: 18
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I'm curious to see how it's all protected during the cold winder months?
It seems to me that covering them with straw, leaves, plastic, dirt, etc,
would be nothing but an invitation to a LONG salad bar for rodents all winter!

Has anyone one seen winter pictures of this method used in the US?
Or must one assume that they are not protected at all?,
And/or this method only works in warmer climates?

Subject: Ground Cover Replies: 27
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,217
 
I would suggest a "slow growing lawn!" 

There is a type of grass that's been around for over 60 years that is called Zoysia, It's very low mantainence, low height, slow growing, and the leaves if this grass weaves it's self to make a nice thick green carpet of disease resistant grass that you only need to mow ONCE OR TWICE a year.
My grandfather had a lawn of this grass. Barefoot, it was like walking on a nice thick rich Persian carpet!
It will grow so thick that it will sucessfully choke out all other grasses and weeds as it fills in.
Live starter plugs can be bought online for pennies a plug.
The only downside to Zoysia is it goes dorment in the winter, and turns completely brown from the first frost until spring when it will send up healthy new green shoots and be green again for the next season.
It can easily be kept in check with simple edging barriers, since it doesn't send out long runners like other grasses.

Subject: COLD HARDY FIG WINTER TEST RESULTS 2012/2013 Replies: 17
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I'm in zone 5b-6a also.
I'm excited to hear your results!
Thanks for sharing Bob!

Subject: Looking for a good strain of desert king Replies: 17
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Calvin,
 
Don't feel bad, I got the same cuttings of DK from RCantor last fall also.
And I did the same exact thing as you did. Only I had NO survivors! :(
But, after adjusting my growing prceedures I should do excellent this year.

It's all "Live and learn"

Subject: Got roots? My step 2 Replies: 11
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Where do you get your Root Pouches from Jason?
And what price range are they in?
Thanks!

Subject: Signs of life Replies: 11
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Where did you get your greenhouse from Jason?
looks expensive!

Subject: Fruit Hunters, TV Series Replies: 28
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,466
 
Excellent video!
I really enjoyed that!
Thanks for sharing it!
God Bless!

Subject: I think the Groundhog was wrong! Replies: 25
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Exactly what southern WV looks like!
Snow flurries here since Thursday.
I think it's about time someone made ground chuck out of that groundhog! LOL

Subject: figs and wet feet Replies: 7
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I elevate the pot and it's saucer, onto milk crates, bricks, etc.
and use a strip of wet cloth as a wick and hang it over the side of the water filled saucer,
guiding the extra water to drip into a coffee can, or other container below it. 
I pour the wicked off water through again, or toss it when needed.
When the saucer empties, I store the cloth strip in the saucer to get wet the next time it's needed.
and to keep it handy in case of immenent over flowing.

Subject: Spider-web Replies: 10
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Spider mites.
Spray with Neem Oil once a week according to bottle directions.
Be sure to Spray under the leaves also.
Keep them isolated from all other plants if possible.

Subject: The beauty of figs leafing out Replies: 7
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That was absolutely beautiful!
**wiping a tear from my eye**

It's 28 degrees here,
and we're up to our ankles in wet snow!
I so envy you! :)

Subject: dessert king Replies: 28
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,889
 
Thanks for the info Bob!

So, if I'm understanding you correctly... :)
The best time then to prune a DK is right after it produces Breba fruit on last years wood?
Since, it will not produce on that wood again?

Subject: Fig cuttings 4 trade! Replies: 7
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Yes, it is amazing isn't it! :)
Thank you for your positive support Tony!
God Bless!

Subject: Fig cuttings 4 trade! Replies: 7
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,028
 
LOL, UMMM, I think it was more like 28 hours! LOL
and closer to 62 cuttings...

And for their privacy's sake, 
I'm not at liberty to disclose those whom I traded with,
or for what varieties! :)  I'm sure you understand!
I will say though, they were excellent quality, fresh cuttings!
And, I even got to keep more than I actually needed for myself anyway.
So, I'm very excited by the over all out come of this trading post!

Thanks for your interest Tony!
God Bless!

Subject: Fig cuttings 4 trade! Replies: 7
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No, I didn't,
Why do you ask?

Subject: Possible root pruning container Replies: 21
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James, thank you for the picture and explanation.
It was very kind and thoughtful of you to be so patient with me.
But, I understand air tip pruning already.
I think you all miss my point.

God Bless!

Subject: Possible root pruning container Replies: 21
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Geez Suzi!
Do you think you could maybe back off a bit on the hostility?!?! JMHO ! :-)


The idea I had was to isolate circling roots. by creating a space for them to run without strangling.
Which seems to be both the biggest problem, and concern with growing figs in pot culture.
Seem to me once the roots grow past the basket, and are pruned, they will naturally branch into new thinner roots!
Being air pots are so much more expensive! I thought this could be used as an alternative idea.

Sorry, if I insulted anyones intellegence by it! Geez!

Subject: Fig cuttings 4 trade! Replies: 7
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,028
 
Sorry, All cuttings are gone now!
Thanks to all who showed interest!
God Bless!

Subject: Possible root pruning container Replies: 21
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,213
 
Hmmm,
I wonder if you could plant your tree in the basket, then slide it into an even larger container like an outer shell, with soil in between the basket, and the larger container?
Roots would grow out of the basket through the holes, into the soil between the 2 containers. then circle in the soil between the two containers?

At pruning time, just slide off the larger outside container, cut the roots back to the outside of the inner basket container, put the basket back into the outer, larger container, then add new soil in between the two containers.
It would hold water, soil, allows circling of roots without strangulation, and can be easily root pruned at will too?
Would that logically work?

Subject: trees leafing out do I need to aclimate them? Replies: 10
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In my windows I have a sheet of poly/plexy glass that looks like "Crackled glass"  ,
(used in suspended ceilings under fluorescent lights for light dispersion)
Comes in 4' X 2' sheets for about $7.00 a sheet at Lowes. Cut-able with hand shears.
Lets full sunlight in but, it breaks up sunlight like a myriad of tiny prisms so it doesn't burn your plants.
Works great as glass insulation, and for privacy too!

Subject: Fig cuttings 4 trade! Replies: 7
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I have to trade:
 
'Sal's Corleone'
'Conadria'
'Kadota'
'Green Greek'
'White Genoa'
'Brunswick/Magnolia'
'LSU Golden Celeste'
'Black Jack'
'Celeste'
 
Also 2 unknowns =(NO ID's)

"Carini - yellow"- NOID
and "White Honey"- NOID

Hoping to trade for:

Negretta, Petite Negronne, black & white Pane E Vino, Dark Portuguese, Red Lebanese, Black Madeira,  Valle Negra, *Bayenfeige Violetta, Capelas,  Tena(Bifere), Skardu Dark, Northland (Nordland Bergfeige), Kathleen's Black, Schar Amber, Schar Israel, *Tacoma Violet, *Narragansett, *Adriatic, Panachee

Please!
You are welcome to private/email me!
I'm open to consider any fig cutting, rooted cuttings, or trees,
That you might have to offer that's not already on my lists!

* More cuttings, and cupped rooted cutting to be offered for trade soon!

Subject: Marseilles Black VS & Negronne/VdB teaser Replies: 9
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Unfortunately, I lost my VdB when I cupped it up.
Must have been too much water, not enough humidity.
But, I cut back on watering, and have a 8 gallon humidifier running.
Things are looking better for the rest now. :)

Subject: Ammonia !!! Replies: 19
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I learned the same lesson 20 years ago!
No Biggie! Live and learn!

I figure the Urea they use in time released breaks down much slower than in other types of fertilizers,
So you get an instant build up of ammonia all at once that the plants can not safely absorb.
It burns their root hairs thus killing them.

Subject: Grafting a fig tree with other type of fruit trees? Replies: 30
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He ate them already! LOL

Subject: Winter Protection Replies: 9
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You might want to look into Googling a "rocket stove" for greenhouse heat.
Youtube has some great videos on what it is, and how they're DIY made.
Most efficient heating method for greenhouses, sheds, and even dwellings!
Uses 1/4 the normal amount of wood for burning, uses an  inverted 55 gallon metal drum,
recycles the fire's smoke until it's used up, and only co2 and steam are the only by-products left,
and they can be vented outside, through underground pipes,
which creates an underground radiant heat bank under your greenhouse. DIY Simple to make, and use!
Pretty interesting idea, some very good experiments on heating.  check it out!

Subject: Ammonia !!! Replies: 19
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Check your fertilizer ingredients!
You'll probably find UREA listed, and it is ammonia based!
It's usually some form of urine! which = Ammonia!

You should Never dissolve time released fertilizers!
They are very concentrated!

Subject: Momma Gopher dies :-)) Replies: 44
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Suzi, there is an old "organic" remedy for killing moles,
and voles that I remember hearing about many years ago that was reported to have good results.
(My grandfather's neighbor swore by this method)

Take 2 sticks of Juicy Fruit chewing gum from their wrappers, and roll them up like you would a rug.
(Be sure to wear exam gloves first, so you don't get any human scent on the gum)
And drop 2 sticks down into each mole hill, or active tunnel.

Moles, and voles love the smell and taste of Juicy Fruit gum but, can't digest it, or pass it.
There by effectively plugging up their "plumbing" causing them to die in a few days.

It may be worth the experiment?

Subject: Momma Gopher dies :-)) Replies: 44
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,542
 
LOL!! In my mind I can see Suzi all doll'd up as Annie Oakley,
rifle in hand! The wagons circling, "Watch out Varments! Suzi's on the war path!" :))
Way to go Suzi! LOL!! (glad I'm not a varment!) :)

Subject: Figs for zone 6 (anyone here from SLC?) Replies: 2
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I'm in zone 5b-6b

My first fig tree was 'Hardy Chicago'.
I bought a one gallon container from Lowes last April,
and immediately transplanted it into 3 gallon container.
By last September, it grew 6 times the size it was when I bought it.
And It gave me about 2 dozen small dark purple figs!
I found the figs to be a very delicious, mild "peachy/apricot" flavor.
I'm looking forward to this years crop, which will taste even better!
I'm glad I bought it.

There is a very good variety of figs to choose from that will grow in our zone.
It's a matter of choice as to what you want in a fig, by color, taste, size, etc.
for growing in ground, or in containers.
It's best to research on this forum before you decide, lots to choose from.
Lots to know!
Good Luck!
And Welcome to the forum!

Subject: Lowe's has figs already. Replies: 27
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I found out by phone today that Tractor Supply does carry fig trees! 
But, they won't come in for retail until April in our area. :(
They have no idea on the price, or the varieties availabile until the fig trees get there.
I would never have thought to check Tractor Supply for them . Thanks!

@ Frank - Will Do! I'm excited to have one!

Subject: Lowe's has figs already. Replies: 27
Posted By: Dan796 Views: 1,365
 
Well, It's a miracle!
After reading it here,
I checked out my local Lowes today!
And what do you know!?!
I now own a 'Black Mission' fig tree!
Tiny little tree though for $10.98! 
But, cheaper than last year's HC for $14.98 !!!

Subject: How many cuttings can you handle at once? Replies: 28
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I believe the cat pee smell is a natural defense for fig trees against mice,
and other small gnawing rodents.
Smell like a cat that's been marking it's territory, and is nearby,
It's too bad the figs haven't figured out how to keep that smell when dormant.