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Subject: OT: Crandall/Clove Currant Replies: 13
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I got some Black Currant cuttings for trade if anyone is interested

Subject: The war against Gnats! Replies: 50
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Would heating the soil up to kill the gnats work? I haven't had any problems with gnats luckily 

Subject: Brooklyn/Staten Island fig tree Replies: 9
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A couple of those bigger ones will ripen. I would take off the smaller ones so the bigger ones ripen fast. If they don't ripen on time, then you can still make jam out of them.  Beautiful tree

Subject: Annual Wish-List of 6 most desirable fig cuttings for 2014-15 Replies: 51
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I pick my variety's mostly on cold hardiness. I had a lot of success rooting, with a couple exceptions, so I looking forward to trading some of my duplicates for these.

1. Black Bethlehem  (had 6 cuttings from a generous member and all failed)
2. Black Greek (cold hardy)
3. Hardy Hartford (had cuttings but all failed)
4. Macool ( good taste)
5. Keddie ( cold hardy)
6. Lyndhurst White ( don't have a lot of green figs and it seems cold hardy)

Others:  Sweet George,Salem Dark,  Ladreck English Brown Turkey, and few unknowns that survived this winter.
I think this year will be last for rooting because I am nearing full capacity 

Subject: Free Tree Time Replies: 31
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Mine came in today and it looks really nice and big, it was well packaged. This variety was in zone 6b unprotected so it will hopefully be hardy for me in zone 6

Subject: Romanian fig Replies: 2
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Leaf looks like Michurinska 10 but the fruit is not the right color

Subject: Suggestions wanted -western pa Replies: 20
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I would get Florea and try in ground. Maybe some hardy unknowns from your area

Subject: Free Tree Time Replies: 31
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Very nice looking figs

Subject: new guy intro Replies: 18
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You will love Chiapetta, it is a strong grower for me, so is MBVS. What is KRMK light?

Subject: How to root green cuttings? Replies: 15
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So I put each cutting in a red solo cup with newspaper on the bottom. Then I put soil and then I watered it thoroughly. It is under a humidity bin and I was going to put rooting hormone but I did not have any. I will get some soon and put it on the bottom of the cuttings. The leafs are a bit droopy but I think they will pull through. I will post pictures soon 

Subject: Barnisotte Fig Video Review Replies: 14
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I have this variety and it seems like a good one. No figs on my tree yet, but hopefully they will appear soon.

Subject: Heresy alert: What's your favorite fresh fruit? Replies: 43
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Fully ripen lychees and peaches. Figs and cherries come in a close second  

Subject: How to root green cuttings? Replies: 15
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I got these cuttings while on vacation, so right now I am going to put them in wet newspaper on a counter and start to root them on Friday. Thank you for the information

Subject: How to root green cuttings? Replies: 15
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I recently got some green and active cuttings, what should I do with them too root them.

Subject: LaRadek's EBT in the winter Replies: 14
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i had this variety, but it failed to root at my neglect. In my opinion it is one of the most hardiest figs out there with Florea, HC, and MBVS, but I have heard it ripens very late, so it isn't the best for short season climates.

Subject: Winter protection Replies: 8
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Put Florea and Marsellies Black in the sweet spots and then JH Adritic and Hardy Chicago in the bad spots. Florea is the hardiest, then MBVS and Hardy Chicago are the same and then JH Adratic. I would put the 2 hardiest in the sweet spot because it will almost guarantee your tree living.

Subject: What is on my leafs? Replies: 3
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I recently put my rooted cuttings outside. This has appeaared. What is it? Will it kill them?

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Subject: Neighborhood Fig ID? Replies: 12
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Was it protected over winter?

Subject: Sign of life after brutal winter Replies: 10
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What were the names of these varieties? Any that died compleatly?

Subject: Did this ever happen to you? Replies: 9
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I have about 5 or 10 of them doing that, still alive but nothing growing

Subject: "The Big Kill"....Winter of 2013 - 2014 Replies: 137
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Anyone have a happy story about a in ground surviving? My 5 1 year old potted figs all survived this winter. It got down to 9 degrees where they were and stayed below freezing for weeks on in. They are just budding out now.

Subject: Your favorite fig recipes Replies: 36
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Art, sorry I'm replying so late, i just saw this, I use red raspberries, but it wouldn't really matter, they taste same to me. I love figs and berries in desserts.

Subject: 95% if not all fig tree died in Queens NY. Disaster Replies: 102
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Some might not be dead because the fig trees are taking a long time to break dormancy.

Subject: Thank you Ed - ejp3 ! Replies: 10
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Ed is a very generous man

Subject: Still no sign of breaking dormancy in zone 7 Replies: 48
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Hows the Florea Herman2?

Subject: Sal's Corleone OR Chicago Hardy? - First Fig Tree.. HELP! Replies: 25
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A good Hardy Chicago stain is you best bet. Even better is to get cuttings from your neighborhood just look around or go to a Greek/Italian/Portuguese neighborhood like Astoria 

Subject: OT: Artichokes Replies: 30
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Has anyone had success with Artichokes in zone 6? I might try it this year and build a cage with leafs around it in the winter. I heard "Northern Star" was the hardiest but I cannot find a sourse of seeds anywhere.

Subject: "The Big Kill"....Winter of 2013 - 2014 Replies: 137
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This post is not giving me hope on having inground figs in zone 6a.

Subject: Reviving A Cutting? Replies: 13
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I use 75/25 potting soil and perlite. I will let it dry out and see what happens. Thank you

Subject: Reviving A Cutting? Replies: 13
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It was done rooting and it had a few leafs breaking out. The cut is on lighter side with a lot of perlite and it has enought water. I think it is a water problem. I water it thoughly then let it dry out slightly. I water every other day. It is in a plastic bin, which helps keep the humidity up.

Subject: Reviving A Cutting? Replies: 13
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I have a newly rooted cutting that lost all of its foliage (It started drooping and turning light green/brown) it is still green under. It still has roots. What should I do?

Subject: Theft of Fig Trees Replies: 51
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I have 2 dogs so if anyone tries to steal my fig tree they are in big trouble. I don't see the reason of stealing any types of plant. I have never has anything stolen from my yard thankfully

Subject: Gino -vs- Sal's -vs- MBVS etc.....how similar? Replies: 18
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I am pretty sure most of these cultivar are Mt. Etna types and they are cold hardy

Subject: The winter of 2013-2014 was so cold....(How cold was it?!?!) Replies: 32
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-10 F in my area. That is coldest I remember in a long time. Usally its more like -5 or 0. 

Subject: PIX UPDATE: what would be your suggestion. Replies: 23
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I would just leave and find out what happens. At worst you will lose the top of the branch. Maybe put it out in a well ventilated space.

Subject: Cyprus Figs Replies: 15
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I went to Cyprus and it is a beautiful place. Had a couple of figs there and they were good. The were small and black. Don't recall what variety they were. 

Subject: To those who have Chiappetta/Cosenza Replies: 12
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Thank you, I could't find any information on it. It sounds like a good cultivar and hardy. The figs look good! Hopefully it will root well for me.

Subject: To those who have Chiappetta/Cosenza Replies: 12
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Started rooting my Chiappetta yesturday. I have a lot of breba on the cuttings. It has SO much. Too bad if i put them in ground the breba will most likely die off. 

Art do you have information on LC Dark?

Subject: What it is really about.......this fig thing Replies: 30
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I got a good amount of cultivars by trading. Trading is the best way to acquire new cuttings in my opinion. I want to grow 1 hardy fig plant that will give me enough figs to eat and make jam. I plan on getting a good amount of hardy cultivars and testing them out. The one that do good, I keep. The ones that freeze to the ground, or have many problems will see the axe.

Subject: Celeste Cuttings Replies: 31
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I'm rooting them right now. Looking great with big root

Subject: Where to get planters? Replies: 19
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/GROW-BAGS-Black-and-White-Poly-Plastic-1-2-3-5-7-10-gallons-10-25-50-100-Count-/121070962341?pt=US_Hydroponics&var=420123740092&hash=item1c306446a5


I use these. 42 cents a bag plus shipping. These would be good for figs for 2-3 years. But at that time I plan on putting them inground. These would be perfect because they are white and reflect light back to plant

Subject: Your favorite fig recipes Replies: 36
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http://www.food.com/recipe/raspberry-fig-crostata-336505

I use this recipe but I do not add "lattice strips" I like it without because it looks better. I love figs and raspberries in desserts. The raspberries add a "fruity" element and plus I have about 5 pounds of fresh raspberries a day from my bush

Subject: Your favorite fig recipes Replies: 36
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Tarts out of figs are very good

Subject: Gnat larve damadge Replies: 20
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How much Hydrogen peroxide OR soap would I have to put in water and soak my cuttings

Subject: Good Cutting and a Bad Cutting Replies: 12
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I have removed the molded cutting and cut off the part of the cutting that has molded and it out in the open now. The mold is slowly going away. I am going to let it dry out a little before watering it.

Subject: Good Cutting and a Bad Cutting Replies: 12
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This one has a lot of new growth.  Only 2 weeks old20140223_123219.jpg

Subject: Good Cutting and a Bad Cutting Replies: 12
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This one has mold all over the soil20140223_124422.jpg

Subject: Good Cutting and a Bad Cutting Replies: 12
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Here is a picture of a very healthy cutting and a cutting with mold. All in the same humidity bin

Subject: Gnat larve damadge Replies: 20
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What is BT? I also have a infestation

Subject: When to fertilize? Replies: 2
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Thank you Rewton