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Subject: Anyone have Granthams Royal cuttings I can buy? Replies: 3
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I am looking for Granthams Royal cuttings if anyone has some for sale.  Please and thank you!

Subject: Have many exotic fruit tree varieties in exchange for Col de Dame Replies: 10
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Welcome to the forum, stslee.  I don't have any col de dame to share with you.  I sure wish I did.  You have some great stuff to share.  We also enjoy a variety of edibles at our home.  I hope you find what you are looking for.

Subject: my local Costco has dried golden figs Replies: 4
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My Costco nearby here in Portland area has big 40 oz bag organic unsulfured golden dried figs by made in nature. My phone keeps auto correcting the variety name, but they are not the dried dark variety. They are golden, chewy and moist. They were about 9.50.

Subject: Hardiness of 'Excel' and 'Flanders'? Replies: 9
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I am in zone 8b.  We had a horrific winter this year (down to 6*).  I had my young cuttings in the shop without heat until the lines broke in the shop before I added a heater.  I lost the young Flanders but my Excel is doing well.  I have yet to try the fruit of either.

Subject: Hello everyone... Replies: 23
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 861
 
Hey Tony!  Welcome back! 

Subject: how do you water your cups? Replies: 13
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 698
 
I also find that they respond well and thrive with rain water.

Subject: how do you water your cups? Replies: 13
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 698
 
I'm with Newnandawg and water from the bottom.  I tried the spray bottle and it just didn't work well for me.

Subject: Identification assistance Replies: 8
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I have two fig trees that I would like some help trying to ID. I've included pictures of tree, fruit and leaves for each tree. Any assistance would be great. I'm trying to attach pictures for the first time....hopefully all goes well. Here is Unk #1 Sorry, i have no split fig picture for  #1
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Subject: Christmas Up a fig Contest Cuttings to the winner Replies: 32
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You should have pictures emailed to you so you can post them anonymously to get votes with no names tied to them. I think it could be fun.

Subject: Introduction of new member Manel Replies: 49
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Welcome to the forum, Manel! 

Subject: Anyone have Maltese falcon for $5000? Replies: 7
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 1,058
 
Good golly.  Talk about stuff dreams are made of!

Subject: Today I picked it up Replies: 5
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 607
 
Wow! Looks great!

Subject: my best Pacific NW fig Replies: 24
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 1,440
 
I got cuttings from someone and they called the fig Strawberry Kadota.  Is there such a thing?  Or is it the Kadota with the strawberry added on because it's such a bright red inside?

Subject: one more off my wish list :))) Replies: 18
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Wow!  That's just fantastic.  I can't wait for the updates.  Pete, I'll be sending you good growing fig vibes. 

Subject: Cuttings etiquette-Help please Replies: 8
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 684
 
I like getting those quarky little pieces. I've gotten pretty tiny cuttings to root or it could be left on for character or future plans.  I agree with Mark and think you should ask the person you are sending them to. It's nice of you to put so much thought into it.

Subject: Help With Classroom Project/ now w/ photos Replies: 28
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 1,197
 
I think that is just awesome that you are doing propagation project with the kids like that and it's beyond just stuffing it in some dirt and sending them on their way.  Recording findings can teach them so much. I vote to let it grow upside down also. Seeing what happens with growth would be educational.  
I hope that my husband and I can continue to foster a love for plants in my children that will be lifelong. 

Subject: Free Variety of Cuttings Contest Replies: 19
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 969
 
Also known as a California Yellow Jacket

Subject: Free Variety of Cuttings Contest Replies: 19
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 969
 
I believe it's a Southern Yellow Jacket.

Subject: Confused about names. Verte,Strawberry, Strawberry verte Replies: 5
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 933
 
I think the jury is out on that as far as I know.  So I'm just going to grow all three and see for myself.  I still need the Strawberry Verte though. :) Sometimes figs are so similar that they appear to be the same, but one might do better in wetter climates or one might do better in hotter longer summers.

Subject: --- Looking for Unk.Pastiliere cuttings Replies: 16
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Nice! Congrats!

Subject: IMO Replies: 11
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 846
 
LOL Frank!  We might need an interpreter. lol

Subject: Souadi Replies: 32
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 2,488
 
Wow! What a beauty.  Bass, you capture so much of the fig, I find myself drooling at all your pictures and fighting the urge to add each one to my want list.  Geeze, this one is just smoking.  Like Pattee said, those colors!  I sure hope that this one makes it my way sometime soon.  Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Southern Fig Information Page 1 Replies: 28
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 2,122
 
What a simple but great spreadsheet.  It makes me realize I need to open mine up and update it. Now I need to add a few onto my research list. :) 
Thanks for sharing.

Subject: GNAT! Replies: 46
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We tried the hydrogen peroxide which helped, but regular treatments of gnatrol was what did it.  We are going to put our  rootings later this season and top with sand.

Subject: IMO Replies: 11
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 846
 
In My Opinion.  :)  All that lingo is crazy.

Subject: Mary Lane Seedless Replies: 42
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 3,067
 
Great motivation here. I have a Mary Lane Seedless and now at least I know I have to wait a looong while for fruit!  I wont get my hopes up for figs for a few years and just let myself be surprised when they decide to show up.

Subject: Fig letters Replies: 7
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 531
 
What a great idea to spray paint the foil coverings on the air layers.  I too have scoped around the neighborhood looking for fig trees.  Here in the pacific northwest there isn't deep fig history like there is on the east coast so it's unlikely I would find anything other than the basic figs, but it's still fun looking and finding people who have to many ripe figs or just don't want them.  Fig jam!  I did find a white fig that is growing well here in the ground and the owner is quite nice in letting me take a few cuttings. I'd like to find out what it is some day. 
Thanks for sharing!

Subject: Preto Replies: 25
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 1,878
 
Wow!  That looks full of tasty flavor!  I'm def wanting to try a Preto fig here in our cooler weather of the pacific northwest.  Thank you for sharing.

Subject: Redneck organza bags Replies: 11
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What a great idea! I didn't have many figs this year to worry about, but they worked over my peaches.  These would work great there also!  Thank for sharing a great idea.

Subject: VIOLETA STILL STRONG Replies: 33
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 2,518
 

Wow!  What a tasty thread with great pictures.  I would love to try to a Preto fig.  Here in the pacific northwest we don't get a lot of heat.  Thank you for sharing.

 

Subject: Pictorial: The 5 Minute Mini SIP Replies: 116
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Fantastic information!  I have to give this a try. It is so heartbreaking to see those cups die. All that hard work!  Thank you for the ideas.

Subject: Growing figs in San Jose? Replies: 22
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Congrats on the business and I hope it all goes fantastic.  I think moving to Sand Jose will be a whole new experience.  Good luck!

Subject: A place where figs grow like weeds Replies: 38
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Wow!  What fantastic pictures!  I would love to visit other countries and see their figs.  Thank you for sharing. 

Subject: Violet de Bor-Diva! Replies: 11
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When my VdB droops it means it needs water.  She does well with plenty of water in her pot. :)

Subject: My greenhouse project. Replies: 29
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Looks great! Nice start and a lot of hard work. Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Greenhouse heater Replies: 11
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Great thread. I just made a hoop house and was wondering about winter heat.  Thanks for the advice.

Subject: Ground coverage & weed control Replies: 21
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 1,008
 
Fantastic information. I was wondering the same thing about ground cover for weed control.  Thanks for sharing.

Subject: YAY for JON!!! Replies: 20
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How exciting!! Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Posting Pictures help Replies: 7
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 492
 
Thank you everyone! All of the advice and recommendations are most appreciated! I'll have to check it out now!

Subject: Fig tree thats getting too tall Replies: 8
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Thanks! I'll have to give it a go next year.

Subject: Posting Pictures help Replies: 7
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I've wanted to post so many pictures but I cannot figure it out.  My files are too large and I cannot find a program to downsize them. I run on Linux and the Windows programs I've been pointed to do not work.  Is there a picture hosting anyone uses?  Is that easier?  If anyone could point me in the right direction, that would be awesome!

Subject: Fig tree thats getting too tall Replies: 8
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I have one in the same condition and I was wondering the same thing.  Would air layering get the tree to fork?  I have two long whips about 15 feet tall and everything (even the leaves) grows on the ends.  Having the strong growers be flexible as GRamaley suggests in pruning would seem to be helpful.
Sorry I don't have any direct help, Aaron, just more questions. :)

Subject: Croatian Fig Holiday Replies: 10
Posted By: Bikkurim Views: 551
 
Wow! That is an impressive tree! Too bad you couldn't bring any home with you to remember your honeymoon.  Those laws are so complicated.  It certainly looks as if you thoroughly enjoyed your figs while you were there.  Croatia is a beautiful country.  Thanks for sharing your pictures.

Subject: New member Replies: 25
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Welcome to the forum!  There is lots of fantastic information here by great people.  Of course there are the many pictures of the tasty figs to fuel your fever. :)

Subject: Fig Chestnut Bars Replies: 21
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THose look great, Tony! I don't get to have chestnuts very often. We have walnut and hazelnut trees around here. I've never heard of candied chestnuts.  It sounds delicious.  Thanks for sharing your recipe and I hope to get enough ripe figs to try it out next year! 


Subject: What's your best black tasting fig for 2013?(one only...) Replies: 52
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I read these and I can't wait to have my figs producing a tasty harvest! 
As a  side note, I have to say that I prefer the ID of Unknown  Negretta as I have a cutting from Marius' tree.  When I see "unknown Negretta" I know instantly that the Negretta from Marius is indeed an unknown fig, where as if the fig was named "unknown fig" I would assume it was a different fig and that didn't relate to anything I have.  It's less confusion for me. It's still an unknown fig.
Great thread!  Thanks!

Subject: St.-Rita fig pics Replies: 18
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I can't wait for mine to produce! Those look outstanding.  I hope they do well in the rain because we get plenty of that up here in the pnw. Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Smith 2013 Replies: 20
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JD - Thanks for sharing.  The Smith is might fine and I can't wait to try again with it after loosing mine this winter. 

Subject: - (8-13 Update) Black Madeira (UC Davis) Replies: 28
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Thanks for posting your update on the Black Madeira.  She's looking great. 

Subject: when do i stop fertilizing? Replies: 11
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I can't wait until I have some pounds to pick off my trees!  I have some here and there and two mondo huge Stella fruits.  It's just enough to keep me stringing along in hope and anticipation.  Thank you for the info on fertilizing and freeze time.