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Subject: OT- Using a post hole digger to plant trees Replies: 14
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Don't do it! Dig a wide saucer shaped hole.

Subject: Fig Orchard Progress Replies: 8
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8 ft apart and 12 ft between rows. The raised beds are only about 5 ft apart, because I wanted to fit in all the trees I had at the time. I plan on keeping everything well pruned.

Subject: Fig Orchard Progress Replies: 8
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Orchard progess in Oct 2016, enjoy!

Subject: Fig Orchard Update-July 4th Replies: 4
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Update from July 4th weekend

Sorry for the crappy video quality!




Malta black, Connie's Dark, Black Mission
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Blue Cheese, Bacon, Honey, Sea Salt
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Subject: My 1st Year Fig Orchard Replies: 11
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12 ft row spacing and 8 ft between trees. Gonna keep everything pruned for easy picking. This is at my family property in Bryan, TX. I live in the woodlands.

Subject: My 1st Year Fig Orchard Replies: 11
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Im way late on posting these videos, this is from over 1 month ago. Hope they inspire some of you. This has been a vision of mine for a couple years now and this is just the start. Feel free to ask any questions.

I plan on post videos throughout the summer to show the progress. 

Subject: Large selection of cuttings still for sale Replies: 42
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TOP NOTCH cuttings! Thanks Harvey for making so many varieties so accessible and affordable!

Subject: Largest Container Figs Replies: 15
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This is a really cool UK nursery that specializes in exceptional container trees and plants. I had to show everyone these fig trees

30 gallon
Ficus carica (Fig) AE02 specimen.jpg 

65 gallon
Ficus carica (Fig) AE03 specimen.jpg 

They use drip irrigation with ferilizer, a coco coir based mix and mycorrihizae. 
  

http://www.spanishplants.co.uk/photos.aspx?img=fruit&d=fruit&p=fruit

Subject: Panache Wanted Replies: 3
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Anybody?

Subject: Panache Wanted Replies: 3
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Im looking for Panache cuttings or a small tree for trade. I have a ton of 1 gallon plants to trade now or cuttings in November. Just let me know what you have and what your looking for and we can work out a deal.

Subject: GnatVac Replies: 13
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Remember, fungus gnat larvae eat roots...not the flying adults. Coco coir watered with gnatrol or similar is the best option.

Subject: self-watering for the lazy Replies: 16
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Check out my backyard video I posted a few weeks back. I did a couple of flood tables basically. Same Kratky hydroponic method.

Subject: yet another unknown fig needs an identity Replies: 14
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Possibly Alma

Subject: Cuttings available - Some local finds in Charlotte and outskirts Replies: 40
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Leaves and Fig match eastern Brown Turkey. Also called Laredek. Check out my posts on Sunbird unknown.

Subject: My Yard/Collection Video Replies: 6
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Thanks figpig! I have drain plugs with overflow tubes in the bottom of the flood beds that go from 1-4" vertically to control how much they will fill up(google flood and drain overflow valves).
I just set up the pools temporarily since were not getting much rain lately.

I usually let the trees drink for about 12-24 hrs and release anything left after a day. I usually fill them up to about 1-1/2" on the 1 gallon pots.  Search the Kratky hydroponic method to see how temporarily submerging roots partially is not the same as fully submerging roots in terms of oxygenation and nutrient uptake.

Subject: My Yard/Collection Video Replies: 6
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Just wanted to show everybody my yard and some of my collection. If you have any questions about anything i discuss in the video just let me know. Enjoy

Subject: Whats your best overall fig of 2015 Replies: 51
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Italian 258(best I've ever tasted out of about 30 varieties!!!!)
Cole de dame bland(top notch)
QING PI(very good)
All of the above are ripening now in north Houston zone 8b/9a

Will post photos soon.

Subject: More praise for "Sunbird Unk" Replies: 8
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Great feedback! Update, I'm about 99 percent sure this is Laredek Easter Brown Turkey. All cuttings root very fast and produce fruit 1st year. Very productive variety of breba and main crop.

Subject: San Pedro Recommendations Replies: 6
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Not a San Pedro type but....English Brown Turkey will produce a ton of brebas here in Houston in late May/early June and main crop until Oct. Check out my posts on Sunbird Fig.

Subject: GIALLO MIELE Replies: 23
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The real Kadota, has a thin almost rubbery skin and light syrupy flesh with honey leak from the eye. I think people often confuse them with Green Ischia, Italian Honey and Peter's Honey which are all commonly available. This looks like a real Kadota to me.

Subject: Looking for some fig I'd help with pics. Replies: 10
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Brian, what is the ethnic population like where this fig is found? That may give us some clue.

Subject: Looking for some fig I'd help with pics. Replies: 10
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My best initial first guess, Sarizybek/Tashkent

Subject: Help with Fig ID Replies: 3
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Celeste and English Brown Turkey

Subject: How often do you lime potted figs? Replies: 4
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All the rain is washing out the nitrogen. I've been using osmocote about once a month this year.

Subject: Osmocote 14:14:14 Replies: 4
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That's what I use. Has made a huge difference. In hot rainy weather apply every month or so as it will break down much faster.

Subject: Anybody can recognize this fig variety?? Replies: 17
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Looks like a mulberry, they have very broad range of leaf types since they are wild seedlings. I use to have one in my yard with those same leaves.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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I did about 8 different grafts last week on Mulberry, pear and persimmon. I will keep everybody posted on how they turn out. Too early to tell

Subject: LSU FIG FIELD DAY!!!!!!! Replies: 56
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Im saying that the majority of plants being sold in nurseries around here as "TX Everbearing" are actually Celeste. I think the TX Everbearing name was just a way to market the old southern favorite Celeste. From a nursery marketing perspective, its a great name.
I have about 5 trees in my neighborhood, all different leaf patterns, slight difference in fruit size but they are all Celeste. One of which i know was sold as a TX everbearing.

At this point, there could be a handful of different culitivars being sold under the tx everbearing name. 

Just my observations from field/nursery research in Texas.

Subject: LSU FIG FIELD DAY!!!!!!! Replies: 56
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After much research its clear that 90% are actually just Celeste with variation in leaf patterns and differences in fruit depending weather and microclimate. Look up old posts on this topic.

Subject: grafting tool review Replies: 41
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I made the original post. I have been doing practice cuts with mine, use a small crescent wrench or calipers to match size and you will not find a tighter fit anywhere.

Subject: Where to get FIg plants/cuttings around Houston Replies: 5
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You will not find black Madeira at any nurseries here in houston, the others are sold at houston garden center, with many locations across the city. Message me for any more tips or local fig advice, im in the woodlands just north of houston.

Subject: My update ,and need help!!! Replies: 12
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I agree with coop951, i gradually remove the lid about 1/4" a day over a 1-2 week period with periodic misting.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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Have you guys considered there may be a difference in blade sharpness amongst different tools? Mine is quite sharp. I'm quite a successful grafter using box cutters, grafting knifes and parafilm. I will let everyone know my results this spring.I don't really see how these could fail unless duller blades are crushing the cambium.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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Just got this in on saturday. $20 on ebay with free shipping. Cheap and works perfectly, the design and construction is suprisingly good also.  At this price i may buy a couple for backups/blades. It says that it cuts up to 1/2" scion but will really fit up to about 5/8". If your hand is not so steady at grafting this is the way to go, the graft union on the middle blade is super tight.  I expect 90% success with this. 

$_12.JPG 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/400488517784?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Subject: OT - Any fig growers in San Antonio? Replies: 15
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You can't beat Texas for land, housing prices and climate!

Subject: OT-Pear/Mulberry Scion Wanted Replies: 15
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Anybody else? Specifically looking for softer pears and larger mulberries. Thanks

Subject: OT-Pear/Mulberry Scion Wanted Replies: 15
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What kind of pear?

Subject: OT-Pear/Mulberry Scion Wanted Replies: 15
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I am looking for grafting scion for southern pear varieties as well as mulberry.
Looking to topwork quite a few trees. Let me know what you have and we can hopefully work out a deal. I have lots of cuttings and plants to trade. thanks!

Subject: Cuttings Available-Unknown Calderwood Replies: 20
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I still have quite as few of these cutting, private message me if you would like to make a deal.

Subject: Alma Cuttings-Now Available Replies: 6
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Tons of cuttings still available, private message if want to work out a deal.

Subject: Maltese falcon Replies: 11
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Long before the leaves will wilt the cutting is rotting at the bottom, this is from inadequate air flow from oversaturation or density/particle size of the rooting medium. I switched to coco coir this year and have had almost none of this. Coco allows for 30% air flow even when fully saturated. Check out my propagation setup post for details.

Subject: Alma Cuttings-Now Available Replies: 6
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No, this is my first year selling cuttings.

Subject: Cuttings Available-Unknown Calderwood Replies: 20
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Lots of these still available. PM me if you want to make an offer or trade. 

Subject: Alma Cuttings-Now Available Replies: 6
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I have these listed on ebay and will sell direct with paypal also. 
10x for $10 + flate rate shipping
20x for $16 + flate rate shipping

If you are interested in higher quantities message me for price breaks and shipping details.

Private message me for paypal info


alma1-web.jpg  Alma2-web.jpg  Alma-Cuttings.jpg  Alma-Mother Tree.jpg 


Ebay listings

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161594964858?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161595000750?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Subject: My Xin Jiang Zao Huang fig Replies: 43
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See this post for a lot more info

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/uzbek-yellow-fig-xinjiang-zhao-hung-experiences-7207538?pid=1285426088#post1285426088

Subject: My Xin Jiang Zao Huang fig Replies: 43
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Search for Tashkent or Sarizybek...likely the same Anatolian fig

Subject: Humidity Chamber-Massive Growth Replies: 17
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10-14ml part A/ 1 gallon
10-14 ml part B/1 gallon
6ml micronutrients/ 1 gallon
Every Feeding

I have only flush fed them for 1 week around the 2 month mark. To flush any residual salt buildup from the nutrients.

They key is a low npk available to the plant almost continuously rather than a high npk sporadically(like a standard fert once every few weeks or months). This is a simalar effect to using a time release fertilizer, but even with time release i suspect they are not consistently released(ie rain,temperature, humidity). This is what most hydroponic systems are based on. You can learn a heck of a lot from the marijuana growing forums...those guys have it down pat!

Subject: dark vs light for rooting test Replies: 8
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Light promotes root growth, this is contrary to popular belief. Sunlight = heat which will raise the temperature too high and deter rooting if above 90+ degrees or so for many species. Artificial uv light or sunlight in a climate controlled environment(window sill) is the way to go. It will also help deter most fungal growth.

I have done experiments as well and light always performed better.  

Subject: Humidity Chamber-Massive Growth Replies: 17
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I just wanted to point out that you could never do this in a non sterile medium like potting soil with young established roots. Bacteria/fungus/gnats would take over very quickly!

Subject: Humidity Chamber-Massive Growth Replies: 17
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I transition these out by putting them in another container and removing the lid 1/4" at a time over a 1-2 week period or with a clear bag and opening it bit by bit over a 1-2 period.
The transition needs to be at minimum 1 week or you will get wilting leaves that will dry up.

My nutrient mix:

1 gallon tap water that has been bottled for 2-3 days
Canna Aqua Vega Parts A &B 10-14 ml/gallon
Microbe Life Vitamins & Aminos 6 ml/gallon
1/2 Teaspoon of Mosquito Bits /gallon 

Thanks guys, i have come a long way since last winter!