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Subject: Bursa fig Replies: 9
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These figs look delicious, especially the Bursa. 

Subject: Any One Have Black Triana Replies: 13
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I also got one from Joe this year . It has a few figs maybe 15 or so, I'm looking forward to trying them.

Subject: Staten Island fig fest Replies: 60
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I should be there,I lived in SI for most of my life. Kubota there's a few hotels, there's a Hilton about 20 minutes from there. Staten island is only 16 miles long but there's plenty of good restaurant's, especially Italian. What type of food are you looking to eat?

Subject: Figs of CZ, Calabria Replies: 10
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I have also been looking for figs from Calabria. My grandfather came from Cerzeto which is in Cosenza. Encanto has a tree called Troiano Calabrese . I read that the zucchini fig comes from Cosenza also.

Subject: Red Sicilian fig Replies: 24
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Those figs look delicious. Does anyone know if this is the same Italian red fig that Almost Eden sells. They look very similar.

Subject: Plz welcome the youngest future fig fanatic! Replies: 54
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Congrats to you and your family , she's beautiful.

Subject: Cold hardy fig cuttings for postage Replies: 90
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How's the transplanted tree doing Jimmy? The cuttings I received are doing great .

Subject: Unknown Bronx Green cold hardy zone 6 Replies: 6
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This looks a little like the Barese white/ Columbro fig.

Subject: E-bay seller Replies: 50
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I also bought cuttings from Wendy. I put 4 of them in a Ziploc and 3 outside right into small pots and they are all rooting now and very fast. I though it was a great deal for around $10 shipping included.

Subject: Binello breba Replies: 24
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Hi Michael,

Do you have any info or history on this variety?

Thamks

Subject: Local Large Tree Sale- Pickup Only NJ Replies: 36
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 1,753
 
Get well soon Jason, my prayers are with you.

Subject: Will Deer eat Fig Leaves/Trees Replies: 9
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 1,147
 
Its funny this topic came up, just last night a few deer jumped my picket fence and destroyed my vegetable garden. They made my 3' and bigger tomato plants 1' tall, and also chopped down my cucumber and  eggplants. For some reason they didn't touch the basil, grapes, and most importantly the 20 plus fig trees in pots they passed. Being from Staten Island this is my first year in NJ and didn't really think it would happen , but now I have to get some kind of fence . Hopefully they don't come back tonight. 

Subject: my lucky day! Replies: 17
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Great story and pics ,thats an amazing tree.

Subject: Background and Hardiness possibility of Fico "Valle Negra" Replies: 31
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 2,775
 
Thanks for the interesting information.

Subject: How long to break dormancy? Replies: 7
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I have an unknown that I pruned back a lot because I was moving and it still didnt sprout. I have been able to see the buds under the skin trying to break through for over a month now. Between the severe pruning to the tree and roots and the lousy job I did protecting it this winter I'm surprised its still alive.

Subject: Did I risk my life for a Brown Turkish!? Replies: 37
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Great story I enjoyed that.

Subject: Do you have main crop embryos ,visible at this time? Replies: 80
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Reporting from NJ zone 6b my Battaglia and Alma both have matchhead figs as of 6/1. These two figs are potted and were protected.
By the way, what is a double notch?

Subject: Question about rooted cuttings. Replies: 3
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 405
 
Hi all, I transplanted my newly rooted cuttings into 16 oz cups about 3 weeks ago and have been keeping them in a clear storage bin in the house. I'm in zone 6b in NJ. I'm wondering if I should be placing the bin with the cuttings outside in the shade, the sun or just leave in the house . Today it is going to be reaching about 90 degrees in my area. 

Subject: Help, my figs are disappearing. Replies: 11
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Thanks for all the ideas, I'll let you know how it works out.

Subject: Help, my figs are disappearing. Replies: 11
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 631
 
The plastic thing for the berries is a good idea , thanks Suzi.

Subject: Help, my figs are disappearing. Replies: 11
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 631
 
I'm so mad right now. I just recently bought an Alma that is about 4' tall and already had two figs on it . Last week one one disappeared and now today the larger one is gone. I have a feeling that it is the chipmunk that is always running around in my yard, but it could be birds or squirrels. I searched the forum and have seen some different methods . Is there any safe way to deter the chipmunks and squirrels?

Subject: Fig Tree Update - 2013 Replies: 12
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 1,384
 
Great video Vince, very nice collection. I also just switched over to pots after having some plants almost die on me. 

I was recently up at Bills figs , about a month ago and purchased a Alma and Battaglia that are doing very good. 

Subject: My Frankenfig Replies: 141
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That tree is amazing, very nice work.

Subject: ok, never seen this before. Replies: 45
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Same thing has happened to my small battaglia , all of the leaves are drooping. We had some heavy winds and rain a few days ago so im assuming thats what happened to mine, but im new to all of this so i really dont know.

Subject: Good luck tonight, Figgies Replies: 16
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Im also just bringing in the small plants , the big ones are on their own. Good luck.

Subject: frost??? Replies: 25
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It's supposed to be dropping to 37 here in NJ tonight, should I bring my potted plants indoors?

Subject: PH problem Replies: 6
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 586
 
Thanks for all the replies . I may have been using it wrong like DWD 2 said, I didn't wet the area of soil where I inserted the meter. I will have to give it a try again tomorrow. As for the plants they look okay for the time being.

Subject: PH problem Replies: 6
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I used pellitized dolomite.

Subject: PH problem Replies: 6
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 586
 
I have recently planted all of my trees in pots using a mixture of ultra light top soil, perlite, sand and some pine bark nuggets. I also mixed in about 2 handfuls of lime and used the recommended amount of oscolmote fertilizer. Today I tested the ph and they are all reading 7 some almost 8. Should I mix in some sulfur, or just leave it?

Subject: Cold hardy fig cuttings for postage Replies: 90
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Thanks a lot Jimmy , I received the cutting and they look great.

Subject: I hope this is not too off topic Replies: 19
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Nice pictures, I hope my trees get that big. Luak , in your picture are the bottles hanging to deter birds?

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 2,509
 
Thanks again Dan, I received them today. Great job with the packing. I hope you feel better.

Subject: Massive fig cutting give away! Replies: 57
Posted By: Paul13 Views: 2,509
 
I'm sorry to hear about you health issue , I hope everything is ok.

Subject: Adriatic - Cuttings all gone, but Jon (encantofarm) has potted trees!!! Replies: 78
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Hi Grasa 

I sent you a pm i was wondering if you have any cuttings left. 

Thank you

Subject: Which fig trees will do good in zone 6b Replies: 12
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Thanks for all the replies. I'm think I'll try them some different types and protect them best I can.

I have 2 fig trees but do not know too much about them. I was told try to plant them next to a structure for protection and also for the reason they like the cement, and to also throw the used coffee grinds in the soil. 

I went out and bought lyme but not the granular type , the pelet type. Should I return and get the granular? 

Subject: Which fig trees will do good in zone 6b Replies: 12
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Hi everyone !

I live in NJ , in zone 6b. I wanted to try a few different types of trees like the green ischia, peters or italian golden honey and white genoa. The problem is different sites are showing them in different zones. Will I have success with a tree that is requiring zone 8 as long as I protect it in the winter or is the warm weather season too short?
Thanks