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Subject: !*#$%&^%$ yellow jackets Replies: 11
Posted By: pedrom Views: 233
 
You can easily make your own with plastic bottles. Very simple to do with good results. 

Subject: OT Heirloom Tomatoes Replies: 56
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,339
 
Tomatoes do extremely well in containers. 
They require a lot of water though. 

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 20
Posted By: pedrom Views: 588
 
I actually give all my figs a good head start but still not enough to ripen all the figs
They need a lot of heat 
my uncle has a greenhouse and at the end of February or beginning of March he brings them out of dormancy

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 20
Posted By: pedrom Views: 588
 
I happen to have a fig that actually continues to ripen after being hit by frost. 
Do any of you guys have something like that?

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 20
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I guess I'll be scratching that one off, unless i get a greenhouse..will see

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 20
Posted By: pedrom Views: 588
 
Thanks for all the advice. I've always wondered if it would be worth it since the taste
probably won't be there compared if it was grown in a hot climate

Subject: Black Madeira Replies: 20
Posted By: pedrom Views: 588
 
Has anyone grown black Madeira successfully in zone 5

Subject: Potted Figs Advice / Zone 6 unusual Warm Weather Replies: 5
Posted By: pedrom Views: 284
 
I'm in zone 5b and my fig trees are all outside still including small one year old trees. 
These trees can take temperatures below freezing with no problems. 
They need cool temperatures to achieve dormancy.
my threshold is minus 8 celsius even though they can tolerate lower temperatures, however if they aren't dormant
it's a different story.
Temperatures around plus 8 celsius the tree might come out of dormancy, depending how warm
the soil gets. If the root system gets warm enough they're on their way. 
It has nothing to do with the amount of light they receive.
Hope that helps

Subject: Too cold to leave outside tonight? Replies: 21
Posted By: pedrom Views: 307
 
30f won't hurt your trees at all.
I only move mine when it starts to get  around 16f ((dormant trees only ))
Windshield factor is what you need to keep an eye on.

Subject: Safe? Replies: 21
Posted By: pedrom Views: 267
 
Keep it inside the house close to a south facing window 

Subject: Safe? Replies: 21
Posted By: pedrom Views: 267
 
How cold does it get inside the garage?

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Thanks everyone for all the feedback. It was another great fig season, still picking some at the end of October. 

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
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Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Thanks Tyler.  Everything is coming now

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
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Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Yes 3rd and 4th pick is the same fig

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
That's the tree

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Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Tyler it's actually the same as the middle one

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Tyler the yellowish fig is very good, the darker one is bland. I'm actually thinking of letting it go
Francisco most of my varieties are unknown, the yellowish fig is large... I do have another variety that's even bigger, hopefully there's enough time

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
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Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Thanks francisco. I have many more things i haven't sowed yet. I do have a desert king but it hasn't fruited yet, maybe next year I'm trying to upload a video on YouTube for you guys

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
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Subject: Unripe figs - pests? Replies: 3
Posted By: pedrom Views: 209
 
Do you have squirrels around your place?  If you do then that's probably what it is. .

Subject: A few could be saved - zidi Replies: 29
Posted By: pedrom Views: 695
 
Delicious

Subject: Started four air layers on my REI fig tree Replies: 29
Posted By: pedrom Views: 937
 
Yeah this summer is flying by fast

Subject: Started four air layers on my REI fig tree Replies: 29
Posted By: pedrom Views: 937
 
Nice work, did a few air layers a few days ago myself. I enjoy watching every one of your videos, keep them coming.

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
That would be great Dale. I did try to identify this fig a few years back with no luck..
This fig really has changed the past few years.
I'll definitely keep you guys updated with these figs.

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
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Thanks Jerry.  They are all in containers for now

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
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Thanks Francisco

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Here's one of my oldest trees, unfortunately i don't know what it is.

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Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
If you guys want to see some of my trees I'll take a few pictures. 
I have 12 varieties right now ranging from 1 year to 7 year old trees. 

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
They were all pretty good but the one in pic 5_6 was super sweet with a berry flavor, tough skin though

Subject: zone 5b Replies: 38
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,111
 
Here's some of my unknowns

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Subject: Vern's Brown Turkey Replies: 10
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Subject: Air Layers. Do you really have to wound the limb? Replies: 8
Posted By: pedrom Views: 327
 
No need to cut the bark at all
Make sure you use something that is easily accessible for regular watering.
The key to a successful air layer is to compact the soil firmly against the limb and water often.
And make sure it's secure so it doesn't move on windy days.

Subject: Disappointing Noire de Caromb Replies: 16
Posted By: pedrom Views: 922
 
Picked too early

Subject: Looking for Granthams Royal cutting in canada Replies: 5
Posted By: pedrom Views: 359
 
Try adriano

Subject: My Thoughts on Container Watering Replies: 27
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Root prune heh heh

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Subject: Too late to up pot and change mix? Replies: 18
Posted By: pedrom Views: 485
 
If you are going to a bigger pot and just adding soil they will be fine. If you are going to root prune I'd wait till fall.

Subject: Please help identify my fig tree Replies: 17
Posted By: pedrom Views: 952
 
Welcome to the forum. Sometimes it's really hard to identify a variety, take a look at these pics. These are from the same tree and every year the tree ages I find the figs change appearance and taste. I'm sure everyone can relate to this as well. Most of my trees are unknowns but you know what it doesn't bother me.. they are delicious either way. .happy figgin

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Subject: 2015 North East Ice Age Replies: 28
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,124
 
-28c -42c with the wind. Located just north of Toronto ontario canada.
Hope everyone and their trees are safe.

Subject: desert king Replies: 2
Posted By: pedrom Views: 428
 
Thank you very much John. Do you have pictures of your desert king?


Subject: desert king Replies: 2
Posted By: pedrom Views: 428
 
Hi everyone, is there anyone in the toronto area who has desert king?

Subject: identity Replies: 16
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,104
 
Lol thanks guy's.
Well i pulled them out of dormancy today. finally its about time even though i have a almost 2 feet of snow outside lol
Here's a few pics for you guys along with a question.
Are these embryos just above the leaf nodes?? Or am i over excited, if they are the plant is full of them.

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Subject: identity Replies: 16
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,104
 
That's a very good question. I'm not sure if it's breba or main crop.
I brought this plant indoors before the fridget temperatures so I allowed it to grow pretty much all winter.
I'm thinking it's the main crop. This year I actually made a cold rom for them so I'll have a better understanding of what is.

Subject: identity Replies: 16
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,104
 
Hi guys it's been awhile since i posted this, hoping anyone else can help me identify this unknown. .
thanks everyone

Subject: Desert King- local pickup only Replies: 1
Posted By: pedrom Views: 473
 
I'd love to have a few desert king's. Too bad I'm not closer.

Subject: identity Replies: 16
Posted By: pedrom Views: 1,104
 
I'm puzzled by this as well. Thanks for the info francisco

Subject: identity Replies: 16
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Thanks. I'm fairly new at this so any help would be greatly appreciated.

Subject: identity Replies: 16
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Hope these help

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