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Subject: Figs From Malta? Replies: 20
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 541
 
HELLO

No matter where I get my fig cuttings from, I always use 1/2 bleach and 1/2 dish washing detergent and scrub them down really good before even starting to root them!  I have found that this really helps the plants in terms of rooting and getting anything that might have hitched a ride along unknowingly!

Subject: FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX Replies: 3
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 138
 
I WAS TOLD BY MANY HERE ON FIGS4FUN FORUM THAT FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX 
IS THE VERY BEST YOU CAN BUY TO NOT ONLY GROW NEW CUTTINGS IN, BUT ALSO PLANT THEM IN.
AFTER BUYING THIS PRODUCT AT THAT HARDWARE STORE, I CAN PERSONALLY VOUCH THAT THEY WERE TELLING THE TRUTH.  THIS POTTING MIX IS THE MOST AWESOME GROWING MIX I HAVE EVER SEEN.   NOT ONLY DOES IT GROW EVERYTHING GREAT, BUT IT ACTUALLY FERTILIZES FOR UP TO 6 MONTHS OR LONGER DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH YOU WATER IT I GUESS.  ALL THE THINGS THAT MAKE A POTTING MIX BAD,  ARE NOT ADDED TO THIS PRODUCT.  LIKE I SAID, I LOVE THIS STUFF AND I HAVE HAD TREMENDOUSLY GREAT RESULTS WITH EVERYTHING I CAN GET MY HANDS ON FOR FIG GROWING AND CUTTINGS THAT ARE JUST COMING UP..
I HOPE SOME OTHERS WHO HAVE USED IT CHIMES IN ON THIS???

AS-FAR-AS THE BIRDS, I HANG USED CD'S ON MY TREE'S NOW AND WHEN I SEE THE BIRDS COMING, I USE MY BB GUN AND HIT THE HANGING CD'S (NOT THE BIRDS) I DON'T BELIEVE IN KILLING ANYTHING THAT IS JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE!  AND MY SON ACTUALLY IS GOING TO SELL ME SOME OF THE NETTING YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT TOO.. I'M GROWING 3 BLACK MADEIRA TREE'S RIGHT NOW WHICH ARE SMALL AND I'LL BE DEFINITELY USING IT ON THOSE TREES...
VIC

Subject: FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX Replies: 3
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 138
 
THIS COMPANY IS NOW STOCKING FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX CLOSE TO FT WORTH, TX
HERE IS THE FULL INFO ON IT.
McDonnell Building Materials Co, Inc.

Hardware Store
Hardware store & lumber yard offering farm/ranch supplies such as animal feed & equipment rental.
600 N Main St
KELLER, TEXAS

(817) 431-3551

04/04/2016

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 10,707
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFigster
ABSOLUTELY GOD BLESS JORDAN!!! AND ALL SHE HAS TO OFFER!! IT'S NOT EVERY DAY YOU CAN GET
FIGS FROM JORDAN!!


WELL, I GUESS IT MIGHT OFFEND SOME WOMEN (AND I DON'T KNOW WHY), BUT I THINK YOUR RIGHT! I TOO FEEL DOWN SOMETIMES ABOUT HOW MY FIGS ARE DOING!!
 

Subject: LSU Champagne Replies: 18
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,359
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by brackishfigger
brian, I have all of the LSU orchard figs except Champagne and Hunt, the grafts of which died on my multigraft frankenfig. 

I believe they are both celeste-like figs, and I can afford to forgo them in favor of more exotic varieties on my few remaining grafting spots. 

Please keep us updated as I'd love pics and your opinion on the ripe figs.

Thanks

Andy
MAYBE YOUR NEW F4FF NAME SHOULD BE DR. FRANKIN STEEN!! YAH VOL???

Subject: Has anyone tried this? Replies: 10
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 338
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smyfigs
I would buy it!!! Heck the few grown trees i nanaged to get a hold of may only produce a few figs so im reaching for anything that has FIG on the label....almost anything!
WELCOME TO OUR FORUM AND NOW YOURS ALSO!!!
JON, WHO OWNS AND OPERATES THIS FORUM ALSO OWNS ENCANTO FARMS NURSERY IN SAN DIEGO, CA  SEE UP THERE BELOW THE FIG SIGN ON THE LEFT SIDE.. THAT'S WHERE YOU CAN ALWAYS DEPEND ON GETTING THE BEST BANG USUALLY FOR YOUR BUCK.. YOU CAN ALSO SEE WHAT HE HAS FOR SALE AND BUY FROM HIM ALSO.. I LIKE BUYING FROM JON BECAUSE HE DOESN'T CHARGE ANYTHING TO KEEP THIS FORUM GOING!! YOU MUST BE REALLY CAREFUL NOW THAT YOUR DOING FIGS.. YOU WILL BECOME A FIGAHOLIC IF YOUR LIKE THE REST OF US FIGSTERS OUT HERE!  (PLAY ON MY OWN NAME) LOL HA!
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, JUST ASK AND THERE WILL BE SOMEONE ON HERE WHO WILL ANSWER YOU.. GORGI KNOWS A LOT AND JON DOES TOO.. AND A LOT OF OTHERS KNOWS A LOT ABOUT ALL KINDS OF STUFF.. I WILL TELL YOU RIGHT OFF THE BAT THOUGH, THE BEST AND I MEAN THE BEST ULTIMATE POTTING MIX IS FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX.. FEEDS YOUR PLANTS FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS AND ALSO DOESN'T RUIN YOUR PLANTS LIKE MIRACLE GROW DOES..IF YOU HAVE ANY MIRACLE GROW, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND THROW IT ON YOUR LAWN BUT NO ON YOUR FIGS!!!
I BUY THE 3 CU FT BIG BAG AND IT COSTS ONLY $19.55 WHICH IS A DEAL!  IF YOU SHOP THROUGH ENOUGH PLACES YOU'LL FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN ORDER IT FOR YOU... THIS STUFF IS AWESOME TO SAY THE LEAST... I TAKE THE FIG CUTTING STICK IT 1 INCH FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE POT AND STUFF FERTI-LOME INSIDE IT ONLY AND WET IT AND MUSH IT DOWN A LITTLE AND KEEP OUT OF THE SUN AND I ALWAYS GET ROOTS LIKE CRAZY.. HECK, BRING IT IN THE HOUSE ABOUT 70-75 DEGREE'S AND WATER WITH STERILIZED WATER UNTIL IT HAS ROOTED.. YOU MIGHT WANT TO DO A CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER OR CUPS WITH HOLES SO YOU CAN ACTUALLY SEE THE ROOTS... REMEMBER, ONCE GROWING ROOTS, YOU WILL HAVE TO ACCLIMATE THE TREE SLOWLY TO REGULAR WATER AND SUNSHINE.. SLOWLY THOUGH START WITH MIXING 1/8 TAP WATER WITH 7/8 STERILIZED WATER AND FOR LIKE EVERY WEEK AND 1/2 DON'T SOAK IT THOUGH.. THEN GO 2/8 TAP WATER AND GO ANOTHER 1 1/2 WEEKS AND DO THE SAME THING UNTIL YOU REACH FULL TAP WATER.. I PARTIALLY ALSO COVER ABOUT 1/2 OF THE TOPS SO IT ALWAYS GETS SOME MOISTURE TO HEAT IT UP A LITTLE INSIDE THE POTS... NOT TOO MUCH THOUGH.. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU.. THERE ARE LITERALLY HUNDREDS OF WAYS TO ROOT FIG TREES THOUGH.. THIS JUST REALLY WORKS BEST FOR ME..
TRY AND NOT OVERWATER.  FIRST TIME, WATER ALL THE WAY.. AFTER THAT USE THE 1/8 TAP WATER LIKE I SAID BEFORE.. AND DON'T SOAK IT.. GOD BLESS AND HAVE A GREAT TIME FIGGING!! Fertilome.jpg 




Subject: Has anyone tried this? Replies: 10
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 338
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rcantor
I  remember it being outrageously expensive.  :)

YEAH, THAT SOUNDS ABOUT RIGHT!  EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE, AND DEAD TO YOUR BODY!!
NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE AT ALL!!

Subject: Has anyone tried this? Replies: 10
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 338
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by KK
http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Organic-Juice-Ounce-case/dp/B0083P0LBC/ref=sr_1_1?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1446494488&sr=1-1&keywords=smart+juice


HELLO KK

YOU HAVE TO ALWAYS REMEMBER ONE THING ABOUT ANYTHING THAT IS IN A GLASS BOTTLE OR CANNED.. IT IS DEAD!  DEAD DEAD DEAD..

Smart Organic Fig Juice
BECAUSE THEY PUT PRESERVATIVES IN IT TO KEEP IT FROM GOING BAD!!
BUT, I LOVE YOUR POST!!
THANKS

Subject: JUST BOUGHT A FIG TREE FROM JON AT ENCANTO FARMS NURSERY Replies: 2
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 175
 
SPOKE AND EMAILED JON AT ENCANTO FARMS ABOUT PROCURING A FIG TREE!  AFTER MUCH DELIBERATIONS ON MY PART, I FINALLY WENT WITH A PETER'S HONEY!  WOW!  WHAT A FIG TREE THAT JON SENT ME.. THE CALIPER MUST HAVE BEEN ALMOST AN INCH ACROSS AND VERY TALL WITH SPROUTS SHOOTING OUT EVERYWHERE!  FIG TREE ARRIVED AND I PLANTED IT THE SAME DAY.. LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME EXTREMELY GREAT FIGS..


THANK YOU JON FOR PUTTING UP WITH MY UNDECIDEDNESS AT FIRST! AND THANK YOU FOR THE GREAT FIG TREE!! MAY GOD BLESS!
VIC (THEFIGSTER)..

Subject: Disappointing Noire de Caromb Replies: 16
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 920
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by paully22
2015 - a short hot streak took place when my NdC was ripening. What a difference in taste.

SO ARE YOU SAYING YOUR NDC IS REALLY A VERY SWEET TASTING FIG OR NOT ??
PLEASE ADVISE
THANKS

Subject: Disappointing Noire de Caromb Replies: 16
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 920
 

HELLO 

IN YOUR VIDEO WITH THE TWO GIRLS
WHAT KIND OF FIG TREE WERE THEY PULLING THOSE MONSTER FIGS OFF OF??
AND ARE THE FIGS REALLY SWEET OR JUST WHAT??

THANKS
THE FIGSTER

Subject: Black Madeira cuttings Replies: 32
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,103
 
WHAT TEMPERATURE ZONES WILL THEY SURVIVE IN ??

Subject: Ebay scam Dausername1 Replies: 47
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,701
 
I PERSONALLY HAVE BOUGHT A LOT OF FIG TREES OFF OF EBAY AND WHATEVER THE PICTURE IS, THAT'S WHAT I GOT, BUT I ALWAYS SENT AN QUESTIONAIRE TO THE SELLER  ASKING THEM IF WHAT IS IN THE PICTURE IS THE ACTUAL PRODUCT I WAS GOING TO BE SHIPPED!!  NEVER A PROBLEM YET!! GOT LOTS OF DIFFERENT VARIETIES!  J.F.Y.I. !!

Subject: A tree for sale on Craiglist Replies: 43
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 736
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figgysid1
17 years old?
I ALSO HAD A CHANCE TO TAKE OUT A FIG TREE BUT THEY WANTED TOO MUCH AND I'M WAY TO OLD TO DO IT MYSELF!! IT WAS A CELESTE FOR SURE.. I'D SAY LOOKING AT THE SIZE OF THE BRANCHES LEFT IT IS ABOUT 5 YEARS OLD OR EVEN MAYBE 6 BECAUSE TREE'S IN DALLAS, TX DON'T GROW VERY FAST BECAUSE OF THE WINTER MONTHS.. LOOKING AT IT I  WOULD THINK IT MIGHT BE A ALMA FIG TREE!! ??? JUST GUESSING THOUGH..
THEFIGSTER!

Subject: Best figs at your location Replies: 266
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 72,864
 
HELLO.. I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD SIZED PETER'S HONEY TO BUY
DOES ANYONE HAVE ONE OF THESE TO SELL????? OR EVEN A TIGER PANACHE ????

THANKS
HAPPY NEW YEAR
THEFIGSTER

Subject: Beetles on figs Replies: 34
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,509
 
YOUR CERTAINLY WELCOMED FOR THE HELP.. THAT'S WHAT WE'RE ALL HERE FOR!!  LIKE I SAID, WHEN I SAW OVER 100 REALLY BRIGHT JAPANESE BEETLES LITERALLY COVER MY ENTIRE FIG CROP ONE DAY MY HEART JUST SANK TO THE BOTTOM OF MY CHEST!  THE ORIGINAL BLACK MISSION FIG FROM THE OLD DAYS ARE REALLY HARD TO FIND ANYMORE SO WITH MY NEW GAINED KNOWLEDGE OF HOW TO COMBAT THEM, I GOT NEW FISHING LURES AND ALL THE LITTLE BUGGERS DIED WITHIN SECONDS OF BEING SPRAYED AND FELL OFF THE FRUIT!!SINCE I GOT THEM ALL, I THINK MOST OF THEM WE'RE GONE FOR GOOD NEVER TO RETURN!!  JUNE BUGS AND JAPANESE BEETLES I HAVE LEARNED ALL COME FROM THE SAME PLACE AND EAT ROOTS IN THE GROUND AND GO DOWN DEEP IN THE COLD SOIL DURING THE FIRST COLD SNAP.. THEY ACTUALLY START COMING UP FROM DEEP DOWN WHEN IT STARTS GETTING WARMER UNTIL THEY HIT THE SURFACE WHEN THEY ARE COMPLETELY GROWN AND CAN FLY....
GOD BLESS AND MERRY CHRISTMAS...

Subject: Beetles on figs Replies: 34
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,509
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bass
My mother in law got dried turkish figs from a store. As she was eating one the spit out that same beetle. It was inside the fig. I always open the fig before eating it.
ACTUALLY THE BEETLE MIGHT HAVE TASTED BETTER THAN THE FIG SHE WAS EATING? LOL...

Subject: Kathleen Black Replies: 31
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,198
 
THANKS RYAN!!
I LOVE THE TASTE OF MY BLACK MISSION FIG TREE!!

Subject: Kathleen Black Replies: 31
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,198
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by newnandawg

Ryan, is this a breba or main?



This is my one breba this year   

WHAT DOES THE KATHLEEN BLACK FIG TASTE LIKE WHEN RIPE PLEASE?

Subject: HELP... Replies: 69
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 2,888
 
FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Subject: Fig Recipe Book Replies: 1
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 417
 

Mock Strawberry Jam

6 c. mashed fresh figs
3 c. sugar
2 pkg. strawberry gelatin
Cut stems from figs; wash thoroughly and drain. Crush to pulp using potato masher. Place all ingredients in large pot, cook over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 45 minutes, stirring often. Yield: 4-5 pints.

Subject: HELP... Replies: 69
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 2,888
 

Mock Strawberry Jam

6 c. mashed fresh figs
3 c. sugar
2 pkg. strawberry gelatin
Cut stems from figs; wash thoroughly and drain. Crush to pulp using potato masher. Place all ingredients in large pot, cook over medium heat until mixture starts to bubble. Reduce heat and continue cooking for 45 minutes, stirring often. Yield: 4-5 pints.

Subject: Your favorite fig recipes Replies: 36
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,262
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jujigirl
  

FROM THEFIGSTER:
 
 

Subject: Strawberry Figs
 

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Strawberry Figs

I started cooking when I was just 12 yrs old. This is a recipe I used to make with my mother during fig season. I would go out and climb in my grandmothers tree to gather as many figs as I could. Most of the time I would eat one and pick one, my grandmother's tree was about 50 yrs old had the best Celeste figs. Now I have my own fig tree and each season I make this jelly and give some to friends and family. They all look forward to the fig jam. I have passed this recipe to my son as he is turning out to be a better cook than I am, but I don't think he will ever out do My Mawmaw or mo


Ingredients

  • 6 c peeled figs
  • 6 c sugar
  • 2 medium boxes of strawberry jello
  • 2 c fresh whole strawberries
  • 5 pt ball jars

Directions

  1. In large heavy stock pot, add mix sugar and jello until the color of pink. Cook on medium heat until sugar and jello is fully melted, stirring occassionaly
  2. Peel figs or puree' them, remove stems from strawberries (may be sliced in halves or pureed). I like mine with chunks of fruit however my son prefers a smoother consistancy.
  3. Once the sugar is fully melted, add figs and strawberries, cook on medium heat until it starts to foam and bubble. Cook for an additional 10 minutes and remove from heat.
  4. Once cooled place mixture into the ball jars filling to the top.
  5. In a large pot boil water and place the sealed jars into the water as to seal the jars. Remove and let cool.
  6. Store in a cool pantry will keep for a year. Share with family and friends ( I normally use the small jars to give to neighbors, family, and friends.
  7. This jelly is very versitle it can be served over icecream, peanutbutter sandwich, hot biscuits, buttered toast, filling for a cake, or a donut filling.
 



Okay. I'm counting my figs before they hatch. But I'm hoping (and knocking on wood) to have figs this summer...so tell me, what are your favorite fig recipes? I was just sent this by a friend who said it was amazing!

Fig salad.png 

Subject: Zidi - A fig to remember Replies: 59
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 2,576
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aaron4USA
Francisco and Harvey

OK...i got them...:)

Harvey this is for your question. Although...at your last comment: I stand corrected. Look what I found today...They are busy making babies...look at those new hatchlings...

I see different stages of Capri on this tree all year long, it never stops.
Different generation Capri at any given time..jpg 

The ripe Capri are full of wasp hatchlings.
Wasp hatchlings in the Capri.jpg 

They are young, no wings yet :/
Wasp hatchlings.jpg

Even eggs amongst the wasp hatchlings...
Wasp hatchlings in my hand.jpg  



 GREAT PICTURES AARON.... THANKS...
WISH I STILL LIVED IN BUENA PARK!!

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 10,707
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by rafed
Jon should pin Jordans picture to the top so that when we are feeling down about our figs not performing we can go there to forget about our problems.

Are we asking for much Jon?
I WOULD HAVE TO AGREE WITH YOU ON THAT ONE!!

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 10,707
 
ABSOLUTELY GOD BLESS JORDAN!!! AND ALL SHE HAS TO OFFER!! IT'S NOT EVERY DAY YOU CAN GET
FIGS FROM JORDAN!!

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 10,707
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by mountainman0826
Following is a list of my cultivars - most of them anyway! Joe H.

 

Adriatic

Alma

Atreano

Aunt Alma's Fig (Undetermined Variety)

Banana (Kadota)

Binella (Kadota)

Black Jack

Blue Giant

Bourjasotte Grise

Breva (Higo Negro)

Brunswick

Calimyrna

Celeste

Col De Dame Noire

Conadria

Deanna

Desert King

      Diredo

Dotatto (Kadota - Lowes)

Double Header

Eastern Brown Turkey

Excel

Fico Di Ruvo

Flanders

Galbun

Gentile

Giant Amber

Golden Celeste

Green Ischia

Gulbun

Hardy Chicago

Harry's Fig (Poulette?)

Jurupa

Hollier

LSU Gold

LSU Purple

Marseilles Italian Golden Honey Fig

Mary Lane

Mission

Nazarti

Nero Caesar

Panachee

Patrick's Supergiant (Malcom's Supergiant)

Royal Vineyard (Drap D'or)  

Sierra (6-38W)

Stanford Caprifig

Sultane

Tena

Terry's Fig (Celeste)

Verte

Violette De Bordeaux

Vista Mission

White Texas Everbearing 

 

 

 

 

WHAT ABOUT THE JORDANIAN FIG?  ANYBODY LIKE THOSE?? JORDANIAN FIG.jpg 



Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage270
Everything looks so healthy and there's so much growth! I've only seen 3 new leaves on my fastest growing plant and it's been 3ish weeks. I don't know what you do but you sure do it well!
ALSO, THANK YOU FOR THE COMPLIMENTS. IT IS BECAUSE OF ALL THE PEOPLE ON FIGS 4 FUN FORUM WHO HAVE SHARED WITH ME THEIR SECRETS THAT MY SUCCESS WITH GROWING PLANTS HAS MATERILIZED!!!  I TAKE NO CREDIT EXCEPT FOR TAKING THE PLANTS IN AND OUT OF THE RAIN AND PUTTING THEM ON MY PATIO.. SINCE I LIKE FOR MY PLANTS TO ALMOST GO DRY BEFORE WATERING THEM, THIS IS THE ONLY WAY I HAVE OF MAKING SURE THE WATERING I GIVE THEM IS ALMOST EXACT. SOME DO REQUIRE MORE WATERING AND SOME LESS.. I HAVE 3 BLACK MADEIRA'S GROWING AND ONE MORE THAT'S ROOTING RIGHT NOW, AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE FIGS TO BECOME RIPE!!  I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I'M ACTUALLY GOING TO BE EATING THE BEST TASTING FIG ALIVE VERY SOON!!!  I'LL KEEP YOU ALL POSTED.. BY-THE-WAY.. I USE CAPITALS ALL THE TIME BECAUSE IT'S HARD FOR ME TO SEE THE SMALLER TYPE.. I PROMISE EVERYONE (INCLUDING GEORGE), THAT I'M NOT YELLING... 

Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage270
Everything looks so healthy and there's so much growth! I've only seen 3 new leaves on my fastest growing plant and it's been 3ish weeks. I don't know what you do but you sure do it well!
I'VE ONLY BEEN DOING FIGS FOR ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS AND I WAS GIVEN THE ULTIMATE SECRETS OF GROWING GREAT PLANTS.. 1. USE ONLY FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX.. FILL 1/2 OF THE POT AND SMASH IT DOWN REAL TIGHT WHERE THE DRAIN HOLES ARE.  2.  BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL PUTTING YOUR NEW PLANT IN.  HOLD IT DOWN WITH ONE HAND AND FILL UP AROUND IT WITH THE OTHER OF THE SAME (FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX) AFTER YOU GET IT TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER, THEN WATER IT IN REAL GOOD AND MAKE SURE IT'S ALL WET INSIDE AND THEN PUSH IT DOWN WITHOUT HURTING THE ROOTS.  THEN AFTER 4 MONTHS WITHOUT ANY OSMOCOTE, USE A SMALL AMOUNT OF OSCOMOTE 14-14-14 FROM LOWE'S WHICH COMES IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER: "SEE PICTURE"  OSMOCOTE 14-14-14 LOWES.jpg 
USE EVERY 4 MONTHS RELIGIOUSLY.. I USE PROBABLY MORE THAN I SHOULD, BUT I REALLY TRUST THIS STUFF.. HAS NEVER BURNED MY PLANTS EVER!! HERE IS A PICTURE OF A PLANT WITH OSMOCOTE IN IT.. I USE ABOUT TWICE THIS AMOUNT ON MY PLANTS EVERY 4 MONTHS..
PV_22_opt.preview.jpeg 
I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU WITH YOUR GROWING!!! I ALSO DID ONE OTHER THING..
WHEN THE PLANTS WERE YOUNG, I WOULD USE REVERSE OSMOSIS 99.9% PURE WATER BECAUSE THE FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX WILL FERTILIZE YOUR PLANTS FOR 4 MONTHS WITH NO OSMOCOTE BEING USED FOR THE FIRST 4 MONTHS. I'VE FOUND THAT THE WATER FROM THE CITY HAS ALOT OF CHLORINE IN IT AND I JUST USED PURE WATER FOR THE FIRST 4 MONTHS.  I HAVE THE WATTS PREMIER REVERSE OSMOSIS SYSTEM THAT WORKS ON WATER PRESSURE SO THE COST OF MY WATER WAS LIKE 2 CTS PER GALLON WHICH I COULD AFFORD EASILY... DOES THIS HELP YOU?
ALSO YOU WILL NEVER FIND ANY WEEDS IN ANY OF YOUR PLANTS FROM THE FERTI-LOME ULTIMATE POTTING MIX.. THE STUFF IS LIKE GOLD FOR RAISING UP FIG PLANTS!!! THEY LOVE IT...

Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
DOES ANYONE WANT TO SEE SOME OF THE ONE'S THAT I'VE PLANTED THAT ARE FRUITING???
HOPE THE PICTURES ARE OKAY TO SEE.. LET ME KNOW PLEASE!! THANKS!!

Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFigster
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFigster
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage270
Pictures pretty please :)
OKAY.. GIVE ME A FEW MINUTES TO TAKE THEM AND DOWNLOAD THEM ONTO MY COMPUTER AND THEM UPLOAD THEM TO FF4F... THE FIRST ONE IS THE BLACK MADEIRA ALONG WITH SOME OTHER SHOTS OF IT.. THE REST ARE JUST DIFFERENT ONE'S THAT ARE 1 1/2 YEARS OLD AND COMING INTO FRUIT..
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Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFigster
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFigster
Quote:
Originally Posted by Savage270
Pictures pretty please :)
OKAY.. GIVE ME A FEW MINUTES TO TAKE THEM AND DOWNLOAD THEM ONTO MY COMPUTER AND THEM UPLOAD THEM TO FF4F... THE FIRST ONE IS THE BLACK MADEIRA ALONG WITH SOME OTHER SHOTS OF IT.. THE REST ARE JUST DIFFERENT ONE'S THAT ARE 1 1/2 YEARS OLD AND COMING INTO FRUIT..
P1010023.JPG  P1010024.JPG  P1010025.JPG  P1010024.JPG  P1010027.JPG  P1010027.JPG  P1010028.JPG  P1010028.JPG  P1010029.JPG 
P1010022.JPG 

Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bullet08
i've been using nothing but chemical fertilizer until last yr. i think my previous fertilizing schedule worked better than organic fertilizer i changed over middle of the yr. this yr, i'll be going back to MG fertilizer and slow release in the spring. when the main crop starts to form, i'll cut over to organic again.
The best fertilizer i've found so far is osmocote 14-14-14 bought at lowes... about $11.00 and lasts me all year.. one portion fertilizes for 4 months!! love the little balls that goes into the pots also.. once you water them, they seem to go down below the potting mix and stay there and you never see them again!! but make sure you watch the monthly clock for 4 months to pass so you'll know when to fertilize again!!  also, i've put quite a bit in some pots and it doesn't seem to burn them at all so I think this stuff is really good!!!  my 1st year black madeira's are already sprouting figs all over the little bush!!! so I know this stuff is good!
IF ANYONE WANTS ME TO POST PICTURES OF THE SPROUTING BLACK MADEIRA'S, JUST LET ME KNOW!!

Subject: Question about Frozen Black Madeira Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,852
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Utes
Hi everyone,

Let me apologize in advance for introducing myself to the board with a question.  I live 45 minutes West of Atlanta, Georgia and I have recently started growing a number of figs.  I have for the last 4 years mainly focused on pomegranates, mulberries, and persimmon.  After reading these boards quietly for months, I cut down my gargantuan BT and Celeste trees.  I was never impressed with their taste and what I heard on these boards convinced me that  I had to try something new and I'm now trying to grow a broader variety of figs.  On to my question...To make a long story short, I ordered cuttings from UC Davis 4 years ago.  One of the varieties I rooted was BM.  After I rooted it, I put it in a sunny spot in my back yard.  Unfortunately, it did not flourish.  This fall I dug it out and brought it indoors thinking that this might help it strengthen it.  After a month of being indoors, its one branch stayed green but otherwise there was no change.  Three weeks ago in the midst of an unseasonable warm week of weather, I planted in a different spot outdoors.  Stupid, stupid move...the recent cold spell likely killed it.  Should I leave it in the ground and hope that it comes back from the roots in the spring?  Or, should I get it the ziplock/spaghnum moss treatment?  I would be incredibly grateful for your collective advise. And, let me apologize again for the abrupt way that I have intruded on the board.

Utes
I personally wouldn't move it!  In the winter i would water it bi-weekly but not over water.  I would wait to see what happens in the spring!  but make sure your roots are covered pretty good. do not bury them with lots of warm leaves.. just enough to cover the top of the roots by 1/2 foot or so.. I personally almost killed my black mission fig tree by putting too many leaves on the top of it in the winter and forgot to water it like I should have...
 what did you decide to do and what happened to yours now that time has passed?

Subject: Neighborhood Fig ID? Replies: 12
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 695
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheFigster
HERE IS A VERY USEFUL LINK:
http://www.hawaiifruit.net/index-figs.html



AND YET ANOTHER LINK:
http://cajunfigs.blogspot.com/2012/05/fig-taste-ratings-and-flavor-chart.html

Subject: Neighborhood Fig ID? Replies: 12
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 695
 
HERE IS A VERY USEFUL LINK:
http://www.hawaiifruit.net/index-figs.html

Subject: USDA letter arrived Replies: 17
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,229
 
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Originally Posted by AmandaLovesFigs
Aw, that is sad, but I understand why they do it. How long ago did you purchase the foreign cuttings and seeds? I'm just wondering when I should expect my letter.
Best thing for you to do is keep everything you have away from anything you bought legally!! and I mean at least 50 feet away and not close to any dirt.. As a general rule i always use the mix of bleach and water and soap and completely clean anything I acquire from anyone just to make darn sure I haven't been shipped anything with a disease in it.. of course I have only bought from the U.S.A. So I guess that does make a difference.. did you get a letter yet?
THEFIGSTER

Subject: USDA letter arrived Replies: 17
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,229
 
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Originally Posted by HarveyC
You an buy from Canada if you have an import permit and the requirements are met.  The last I looked, no quarantine was required for fig material imported from Canada.
HarveyC  Where can i get a list of all places that we can and cannot buy from?  Do you have such a list yourself?  I Don't want to break the law and so far I haven't purchased anything from overseas or even Canada .. even though some look really good on ebay, I know the law is the law and want to be in strict compliance!

PLEASE ADVISE
THANKS
THEFIGSTER

Subject: My newly Negronne fig tree is not growing but it has 40 figs on it Replies: 11
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Originally Posted by Figs4Life
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Originally Posted by TheFigster
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Originally Posted by Figs4Life
I bought a Negronne & a Celeste this spring , it was a vicious grower until it started producing some fruits, I guess it gives all the energy to produce those fruits. what would you do in my place, would you cut all the figs off the tree and let it focus its energy on growth? or just let it be?
Saw your post... I hope you decided to leave the figs on it so you could eat them... negronne are a slow growing fig tree and are naturally dwarf size trees... WHAT DID YOU DECIDE TO DO BY-THE-WAY??? Just wondering>>>
VIC
I THINK YOU DEFINATELY MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE!!! THAT'S WHAT I WOULD HAVE DONE!!
YUMM YUMM


I ate them all!!! and boy they were good :)

Subject: My newly Negronne fig tree is not growing but it has 40 figs on it Replies: 11
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 2,509
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figs4Life
I bought a Negronne & a Celeste this spring , it was a vicious grower until it started producing some fruits, I guess it gives all the energy to produce those fruits. what would you do in my place, would you cut all the figs off the tree and let it focus its energy on growth? or just let it be?
Saw your post... I hope you decided to leave the figs on it so you could eat them... negronne are a slow growing fig tree and are naturally dwarf size trees... WHAT DID YOU DECIDE TO DO BY-THE-WAY??? Just wondering>>>
VIC

Subject: Here is a great link I think you'll find advantageous!! Replies: 9
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 601
 
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Originally Posted by musillid
Thank you, Vic.
HAPPY TO OBLIGE!!

Subject: Here is a great link I think you'll find advantageous!! Replies: 9
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 601
 
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Originally Posted by TheFigster
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Originally Posted by figpit
Yes, thank you for the link.

I think this link is an English translation.  It isn't perfect but it's easy to use.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=hu&u=http://terebess.hu/tiszaorveny/gyumolcs/fuge.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3DTerebess%2BF%25C3%25BCge%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address%26rlz%3D1I7ADSA_enUS397%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D687
IF YOU HAPPEN TO FIND SOMEONE WHO HAS A LIST OF ALL FIG TREE'S THAT ARE GREEN WHEN RIPE, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THAT!!!
VIC. ALSO....

Subject: Here is a great link I think you'll find advantageous!! Replies: 9
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 601
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by figpit
Yes, thank you for the link.

I think this link is an English translation.  It isn't perfect but it's easy to use.

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=hu&u=http://terebess.hu/tiszaorveny/gyumolcs/fuge.html&prev=/search%3Fq%3DTerebess%2BF%25C3%25BCge%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-us:IE-Address%26rlz%3D1I7ADSA_enUS397%26biw%3D1280%26bih%3D687
IF YOU HAPPEN TO FIND SOMEONE WHO HAS A LIST OF ALL FIG TREE'S THAT ARE GREEN WHEN RIPE, I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE THAT!!!
VIC.

Subject: Here is a great link I think you'll find advantageous!! Replies: 9
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 601
 
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Originally Posted by sppsp
Vic, great info, thanks for the link

Your entirely welcome !!!

Subject: Here is a great link I think you'll find advantageous!! Replies: 9
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 601
 
http://terebess.hu/tiszaorveny/gyumolcs/fuge.html

make sure you translate it to your own language!!
this is a really informative site!!
HAPPY FIGGING!!
VIC

Subject: Bayernfeige Violetta / Violet Bavaria Replies: 20
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 3,138
 
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Originally Posted by dawgdrvr
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Originally Posted by bullet08
cody.. so how is the tree doing now days? is it waking up?





Pete ,
           I am happy to report that my B.Violetta is starting to wake up and is putting on new growth.

The poor tree was totally root bound. I up=potted it into a 10 gallon nursery pot with many air holes drilled into it .  A Wicked wind storm destroyed my Greenhouse a few months ago . The violet Bavaria did not fair too well , as did several other figs . I ended up moving all of my figs to the barn. It's well insulated and a carriage door faces due south. on the rare day here in rainy Western Washington state . I open the carriage door to give them some well needed sun.
I HAVE BEEN DESPERATELY LOOKING ALL OVER CREATION FOR A CUTTING OR PLANT OF THIS BAVARIAN VIOLETTA.. DO YOU HAVE ONE AVAILABLE YET THAT I COULD GET FROM YOU??
IF SO, PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH.. I LIVE IN FORT WORTH, TX 76180 AND WOULD "GREATLY" APPRECIATE IT....
THANKS
THEFIGSTER
VIC.

Subject: Jolly TIger vs. Panache fig? Replies: 35
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 2,518
 
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Originally Posted by Dieseler
Bullet taste wise is nothing to brag about.
But i grow for the beautiful leaves as no other fig tree has this leaf variegation that i have seen to date.



Dieseler, can you describe exactly what the jolly tiger tastes like?
thanks..
also, is it fast or slow growing?

Subject: My Figs Australia Replies: 48
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 4,160
 
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Originally Posted by TheFigster
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Originally Posted by naikii
YOUR MYSTERY FIG IS NOT A BROWN TURKEY THAT'S FOR SURE....

Hey all, I thought I would share my collection, from Canebrra Australia. I have 11 varieties total, the 10 below and another which I don’t have a pic for right now for some reason – Prestons Prolific.

All are doing well except for my blue province which is heavily affected by FMV, and is kind of struggling. Another plant I got from the same nursery as a bare rooted plant St Dominque Violette never woke up after winter, so I am reservations about their stock, although they will replace the violette next winter. The third fig I got from their nursery the white nicollina is doing very well, as well as some cherries I got as well, so maybe I got unlucky with these two other figs.

Anyway here they are! I have only had them for about 9 months and have not yet had the chance to taste any of them, so very excited to wait the next few months!

White Adriatic

 

Brown Turkey

Black Genoa

White Niccolina

Yellow Excell

Italian Honey

Blue Province

Pink Jerusalem

My Mystery Cutting

Your FMV problem should go away when the fig tree gets to a certain age!! apparently it's just not old enough yet... Can you give us a picture of your complete fig area so we can see how tall all the plants are?  And thank you for sharing your pictures with us.. loved seeing all those plants...do fig plants cost very much over there??

Subject: My Figs Australia Replies: 48
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 4,160
 
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Originally Posted by naikii
I'm back!

Another of my figs is almost ripe. My Black Genoa, in 1-3 days should be ready to pick and taste, and I'm excited! It is large and dark, and beautiful.

Update on taste in a day or two!

[/QUOTE   Beautiful.. just beautiful...  your going to be loving it as it slips down your waiting gullet ... lol.

Subject: MISSION FIG 5 FT TALL BRANCH SPLITTING OPEN Replies: 47
Posted By: TheFigster Views: 1,208
 
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Originally Posted by bullet08
good article. 

http://plantclinic.cornell.edu/factsheets/barksplitting.pdf
ALSO, I noticed that you cannot add pictures to the replies unless the pictures are in your pictures folders on your computer.. in-other-words, you can't have the pictures on your desktop or anywhere else as for some reason it won't pick them up and will refuse to add them on your articles...