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Subject: Problems Posting Images? Storage Limit Exceeded? More Than 1MB? Replies: 45
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nobody deserves to go through any torture to be able to post a picture.
the management of this forum should do something about it.

Subject: Photo Posting Issues Replies: 11
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is problem solved?

what is the narrator doing about this issue?

Subject: On this forum! Do you know "Justfigs" Giacomo Calabrese? Replies: 34
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 747
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Smyfigs
I think I got the bucket thing figured out..maybe http://s345.photobucket.com/user/smyfigs/library/
Hello Meg,
I have been reading your post since the time you created.
I have heard only good things about Giacomo. He has also sent /exchanged very good variety of figs with Aaron for LosAngelesFigForest. I can not answer your question to WHY he treated you like that but this is what I can tell you: Those wound like marks are due to weather, heat and night moisture in the air. I got few trees this year with trunks damaged like that. They are just trunk cracks and the bark openings from over-watering sometimes after dehydration. They heal within a season.
If you look carefully, some of the cracks on your cuttings have already developed calluses. They are perfectly normal reaction of fig plant to the weather hazards.
If I were you, I would take just one cutting and split lengthwise and check for bugs. I'm pretty much positive that you won't find any leaving things in the trunk. (I pray that I am not wrong, LOL)
In fact those cuttings will root faster than you think because of the calluses on the surface.
Please keep us all posted.

Subject: Name a Fig that is more beautiful than this? Replies: 29
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It is a very beautiful fruit, but as a plant AND fruit, I think Jolly Tiger beats MR in taste , looks and leaf appearance.
Either way, you got an amazing fig there. :)

Subject: The Cutting Globe Propagation Device Replies: 38
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Here's a good one, I have been using them  on our trees. We will air layer more than 500 branches.
http://www.partycity.com/product/red+ball+favor+container.do?kwid=red%20ball%20favor%20container%2012ct&qcid=&ref=ci&extcmp=pla%7CGoogle&gclid=CKKY4I_pt88CFQp3fgodwRcOAQ#Black
Just drill the hole on either one side ONLY. so the screwing the other part wont damage the branch from the top and bottom.
Good luck :)

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 28,737
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sas
I ordered a bunch of names from James for 2016 and 2017 and for what I paid including shipping, couldn't get a single variety somewhere else. I believe in the honor system and used it on many occasions in my life and I'm in no hurry in this case. Thank you for the update.
Agreed.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 28,737
 
Well, I sincerely hope that all the accusers got their answers.

Now let the man finish his project and be quiet, please!

I would never want to be in James's shoes.

Shame on you all.

Subject: Looking for Fig Photos of... Replies: 5
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 254
 
hello ross,
you can attain real pictures of Sultani fig from Aaron's (the person who introduced the Sultani to this forum) at his Facebook page LosAngelesFigForest .
The Fayumi doesnt show Rimada effect or the star pattern radiating from Ostiole of the fig, so, I'm not sure if the statement of them being the same fig is true.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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There is estimated, yet another, heatwave for us in Cali starting next week.
I certainly am not in hurry to receive my order.

Subject: Very Cool Video Replies: 4
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 144
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by gorgi


Looking at the previous post wasp live cycle pictures (#4), it seems that male wasps (after doing their funny duty with the ladies),
they just die inside the developing fig.

Sooo, what happens to their bodies? Does the fruit consume the protein and transform it into some more tasteful stuff?
Or will we be eating dead bugs?
The remains of male fig wasps turn into protain and enzymes and get absorbed by the fig. No trace of wasps remain by the time the fig is fully grown and ripe. Sleep in piece and eat as many as you please. It's good for you.

Subject: Very Cool Video Replies: 4
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 144
 
Cool yes, but it's misinformative and should be destroyer!
The fig wasp which is a Blastophaga Psenes, is not the wasp that is in the video clip.
Please remove this video and stop confusing viewers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blastophaga_psenes
Thank you.
pollination-diagram-86.jpg 

Subject: Figs with magical powers?? Replies: 15
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To see children get involved with gardening is Priceless :)

Subject: Fig trees and heat stroke Replies: 31
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 422
 
jeffpas,
"Cactus Mix" type of potting soil seems to be the best balance for figs, but you have to realize that this type of mix dry faster.
You might want to re-pot it and change the soil as much as you can without disturbing the roots too much, to improve drainage.
I don't see immediate threat that plant is in, once in a while, a yellow leaf here and there is very normal.
lastly, bell bottom pots will be problematic for future re-potting, the roots tend to grow across the walls of the pot the plant is in and if the neck of the pot is smaller in diameter than the base then polling the plant out of the pot will be close to impossible.

Subject: Big fig needs a name Replies: 8
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cjccmc,
maybe you got your Wishlist fulfilled?
Looks like a great strain of Vista.
With figs I could always be wrong :/

Subject: Goodwill tree Replies: 56
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 804
 
Meg,
you found a Bronze fig, they tend to be very unique flavored with no acidity.
Most probably original, from a bird dropping. Cherish your find, it's looks very delicious.
Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Subject: Aaron4USA sultani ripening in Louisiana Replies: 21
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This is Sultani fig on the mother tree. Every year the intensity of colors might vary due to climatic seasonal differences. In general the color changes of the fruit during the ripening process is constant.
Enjoy

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Subject: Figs taste like melons? Replies: 12
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We have been getting a lot of melon tasting figs this year, but this is due to the plant's age. Figs will show their true taste after the third year, that's when they start maturing.

Subject: WILD LIFE Replies: 25
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 579
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hoosierbanana


Heil Figler!!!
Hahaha, well, you can serve Squirrel BBQ with glazed Figs.
It's either your figs or squirrels. This way you can have them both.

Subject: Sacrifice One of Two Limbs for the Sake of Vigor? Replies: 9
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 195
 
Up-potting will also give them the burst of growth you are looking for. No need to eliminate any limps.

Subject: WILD LIFE Replies: 25
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 579
 
I say poison them darn tree rats.
God will have to find a way around this to forgive me.

Subject: Growing organic figs? What do you use on figs? Replies: 22
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 492
 
thank you Meg.

Subject: Growing organic figs? What do you use on figs? Replies: 22
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 492
 
Meg,
what is a worm tea? How do you make it?

Subject: Figs and pomegranates, two great partners! Replies: 66
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 1,152
 
Hello Pom growers.
Is it normal for some of the pom leaves to curl up and become thinner than rest of the leaves on the plant?
And also, what is the required treatment to get rid of the symptoms ( if it's a disease)?
Thanks in advance.

Subject: Can it be saved? Or cut and run? Replies: 7
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Leave it on, you'll be surprised how strongly they can come back sometimes.

Subject: Firs figs of the year Replies: 11
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 295
 
sounds like and looks like Desert King.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/printadd?id=7857896&pid=1290562440

Subject: Growing organic figs? What do you use on figs? Replies: 22
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 492
 
Fish Meal or Fish Fertilizer does wonders for fig growth.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 28,737
 
I personally rather get them around the month of September.
Yesterday, due to my light neglect , I almost lost majority of the plants in pots. I was very close to having a heart attach. Worked on them all day by re-hydrating them and watering them gently every few hours. Was a bad day. The heat way in LA was very harsh and sudden.
Thanks for the heads up James.

Subject: WILD LIFE Replies: 25
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no, I am serious, all rodents have to be eliminated from fig areas. They will never give up and you will not have any figs left to eat.

Subject: WILD LIFE Replies: 25
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Tom Cat bait works wonders for rodents against figs. Good luck.

Subject: Stargate Fig Tree Replies: 4
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Tom,
Why would it be a Black Madeira? I'm just curious.

Subject: cuttings -wrong variety received over purchase. . Replies: 43
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 985
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dkirtexas
I understand your thread.

I did not understand Frank Q's (Fig whisperer) link and how it was relevant to your issue.
The top 3rd picture in the post shows leaves and tree formation pattern of Strawberry Verte. it's a matching with mine. I did some research on the source and mine also had come from John's collection, in terms, I am assuming, is from UCDavis? I could be wrong. In any case the picture in the link I provided is a good match of my Strawberry Verte, so I thought it might be helpful to compare.
Good luck.

Subject: Bournabat ???? Replies: 9
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How interesting.
What a complex structure of a symbiotic relationship between wasps and figs.

Subject: cuttings -wrong variety received over purchase. . Replies: 43
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 985
 
I find this thread to be very helpful to remedy the current issue between figpig_66 and Maznah.

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/young-figs-6953930

Subject: cuttings -wrong variety received over purchase. . Replies: 43
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 985
 
those leaves with elongated fingers are not, can not be of Strawberry Verte.

figpig_66, I am so sorry that this has happened to you but it can happen to best of us, human errors are always just that, ERRORS.

No friend should be heart broken because of a fig cutting. Just not worth it.

Play nice people.

Subject: Nursery trees without breba figs? Replies: 18
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I learned a new trick last month and I am starting to apply.
Try to neutralize your soil as often as every month by sprinkling some Gardener's Lime granules around the fig trees.
They keep producing new figs.

Subject: "Fresh" figs in Panama Replies: 17
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Gardencrochet,
is that a Black Madeira you are displaying in your profile?
Lovely Picture.

Subject: Innovative irrigation system! Replies: 5
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Interesting  and very creative.
Maybe the guy was a nurse or something, recycling saline drips, very clean and safe.
Better than throwing them away or melting them.

Subject: Wrongly identified fig Replies: 4
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I don't know about Capri Mr Boni, do they have wasps in Wales?
Besides, I think Capri figs that size have hallow centers. But then again, with figs, I'm hardly ever right, LOL

Subject: cuttings -wrong variety received over purchase. . Replies: 43
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Oy Vey !   LOL

Subject: cuttings -wrong variety received over purchase. . Replies: 43
Posted By: FigWhisperer Views: 985
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maznah
I purchased some cuttings last summer in the US. Being new to the fig world then, i did not realised that the varierty that I purchased is not what they are supposed to be. The seller admitted that it could be a mistake made by seller in the process of delivery. I live in Malaysia and the postal charge is high for seller to send replacement cuttings in which case seller refused to send. My question - what is the normal way members in this forum deal with such case? if you have the experience.
The seller, as curtsy , should send you replacement.
Honesty and responsibility goes hand in hand in Fig World.
Good reputation is worth more than money. An honest seller know this.
You can bring out the name to the fig forums and let the people know about this person.
Good luck no matter what the outcome.

Subject: IS AMMONIUM PHOSPHATE OK TO USE Replies: 16
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figpig_66,
from what I have read and heard from other fig collectors, you should stay away from any type of Nitrogen (N) base fertilizer, for its to promote green growth and roots. That's if you want figs on your trees ;)
I hope I am not too late warning you about this.
Good luck?
Frank Q.

Subject: Will a long cutting with no nodes grow Replies: 29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by figpig_66
I am going to root it just for,a experiment.
figpig_66,
it can definitely root, in fact, it could be a great root stock for grafting. Good luck ;)

Subject: It was supposed to be a black madeira Replies: 14
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you can trace her from your ebay history.
let us know who she was please.

Subject: Fig adventure in Europe Replies: 79
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Hello Mai,
In London, Buckingham palace garden, on the street side there is supposed to be a very historic rare breed fig tree given to them by some Pop from Vatican...I don't know much details about it but you could find a way to get cuttings. The tree is for sure dormant.
Please be discrete and wear your black Ninja Suit.
Good luck :)

Subject: Figs of Cyprus Replies: 47
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Vasanati- is a green fig with purple ribs or bronze fig, I'll find out this coming summer for sure. There is one growing in LAFF.
Vardika- (check my profile picture for this variety)
Smyrneika- (maybe, but name suggests its from Smyrni, today's Izmir region )
These figs are believed to be indigenous to island of Cyprus.

Subject: Hello from Hawaii Replies: 33
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Sid,
After carefully studying your plant and all the information you provided I am reluctant to say that your plant is a Mission Fig/ Franciscana.
The only thing that is still haunting me is the pinkish hue on the leaf stems. Somewhere in the strain there is a trace of a hybrid but it has been dominated (overpowered) by the domestic Mission Variety.
It's a very delicious and hardy variety.

Subject: A tree for sale on Craiglist Replies: 43
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I'll guess less than 10, 8years old. I thin it's a great deal for a tree that's going to give you many figs, no matter what variety. Enjoy it :)

Subject: Hello from Hawaii Replies: 33
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ok, we will get there slowly LOL

more questions. (about the mother tree)

Have you observed the mother tree, I am interested in mother tree more than the cuttings that you got from, which are clones of the mother. (good thing)

-Do you remember the mother tree?
-Was she from a seed (grown by itself) or another cutting (given to you) or bought tree (from third party)?
-How old was she when started to fruit?
-Where was she living? If there were wasps there?
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more questions. (about the fruit in the pictures)

The white speckles and the crack can lead one to believe that the fig could be caprified.
- Have you done any seed test, meaning, have you floated the seeds or can you do it still? If they sink that would mean the seeds are fertile, thus  Caprified.

Subject: Hello from Hawaii Replies: 33
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figgysid1

Those leaves are not of VdB.
The pinkish hue on leaf stems usually indicate the origin being from seed usually. Also can be hybrid,  most hybrids do have pinkish hue on their leaf stems. But I can always be wrong too :)

How old is the plant, and when in it's life span did it start fruiting?

edit: Is this plant in Hawaii?
       Does Hawaii have fig wasps?

Subject: Please Update Your cutting wish list Replies: 79
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I have a question.

I see people put Dall'Osso in their wishlist as if that's a MUST have fig.
here's the question: Do you even know how it tastes? Then why are you wishing to have it?
Guess what. It doesn't taste like expensive fig at all. So hold on to your money folks, LOL