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Subject: Ot pain Replies: 17
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I get stones a lot. Biggest I've had so far was a 9mm.
Start drinking water with lemon.

Subject: Looking for cuttings Replies: 0
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I'm looking for cuttings of hardy Chicago, RDB, VDB, and whatever else ya got. Let me know what ya have and what ya want for it. I will paypal you the $(preferred) or I can mail you the $.

Mcs805@aol.com
Mikesabato1@gmail.com

Thanks,
Mike

Subject: Winter storage question. Replies: 18
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There's no electricity in my garage. Maybe I can just pull some blankets on top of them?

Subject: Winter storage question. Replies: 18
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I have some 1 year old potted fig trees that I need to store for the winter. Two options:

A: my basement which is 61 degrees

B: my unheated-detached garage. No insulation. It's pretty much a shed.

Any suggestions are helpful.

I was thinking of building an insulated box for my garage...

Subject: Lookin2trade: Algerian watts Replies: 0
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I have a small(maybe 10-12 inches tall) Algerian Watts fig in a 1 gallon pot that is like to trade. I don't know how to post pics but you can email me: mcs805@aol.com and I can send em that way. Let me know what you have to trade... I'd obviously want a small plant

Mike

Subject: Air layer question... Replies: 19
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It's saying my 1 single iPhone photo is too big to post(exceeds 1mb) I do t know how to post pics. I can text or email someone the pics I have. Or tell me how to post

Subject: Air layer question... Replies: 19
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I had to move a 4 or 5 year old fig trees a few weeks ago and the winter really did a number on this tree. Even with it being wrapped in died down to the base of the tree. The new shoots the came up look diseased and the leaves are disformed...this tree has never displayed any signs of fmv or anything unhealthy. I did notice for jelly-like substance on one of the big cuts I made so maybe it's diseased?

My question:
Can I air layer one of the new shoots or do air layers need to be done on old wood

Subject: Looking to buy some sm. plants Replies: 0
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I'm looking few some small fig trees... What do you have as far as 1 gallon or smaller?
You can email me directly:
Mcs805@aol.com

I prefer dark/black figs but I'm open to others

Subject: This guy really wants this tree Replies: 25
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I think there's sketchy stuff going on with a few ebay fig sellers... Just look at the bidding history and you see patterns with certain names.

Subject: remove the figs? Replies: 13
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I'll remove figs on small/1year plants so if say yeah go for it.

Subject: Still no sign of breaking dormancy in zone 7 Replies: 48
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I'm in 6B and I noticed some buds starting on my in ground 1 year old tree. Nothing on my other 2 in ground or the potted 1.

Subject: In ground or pot? Replies: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by anthonym81
Trunks are 1.5" thick. Thinking I might leave it in a pot this yr then possibly plant it next season. Should I up pot it in the meantime? 5 gallon?


That's a hardy variety so putting it in the ground should be fine as long as you wrap it before the winter

Subject: Lookin4: an Adriatic type fig Replies: 1
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I'm looking for a small (maybe 1 gallon-ish) Adriatic type fig tree. Anybody have 1 they wanna sell?

Subject: berries, and berries. Replies: 12
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What is super thrive and why do you use it

Subject: three different figs, very similar leaves. Replies: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bullet08
not close... tho birky boston is correct. not a deadhead. like them well enough, but never really followed them.


I'm just kiddin. I would said Negronne

Subject: three different figs, very similar leaves. Replies: 12
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Birkenstock Boston's.... My guess would be a deadhead?

I dunno about the figs

Subject: what type of fig tree is good for Georgia NY for in ground? Replies: 6
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Lotta people seem to say the hardy Chicago & mbvs are good for the northeast

Subject: Pinching at 5 leaves for Production Replies: 22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DesertDance
Spring has sprung here, and is springing elsewhere.  I keep my eye on the growth, and I do pinch all branches at 5 leaves.  Why would I do this?  Simple.  More branches = more figs.

It's early in the season.  Who should control fig production?  You?  or the tree?

Suzi


What do you mean when you say "5" leaves? Is it the fifth leaf up from the butt of the branch?

Subject: I'll put my cuttings on Forum Table! Replies: 49
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1, 2, or 3.
I'd gladly send for postage if you go that route!


Subject: Indoor light time question Replies: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chivas
What type of light?  HID light I leave on 13-15 hours a day, usually during winter I will even to 11 hours to save on energy and gradually bring it up to the 14 hours.  If you have fluorescent lights, you would be better to leave them on for about 14-16 hours a day, they do need a rest period at night and light all day doesn't them much more good than 16 hours does.


I have a 4ft fixture with 2 full spectrum Floureseant light

Subject: Indoor light time question Replies: 15
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I just put my rooted cutting in containers under some lights. Do the lights stay on 24/7 or did I want to mimic what it'd be like outside(12ish hours of sun).

I'm in zone 6b can I just stick them outside during the day or are they too young and vulnerable for that? I would bring them inside at night

Subject: Fertilizer question Replies: 25
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So I've been looking around the web about fig tree fert and everyone says something differant.
Person A: figs should get a fert with low nitrogen because it'll just put on leaves with high N content
Person B: plants need 3x the amount of nitrogen...
Person C: get a balanced 10-10-10.

I have some espoma plant tone in the garage( i think it's like a 3-4-5 ratio). Any good for in ground or potted plants?

Have you done trials using differant fertilizers and seen side by side comparison?


Subject: question about pinching Replies: 24
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Anyone have any good pinch pruning videos? I'm only seeing 1 crappy video on youtube

Subject: Fig "groups" Replies: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo
I suggest you check out this topic by Pete:


http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/fig-groups-comments-welcomed-6530525?pid=1279571575#post1279571575


Perfect. Thanks

Subject: Fig "groups" Replies: 2
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I'd like to try the various groups/types of figs. Is there a list available? What 4-6 fig varieties would you recommend that'll cover that taste range


Subject: all the trees got their first fertilizer of the yr. Replies: 13
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Bullet- are you talking about the liquid 10-10-10?

Subject: all the trees got their first fertilizer of the yr. Replies: 13
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What types of fert do you guys use? I have 2 small in ground fugs(maybe 1-2 ft tall) that I put in last year. I have given them anything ever. What's a good mix for spring?

Subject: all the trees got their first fertilizer of the yr. Replies: 13
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Does fertilizer have an impact on the fig taste? I've heard that a few times...

Subject: Anybody up for a trade? Replies: 4
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pitangadiego
I would be interested. Let me know what you are hunting.


I tried sending you a message but it's blocked...
I've been eyeing:
Battaglia green
Egyptian brown
Sucrette
Col de dame
Hollier

I don't care which one

How many cuttings do you/would you want

Subject: Anybody up for a trade? Replies: 4
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I know everyone wants a fig tree with a name, but I don't know what it is. I was given a tree that is probably 4 years old from an old Italian couple because it was too big to bring in their garage. All I know is that it's from "Southern Italy" and it is a green fig. From the few I tried last year if say the inside looks like what I see people call "honey" types. The interior is that golden/tan/brown color. I don't have pics of the leaves since it's dormant.

I'm obviously a newbie and I dying to build a little collection, so help a brother out. I have no problem sending first so you know I'm legit.

Subject: Too late for rooting gel? Replies: 2
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May sound stupid but....
I started 2 cuttings like 9 days ago in sphagnum. I bought that Clonex gel yesterday... Would it help/hurt to dip the cuttings now?

Subject: What if they all lived?? Replies: 26
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Trash can? Message me if that's the case

Subject: What if they all lived?? Replies: 26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bullet08
idea is same. root about 3 of each varieties. yes, last winter is ended up with 70 or so 1 gal pots. i did something stupid and killed number of them. gave away few, and still have 50 or so in garage waiting for the spring. some are promised to other members and friends, some will go to trash can.

there are about 40 or so i'm rooting right now. i'm keeping only 1 or 2 of each varieties this winter. rest will be given to friends.

Subject: Time Rooting RDB Replies: 17
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Ok thanks...I can do 3 weeks.

Subject: Fig cuttings progress Replies: 4
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It looks like the pine bark is only on top of soil in the video from what I can see... Is it also mixed in with the soil?

Subject: Fig cuttings progress Replies: 4
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What's the purpose of pine bark?

Subject: Time Rooting RDB Replies: 17
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I know some varieties are slower to root than others... How is Ronde De Bordeaux?
I have it in sphagnum

Subject: Rooting Figs Cuttings Is Challenging! Replies: 26
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Do the roots come out of the spot where you scored it?

Subject: Rooting Figs Cuttings Is Challenging! Replies: 26
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Can someone post a pic of how you "score" cuttings?

Subject: Rooting Figs Cuttings Is Challenging! Replies: 26
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I'm having the same issue keeping the humidity level at optimal range too. I use a plastic shoe box w/ sphagnum it's a pain in the ass trying to balance it....lid cracked...gets dry/humidity drops...put lid on/shoots up to in the 90's....etc

What can I do to keep in steady?

Subject: Temp.&humidity while rooting? Replies: 7
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I have them above my stove in a cabinet. The stove light puts out heat so that's why it's warm in there
Right now the temp is 73 degrees and the humidity is at 76%

Subject: Temp.&humidity while rooting? Replies: 7
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I didn't really wet the moss that much. I sprayed it with a spray bottle and only made in damp. I have the plastic Shoe box slightly open now to try to lower the humidity. Thanks for the input guys I appreciate it

Subject: Temp.&humidity while rooting? Replies: 7
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Crickets...,

Subject: Temp.&humidity while rooting? Replies: 7
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I'm doing the sphagnum moss in a plastic shoe box method for a few cuttings....
I put a thermometer in the box and it's 79 degrees and 94% humidity. Do these numbers matter during rooting like it does once they are transferred to a cup/pot?

Subject: Dormant trees - Spring can't come soon enough Replies: 13
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Is that garage heated? I keep mine in my unheated detached garage. Would they do better in my basement where it's like 60 degrees?

Subject: Re-wet paper towels? Replies: 6
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I've been spraying the paper towel with one if the bottles hair dressers use. It's damp, not really "wet".

Subject: Re-wet paper towels? Replies: 6
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Thanks Armando...

Subject: Re-wet paper towels? Replies: 6
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I'm trying the paper towel in a zip lock rooting method. Do I need to keep re-wetting the paper towels until
I see roots start? It's been like 17 days and I see nothing. Cuttings are still green if I scrape them a little

Subject: Water vs paper towels Replies: 12
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Raf-

What exactly do you add to the water?

Subject: Water vs paper towels Replies: 12
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Ohhh I forgot about using sphagnum moss....
How's that compared to these other 2