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Subject: This is so strange. Roots on the wrong end Replies: 23
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TorontoJoe


I'm not sure burying it upside down is a good idea. I've not done it personally but have read here about some who've accidentally started cuttings that way and from what I understand it doesn't usually end well.

 


not upside down. just lay the current cutting with the cup horizontal, add another cup on the other side with soil and bury the roots in the soil. let the 2 ends to grow roots. :) then cut it into 2 when you find both has nice roots.

actually when you bury the roots in the soil, the roots will get fertilizer in the soil, and the cutting grows better than in the air. the energy will pass to the other end, helping it root fast.  Just a thought.


I had success once to have 2 trees from a Hardy Chicago cutting. The cutting was long and I wanted to cut into two but didn't do at the beginning. later it got roots in two end :)

Subject: This is so strange. Roots on the wrong end Replies: 23
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Hi Joe,

what about burying the upside part to soil gently and let it grow, too.
similar to air-layering the cuttings.  When you find nice roots in the below part some day, you may cut the cuttings into 2. Then you get 2 plants from a single cutting.

please make sure you don't cut it into 2 now. wait until you find fat roots from the below part.

Subject: Merry Christmas Replies: 15
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happy holidays
best wishes to all in the new year for a healthier and better year :)

Subject: My Christmas came early Replies: 3
Posted By: torontofig Views: 180
 
Ralph gave me cuttings in 2015 when I started. :) He called me and gave me details how to root the cuttings. 
I had 110% success. I cut one Hardy Chicago into 2 and had 2 plants from one cutting. :):)


Best wishes to everyone. 
Let's share the happiness and pass the generosity to future GTA fig friends if possible. 

Subject: Merry Christmas to all!! Replies: 32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luzzu
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.  A very prosperous and fruitful New Year!

All the best to everyone!  Thank you also for providing so much information over the year.  Keep up the good work!


Luzzu


Thank you Ralph for helping me start my fig fun from this forum. 
Best wishes to you and your family in the new year. Happy figging. :):)

Subject: Cuttings need help Replies: 26
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leaves only ( no root ) is "fake" living.
once when the energy is gone, the cutting will die in most cases. 

the best is there are roots first and then leaf out. 
I agree with above remark to add some food to the soil.

Subject: Fig-Lectrification Replies: 30
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it is warm and cozy for the tree.

I am thinking of heavier wrap/( vertically filled with dry soil) and not using heating resources.

Subject: Selling my collection. Replies: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sammy
Hi guys.
I don't have a greenhouse yet and with all the watering of the pots in the summer it's too much hassle for what I get. I might have to move too so want to lighten the load a bit.
I have one tree in ground for the last three years and that one requires very little work, almost none and it grows more and healthier than the ones in containers. One problem with that one is it is a late ripener although some did ripen this year.
I am slowly taking the advice of Akram... he said that Florea ripens first so it makes him think why not just have Florea. 
I am keeping 9 varieties for now and will weed them out as time goes by and plan to grow them in ground all year. They are 
Bayernfeige violetta
Niagara black
Florea
Desert king
Improved celeste
Mbvs
Hardy chicago
Brunswick 
cicio nero


thank you for sharing the varieties you are going to keep. I believe this list is valuable for our Ontario fig guys.  :)
you offer the trees at good price. Just you are too far from Toronto and my backyard is too small for so many trees. thank you too.

Subject: New fig grower ... already addicted ! Replies: 24
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Hi Joe,
I did water my plant in the garage like once a month.
I only water a little when i feel the soil is very dry/ and also I watered the plants when the temperature is relatively high. but I covered the plants/pots in used quilt to keep them warm and to hold the moisture. 
I guess the plant will die if the soil indeed dry out, or get rot or frozen if it is too wet. 



Quote:
Originally Posted by TorontoJoe
Watering during dormancy is one of those things that most of those on this forum probably agree...That is if you think it's time to add some water, you should probably wait...OK - I know that doesn't help. The problem is that there is no magic amount and frequency. It all depends on your very local conditions.  

A fig guru local to me (Steven Biggs - Author: Grow Figs Where You Think You Can't - http://www.grow-figs.com) says in his book that he sticks his finger deep into the soil, and that if he can feel any moisture, he waits....

I never felt that I had a real feel of the moisture in the cold so I gave up on trusting myself and have resigned myself to one cup per month (about) for a 5 gallon pot. I haven't killed any of them.....yet....there's still time.

I know an Italian old timer near me who stores in the basement of his shop. He had some last year that he says he didn't water all winter...Mind you his shop basement is pretty humid and dank....

One thing I would't rely on is one of those moisture meters. I've never found one to be even remotely accurate. Maybe if you got one that was high end....

Subject: New fig grower ... already addicted ! Replies: 24
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welcome aboard!  We are proud to be Ontario fig lover. :)

Subject: Thanksgiving Replies: 28
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happy holidays.
also good Black Friday.  ^O^

Subject: Wrapping a Fig Tree Replies: 11
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Indeed a good example to follow for cold zone guys. thanks a lot!

Subject: Frost and Micro climates Replies: 4
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my trees are in the pots now, all looks ok but stops growth for a month or so.
I am thinking of moving them back to garage next weekend or so to protect them in newspaper, soil and used clothes. 

healthier and larger trees will be cold resistant for sure.

Subject: Bourjasotte Noire - 2016 Replies: 24
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Indeed it is of beautiful color and looks great.

greenhouse should be useful in our zone. My fig in the trees didn't grow for 2-3 weeks any more and I got rid of them. 
I should try greenhouse when it is possible in future.

Subject: Toronto Fig tree give away Replies: 8
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Hi John, I want some fig trees or cuttings from you.
PMed you as well. thank you.

Subject: Chinese fig? Replies: 13
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丰产黄 is a good variety in south China, where temperature is high in summer.
 

Subject: Air Layer Update Replies: 3
Posted By: torontofig Views: 83
 
a good harvest of new trees
 
congratulations!

Subject: What to do? Giant fig tree Replies: 15
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nice size. looks good. i guess it is perfect for dried figs.
I learned from some video: if you want to reduce splitting, you need to control water/rain.  They use some plastic/tarp to cover the nearby ground to the roots.

Subject: What to do? Giant fig tree Replies: 15
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I agree with  kingoceanos.
if it is not yours, as long as the owner is ok to give you some cuttings, you may plant your own.

 
 

Subject: Propagation Confusion Replies: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tinyfish
100% correct.


King is the most expensive of GTA.
indeed beautiful area. 




Quote:
Originally Posted by TorontoJoe
Exactly the place. Being in an isolated bowl right on the lake - we have a little micro climate that keeps things a little warmer in winter....not to mention some odd wildlife for inside Toronto. I had whitetail deer on my front step last winter. My neighbours are claiming sitings of wild turkey.


Staying at Guildwood is like living at a cottage, but still in the city.
very peaceful :) what surprised me is the convenience store guy (on the corner of  poplar road) seems to know everyone who bought from the store.

Subject: Propagation Confusion Replies: 52
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tinyfish
Hey James I'm not too far I'm in Nobleton.


:) indeed not far, you are from the King township.

Quote:
Originally Posted by TorontoJoe


Hi James. I'm right down on the lake in Toronto.... Guildwood Village.


I went to Guildwood Park a few times this year. Even you guys have Guildwood Day each year. :)

Subject: LSU Gold 2016 Replies: 8
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nice size and great shape 
indeed beautiful.

Subject: Potted fig leaf drop. What's causing it? Replies: 4
Posted By: torontofig Views: 72
 
small pot= less water+too hot+less food
they starve and they turn yellow to show unhappiness.

Subject: Propagation Confusion Replies: 52
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:) 
very happy to see more and more Toronto fig fans here.
Hi, (tinyfish) Tony and Joe, I am James from Vaughan. 

Subject: Fig with pink flesh Replies: 30
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best gift from the bird. :)
the pink fruits looks very nice.

Subject: First fig tasting Replies: 6
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Ronde de Bordeaux looks very tasty. :)

Subject: Figs 2016 Questions? Replies: 4
Posted By: torontofig Views: 117
 
 fruits is small due to insufficient water/fertilizer/sunshine issue, or there are too many fruits in a small tree.
1st year fruit doesn't represent the quality of the variety, you need to wait for a couple of years to get stable outcome.

Subject: My first fig! Big smile today! Replies: 18
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looks very sweet, sugar like.  
very nice try. :)
congratulations

Subject: Fig harvest from Chicago hardy Replies: 5
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how old is the tree?
the in-ground tree looks gorgeous. beautiful and productive. 

Subject: Mixed Second Year Results Replies: 5
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I observed similar growth.
bushy tree= no fruits/ less fruits
single branch= more fruits

myguess = leaves and branch growth takes too much energy and the tree is not ready for fig. 
if it is in ground, it will grow large and also produce fruits

my suggestion= feed more fertilizer to the bushy fig and they will produce for sure. it is a time issue. or pinch to encourage the fruits. remember to give them more sunshine. my tree under full sun grows much better.

Subject: Propagation Confusion Replies: 52
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your cuttings look very promising.
maybe you may try divide your cuttings into small groups to try luck, in water and in soil. keeping them in modest moisture will help roots to grow. 

Subject: Another winner in my back yard Replies: 12
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 wonderful harvest
yummy yummy. :)

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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Hardy Chicago fig is close to ripen.
another 2 varieties is still growing. 
All look very good. i will wait for a couple of days to taste it. :)

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Subject: Friends fig tree Replies: 17
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40 years fig tree is indeed huge. 
I envy your guys in the mild winter area. no need to protect the trees too much. :):)
also trees have longer growth season.

Subject: my fig is turning to yellow ! Replies: 20
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it is in a pot or in ground ?
if the pot is too small and soil is turning hot under strong sunshine, then the roots will get cooked. you'd better move it to bigger pots or bury the pots in the earth.

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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Thank you Raffaele. Will try air-laryering soon. I want to keep a bushy shape/ and try grow in ground in the future.
Many thanks for the suggestion to root pruning. well, I will do with caution. This year I killed my two blueberry trees due to ( too heavy/too early) root pruning.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Luzzu
Glad to see your trees are doing well
my suggestion would be air layer
picture number 2  looks to me like 4 airlayers
do no girdle all the way around
so you can still enjoy any fruit they make
now you have 4 trees to keep ,sell or gift
and I would root prune the bottom one in the fall or early spring before it comes out of dormancy
10 gallon pot is heavy enough to move around(for me anyway)
good luck

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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They look very happy and some have lots of figlet ( besides the breba). 
I Just repotted all 1st year fig in 3 gallon pots with soil/perlite/bone meal mix. I also put a shallow layer of mulch to keep moisture. since I didn't hurt the roots and there is no transplant shock at all.



I obtained two mature trees from a local garden friend. one is a capelas fig (has 6 large breba already) and another is a Turkish(not sure what Turkish). Plan to air-layer the tree and then re-pot the plants in bigger pot. (current pot is 10 gallon only). I may imagine poor growth or dying if no repotting/ cutting old roots. 
any suggestions to reshape the tree?
Thank you all.

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brianm
Typically if you have an upright grower with one main leader, pinching will simulate branching and growth. It works really well for stalled out trees. I do it constantly it keeps them active.


Quote:
Originally Posted by Frankallen
I agree with the idea of pinching! Last year made a firm believer out of me. At first, it takes some nerve to snap off the buds, but once you see the results, you also will be a believer. Good Luck :)


Thanks a lot for all your expertise. :)
I will try pinching soon when they has stable growth for this year. 

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by asimina_triloba
Yeah, give them some time, lots of light, and keep them watered.  Little plants sometimes grow slowly because they're establishing their roots.  Once that's in place, the above-ground growth takes off.


I agree. Strong roots makes faster growth.
This year the growth is much faster than the past. :):)

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tylerj
On the single trunk ones I would pinch of the top after 6 or 7 leaves are out and that might encourage branching. Otherwise is might just keep growing straight up.

Tyler


Many thanks Tyler for the tip. I may try pinching as you suggested. :)

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Luzzu
Very Nice
they should have drainage holes at the bottom
leave them in the sun have patience ,they will take off
Happy Figging


Thank you, Raffaele. :)
I might drill extra side holes to improve aeration. Will leave them in the sun as you suggested. :):)

Subject: Lowes $2 (ID ? ) Replies: 9
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nice found. 
:)

Subject: 1st year plants from cutting Replies: 19
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5 weeks out of the garage. the leaves grow green and nice.

1) but the stems are  weak/most are of single branch. is there any way to speed out the growth?  should I pinch? 
I added granular limestone and Miracle-Gro Shake 'n Feed All Purpose Continuous Release Plant Food from Costco.

2) should I drill extra side holes, I am always afraid there are extra rain left in the pot. from my experience, the soil is very soggy in the bottom of the pot.
or add some ingredients to improve the soil quality?
Usually I used 80% top soil and 20% sheep manure for the soil.

thank you!
 

Subject: Yellow Greek cuttings for sale. Replies: 43
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anyone may share this variety to Canadian fig friends some time?. :)

Subject: Fig growth in Malaysia... Replies: 1
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I guess Figs tree  grows very very fast at high temperature area. :)

Subject: CAN'T ROOT MY SWISS FIG TREE Replies: 13
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1.put a couple to soil/sand mix to try
i found wet paper tower is slower than real soil/sand mix.

2.also move the cuttings close to windows, let them enjoy a warmer sunshine. (half sun/half shade).

3.remember to cover and open it daily for fresh air and spray water to the plant to keep very light moisture.

Subject: Great Figs For Zone 5 and Colder? Replies: 33
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very helpful topic

but it is quite risky to grow figs at cold area. 
it is a fun process though.

Subject: Can a HUGE cutting be rooted ? Replies: 32
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it is really a good harvest. 
the thick stems help you save a few years to grow from baby tree. :)

Subject: Melanzana AF - excellent Replies: 13
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Looks very nice and productive variety. :)

Subject: Breaking Dormancy Replies: 6
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wait until night temperature goes stable, at least above 5C degree to move outside!
Moving outside and inside is a stress testing for both the fig and yourself.

thank you very much for the reminder.