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Subject: Fig cuttings to root - will this work Replies: 16
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Tad,
Sounds like you are doing a great job. With the dome, is it necessary to water twice a day? You have to be careful of over watering or mold/fungus will grow.

Subject: THANKS Drivewayfarmer Replies: 17
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Got the I-258 today,they were huge. He also gave me 2 nice norella cuttings. Thanks, Kerry

Subject: THANKS Drivewayfarmer Replies: 17
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I'm getting some I-258 from him off of eBay and I'll keep you guys informed.

Subject: Best figs at your location Replies: 266
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SR Bill,
Here in Phoenix zone 10-11, seems like the Figs do better in ground. The following have done well here in ground.
VDB, Raspberry Latte have fruited well.
Potted:
Martencia Rim,Ponte Tresa,PeloponnisiakaAspra and CDD Rim have been growing well for 1st year.

Subject: Get those Campaign signs! Replies: 6
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Here in Phoenix, I think they'll arrest you for taking them. They have people that come and take down most of them.

Subject: Eden Grove Nursery - Gentile Replies: 8
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She's still on eBay:
http://www.m.ebay.ie/sch/i.html?sid=edengrovenursery

Subject: Eden Grove Nursery - Gentile Replies: 8
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I think she gets most of her plants from wholesale nurseries and ships them anywhere bareroot. I don't she does cuttings.

Subject: E Z Cloner Replies: 6
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If there is mineral/hard water buildup, you can soak in 50% apple cider vinegar and 50% hot water overnight. If the manifold is made of plastic,make sure the water is not too hot.

Subject: eBay auction Replies: 12
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I think it's OK on this forum.

Subject: Snow is coming!!! Replies: 31
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Sorry, could not resist. It's going to be 93/68 today. Beginning tomorrow the highs are only in the 80s,that are the norm.
The first time I lived in snow, I said "why do people live in snow"? It's probably what you say when its over 115° here and easily over the 100s in the summer. The only good thing is it a longer growing season for my Figs.

Subject: green kalamata Greek fig (prasinosika kalamatas) Replies: 16
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Looks great like always. Thanks

Subject: When do you fertilize? Replies: 42
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Andrew,
Thanks for the info, I will order some and some bone meal. My Fig leaves always turn brown in direct sun and the one under the front porch are nice and green.

Subject: When do you fertilize? Replies: 42
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Very impressive. Which Dynamite control release? There are several different ones.

Subject: Sealent.... Replies: 13
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I've used some Japanese Bonsai/tree sealant that worked well.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Bonsai-tool-New-Kiyonal-Tree-Wound-Sealant-Cut-Paste-100-gram-/201574803536

Subject: New to the forum Replies: 28
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Welcome to the wonderful world of figs. Hope you had a great 40th Birthday.

Subject: i'm back.. sort of.. Replies: 42
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I can provide rdb if Mark doesn't come through. PM your address if yes.
Cary

Subject: Next Step for Cuttings - Opinions Please Replies: 6
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I'm sorry it's called pro-mix hp. It's bagged soil that they sell at some Home Depots. I've been getting mine from amazon,make sure you get the free shipping ones.
I would place it in soil with a humidity dome or parafilm tape.

Subject: Next Step for Cuttings - Opinions Please Replies: 6
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Dom,
I don't know when it starts getting cold in NJ,but you can always do it indoors. You have to worry about giving too much water and those damn gnats. Those roots look great,what did you do?
Personally,I would use 1" parafilm and place in HP soil.
There is a lot of great info here:
http://www.threefoldfarm.org/blog/simple-fig-propagation

Subject: Ebay scam Dausername1 Replies: 47
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The scammers have some rare Figs listed: Dall'Osso and Ponte Tresa. The buyers are thinking this is what they're getting.

Subject: Air Layer Removal Disaster Replies: 5
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My biggest problem is sometimes I don't have patience,patience and patience. I have to leave them on until the roots are nice and thick. And do not place in direct sun until there are more buds.

Subject: Reputable Ebay Seller Replies: 10
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I have bought great Fig trees from rtreuil1 out of Louisiana,churl82 of FL and HarveyC of Calif. Real good Fig people. If eBay seller have already been mentioned above,they have been left off. There are a few good sellers that I have forgot or left off.

Subject: OT Hurricane Matthew Replies: 5
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Over 800 have died in Haiti. Where do you go to get away from it? Hope you all are protected and from harms way.

Subject: fig tree sales from home:prices ?? Replies: 21
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Check with Walmart and Home Depot for reference. Then set a little lower.

Subject: What sized container for full sized trees. Replies: 15
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Devlsgro,
They are in 65 gal containers from Spanish Plants out of the UK.
Here is the original post.

palazzophoto
10/23/15 · Edited
This is a really cool UK nursery that specializes in exceptional container trees and plants. I had to show everyone these fig trees

65 gallon
Ficus carica (Fig) AE03 specimen.jpg

They use drip irrigation with ferilizer, a coco coir based mix and mycorrihizae.

http://www.spanishplants.co.uk/photos.aspx?img=fruit&d=fruit&p=fruit

Subject: What sized container for full sized trees. Replies: 15
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DevIsgro,
No, I don't have any info. But I think it was from somewhere in Spain or Portugal. I saved it from another member.

Subject: Curious bout a seller on eBay Replies: 12
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I was tempted to bid on his Cuttings,but then I remembered he is a known scammer. Good luck and keep us updated.

Subject: Adriano Ferreira Replies: 8
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Tony,
Next time you visit Adriano,please get me an Adriano yellow with the red stripes...I wish!!!

Subject: What sized container for full sized trees. Replies: 15
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That's a huge container and I think that is not necessary for 4-6 years. It would be a big hassle to move. What a lot of people use are plastic 55 gal containers cut in half. Attached is a pic I saved from another forum member had found on the net. I think the point is you can grow large trees in containers.

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Subject: Adriano Ferreira Replies: 8
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Steve,
I used to use Adriano's world of Figs for reference.
Cant you just call and visit? Here is some info I found googling.

Adriano's Figs
1478 Rebecca Street
Oakville, Ontario L6L 1Z7
(905) 827-3105

       

Subject: Percentages Replies: 16
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I have about 30+ varieties. About 90% eBay and I've been trading airlayers with forum members from across the country. EBay Figs have been very expensive,but it was they only way to get the hard to find varieties. I have only been into Figs a little over one year.

Subject: Unexpected Nice Find at a Local Nursery Replies: 12
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Great looking tree,good find!!!

Subject: De la Galta Replies: 7
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Looks very delicious and a must have.

Subject: Just Chillin' Replies: 1
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How cool!! All I ever get are flies and mosquitoes. Really neat being two-tone.

Subject: Best fig to grow indoors Replies: 9
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Welcome!!! Seems like Jolly Tiger would grow well. It does not require much light, too much sunlight will burn the leaves. I've heard good and bad about the Figs. For looks it would look great for being variegated.

Subject: Jolly tiger from USA and Japan Replies: 7
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Looks beautiful!!! They look the same to me.

Subject: Love my Stella! Replies: 16
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Looks Great and nice presentation.

Subject: Introduction Replies: 14
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Welcome!!! Your Fig trees look great,so big and green.

Subject: Figoin Replies: 9
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Very nice looking Fig. Great to see a Fig in its native country. Funny, it is probably very common over there,but very rare here.

Subject: New and happy to be here Replies: 13
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Figs!!! It always start with one.

Subject: Hello from Indiana Replies: 16
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Welcome!!! Nice to have you.

Subject: Is mmonicaherteg2012 on ebay legit? Replies: 31
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I know someone who ordered 35 rigato del salento seeds, but only got 19 whole seeds. Monica offered to send some more. When buying seeds,they're a crap shoot. You never know what you'll get. They're cheap enough to take a chance and are a learning process.

Subject: Help finding fig tree for wedding!! Replies: 9
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Welcome to the World of Figs!!! Do you remember what kind of Fig your Grandfather grew or could you describe?

Subject: Can You Spell Scam??? Replies: 19
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Update: I put an eBay ad up for not variegated Jolly Tigers. About everything was about the same as aforementioned ad, but 3 days instead of one and a pic of not variegated JT. Mine only sold for $30. The previous ones sold for $59 & $46 using the variegated pic.
Come to find out the buyer was interested in variegated. I promptly refunded.
Conclusion: I think most people don't know what variegated means.

Subject: Crazy growth spurt - should I prune? Replies: 4
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It depends if you want a tree or bushy type. I think they look great and wonderful.

Subject: Super simple fig jam Replies: 13
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Seems simple enough and looks delicious!!!

Subject: Looking for free cuttings Replies: 27
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Welcome to the Wonderful World of Figs!!! There will be more Cuttings available in the fall when many Figs will go dormant. Let me go through my Figs to see what I can cull. Your'e near the east coast?

Subject: Pots in ground Replies: 3
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If you just put holes on the bottom sides and none on the sides, it will be easier to remove in the future.

Subject: Buying eBay Figs Replies: 16
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BigO
Hard to tell what that is,could be just sun spots. The plant looks strong and should survive as long as the buds grow out.
My I-258 looks dead,the seller graciously refunded full price plus the shipping. Over 99.9% of my fig plants were shipped last summer survived. I actually thought the plant was too young and it spent over 24 hours in a hot postal truck. Which I think cooked the roots. Since it was only about 100 miles from me,it was trucked instead of flown. It was also sent on a Saturday.

Subject: Can You Spell Scam??? Replies: 19
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They look great!!! When are they going on eBay?

Subject: Plate of RdBs coming my way. (pic) Replies: 10
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Looks beautiful, I can only dream one day. My RDB arrive with all the dead,this year all the leaves turned brown from the heat. It has since been moved and has leaves again,but no figs