2015 Season - Douglassville,PA

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johnnyq627

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Posted 1425748526	Reply with quote #51

Ok, all cuttings have been shipped. Good luck with them everyone! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1425837463	Reply with quote #52

So I want to try something new... my greenhouse is now being streamed live! This is more for when I am away, so I can keep an eye on things. I use one of these netcams for my aquarium as well. I think you need to make a free account prior to viewing. http://netcam.belkin.com/accept-invite-us-prod.html?token=Tnx1tr3I62889310494659&locale=US%7Cen If anyone checks it out, let me know if the link works! I use my smartphone app, so I haven't tried it on a PC yet. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

bigbadbill

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Posted 1425839392 · Edited	Reply with quote #53

Great, now I'm going to have to learn how to cut the feed when I poach your trees. Thanks for making it harder on me, Nick. Seriously, that is a cool idea. I am going to sign in and have a look. Not like I'm casing the greenhouse, though. Edit: It said the invitation has expired. I hope it wasn't something I said... __________________ SE Pa, zone 6b https://www.facebook.com/offthebeatenpathnurseries

PhilaGardener

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Posted 1425843559	Reply with quote #54

Interesting approach! I've thought about this kind of an app to monitor home temps when I'm away. I also got an "invitation expired" message. __________________ Philadelphia Gardener Near Philly, but winters still feeling like Zone 6!

johnnyq627

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Posted 1425850100	Reply with quote #55

Hmmm... the sharing function is kinda whacky. It seems I have to add your usernames or it times out. Shoot me your username if you are interested and I will try adding them as "cam friends". And Bill, you are welcome over anytime for cuttings, just water when you are done :) __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

PhilaGardener

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Posted 1425855663	Reply with quote #56

It seems there must be a special page to register. The Netcam home page has only a log-in portal. __________________ Philadelphia Gardener Near Philly, but winters still feeling like Zone 6!

johnnyq627

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Posted 1425861415	Reply with quote #57

Shailesh, it looks like I needed to invite you to view the webcam using your email. I sent it to your juno account. Let me know if it works! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1425870172	Reply with quote #58

Shailesh I am getting the same error now. I think it may be too far from my router and loosing connection. Oh well, I will have to move the router this week. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426295686	Reply with quote #59

Man oh man, I think I need a bigger greenhouse! I am quickly running out of room, forcing me to play favorites! I have enough room for one or two more larger trees and will need to choose between Nero600M, VdB, Negronne, Green Ischia, Sals G, Bifere, Mission, Italian, and a few others. The figs in the greenhouse are budding and beginning to leaf quickly. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426296201	Reply with quote #60

I have two new varieties to add to my fig family; Abebereia and Bourjasotte Grise. My two Black Madeira cuttings are going strong and already have large leaves. I have them adjusting to room humidity now. Oh and my Sodus Sicilian is leafing out finally! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1426353349 · Edited	Reply with quote #61

Hey Nick I finally got my UCD package, it was 1 CdD white and 3 Panachee. As expected! Good luck with your cuttings and trees-I up-potted a BM cutting today, everything has been slow this year, but I think they know spring is around the corner. I will up-pot a Spanish fig tomorrow, and another Spanish fig late next week! My greenhouse trees are also breaking bud, but very slowly, even though the heater is on in there. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426365002	Reply with quote #62

For my fellow osmocote lovers, it is on sale dirt cheap at Lowes right now! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426376580 · Edited	Reply with quote #63

Very frustrated... it was time to raise my lights up a few inches before the figs started hitting them. While raising them, one of the chains broke causing the light to come crashing down onto my figs. It of course landed on my Vasilika Sika and Longue d'Aout. It broke the main growth of the VS. It was still connected, so I tried to put it back in place with a bit of wood glue. I have never tried or heard of grafting with wood glue, but we will see what happens... __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426379143	Reply with quote #64

Quote: Originally Posted by rafaelissimmo Hey Nick I finally got my UCD package, it was 1 CdD white and 3 Panachee. As expected! Good luck with your cuttings and trees-I up-potted a BM cutting today, everything has been slow this year, but I think they know spring is around the corner. I will up-pot a Spanish fig tomorrow, and another Spanish fig late next week! My greenhouse trees are also breaking bud, but very slowly, even though the heater is on in there. Rafael, glad to hear you got some nice cuttings! I also up potted a BM today! I now have one in a 25g SIP and one in a normal pot. So we will see which does better this year. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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Posted 1426383463	Reply with quote #65

Hi Nick, Thank you so much for the cuttings! I wrapped some of them in parafilm and rooted them directly. Others, I put into a container with moist coir. I'm curious to see which method will root faster. - Fiona __________________ Fiona Virginia zone 8a Vermont zone 4 Wish list: Ronde de Bordeaux, Violette de Bordeaux

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426386043	Reply with quote #66

Quote: Originally Posted by sppsp Nick, forget the glue and try to root that stick Shailesh it is brand new growth, I doubt it would root :( I did cut all the leaves off, so we shall see if that helps. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426386118	Reply with quote #67

Quote: Originally Posted by mtabby Hi Nick, Thank you so much for the cuttings! I wrapped some of them in parafilm and rooted them directly. Others, I put into a container with moist coir. I'm curious to see which method will root faster. - Fiona Good luck Fiona! My bet is the coir cuttings root first! Keep us updated :) __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426477333	Reply with quote #68

Hmm new data on my Sodus Sicilian... I do believe I have a breba! I should know for sure in a few days if it is a breba or leaf. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426731238 · Edited	Reply with quote #69

Never give up! Tonight showed me that you should never give up on your cuttings. I had given up on my only Maltese Beauty cutting and had not been able to bring myself to throw it out. It had originally put out a small fig, which I pulled off, no visible roots, and then it withered. Nearly three months later, I finally decided to throw it out. Much to my amazement, when I picked the cup up, there were healthy roots on the bottom! I also love my Belkin Netcam setup in my greenhouse. I can check in on the figs, temps, and even critters at night with the night vision. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1426964346	Reply with quote #70

Checking on the greenhouse today, so far the following varieties have brebas: Desert King CdDB Flanders Bifere Black Ischia Fico Preto Brogiotto Nero Excel Sodus Sicilian Black Madeira JH Adriatic Black Mission VdB How about everyone else? __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1427667758	Reply with quote #71

Well, I'll be darned. It looks like wood glue actually worked to save the one limb of my vasilika sika! This is by no means conclusive, but I had two cuttings have small branches break when my grow light fell. One on my Longue d'Aout and one on my Vasilika Sika. Both broke about halfway through. The LdA I pushed back together and left alone. The VS I pushed back together and wood glued. The LdA shriveled and dried out. The VS is starting to put out a new leaf! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1428102727	Reply with quote #72

Well, I must say I still believe cutting propagation in a potting mix is a better method than perlite as long as you do not over water. This Col de Dame Gris cutting is helping reinforce that thought in my mind. The greenhouse is amazing! I am probably two months ahead of last year. The amount of brebas on the trees are amazing as well. I am not sure how many will ripen, but there are a ton of them. The webcam is still working out well. It was driving me nuts yesterday though as I was stuck at work and saw the greenhouse was over 100F inside. I will have to hook the exhaust fan back up this weekend. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1428148826	Reply with quote #73

Will do Shailesh! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

GinnyLea

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Posted 1428152081	Reply with quote #74

I am enjoying your pictures and reading your updates. As someone who first started rooting fig cuttings a few years back and failed, and currently rooting some with different methods this go around, it is very helpfull and inspiring to see your shared methods and struggles. I am always learning. I have breba envy right now!! Wow!! Good going!! __________________ Ginny Lea

johnnyq627

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Posted 1428320355	Reply with quote #75

I tossed together a video of some of the varieties I am rooting and their progress... Fig Tree Cuttings 2015: __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

jkuo

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Posted 1428334130	Reply with quote #76

Thanks for the fig tour! Have you found coir to be any better/worse than sphagnum moss? I've had pretty good luck with coir, but this is my first winter rooting cuttings so I've got nothing to compare against. __________________ Johnny - Lancaster, PA, Zone 6b Plants I'm growing: Google Doc

johnnyq627

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Posted 1428334819	Reply with quote #77

I haven't found much of a difference in success rate. The major drawback to moss is the roots get tangled if you let them grow too long: solution is to move them to cups before they get too long. Drawback with coir is it is difficult to check for roots without disturbing them much. I think either method is fine, personally I find moss easier, but will probably continue to play with both. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1428370007	Reply with quote #78

Thanks Shailesh, how did the RdB and cuttings make out? __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1428956081	Reply with quote #79

Yesterday it was time to take my larger potted figs for a ride, from the garage to the backyard. Moving the big conadria wasn't much fun. Moving a medium fig tree: Moving a large fig tree: __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1429204988	Reply with quote #80

Last night was a good night! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

jkuo

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Posted 1429208569	Reply with quote #81

Wow, how big are those pots? It looks like you got your workout for the day moving those bad boys outside. __________________ Johnny - Lancaster, PA, Zone 6b Plants I'm growing: Google Doc

johnnyq627

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Posted 1429218473 · Edited	Reply with quote #82

Quote: Originally Posted by jkuo Wow, how big are those pots? It looks like you got your workout for the day moving those bad boys outside. Most of them are 55g barrels cut in half. The SIP water area takes up a bit at the bottom, so probably ~20g of soil. The dolly makes moving them MUCH easier! The big one is probably 70g and is very heavy. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1429748146	Reply with quote #83

Ugh, down to 35F tonight and 32F the next two. Carted all but the big Conadria back into the garage! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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Posted 1429834717	Reply with quote #84

All the trees are back inside except for the Conadria. I covered it with a fitted bed sheet... Unfortunately, the wind blew that off in under an hour. I covered it with a patio table cover and ratchet strapped it down. Checking in on the greenhouse, things are taking off. My Sodus Sicilian is going gangbuster with more than six new branches from each branch with over 18" of growth. The brebas on the Black Ischia are pretty big and entering that "do nothing" stage before they ripen. The cuttings in the office are doing well also. The Sodus Sicilian cutting still has only one leaf, but is rooting out nicely. Can you guess who this breba belongs to? __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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Posted 1430105345	Reply with quote #85

My first main crop fig of 2015 formed today! It was on my Ischia Black. I also started my first airlayer of the year, again on my Ischia Black. There was a branch, growing under another branch and low to the pot, so it was a good candidate. First I used a razor blade to score the bark all the way around the branch. Then an inch up, I scored it again. I carefully pulled the outer layer of bark off, creating a ring around tge branch. Then I cut the opening off a soda bottle, a line down the side of the bottle, and a hole in the bottom slightly larger than the branch. I then slid the bottle onto the branch. I filled the bottle with some extra seed starting mix I had. The I used duct tape to keep the bottle closed so the soil wouldn't fall out. Lastly, I covered the bottle with aluminum foil to help it not get super hot when the sun hits it. The last step was to put a wood chip between the bittle and tree trunk. This will ensure there is enough space to get pruners in and cut the airlayer off later. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

jdsfrance

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Posted 1430127403	Reply with quote #86

Your trees are far ahead of mine. Since March, I have 5 youngsters inside the flat but none formed figs. I have to move them to the outside for personal reasons ... Hope they will fair well ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

johnnyq627

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Posted 1430191609	Reply with quote #87

JD they are growing very fast inside the greenhouse, perhaps too fast. It is like a jungle inside there! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1430224182	Reply with quote #88

Good point Shailesh! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1430710860	Reply with quote #89

Many of the greenhouse figs were moved into the yard today to form our small orchard! We really need a bigger backyard! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

jkuo

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Posted 1430753844	Reply with quote #90

You've still got a front yard to fill... __________________ Johnny - Lancaster, PA, Zone 6b Plants I'm growing: Google Doc

johnnyq627

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Posted 1430756032	Reply with quote #91

Quote: Originally Posted by jkuo You've still got a front yard to fill... Great point! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1430757763	Reply with quote #92

Great work Nick. I am overloaded, need to thin the herd with lots of gifts by end of this growing season. __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

johnnyq627

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Posted 1431482547	Reply with quote #93

I did some up potting tonight. Take a look at the roots on this Nero 600M that was in a SWP! This pic was taken after the bottom bucket was removed. The water resevoir was literally filled with roots which were submerged. I had to chop them off to get the tree out of the bucket, so hopefully it isn't too affected. This tree was rooted in January 2014. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1431788015	Reply with quote #94

Anyone looking for a Flanders? I have one extra available for pickup in Douglassville or anywhere along the I81 corridor up to Syracuse,NY. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1432173707	Reply with quote #95

I finally have my potted fig orchard setup in the backyard. The greenhouse gave my figs a great head start. Sit back and enjoy some pics... __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1432771265	Reply with quote #96

I think the greenhouse is getting too hot. Some of the brebas are turning colors before swelling. The airlayer I placed on the Ischia Black last month is beginning to root as well. The Barnisotte brebas are taking FOREVER to ripen! Hopefully soon. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

johnnyq627

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Posted 1433099122	Reply with quote #97

I can't wait for these Pretos to ripen! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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Posted 1433120959	Reply with quote #98

Shailesh you are welcome any time! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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Posted 1433121048	Reply with quote #99

My first breba of 2015, sorta. __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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Posted 1433722478	Reply with quote #100

The Black Ischia airlayer is about done. Now I need to figure out if I want to leave it on until the figs ripen! __________________ Nick- Youtube: PA Figs \| eBay: tdepoala Zone 6B/7A - Douglassville, PA Wish list - Galicia Negra, Paritjal Rimada, Black Ischia UCD

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