Air-layering indoors over the winter

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loquat1

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Posted 1379027225	Reply with quote #1

Been too busy this summer to do my usual layering stint. Does anyone know if roots will continue to develop over late fall/winter period on a tree that's kept indoors during this period? __________________ Costas

Tam

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Posted 1379038396	Reply with quote #2

Hi! Costas, The air layers will take roots for sure, but they will take a little longer to root than in the spring. Good luck. Best, Tam

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1379047122	Reply with quote #3

Very good question. I have a few potted figs I may bring in over winter to try air layers. Might let them go fully dormant then pull them in to wake up. Might help get early fruit set if it had enough chill time. Never know unless you try I guess. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

loquat1

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Posted 1379063459	Reply with quote #4

Thanks guys. So sounds like it might be worth a try. But I was gonna bring 'em in before they go into dormancy. @ Dave - So are you saying I might have a better chance of success if I allow them to go into dormancy first? That would mean losing all the main crop on one of them. I was hoping the crop might survive to the following summer and ripen, in accordance with: http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/the-theory-of-the-fig-cycle-6506156, about which I'm very sceptical. I was gonna put it to the test one last time, but not holding my breath. __________________ Costas

Rob

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Costas, Are you planning on putting them under grow lights indoors? I would not attempt to keep any sun-loving plant indoors for any extended period of time without grow lights. If you do the grow lights, then air layers and fruit ripening should both be possible __________________ Rob Maryland Zone 7 http://rbfigs.webs.com/

loquat1

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Posted 1379097291	Reply with quote #6

Hmm, now there's a plan. No, I wasn't planning on any special lighting. That doesn't mean I wouldn't consider it tho., providing running costs are not prohibitive. I'm also considering a greenhouse sometime nxt year. Can these lights also be used in a greenhouse? __________________ Costas

greg88

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If I use a heated greenhouse I assume grow lights are not needed? __________________ Greg North West Arkanasas Zone 6b Wish list: any SPECTACULAR cold hardy figs, and/or perhaps a Niagra Bl., Laradek EBT, Kathleen's Bl, Hunt, a great UNK or anything anyone wants me to have???

loquat1

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Posted 1379100345	Reply with quote #8

The contra of that is that if I used an unheated greenhouse, grow lights might come in handy. I assume they give out heat as well as light, which would mean I may not need to worry about heating, right? __________________ Costas

loquat1

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Posted 1379162554	Reply with quote #9

Even better than a heated greenhouse, how about a solar-powered greenhse? Depending on size, heats both your greenhse and your home. And presumably enough power there for grow lights too. http://new-horizons-group.co.uk/solar-3-2/ Could that mean extending our (UK) growing season by 2-3 months at least? Hmm, very tempting. Gotta look into this next year. __________________ Costas

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