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ADelmanto

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Posted 1474810590	Reply with quote #1

I've used many types of labels. I tried metal labels, and the ones you write on and push into the soil. These are my favorite. 2" x 4" ULine plastic tags with wire attached. I use my iPad and the Avery app to type out the labels. Then I print my own weatherproof labels and stick them on the plant tags. I can ID the variety from 20' away. Attached Images image.jpeg (108.85 KB, 79 views) image.jpeg (116.20 KB, 81 views) image.jpeg (90.35 KB, 82 views) __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

VeryNew2Figs

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Posted 1474837606	Reply with quote #2

Weatherproof shipping labels. Love it, love it, love it! Did not know they even existed. Thank you! __________________ Cheryl Chicago, Zone 6a (That's what they say, but it still feels like 5) Growing: Hardy Chicago, Black Mission, Brunswick, Kadota, Ischia Green, Desert King, Osborne Prolific (slow but steady), Malta Black, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Beall, White Adriatic, Nolo Pink Eyed Lady. Rooting: Ronde de Bordeaux, Celeste, Nero 600 m, Violetta Bayernfeing, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste.

NoelG_123

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Posted 1474842210	Reply with quote #3

How about ink fading? Is there a uv resistant ink or doesn't it matter so much? Thanks. __________________ "A fig by any other name, is a Newton."

ADelmanto

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Posted 1474844753	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by NoelG_123 How about ink fading? Is there a uv resistant ink or doesn't it matter so much? Thanks. That was my #1 concern. I've had a label inside of my dishwasher for a year with no fading so I know it is weatherproof. It has gone all year in the sun with no fading so I think the UV protection is good. At least so far so good. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

NoelG_123

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Posted 1474846317	Reply with quote #5

Thanks! I bought an aluminum tape imprinter which you can't read from any distance, and have it on a couple trees but your idea would be great for quick identification. Thanks for the response. __________________ "A fig by any other name, is a Newton."

tinyfish

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Posted 1474847353	Reply with quote #6

Great idea.

tsparozi

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Posted 1474848208	Reply with quote #7

Have had so many issues with perm ink fading in the UV that I switched to the write on metal tags... so far so good.... __________________ Tony S - Zone 6A Carmel, NY WL-Ischia Black (UCD/USDA), Martinenca, Calderona, Victoria, Craven's Craving, Colonel Littman's Black Cross, Bon Jesusa, Sant Martina, Princesa, Paretjal Negra

eboone

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Posted 1474848803	Reply with quote #8

I assume you are using a laser printer, not an ink printer? __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

ADelmanto

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Posted 1474848970	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by eboone I assume you are using a laser printer, not an ink printer? Yes. Must be laser. If you don't have one Staples can print them for you. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/From-The-Ground-Up-403313193085649/

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