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sbmohan

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Posted 1419772996 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Hello, has anyone tried growing plants using seeds harvested from dried figs? I found a teeny tiny bit of dried fig in a treat box I received over holidays and have gathered a few seeds. The dried fig was delicious and thought I would try growing a few seeds. I have potted them yesterday. Hoping they are viable. I know this is a wild experiment and the outcome may not be what I expect, but thought I will give it a shot. Would love to hear from you o this subject. Thanks. __________________ Mohan B Harrisburg, NC - Zone 7a

COGardener

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Posted 1419780189	Reply with quote #2

There are a lot of threads already started on the subject, run a search and you will find all of the info you need. Good luck, hope they grow for you.

greenfig

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Posted 1419790064	Reply with quote #3

Quote: Originally Posted by COGardener There are a lot of threads already started on the subject, run a search and you will find all of the info you need. Good luck, hope they grow for you. Yes, please use the search option. It is a fairly popular subject and you will get many threads of reading material. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

figpig_66

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Posted 1419794810	Reply with quote #4

Sbmoham. I have been wondering same thing. I been wondering if seeds bought from ebay will grow __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

sbmohan

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Posted 1419796305	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for directing me to the threads. Appreciate it. __________________ Mohan B Harrisburg, NC - Zone 7a

lampo

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Posted 1419799493	Reply with quote #6

Mohan B, Welcome to the forum. Next time you decide to plant some fig seeds, to find if they are fertile, do as follows: Clean/wash the seeds you have and drop them on a transparent glass with clean water. The seeds sinking to the bottom of the glass are fertile, have a live kernel and will generate a seedling! Floating seeds, are hollow, no kernel,.. no good Dried Calimyrna figs from California DO have good seeds! Good luck Francisco Portugal

jdsfrance

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Posted 1419801153	Reply with quote #7

Hi sbmohan, If you do it for fun, just go ahead and let us know. Raising a seedling is a challenge and a patience test, but a funny experience IMO. If you're looking for production, let that on the side, and buy a tree (small or big) or a cutting and raise it . At least, you'll know that the tree will fruit, and what to expect from the fruits. From seeds, you' won't know what to expect and the answer will come in a matter of years - 3 to 5 in our Zone 7 ... That is if one doesn't loose or kill the tree before :) . __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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