ajv73
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I know there are a lot of posts regarding FMV. I'm pretty new to multiple varieties of figs. For years I only had one type that was given to me by family - so they had no traces of FMV. I realize that, for the most part, FMV is going to be part of growing my collection. But I was wondering if certain varieties are more resistant to FMV? I have a a young JH Ardiatic and Nero that are sitting right next to other plants that show some signs of FMV on their leaves. But those 2 look perfect and totally healthy? Just wondering. Thanks..Tony
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greenfig
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Posted 1408562732
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Alma and any other Carica x Palmata hybrids
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Ampersand
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In theory, FMV shouldn't be transferred in our area except by tools (cutting an infected plant then cutting a non-infected plant).
ajv73
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If that's the case maybe what I'm seeing aren't signs of FMV? Most of my plants are relatively new. I have pinched the tops on different occasions - but that has not been often. And since they are newer plants I haven't pruned them yet. So maybe it's a fertilizer issue or something else?
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jdsfrance
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Hi ajv73, Fertilizer issue for me. My "Sultane", all of a sudden exposed mottled leaves and fruits in July. I gave her a shot of fertilizer and she looks better now. So this evening she took another shot. I had forgotten that "Sultane" is a rabbit grower and needs to be fed accordingly ... My "Sultane" is now showing two new shoots near the dirt level, and that is the explanation of what I saw but couldn't understand then .
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