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To the first 9 people interested i have 5 cuttings each bagged up. Sorry I don't have any pics of the ripe fig but I can tell you that they are delicious. The flavor is sweet with  a berry flavor. One of the better figs i've tasted. They look like my Hardy Chicago but larger. The history behind this tree is that it came over around 1905 to Beaver Falls and moved to Ellwood City in 1954. This is an inground tree that wasn't covered last year. It was brought from the Calabria region of Italy, Province of Cosenza. I met this fellow 2 months ago and asked if I could get some cuttings this fall. Well he called me last night and had a bunch of cuttings and dug me up 3 starters with root.

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I love all things Italian, and I'm in!  I've learned how to root cuttings.  Took some time, but I'm confident, and can't wait to see how this one works!  Love the story connected with it!

Suzi
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Art you have a pm and thanks !!
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Art,
 I noticed in the third picture you have a few cuttings potted. What kind of potting mix are you using and how has it worked out for you so far? Curious because I have not had good luck rooting so far.
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PM sent. Thanks for the opportunity.
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That is just MG with extra perlite added. All I had at the time. I did this last night.
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Fignatic,Pattee,Desertdance,hoosierbanana,jpeasanen,slingha, so far. 3 left
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2 left
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Art, I have room for some.
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Thank you Art.
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SeGeo was # 9.  I may have more. I will post if so.
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Thanks!
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If any more are available, I'd be interested.  Thank you!
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so sorry I missed the announcement but in case anyone before me changes their mind I'd love some cuttings.
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 I missed the announcement, If any more are available, I'd be interested.  Thank you
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I know I am late but just got to the computer. Any left overs?
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I am confirmed as one of the lucky nine.  When my cuttings come, I'll do the usual and let them root in damp Spangum moss.

I fully intend to pay it forward.  I only need one plant! And I know many of you missed out, so this winter, I'll add a line to my signature of cuttings, rooted or otherwise that I have available.  Feel free to PM me around December or January!

Suzi
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this forum is so cool
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To the 9 lucky winners, I sent the cuttings out this morning.Priority mail. Shipping is on me this time. Good luck and enjoy!
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Thanks you.
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Art, we all owe you a set. 
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Thank you Art for your gracious generosity. Owe you !
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Art , I received my cutting this morning and have them in damp sphagnum moss in a baggy. I wanted to thank you again for your most gracious generosity and am hoping for the best !! :-)
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Just the history behind this fig sounds interesting.
Happy rooting for the ones that got it.
Show us some fruit pic in 2-5 years time...
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I believe I was one of the lucky 9. I am happy to share my 5. PM me if you want some of them.
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Art got my to Today. Thank you so mach for your generosity.
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Glad to hear you guys are getting them in one piece. Hope they are easy to root.
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Got mine today as well. Bagged up and fingers crossed. Thank you again.
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Art,

Until I find a better name or something official, calling these Calabria-1905.

BTW mine arrived today.
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Chris, That sounds like a good name.  Glad to hear they were in good shape
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I'm sure mine are in their priority envelope rooting in the Post office!  We'll be home to get the mail next Thursday!

Thanks so much!

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Just a few updated pics of the ripe fruit and some not ripe on the branch.

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they look very yummy. I would be in line for your next round of cuttings.
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Grasa, I have to say of all the different figs i've tasted. I would say this is the best one so far.
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Hope I can get one cutting!
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figs4me, You are on top of the list! I actually sent out 11 sets, I initially said 9 but I ended up sending out cuttings I has set aside for myself. I will keep you in mind. This is a tree worth waiting for.
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Art, don't be annoyed by me asking again... for a cutting - that sounds like a MUST have fig tree!  So, I am patiently waiting in line.    I am sending some of my extras to several other members and I hope to meet the same  kindness in return. Yes I am a bit anxious! Yes I am excited about all of this process.  I could trade for what I have or other amazing plants that I have.

Yesterday as I was boarding my plane back to Seattle, I received a call from a lady I left a note on her door a while back asking for one of her zillion suckers (of a very productive tree)... she said - come get it.. wow... made me very happy and it is this feeling of exchanging generosity that I am after.  

Good day everyone!
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I took mine and divided them up between 2 other members so it's getting around. Hoping this one roots!
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these pictures look a lot with the fig tree (22y.o) that I have. Mine is unknown... I thought it was a brown turkey..but looking at your pictures, makes me wonder even more to find out what I have (which I have tons of cuttings available)
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I am hoping that the miracle of birth occurs for me, too. I have a few people lined up for gifting.
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Not sure how long the cuttings were at the post office due to my absence, but today, I received very fresh cuttings and an entire rooted plant!  All in good condition.

My gratitude can't be measured.  Thank you so very much!  I will definitely pay this forward!

Suzi
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if you ever get more cuttings I'd be interested!
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Suzi,  Glad to hear that!  The few that I kept for myself are showing life.
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Stefano,
 I will put you on the list.
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Stefano,

All of mine to date are taking root. If by the time I am all potted up and have an extra I can send you one.
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Extra one from China? LOL You are a funny liar.
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Chris + Kubota - thanks - would you guess before the winter? I'd like to give it a headstart with CFL and seedling mat.

(OT Anyway if anyone is interested in hot chili peppers, mostly Habaneros and Caribbean red and Jamaican brown, African Fatalii and Rocoto I have seeds and cuttings ( I bonsai and overwinter the best pepper plants in my kitchen window) . I just harvested 40 peppers from 2 potted plants with as many ripening - these are the  mostly Capsicum chinense that are larger, hotter, more flavorful but take longer to ripen but you only need one or half. I can edit and delete thit OT paragraph, but wanted to know if anyone may be interested).
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Art, (Kubota1) did you put my nam in your list?  I was given several starters from a tree with light green or gold figs, I tasted one totally raisin(ed) by the sun and it was super sweet. nobody knows what it is, only that is very productive, even though,nobody prunes that tree.  So, if you care for this unknown, I can send you!  I am sending several cuttings monday, so I could do one for you also.
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Grasa,

Sent you a PM

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Art, how did you send those cuttings, and did you send me a plant too?  If not, mine didn't arrive.  I just got a PM from another member who asked how the plant and cuttings were.  Well, I assumed what I opened was from you because I knew everyone had them, but there was no return address on the box or label on the tree and cuttings, and there were more than 5 cuttings, too.  Now I don't know if what I got was Desert King from Bob Cantor,  or Unknown Italian from you.

What was the packaging like?  I'm now very confused.

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