Marseilles VS Black

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memphis_fig_grower

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Posted 1364777745	Reply with quote #1

I would like to hear from anyone who has some "Marseilles VS Black" fig tree cuttings, rooted cuttings or potted plants they would like to share. I am willing to compensate you for the fig twigs and shipping. I am new to this forum and apologize if this is rather blunt. I don't mean to be. Thanks, Bill in Memphis TN __________________ Bill Memphis TN, Zone 7b/8a

Figs4Life

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Posted 1364781238	Reply with quote #2

Welcome to the forum, I hope you will find here what you are looking for . There are a lot of kind people here to help you . Good luck __________________ Wish List: - White Greek - Maltese Falcon - Excel - Celeste FL Follow me on youtube for more Fig videos: Silver Destiny My name is George & I live in NY zone 6B

Bikkurim

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Posted 1364791052	Reply with quote #3

Bill, welcome to the forum! I hope you find what you are looking for. This is a great community here. __________________ Sarah greater Portland, Oregon area zone 8b Wish list:any Col de Dame, Maltese Falcon, Maltese Beauty, Black Zadar, Fico Piccolino, Petite Negri, Red Lebanese

ForeverFigs

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Posted 1364814989	Reply with quote #4

Hi Bill...glad to have you on board. __________________ Vince Edison N.J. Zone 6b Wish List: LaRadek's EBT

bullet08

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Posted 1364817251	Reply with quote #5

welcome. stay around for awhile. MVSB isn't too hard to come by. __________________ Pete Durham, NC Zone 7b "don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy and the lash." - sir winston churchill "the problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." - the baroness thatcher *** all my figs have FMV/FMD, in case you're wondering. * * and... i don't sell things. what little i have will be posted here in winter for first come first serve base to be shared. no, i'm not a socialist...***

newnandawg

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memphis_fig_grower

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Posted 1364819996	Reply with quote #7

Thank you so much for all of the warm welcomes. I've never joined a forum before where so many people are this active in the group. __________________ Bill Memphis TN, Zone 7b/8a

AndyInNYC

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Posted 1364820728	Reply with quote #8

Bill, It's because we've all been bitten by the fig bug (ie we drank the Kool Aid). Either run while you can or come join us on the light side (or dark side if those are the figs you like). Welcome aboard. Andrew

memphis_fig_grower

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Posted 1364822083	Reply with quote #9

I understand the fig bug. I'm almost, what you might call, obsessed with it. I have planted 12 new fig trees in the past two weeks and I want to plant a few more. So far I have these types: * - Black Mission * - Brown Turkey * - Celeste * - Chicago Hardy * - Ischia * - Sal's Fig and I'm looking for some "Marseilles VS Black" to add to these. __________________ Bill Memphis TN, Zone 7b/8a

bigsmile542

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Posted 1364829275	Reply with quote #10

Hi Bill you and I are in the same boat. I have about ten figs starts. myself We are in about the same grow zone. I hang around on this forum to learn and trade when I can. Best of luck. Have a big smile to all Zone 8 Southwest TX Have in pots or rooting Black Mission LSU Purple Excel Magnolia Green Ischia Several Unknowns stoped looking for now due to hot weather comming

pawpawbill

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Posted 1364864696	Reply with quote #11

Bill, there are MB Vs cuttings for sale on eBay now. I have an abundance of JH Adriatic cuttings rooting well. I think they will do well in Memphis and can get you some next time I pass through. I grew up there and still have a lot of Memphis connections. I had not thought of Black Mission. How cold hardy is it? Bill

memphis_fig_grower

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Posted 1364867396	Reply with quote #12

As for the cold hardiness of Black Mission, I do not have first hand knowledge yet, but I been assured by other growers and nurseries mature trees are hardy to 15°F. Here is what Willis Nursery said: "The Black Mission Fig Tree is one of the most popular figs originating from Spain and brought to North America by Spanish missionaries. It is a medium to large, pear shaped, purplish-black fig. The flesh is strawberry colored with excellent flavor. Many experts consider the Black Mission Fig Tree to be the best all-around variety for the south, north, coast and interior United States. Black Mission Figs ripen Summer to Fall." And Florida Hill Nursery said: "Black Mission Fig Tree hybrid was discovered growing near a California monastery over a hundred years ago. Because of this fig's high sugar content, the Tree has become a favorite fruit for eating fresh and drying. Can be grown as a tree or as a shrub. Its a beautiful tree when full grown. AAA+ cold hardy, all around great variety." Ask me again next year. __________________ Bill Memphis TN, Zone 7b/8a

memphis_fig_grower

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Posted 1364868192	Reply with quote #13

By the way, I would like to try a JH Adriatic if you are willing to get me one. They sound like they are very sweet. __________________ Bill Memphis TN, Zone 7b/8a

noss

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Posted 1364878484	Reply with quote #14

Hello Bill, Welcome to the forum. :D noss __________________ noss/a.k.a. Vivian Lafayette, LA Zone 9a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanc, Col de Dame Noir, Scott's Yellow, Tony's Brown Italian, any other fig that is good in the rain/humidity and has a real figgy flavor.

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