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Ralph_of_asfinefoods

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Posted 1374976340	Reply with quote #1

Im a new member and somewhat new to the fig environment. As a kid I remember my grandfather and his fig trees . probably where I get it from.im lucky enough to have family in italy who have access to those trees (which i was able to bring to ny) and lucky i am able to grow them in ny.my collection has grown to about 20 types (4 came from italy idk types) in about a year.my plants are young but do show alot of promise.anyways thanks for reading and hopefully if things go right there will be more of my grandfathers figs growing around hhere . Ralph __________________ Ralph P

SEGeo

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Posted 1374977005	Reply with quote #2

Ralph, You posses a unique ability with having family still in Italy. One always hears the saying of "location, location, location" with reality, however this also plays a huge part in fig variety origination. There are good chances many fig collectors will be watching to see what fig varieties you are able to obtain. __________________ Chris Fairchild Virginia Beach, Va. USDA Hardiness Zone 8a Graduate Student - Engineering and GeoScience *I assume all my figs carry FMV* Wish List:

MichaelTucson

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Posted 1374978704	Reply with quote #3

Welcome to the forum Ralph. Good to have another northeasterner joining! Mike central NY state, zone 5a p.s. I listened to Garrison Keillor earlier. He makes mention of a another grocer named Ralph. __________________ Pauca sed matura.

rcantor

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Posted 1374978728	Reply with quote #4

Welcome to the forum and good luck with your family heirloom figs. __________________ Zone 6, MO Wish list: Galicia Negra, De La Reina - Pons, Genovese Nero - Rafed's, Sbayi, Souadi, Acciano, Any Rimada, Sodus Sicilian, any Bass, Pons or Axier fig, any great tasting fig.

HarveyC

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Posted 1374979473	Reply with quote #5

Welcome and best wishes! __________________ Harvey - Correia Farms Isleton, CA (Sacramento County) USDA zone 9b, Sunset zone 14 http://www.figaholics.com https://www.facebook.com/Figaholics

javajunkie

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Posted 1374979930	Reply with quote #6

Welcome, very nice to have you. You are going to be making us all drool with pictures I hope. You really are so very lucky to start with such a fantastic origin. __________________ Tami SE Texas

farowyn

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Posted 1374979962	Reply with quote #7

Welcome, Ralph. Keep us posted! Jeff __________________ Jeff Central OH- Zone 6a Wish list-anything that will ripen in zone 6a.Souadi(obsessed with this one), Takoma Violet, Col de Dame anything -currently rooting: MBVS, DK, RdB, VdB. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ― Margaret Mead

jtp

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Posted 1374981931	Reply with quote #8

Glad to have you here, Ralph. Please share some photos of your family's trees if you can.

Pattee

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Posted 1375019743	Reply with quote #9

Welcome Ralph . Would love to see pictures and hear some of your families stories associated with the figs ! __________________ 7a & 9b ►I assume all my figs carry FMV ◄ Seeking : Italian 376,395 , Galicia Negra, Negretta,UNK Pastilliere ,Pananas Purple, Malta Blk+purple/red, Italian + Calabrian UNK's , Catanzaro, Malone, Sucrette(Baud) "We may have our private opinions but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts?" - Gandhi

rookie

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Posted 1375022703	Reply with quote #10

Welcome ralph put up some pictures. __________________ Scott, Long Island ,NY All my figs have been exposed to FMV,some have it, some don't. It doesn't seem to bother them so it doesn't bother me.

musillid

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Posted 1375023175	Reply with quote #11

Ralph, Besides shairng yor figs, you'll have to share some of that sausage and cheese! __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

JohnnieB

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Posted 1375024349	Reply with quote #12

Welcome Ralph. Where in NY are you? __________________ Wish List:St. Rita,LdA, and any unknown heirlooms

lifigs

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Posted 1375031217	Reply with quote #13

Welcome. Wow cuttings straight from the old country. You are a lucky man. Please post some pics as they mature. __________________ Bill Long Island (Nassau) 7a,NY Wish List: Sicilian Red, RdB, JH Adriatic, Sal's EL and any fig from Bari.

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1375035378	Reply with quote #14

Welcome to the forum Ralph. I'm sure you will love it here. And yes let's see some pics please. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

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