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Smungung

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Posted 1447466073	Reply with quote #1

I will be overwintering my plants in an unheated garage any and all info/ links will be much appreciated thank you. __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

figpig_66

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Posted 1447468006	Reply with quote #2

Will the door stay closed. I would definitely keep them off cement floor. just set pots on boards __________________ 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

Smungung

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Posted 1447468744	Reply with quote #3

Yes the dorm will be closed and okay I will keep them off the floor. How often should I water them? __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1447468945	Reply with quote #4

Based on my experience, my unheated garage lingers around 50°F throughout the winter, give or take 5°. I'll give a 1 gallon pot about 8oz of water every 3-5 weeks. You really need to base this on weight and moisture of the pot to determine if they need water or not. The thing to remember is not to let the root ball dry out. You just need a LITTLE bit of dampness in the root ball. Do not let it sit in a soaking pot when dormant, as root rot may occur. Light is unnecessary when a tree is dormant. They can be in pitch darkness all winter as long as there are no leaves. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Smungung

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Posted 1447469117	Reply with quote #5

Wait really? The trees can survive with only half a bottle of water a month!? __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1447474063	Reply with quote #6

Yep. The trees aren't using any water while dormant. Some people give zero water and the trees come back to life in the spring. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

Smungung

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Posted 1447511436	Reply with quote #7

Ooh okay cool thanks __________________ Matthew Mei Age:15 Zone 6A Secaucus, New Jersey Aquarist any questions pertaining to fish shoot me a message always willing to help! :) Gardener Fisherman

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