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JR

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Posted 1361319027	Reply with quote #1

My cuttings from Turkey arrived today and I'm pretty excited. Not only did they arrive sooner than expected, but they're a lot bigger than I thought they'd be. Being that they've arrived earlier than I'd planned, I didn't get as much time as I'd have liked to read up on - and retain - all the info I'd need to know in order to take care of them the way I should. They had a little bit of mold/mildew on the paper towels they were wrapped in, so I dipped them in a 1:10 bleach solution and gently scrubbed them with a toothbrush. My plan is to next gently scratch a 1 inch section, dip them into CloneX, and then put them in a plastic tub of damp sphagnum moss. So, my questions to all you Fig Pros out there are ... Am I forgetting anything? Do I need to trim the tops and bottoms near the buds like the guy from Turkey suggested? Do I know what I'm doing (ha-ha, don't answer that one...)? Any suggestions??? (I was going to use the Root Riot but these suckers are as big as those Root Riot cubes.) The varieties are: Sarizeybek, Goklop, and Bardacik and I'm attempting to put 2 pictures of them in this post, so please let me know if you can - or can't - see them.

musillid

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Posted 1361320679	Reply with quote #2

Good luck with these. I will leave it others to offer advice. Post your results with pictures. __________________ Dale non compost mentis in Zone 6a

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1361321601	Reply with quote #3

If it were me I would trim the bottem as to have a fresh cut along with the score to allow better tissue absorbsion of the rooting agent. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

jake

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Posted 1361324528	Reply with quote #4

I can not find a reference to any of these fig varieties not needing the wasp. Some say yes,some say no,but unable to find anyone saying they have figs from these. Anyone have any new information? __________________ Jake Zone 8B Crystal clear Gulf of Mexico,White sand beaches,Citrus trees, Large hurricanes,and tornadoes. Wish list: Scott's Yellow ( now have cuttings, Spring will tell)

Tonycm

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Posted 1361327622	Reply with quote #5

Do what you feel comfortable with, but for myself I would cut them into two or three pieces each, this gives you more chances of success. Even though they are thick they would still fit into the root riot cubes. I did it with some of mine, I used a knife to put slices into the hole so it would expand when the cutting is inserted with a twisting motion. Like others had mentioned I too haven't found info on whether or not it needs the fig wasp for pollination. It will be an interesting experiment to see if they develop figs. I'm hoping they develop good or should I say great figs for you. __________________ Zone 6a Sarver, PA Wish list; Rafed's Genovese Nero

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1361328013	Reply with quote #6

As I like to repeat, after wetting the sphagnum moss, make sure you squeeze the heck out of it. Check that it doesn't dry out at least every other day. Good luck! __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

hungryjack

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Posted 1361330709	Reply with quote #7

Quote: Originally Posted by JR Am I forgetting anything? Yes, a Post Entry Quarantine from the USDA For additional help with your cuttings, call 800) 877-3835 :-) __________________ Big Apple/Fig, New York 6B

JR

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Posted 1361404331	Reply with quote #8

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I did cut the scions down and gave them fresh ends for better absorption. I stuck the lower halves in Root Riot, the upper halves in the moss. And about them needing the wasp... I'm still unsure, too. However, time will bear that out and I'll be happy with them whether or not they fruit. Either way, I'll be posting my results!

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