FiggyFrank
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Posted 1391017726
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This year I will be using 5 gallon SIPs and I will also try the method of burying pots in the ground and removing for the winter. Just wondering if anyone has implemented both methods in the same year and what your results were. I know both methods have their pros and cons, but aside from that, where did you get the best performance from? I'm curious as to what I should expect. Thanks!
drivewayfarmer
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Posted 1391024201
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I love my SIPs , both 5 gallon and 25 gallon , but where I have the space to make it possible , I find I get better growth and yield with 5 or 25 gallon pots with side holes that are planted in the ground by tomato planting time.
Rewton
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Posted 1391024610
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Kerry, my one experience with half-burying containers and allowing the roots to grow into the ground resulted in good growth but then a very unhappy fig when I removed it from the ground. I believe I moved it before it was fully dormant because I felt I needed to do some Fall shuffling due to cold weather. After that the leaves really sagged/wilted and never recovered regardless of watering. Do allow your figs to become fully dormant before cutting the roots? I also had very good results with 5 gallon SIPs last season and will continue to use this approach for some figs that are not very cold hardy.
drivewayfarmer
1260287641
Posted 1391026018
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Yes ,I let them go fully dormant before moving.
FiggyFrank
1347560723
Posted 1391026291
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Thanks Kerry. I was hoping you'd see this thread, as I know you've been using SIPs for awhile. Glad to hear it's a win win either way! I appreciate your feedback!
