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javajunkie

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Posted 1375544395	Reply with quote #1

I am planning my moves for next spring and would love to hear from all of you. I read that LSU Purple was an excellent one to use for root stock but they're not on the chopping block. I have 2 brown turkeys, one was bought on purpose and the other was supposed to be Kadota. I am planning on trying the method we saw on video of the arab in Israel. Do you think the roots of the brown turkey are an acceptable choice? If not, I have tons of light figs I could sacrifice....an offering to the dark fig gods if you will. LOL Lastly, he didn't seal them with anything and that makes me a little nervous because of living in the fungus infested bayous of coastal east Texas. What are your recommendations? Brand names will help if you have them. Lastly again....do I have to wait for dormancy or can this be done at any time without the tree bleeding out for lack of a better term. Thank you in advance! __________________ Tami SE Texas

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1375549402	Reply with quote #2

Grasa does alot with fig grafting and other things. and i have read where many others have stated that brown turkey should be used as root stock so the scone dont goto waste. i myself do not know why BT has a bad rap, i have not tried it so i bought one to see what the deal is. if i dont like it then i guess i will be grafting as well :) __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

javajunkie

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Posted 1375549546	Reply with quote #3

I bought it to try it as well. Now I understand and that's why I want to use it for root stock. __________________ Tami SE Texas

brackishfigger

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Posted 1375555418	Reply with quote #4

where is coastal west TX? You got ocean front property you're trying to peddle? My rootstock was the tree that was there, so I didn't think much about it. COnsidering how prolific BT is in our climate, it would seem to be a good choice for you. It also won't hurt as much. . .

javajunkie

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Posted 1375555583	Reply with quote #5

OMG paint me stupid!!!! East Texas, duh. I have problems being from the seattle area, the water is always west and my auto pilot still hasn't fixed itself even after 6 years. __________________ Tami SE Texas

Quackmaster

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Posted 1375562976	Reply with quote #6

My dad thinks his brown turkey is good, maybe he got lucky and got a good one, idk, I haven't tried them cause I never get to visit when they are ripening. __________________ Ryan Zone 9a SeLa, wish list:

Figgygoodness

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Posted 1375565377	Reply with quote #7

I feel like its the area (soil/climate) where they are grown which can have an impact on flavor plus everyone's tastes are different never knock it till you try it. I am gonna try to grow what ever will survive in my area in ground unprotected. __________________ Zone 7a Virginia

javajunkie

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Posted 1375565601	Reply with quote #8

I tried it and it was nasty! They say they taste great in the south but mine certainly didn't. Tasted like a sugary grape. __________________ Tami SE Texas

javajunkie

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Posted 1375616071	Reply with quote #9

bump __________________ Tami SE Texas

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