Sunfire Year One With Figs

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ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1372635400	Reply with quote #1

I think the figs like the location. Full sun, on concrete patio. Barry says I can leave a couple on. It is pushing a lot of figs. Also have figs on my Atreano (stick from Driveway Farmer). And on Pete's Timlight. This is fun! Attached Images image.jpg (299.05 KB, 94 views) __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

BLB

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Posted 1372635937	Reply with quote #2

Nice work Donna! I think the figs like you!

rcantor

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Posted 1372639035	Reply with quote #3

It's great when you start getting 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.

omotm

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Posted 1372645057	Reply with quote #4

Donna, My Sunfire is one of my five best growers and has figs as well. It is also a yearling and I can't wait to see how well it does in high heat and humidty. Hope it turns out to be a winner here. __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1372732618	Reply with quote #5

Steve, where's the pix? I visit my Sunfire first thing every morning. Yours was started this past winter? __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

omotm

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Posted 1372733299	Reply with quote #6

Donna, Yes ma'am, started 1-26-13. I will try to get a photo in the next few days. I think I had previously referred to it as "figzilla" or something along those lines. It will probably be the first cutting I started this year that really needs to go to a 5+ gallon pot/bucket before the end of summer. __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

omotm

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Posted 1372809720	Reply with quote #7

Here you go Donna. Dang, didn't write this one down, but I assume I up potted to 1 gal pot around mid-March. Then 1 to 3 gal pot on 5-3-13. The cutting was started with DipnGrow. Cutting length from soil line ~ 6 inches. Tree height now from soil line ~34 inches. Attached Images Sunfire_tree_7-2-13.jpg (164.53 KB, 58 views) Sunfire_figs_7-2-13.jpg (132.94 KB, 58 views) __________________ Steve Houston, TX Zone 8b Wish List: Zingarella

ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1372852278	Reply with quote #8

Hi Steve, That is one fine looking plant. Mine has 2 stems but it's not nearly as big as yours. Also your "trunk" looks more mature, my 2 stems are still green. Also your figs are much further along. I wonder if this is because you are at a lower latitude? Donna __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1372852549	Reply with quote #9

Yes Barry but they keep whining: "I wanna go home to Algon Ave, I wanna go home to Daddy!" Quote: Originally Posted by BLB Nice work Donna! I think the figs like you! __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

ChillyNPhilly

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Posted 1378065785	Reply with quote #10

Just tried my first one and it is excellent. Lingering aftertaste, too. __________________ Donna Philadelphia Zone 7

BLB

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javajunkie

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Posted 1378069521	Reply with quote #12

Did you get excited and gobble it down without showing us? NO say you didn't. haha I hope it was absolutely delicious! __________________ Tami SE Texas

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