It would have been my first Fig ever

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Savage270

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Posted 1407022973	Reply with quote #1

After waiting patiently for my fig to ripen I still can't have a taste. This is a picture of my Celeste, my first ever fig tree, and the first one to get ripe. I took this picture a few hours ago. It was soft but wasn't drooping so I left it alone. I come back a few hours later and I find this: I've never seen a bird even fly near my trees but I guess they know when its ripe :( I'm glad Mike gave me a bunch of Organza bags so now i'm protecting every single fig :) __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

needaclone

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Posted 1407023642	Reply with quote #2

Uh, the bird didn't eat all of it! There's still some left for you! Jim __________________ Clarksburg, NJ - Zone 6b Wishlist - A wise man recommended: Nero600M . Malta Black . Tacoma (Takoma) Violet . Gino's . Adriatic JH . Vista Mission . Florea . Atreano . ...also...RdB, Bethlehem Black, Negronne, Grise de St. Jean, Livano, Col de Dame Blanc/Gris/Noir, Vasilika Sika, Longue D'Aout, Italian 258, Pennsylvania 6-5000

Savage270

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Posted 1407023813	Reply with quote #3

I wanted my first fig to be special :( not to have the memories tainted by bird leftovers :( __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

Nichole

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Posted 1407024511	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by Savage270 I wanted my first fig to be special :( not to have the memories tainted by bird leftovers :( Fig virginity is taken seriously around here ;) __________________ Seattle area - Zone 8b http://www.niroha.com Fig Inventory https://sites.google.com/site/nicholesgardeninventory/fig-trees Wish list: Barbillone, Black Triana, Brooklyn Dark, Brooklyn White, Figo Branco, Figo Preto, Grantham Royal, Grisse de St Jean, Honey Jumbo, LSU Gold, LSU Scott's Yellow, Matta, Noire De Caromb, Panevino Dark, Roja, Syrian Long, Uncle Corky's Honey Delight

WillsC

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Posted 1407024726	Reply with quote #5

A true fig nut would have eaten the other side of the fig:)

Savage270

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Posted 1407025918	Reply with quote #6

I was tempted to... I even cut it in half but then decided I wanted my first experience to be the right one. Hopefully these will fool the birds. If this doesn't work i'll put up a net. __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

newnandawg

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Posted 1407026147	Reply with quote #7

David, sorry about your very first fig. I should have reminded you to use those O bags as soon as you see one swell. The birds will find one if its swelling and starting to turn red before you do. Be diligent with the bags until you have enough to share with the birds, if ever. I have more trees for you so you will have more figs and better change to get them before the birds do.

Savage270

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Posted 1407027344	Reply with quote #8

Thanks Mike. I should have known better. I read here all the time about the birds but I thought it could never happen to me because i've never seen them even fly close to any of the fig plants and these were hidden under the leaves. Birds sure are smart, they even know that the VdB is not ripe or even close to being ripe although they start off purple. Here are my VdB which they did not touch even though they are more purple then the slightly ripe Celeste. Btw Mike, your plant is looking nice, the leaves are looking full and fresh and not crinkly like my half. I'll coordinate a time with you to drop it off for you soon. __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

newnandawg

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Posted 1407027541	Reply with quote #9

The leaves are no protection from the birds. They will hop around on the ground underneath the plant and find them. They also have amazing vision. Thanks for info on the plant.

Czarguy241

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Posted 1407028506	Reply with quote #10

I"ve got one breba on my desert king that just started to drop. It will be my first taste of a fresh fig. Sadly I'll have to split it 3 ways with wife and kid. __________________ wish list: 4 more hours in a day.

Savage270

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Posted 1407029216	Reply with quote #11

If your wife and kid likes it then that means you can have more fig plants :) Learn from my mistake, protect the fig from birds that way you and your family can enjoy it. I'm out there many times a day and the moment I go inside to do something a birds came. __________________ David, North GA, zone 7b Growing figs since May 2014. Wish List: Cuttings: Kesariani, Battaglia Green, Col de Dama Rimada, Col de Dame Noir

Otmani007

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Posted 1407080112	Reply with quote #12

Unfortunately, unless you net your trees, birds will always find their way. Can't blame them. They know figs taste so delicious. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

DesertDance

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Posted 1407083236	Reply with quote #13

I wouldn't count on those organza bags. My birds peck right through them. Rubber snakes lurking near the figs will keep birds away. So far those plastic snap containers that cherry tomatoes come in have worked for me. But netting is the best by far. Unfortunately here, it's not just birds wanting the fruit. BIG ole possums, raccoons, coyotes, stuff like that can pretty much gnaw through anything. We have chain link around the entire back, but those buggers can climb. The front has Wrought iron, so I guess a determined animal can squeeze through those bars. Good luck with your next chance at your first fig. Suzi __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

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