To Up-Pot or to Not Up-Pot

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GRamaley

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Posted 1410394186	Reply with quote #1

Greetings, I have a JH Adriatic that really needs to be up-potted but is has a few figs still that are in the process of becoming ripe, if I up-pot will I loss these figs and it this really the wrong time of year? I would love some advice on this. __________________ Gloria --------------- 7a, maybe 8

kubota1

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Posted 1410395265	Reply with quote #2

You shouldn't have any problems with up-potting now. I've up-potted all summer long and still doing so. I haven't lost any figs due to up-potting. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

ediblelandscapingsc

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Posted 1410395446	Reply with quote #3

I just up-potted 20 1 gallon's to 3's today and need to do about 20 more so if you fail so do I :) __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

RichinNJ

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Posted 1410396821	Reply with quote #4

I have many #5g that I need to up pot to #20 g and I'm thinking of doing it in the fall after all of the leaves have dropped or early winter when they are all snug and toasty in the garage for their winter nap.

Otmani007

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Posted 1410399591	Reply with quote #5

Just up potted 3 plants today after work. You shouldn't lose any figs if you up pot. At least, I never did. __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

GRamaley

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Posted 1410399885	Reply with quote #6

Thanks guys, this up potting turns into a workout!!! Doesn't help that I keep my figs on my deck and my potting supplies under my deck.... __________________ Gloria --------------- 7a, maybe 8

Otmani007

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Posted 1410399965	Reply with quote #7

Getting a workout is always good. Just finished mine. LOL __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

ediblelandscapingsc

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Posted 1410400171	Reply with quote #8

Gloria ,we have about 2 months left before the first hard frost just do like I did and don't add fertilizer. 3 parts peat, 1 part sand, 1 part perlite and a little lime. in spring you can fertilize I think we both will be fine as long as the nitrogen level is low in the new soil. __________________ South Carolina zone 7b-8

drphil69

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Posted 1410400806	Reply with quote #9

Quote: Originally Posted by ediblelandscapingsc Gloria ,we have about 2 months left before the first hard frost just do like I did and don't add fertilizer. 3 parts peat, 1 part sand, 1 part perlite and a little lime. in spring you can fertilize I think we both will be fine as long as the nitrogen level is low in the new soil. Is that your normal potting mix, or just to avoid nitrogen? __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

kubota1

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Posted 1410400939	Reply with quote #10

I should have mentioned that my soil doesn't have any fertilizer in it. I guess if you were using Miracle Gro soil that has fertilizer in it. It might not be a good idea this late in the season. __________________ Art- Western Pa. 6a

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1410409294	Reply with quote #11

I'll also add that last year I up-potted a Gino Black with figs, from a 3 gallon to 5 gallon and I still got to eat all 6 figs. :) __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

jdsfrance

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Posted 1410446918	Reply with quote #12

Hi, You can still pot up and the tree will benefit from it . I wouldn't wait to do it... Unless your current pot is already a big one and you fear to toss the tree while manipulating the pot ... If so, just be extra careful :) . By the way, I fertilized some fig trees last week - because I planted them in the ground 2 or 3 weeks ago. But as they say, your trees, your decisions, your risks ! The same for me , my trees, my... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

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