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Bass

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Posted 1417181235	Reply with quote #1

I'm testing out a new product for protecting the fig from the cold. this large insulating bag. Pruned my tree down to 3-4 main leaders. Tied them up. Wrapped it with a thick material, placed some moth balls (to keep mice out). It fits it perfectly. I will see how well it worked out by spring. Attached Images image.jpg (780.85 KB, 99 views) image.jpg (811.61 KB, 95 views) image.jpg (908.48 KB, 85 views) __________________ Pennsylvania http://www.treesofjoy.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-of-Joy/110193909021138

FiggyFrank

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Posted 1417181534	Reply with quote #2

It looks like it was made for it! Looking forward to the results. __________________ Frank zone 7a - VA

jdsfrance

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Posted 1417200478	Reply with quote #3

Hi Bass, Nice. Keep us posted :) . I would have put a stake and the bag on the stake so that the terminal buds don't get damaged by frost and ice accumulating on the surface of the bag. The base is perhaps less protected and wind while blowing will push the bag unprotecting that zone. Or did you screw the bag to the dirt ? Here I would have tied the bag to the tree with some electrical cable (those ones that are used in the walls of the houses) or with Wind you would find the bags on the ground at some distance from the tree . Do those exist in dark color ? , for getting a bit more of heat from the sunrays. Good luck ! Tomorrow, here, I will continue to install the dark trashcans for the same purposes ... Although we still haven't seen any frost this year ... weird ... __________________ ------------------------ Climate from -25°C to + 35°C Only cold hardy figtrees can make it here

rcantor

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Posted 1417203153	Reply with quote #4

Cool bird. Cockatiel, African Grey Parrot or something else? Talk much? __________________ 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.

Bass

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Posted 1417221626	Reply with quote #5

@jdsfrance, the first layer is a thick material, then I placed this diuble layered bag over it. And I'm using an electric cable since it's what I had available. __________________ Pennsylvania http://www.treesofjoy.com https://www.facebook.com/pages/Trees-of-Joy/110193909021138

Feigenbaum

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Posted 1417238805	Reply with quote #6

Bass, this seems to be a great product. I am sure you will have a good result for your tree. Thanks for letting us take part and please keep us updated how it worked out finaly in spring! __________________ Hi from Germany! (Zone 7b) Christian

MGorski

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Posted 1417282206	Reply with quote #7

Bass, Where did you get this bag, is it actually insulated? It kind of looks like a plastic mesh bag. I'm also curious what you wrapped the fig with before you put the bag on. Hope it works for you. Mike in Hanover, VA __________________ Zone-7, previously Mescalito

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