Introduction--Hello from Kentucky

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jtwhit1985

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Posted 1421943249	Reply with quote #1

I've been reading this website daily for the past few months, and I've decided it's past time I introduced myself. This is my first season growing figs, as I've started with several TC plants and rooted 8 other cuttings of common varieties(100% success rate so far!). Now I know I should have waited another month or two before starting the cuttings, so I'm trying to limp these babies along in a south facing window in my home. Live and learn I guess. There's so much information to take in, and I love learning for all of you knowledgeable members on this forum. What a wonderful resource. I grew up in Western Kentucky, and a couple years ago I returned home. Always enjoyed gardening. My girlfriend refers to my figs as my babies. Thank you all for sharing and having such willingness to teach newcomers like myself. __________________ Travis

MnMsMom9902

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Posted 1421944277	Reply with quote #2

Welcome to the forum! __________________ Linda California, zone 9B Rooting: just about ready to try...

DaveL

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Posted 1421945818	Reply with quote #3

Hi Travis, welcome to the forum. If you don't mind me asking, what rooting method did you use? __________________ Dave Waterford, Ct. Zone 6B

Hershell

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Posted 1421946232	Reply with quote #4

Welcome to the forum Travis. __________________ Hershell Zone 8. Ray City, Ga.

ChrisK

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Posted 1421946391	Reply with quote #5

Welcome to the forum Travis, congrats on your new babies! __________________ ChrisK Atl GA Zone 7b-8a

greenfig

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Posted 1421947206	Reply with quote #6

Welcome to the forum! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

PepperMan

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Posted 1421949215	Reply with quote #7

Welcome! Lotta good reading here. __________________ Chad New Jersey, Zone 6B Wish List: Col de Dame Gris, Col de Dame Noir. I have small trees for trade starting in May! PM me if interested.

jtwhit1985

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Posted 1421950662	Reply with quote #8

Thank you. all Dave, I wanted to root in the sphagnum moss, but I had a hard time finding a store locally that sold it this time of year. I did find aquarium moss at a pet store. Looked similar, but not exactly the same. I put each cutting in a small tupperwear container with moss. I soaked the moss beforehand, and wrung it out as best I could. I placed the containers in a closet on top of my water heater. I would open the container every other day for fresh air. Once I saw roots I stuck them in a clear cup filled with potting soil. Burned 10 - 12 holes in the sides and bottom of each cup. Not sure this is the best method, but it's very similar to what I've read on here. __________________ Travis

timmy2green

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Posted 1421951161	Reply with quote #9

Welcome Travis! Go CATS!!! Sorry if you're not a fan, couldn't help myself, being a UK grad. Good luck with your growing and look forward to your future posts as you dive in to the forum. Timothy __________________ Saratoga, NY - Zone 5a Wish List: Sbayi, Poona, Panevino Dark, Lebanese Red, Sumaki, Raspberry Latte, Negretta, Italian 258, De La Reina MP.

Daramus

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Posted 1421951269	Reply with quote #10

Welcome! There is tons of great info here. __________________ Buckeye, Arizona Zone 9B

jtwhit1985

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Posted 1421951418	Reply with quote #11

Thanks Timothy. Absolutely I am a CATS fan. I graduated from UK as well as my two brothers, sister, and both parents. It's in my blood! __________________ Travis

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1421954637	Reply with quote #12

Welcome Travis! __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

snaglpus

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Posted 1421954712	Reply with quote #13

Travis is in the house!!!! Welcome! __________________ Dennis Charlotte, North Carolina/Zone 8a

waynea

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Posted 1421958902	Reply with quote #14

Welcome to the forum Travis

rcantor

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Posted 1421960159	Reply with quote #15

Welcome! Now that you know you can root you'll want all 2,139 of the best figs out there! __________________ 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.

eboone

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Posted 1421960285	Reply with quote #16

Welcome, Travis. My wife calls my plants my 'fig babies' also. __________________ Ed Zone 6A - Southwest PA --------------------------- Short wish list: CDDG, LSU Red, Dark Greek (Navid), Col Littman's Black Cross. And any cold hardy early fig.

timmy2green

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Posted 1421966451	Reply with quote #17

Hey Travis, glad to finally find a fellow blue blood figger! I tell my wife "call me whatever you want, just don't call me late to dinner". She calls and there's no response. Timmy's busy cuddling with his figs again, mind drifted off to his own little Eden, can't hear his name being yelled because he's checked out with his figs again! Finally responds, "be there in a minute honey!" The response, "you've been saying that for the last hour." :) I've got a problem. __________________ Saratoga, NY - Zone 5a Wish List: Sbayi, Poona, Panevino Dark, Lebanese Red, Sumaki, Raspberry Latte, Negretta, Italian 258, De La Reina MP.

jtwhit1985

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Posted 1421970164	Reply with quote #18

Thanks eveyone for the warm welcome. There are worse things you could be obsessed with Timmy. Nothing wrong with spending your time on a productive hobby such as this. That's what I tell my girlfriend anyway! __________________ Travis

Mario_1

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Posted 1421972375	Reply with quote #19

Welcome Travis __________________ Wallingford CT, USA zone 6a would be happy to meet and get together with other members near me Wish list; Any fig from any specific place anywhere in Italy

RichinNJ

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Posted 1421976648	Reply with quote #20

Welcome

Otmani007

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Posted 1421976802	Reply with quote #21

Welcome to the forum, Travis! __________________ Dallas, TX - Zone 8a Wish List: Col de Dame Blanche, Brogiotto Bianco, Sicilian White, Panache Otmani

deerhunter16b

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Posted 1421978642	Reply with quote #22

Welcome __________________ john Zone 7a

drphil69

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Posted 1421984602	Reply with quote #23

Welcome. __________________ Phil - Zone 7A - Newark, DE Newbie fig lover just trying to learn.

Aaron4USA

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Posted 1421998936	Reply with quote #24

Travis, Welcome to THE forum, where is all happens :)

elin

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Posted 1421999448	Reply with quote #25

Travis seems like your in luck your girlfriend accepts your hobby. Grow them and prosper. __________________ Eli ,Israel ,Zone 10? Too humid and hot, yada yada yada https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1298814119 Growing: Sbayi, Hmadi, Black Portugal, Black Brazil,Excell, Flanders, Hmari , RDB, Niagra Black,Natalina, CDDN,Maya, Preto Torres, Preto Arge

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