New Jersey Giant fig

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lolita1234

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At Times Square , New York is hosting 1 million people celebrating New Year’s Eve Thursday night (waiting for the count down)

here is the count down time :
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At the same moment, here is Dallas Texas, I am savoring a drop of honey from a cutting named New Jersey Giant that I bought on Ebay on Dec 16, was delivered by USPS on December 19, 2015 .
Using sand as rooting medium . Ten days later, tiny green things appear----> sign of life.
On December 31, at count down time, one of the cutting oozes a drop of honey
I taste it. It is SWEET , like honey.

I never expect something like this . Usually the honey is oozing from the ripe fruit

The oozing honey from a cutting ! Amazing !

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Thank God for your first blessing to me in the very first second of the new year of 2016

LIFE WILL BE GOOD, from now on ...

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figpig_66

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How did this happen.? Strange. I need this one. The figs must be awsome __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

waynea

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Posted 1451658657	Reply with quote #3

Mai, do you know the type of sand media that was used to root these cuttings?

Jamie0507

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Posted 1451660992	Reply with quote #4

I had this exact experience! I was freaked out about what it was, but now I see instead of worrying I should have just tasted it like Mai did lol! My cuttings that were exuding this "drop of honey" a few weeks ago and were the Emerald Strawberry variety.. Since then they have bursted with new growth and are currently super healthy :) thank you for sharing your experience Mai as I've been scratching my head about what it could be since then.. :) Happy New Year to everyone! Attached Images image.jpg (66.12 KB, 30 views) __________________ Jamie Zone 6A My List of Fig Varieties: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13MXbhU3b-5Y4bkNSWHVikw6m-vovlHZcBjcsxMwQ7iY Wish list: Col. Littmans, Figoin, Black Tuscan.. And now for my "Hey..A girl has got to have dreams!" wishlist: Sangue Dolce, Montenegro, Rigato del Salento

lolita1234

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Mai, do you know the type of sand media that was used to root these cuttings?

I use the coarse sand bought at Home Depot , PaveStone . A big bag cost only $3. 82 as I remember
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figpig_66

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How do you root in sand? __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

lolita1234

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Originally Posted by figpig_66
How do you root in sand?

Punch holes in the bottom and around the clear plastic cup.
Pour sand in, up to the top.
Push the cuttings down 1/3.
Cover around the cup with newspaper or with napkins (so they can absorb excessive humidity)
Put the whole thing in a zip bag .
Use the fork to poke the zip bag ONE TIME for air escape . If more than 1 time ---> humidity loss

Leave it alone anywhere . Depending on the variety, new buds will come out---> where there is green there is life then there is smile hehehe
No need heat mat. No need hormone. Need nothing except patience

Good luck !

Same technique as the bag.
Why plastic cup here ? bag is for individual cutting
Plastic cup is for group cuttings , at least 4 together
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figpig_66

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Thanks. Going to try the sand out. !! __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

Blackfoot

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I tried some cuttings in sand. For Longe D'Aout it was the only medium that worked. Coir, spaghnum moss and perlite all failed with Longe D'Aout. I am sure it is my technique but thanks to the sand I have a rooted cutting now. __________________ Zone 7A NJ Wish List: Nothing now. I am in way over my head.

lolita1234

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Last night I already enjoyed that drop of honey and cleaned the surface of it, but this afternoon another drop of honey !

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Two more surprises !
Today I check on my Old Brooklyn Italian cuttings bought on Ebay and started to root it on December 14, 2015
here are the cuttings:
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and I could not believe my eyes ....
Now is January 1st, 2016, the cuttings bear figlets (this big) instead of leaf buds !

Open another bag . This variety is Riviera also have figlets !!!!

Put the two of them side by side

Life is sweet ...

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Very nice!!! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

GregMartin

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Posted 1451735496	Reply with quote #12

I always pull my figlets off my cuttings when they form and give it very little thought, but Mai's post gave me two questions: 1) Do figlets on cuttings only form on varieties that are breba producers (I'm assuming)? 2) If you leave the figlets on and give them light can the figlet help the cutting out by photosynthesizing to aid root development? I've just assumed the figlets are a net liability for the cutting, but if they can photosynthesize and then abort they might help? Would be interesting to do a side by side comparison with figlets left on and figlets left off a few dozen cuttings of a figlet producing variety. __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

lolita1234

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2) If you leave the figlets on and give them light can the figlet help the cutting out by photosynthesizing to aid root development?

.... Would be interesting to do a side by side comparison with figlets left on and figlets left off a few dozen cuttings of a figlet producing variety.

That is what I am doing now . A few hours ago, I pulled the cuttings out of the zip bag and put the one with figlet near to the neon light to see if it will root faster than other without figlets
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Jodi

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Oh how interesting, honey and figlets. I can't wait to hear if the figlets are a help to the plants. They are such amazingly vital and intelligent living things! __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

lolita1234

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Jodi,
A lot of people would twist the figlets off, however I will keep mine, because I also have other cuttings without figlets to grow .
In my tradition (and I believe in many other Asian countries too) we believe that the very first day of the New Year is very important . If any tree set fruit on that day for you, you will be lucky for the whole year. If honey comes to you on that special day, your life will be sweet like .... honey hehehe, the whole year of course
Now you understand why I was bragging about my cuttings on New Year Eve .
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gpag0nze

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Posted 1452435061 · Edited	Reply with quote #16

Most of us on the Carolina Shore and the outer banks include sea shells in the sand mix. I don't know if it is the Calcium or just superstition. I haven't heard of anyone using egg shells which would do the same. The 20 degree cold snap finally took the leaves from my "Pounder" but I still have five figs about the size of the first knuckle of my thumb.

Jodi

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Quote: Originally Posted by lolita1234 Jodi, A lot of people would twist the figlets off, however I will keep mine, because I also have other cuttings without figlets to grow . In my tradition (and I believe in many other Asian countries too) we believe that the very first day of the New Year is very important . If any tree set fruit on that day for you, you will be lucky for the whole year. If honey comes to you on that special day, your life will be sweet like .... honey hehehe, the whole year of course Now you understand why I was bragging about my cuttings on New Year Eve . How cool that you received so many sign of luck and sweetness for the new year of 2016. I hear for some it is the year of the monkey with wisdom and love at the forefront. And I am really impressed with your knowledge and abilities with the cuttings and plants. Your posts on rooting in bags was amazing. Thank you for sharing with us newbies. Best to you, Jodi __________________ In the book the "The Meaning of Trees" it is said the fig regulates the heart and that the true essence of Figs is...food for the soul. Daisy's IBT cuttings will be available in January/February along with a few Lampeira Parda. Wishes for Martinenca Rimada, Black Ischia, I258, CddRoja, Jolly Tiger, Your favorite Figgy! Zone 8a Camp Verde AZ

Apalermo88

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Do the gnats still get into the sand? Will they still be a problem if I switch? __________________ Wish List- I-258, Ponte Teresa, Maltese Beauty, Green/Purple Patalican, BFF, Igo, Noir de Burbentane, CDD MR., CDD Roja, Falls Gold.

lolita1234

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Jodi,
I am a Monkey . 2016 is my year
I am not a pro gardener or an horticulturist (?) . I just play with everything I have

Thank you for your nice compliments, however I know that some people in this forum (who own nurseries or pro gardeners) are laughing at me ...

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GregMartin

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Hi Andrew, no. With sand you should have no problems with fungus gnats. In fact, covering standard mixes with a good 1/2" or more of sand should help eliminate fungus gnats as well. __________________ zone 5 Maine Seeking: Saint Martin, Naples White, Black Tuscan, Bécane, French Alps, Abruzzi, Tenica, Wild Mountain Figs from the coldest corners (Iranian, Turkish or other...would love seeds too)

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