Do I win the award for most overcrowded mini fig farm?

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chadspur

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Posted 1462319398	Reply with quote #1

There's still room! Right? I'm stuck with an apartment for another year, but I wanted to get a head start on my little fig orchard. I figure by Summer/Fall of 2017, most of these guys will have been through enough to be toughened up and ready for some in ground planting. Am I missing any "must have" varieties or do I have most flavor categories covered? And just a heads up about DonCentralTexas: great shipping and plants just as pictured. Highly recommended! Thanks for the new figs. Hopefully the Preto makes it! Ronde De Bordeaux x3 Figo Preto Adriatic JH Marseilles Black VS Celeste Celeste(completely different look from previous celeste. From Saxon/Becnel) Corkey’s Honey Delight Black Italian from Greenleaf LSU gold LSU Purple __________________ My figs:Saint Rita, Ronde De Bordeaux, Figo Preto, Adriatic JH, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste, Corkey’s Honey Delight, Black Italian, LSU Gold, LSU Purple Looking for: delicious, productive, fast growing fig trees for the zone 8a in Texas(near DFW)!

PeterC

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Posted 1462320705	Reply with quote #2

thats a nice happy bunch ;) __________________ Growing: Sal's Corleone, Brooklyn Unknown, Peters Honey, White Kadoda, Brown Turkey, Black Mission, Deanna, Green Irchia, Hollier, Sals E Wanted: A very cold hardy fig, Hardy Chicago or Celeste Zone 7 Long Island

figpig_66

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Posted 1462321449 · Edited	Reply with quote #3

Ok hands down you win for tge most figs on a apartment balcony. Are you saying you have all the figs growing on your balcony? I also have the celeste from saxon becnel. Its in ground and,going to fruit this year. Very very good work. I zoomed in and really looked at how healthy they are and really liked the stacking pots technique. ;-)) which tree is the tall one with single lobed leaves to the far left __________________ 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

chadspur

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Posted 1462321901 · Edited	Reply with quote #4

Quote: Originally Posted by figpig_66 Ok hands down you win for the most figs on a apartment balcony. Are you saying you have all the figs growing on your balcony? Sure do! All within 5+ hours of sunlight. Would you believe there is a large, 5 foot tall bay laurel in the back, two black mulberries(tall tree on the far left in the picture, and smaller dwarf next to it), a plum tree, sweet olive, jasmine sambac, a little bit of rosemary, some basil, and a large pot of hoja santa. A local passion vine or two as well. Oh, and a bit of lemongrass that I've had to cut back twice this year already... It's a nice, little space, but I cannot wait to get a bit more space! ...an Arctic Frost Satsuma is struggling with dappled shade due to my fig addiction this season. Hopefully it survives. __________________ My figs:Saint Rita, Ronde De Bordeaux, Figo Preto, Adriatic JH, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste, Corkey’s Honey Delight, Black Italian, LSU Gold, LSU Purple Looking for: delicious, productive, fast growing fig trees for the zone 8a in Texas(near DFW)!

Sas

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Posted 1462322198	Reply with quote #5

Chad, The good news is that you are on the first floor, which also means no structural issues with the building. "A picture is worth a thousand words". Now I could really see how many trees would fit on my balcony should we decide to move. Where are you located? Thanks for posting. __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

chadspur

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Posted 1462322419 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

Quote: Originally Posted by Sas Chad, The good news is that you are on the first floor, which also means no structural issues with the building. "A picture is worth a thousand words". Now I could really see how many trees would fit on my balcony should we decide to move. Where are you located? Thanks for posting. No structural issues, but back issues prior to hail storms are a real thing! I'm just outside of Dallas. __________________ My figs:Saint Rita, Ronde De Bordeaux, Figo Preto, Adriatic JH, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste, Corkey’s Honey Delight, Black Italian, LSU Gold, LSU Purple Looking for: delicious, productive, fast growing fig trees for the zone 8a in Texas(near DFW)!

Sas

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Posted 1462322638 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

Speaking of Bay Laurel, this tree is my pharmacy tree. I have a tiny one in a pot too and will miss the one in my yard, which is about 10 year old and 6 ft tall. They say they don't do too well in pots. How long have you had it in pot and what do you feed it? Here's a picture: Attached Images image.jpeg (737.41 KB, 50 views) __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

chadspur

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Posted 1462324508 · Edited	Reply with quote #8

Quote: Originally Posted by Sas Speaking of Bay Laurel, this tree is my pharmacy tree. I have a tiny one in a pot too and will miss the one in my yard, which is about 10 year old and 6 ft tall. They say they don't do too well in pots. How long have you had it in pot and what do you feed it? Here's a picture: That's a beautiful tree. I bought this one from a Calloway's last year. It was leftover stock from the year prior, so I got a heck of a deal. I have it sitting in a large 20 inch wide pot(same height or so) and it gets a bit of fertilizer in waterings (foliage pro 9 3 6). It's all I currently have and seems to work. I use a bunch of leaves for tea and cooking. This one is called Emerald Wave. It's a little crazy looking. I've never shaped it. Lights a little off due to sunset. __________________ My figs:Saint Rita, Ronde De Bordeaux, Figo Preto, Adriatic JH, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste, Corkey’s Honey Delight, Black Italian, LSU Gold, LSU Purple Looking for: delicious, productive, fast growing fig trees for the zone 8a in Texas(near DFW)!

VeryNew2Figs

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Posted 1462324595	Reply with quote #9

Love your porch "screen." ;-) __________________ Cheryl Chicago, Zone 6a (That's what they say, but it still feels like 5) Growing: Hardy Chicago, Black Mission, Brunswick, Kadota, Ischia Green, Desert King, Osborne Prolific (slow but steady), Malta Black, Violette de Bordeaux, Texas Everbearing, Beall, White Adriatic, Nolo Pink Eyed Lady. Rooting: Ronde de Bordeaux, Celeste, Nero 600 m, Violetta Bayernfeing, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste.

Sas

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Posted 1462325494	Reply with quote #10

I never shaped my tree either. I just pick leaves from the bottom. The shape of your leaves is definitely different from mine. Yours are more elongated. This is most interesting! __________________ Sas from North Austin TX Zone 8B Wish list: Becane

akrouus

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Posted 1462328339	Reply with quote #11

Quote: Originally Posted by Sas The good news is that you are on the first floor, Yummy fresh figs within striking distance of pedestrians?? __________________ Nick Southern California

chadspur

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Posted 1462328735	Reply with quote #12

Quote: Originally Posted by akrouus Yummy fresh figs within striking distance of pedestrians?? Hopefully the giant bush in front keeps the fig thieves away. Hopefully! __________________ My figs:Saint Rita, Ronde De Bordeaux, Figo Preto, Adriatic JH, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste, Corkey’s Honey Delight, Black Italian, LSU Gold, LSU Purple Looking for: delicious, productive, fast growing fig trees for the zone 8a in Texas(near DFW)!

adoresfigs45

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Posted 1462383560	Reply with quote #13

chad what no hanging baskets for shame LOL

chadspur

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Posted 1462415683	Reply with quote #14

Quote: Originally Posted by adoresfigs45 chad what no hanging baskets for shame LOL If I didn't need all the top light, I'd have 4 already! __________________ My figs:Saint Rita, Ronde De Bordeaux, Figo Preto, Adriatic JH, Marseilles Black VS, Celeste, Corkey’s Honey Delight, Black Italian, LSU Gold, LSU Purple Looking for: delicious, productive, fast growing fig trees for the zone 8a in Texas(near DFW)!

greyongray

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Posted 1462421074	Reply with quote #15

Your balcony is beautiful, I love it! Everything looks so healthy and happy, and you get a little privacy to boot. __________________ Phoenix AZ Zone 9B

Smyfigs

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Posted 1462468504	Reply with quote #16

Love your space, Chad! I think your mini farm is absolutely fabulous! __________________ 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

adoresfigs45

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Posted 1462493164	Reply with quote #17

how about plant hanger out from side walls with basket just kidding beautiful job.

Ework

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Posted 1462548872	Reply with quote #18

Quote: Originally Posted by Sas Chad, The good news is that you are on the first floor, which also means no structural issues with the building. "A picture is worth a thousand words". Now I could really see how many trees would fit on my balcony should we decide to move. Where are you located? Thanks for posting. Sas, where are you moving to? What are you going to do with all of your fig trees???

rhymehong

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Posted 1463031401	Reply with quote #19

Very good collection! I envy that you have 3 RDB! My cuttings all failed. If you would like to sell one to make space for new variety, please send me a message. Greatly appreciated! Anyone else has a rooted RDB for sell? Pls leave me a message. Thanks!

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