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Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
"if they would just keep the squirrels, possums, raccoons and birds away!"

but they don't


Doug

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 205
 
"This fig is the san pedro type that will produce a breba crop but the main crop needs the wasp."



Well, Im not sure now what to think as it put out a breba crop as expected, then the main crop
started which shriveled up and fell off. (as expected)
Now, after looking at it 2 days ago it has a main crop again, and they are swelling.
So, until I get figured out just what I have I will only pass a couple cuttings to my friends
(that I owe) and we will see how it matures with age. It might be only a mis labeled
fig Jon sold on ebay, or it could possibly be a common fig from malta.

I do not want to put it into the hands of some who would only try to profit from it.
Not if I can help it.

Time will tell, and in time many I hope will have it as well.

Please no more emails wanting cuttings.
Your day will come.

Doug


Subject: Re brown rooting in summer Replies: 21
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 282
 
your welcome pfacica


Doug

Subject: Dark vs. light - figs that is Replies: 20
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 472
 
Or just more hungry due to drought.

Doug

Subject: Please help- growing figs indoors! Specifically- LIGHT BULBS :/ Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 308
 
I think I paid $75 in parts.....


:)



Doug

Subject: Please help- growing figs indoors! Specifically- LIGHT BULBS :/ Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 308
 
LED's produce little heat.
The LED it's self is hot needing cooled but very little can be felt
with your hand a foot below the lights.
I believe led's will be the grow light choice soon
for the future.
I'm not knocking one light or any other.
A lumen is a lumen, it just makes a difference on the
electric bill to provide that lumen for less.
Not everybody can afford the ridiculous prices
people are charging for led grow lights. That was
when I found the pot head forums where they describe
how to build your own grow light.
That is all I did, nothing special.

Doug

Subject: Please help- growing figs indoors! Specifically- LIGHT BULBS :/ Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 308
 
You do live in a zone almost too cold for in ground trees.
Die back is common for the first 2 years where I'm at.
They usually always grow back from the root even
stronger in the spring.
If I were you I would grow in pots outdoors then bring them in when
night temps are around 45 degrees for the winter.
Let it go dormant in a area that the root ball can not freeze.
Bring it back out when temps stay above 45f.


Doug

Subject: Dark vs. light - figs that is Replies: 20
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 472
 
I think they eat what ripens in the order the figs ripen for me.
New mocking birds arrive each year teach their youngins to do the same.

Never ending battle, and I'm sick of it.


Doug

Subject: Cuttings listings are up, ~230 varieties Replies: 24
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 1,068
 
I'll get some money saved just for this great offer.
Very generous offer, thank you.


Doug

Subject: Please help- growing figs indoors! Specifically- LIGHT BULBS :/ Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 308
 
My light draws 1.8 amps at 120 volts. Say 20,000 lumen. (I have tested with light meter apps and mine is slightly higher)
Compare that to the current draw of a HPS or metal halide of the same lumen.
Then you can see the difference in lighting and what it will cost you to run.

Yes I use a southern exposed window to start my cuttings.
I extend the short daylight hours of winter with the lighting.
Longer day light hours stimulate the cuttings growing, they think it is
summer with the long daylight hours.

Doug




Subject: Please help- growing figs indoors! Specifically- LIGHT BULBS :/ Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 308
 
Summer plants like the plumeria come in for winter.
I start my cuttings in december and plant them outside in my orchard
the first part of march.
Details on how to build one,, you will have to look it up on line.
I just do not have the time to go into detail.
It needs a power pack or driver to run the LED at required voltage and amperage.
The LED's need a cooling source, I used aluminum and a fan or two. You will need thermal paste.
The LED's will need a resistor,
That you will have to investigate. They are fairly easy to build.

A lumen is a lumen. 10000 of lumen in one bulb is the same as 10000 lumen
of another.
Led's run much cheaper than comparable lights with equal lumen.

Hope it helps
Best I can do.
Im on this forum too much the way it is.

Doug


Subject: Please help- growing figs indoors! Specifically- LIGHT BULBS :/ Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 308
 
I built a few LED grow lights from information I found online.
I use it each winter on my cuttings.
That light has 2-100 watt LED chips each LED puts out 10000-12,000 lumen.
Works for me.


Doug



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Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
well it sounds like you have more rodents for the snakes to eat than I do greenbud
let alone rattlers.

Have fun. I rarely have to deal with either.

Doug


edit

for all those who just love snakes....
when weather turns colder where do you think your family
snakes go? Right in your home where it is warm.

that YOU CAN ENJOY NOT ME.

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
It scared you enough to call 911?
They have better things to do.
Doug

Subject: Re brown rooting in summer Replies: 21
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 282
 
I received some with wax last winter as well and I rooted them with
the 3 cup method. They grew as well as another without.
I believe the wax is to help the cutting hold it's own moisture.
I have not tried it.

Doug

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
I don't have to warn my friends and family to watch out for a big black snake that bites.
Or watch your step a copper head likes that spot.
It sounds a lot safer to walk my property than yours.
All I will say.


Doug

Subject: Re brown rooting in summer Replies: 21
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 282
 
Never tried it.

Doug

Subject: Dark vs. light - figs that is Replies: 20
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 472
 
Can you be sure of that?
I have peaches, plums and nectarine that get attacked each year by birds
then they move on to my figs when they ripen.

Doug

Subject: Re brown rooting in summer Replies: 21
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 282
 
Just saying they did not need parafilm for the last few hundred years to stick a cutting in dirt.
Its not true that leaves mold when they touch the cup sides.
I have rooted a few hundred using a 3 cup method, if they rotted your dirt was too wet.
The added humidity cup is for adding the humidity to the cutting alone.
Cuttings not dipped in wax or whatever tend to sometimes drying out before rooting.

Doug

edit

Rooting fig trees in the middle of winter is a whole different ball game
where you have to know what makes what work. I learned by practice.
There are a hundred ways to root a fig, we all enjoy trying others methods.
I air layer when the temps are warm,, I root when it is the most challenging
and the fact that I plant my winter cuttings early march.
It gives it a year plus to mature before the next winter in ground.

Subject: OT-Help Identify this Bite Mark Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 309
 
Actually with the peck holes under the gashes makes me think the bird used his beak to scrape out the tomato.
Not claw marks, I believe.

netting can help those with small collections, in my case it would take more netting
than I could afford.

Doug

Subject: Re brown rooting in summer Replies: 21
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 282
 
Here is a write up I copied from another member here years ago.
It is as basic as you get.


The method of the branches of the fig plantation in the ground ... old tradition, a square piece of cloth 50 by 50 cm pour a portion of land in the middle ad wheat cementes join together small pieces of urine chicken or cow  or pork dry urine, then crack the tip of the twig in half 5cm, put the stick in the middle of the cloth  , tie the cloth with the greyhound in the middle, make a hole in the ground and put into the hole and cover with soil+ water 2 times per day, every week throw urine or chicken or cow twist on the fig tree, when it is a lie to flourish ad water with dish soap  once a month, when they are big fig tree and ready to give figs lie sulfur over...this is  that way we do here on the island of madeira



Doug

Subject: Re brown rooting in summer Replies: 21
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 282
 
It works without a parafilm if you put a clear cup on top of the cutting.
Anybody can stick a cutting in dirt when the temps outside are up.
Be sure to put it in indirect sunlight or shade that gets a few hours of sun a day.
Burying a cutting in dirt has been done for hundreds of years to propagate figs.
It is just the easiest method if the outdoor temps are right.
I root only in the winter, just for the challenge and something to do.
Doug

Subject: OT-Help Identify this Bite Mark Replies: 28
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 309
 
Kinda looks like a bird pecking.
There is a round puncture mark on the left with a bite out of it above.
I'm guessing a bird is tasting it. Then they go taste the next red one, then the next.


Doug

Subject: Dark vs. light - figs that is Replies: 20
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 472
 
Birds learn what to look for on ripe figs, green white or dark.
Maybe they can smell the ripeness, don't know.
Squirrels seem to pick on my purple and red figs first,
then they learn about finding the ripe green ones.
You kinda need to decide who wants the figs the most.
Trapping pests and relocating them may be your only answer
to getting to eat figs yourself.

just my experience with my figs and pests.

On the other hand, light figs as a whole are less tasty
than the dark and the red figs and some green ones. IMO.

I am considering removing all light figs from my orchard
and just concentrate on collecting anything but the yellow ones.
Birds hit the bright yellow ones first.

Doug

Subject: No more fungus gnats, pretty much a guarantee Replies: 7
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 228
 
I just use Gnatrol.
Fungus gnats are what it is made for and it works.
Glad to hear there may be other options.
What are the hazards handling neem cake?


Doug

edit: looked for it myself

https://www.kelp4less.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Neem-Cake-MSDS.pdf


there are hazards that need to be known if people use it.

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
I appreciate that.
It is our right (for now.....) to protect our families and self.
I live near a little country town where lil gangster
thugs shot our city councilman in the head.
Nothing you would expect out in the country.
I've carried long before that, but as the world changes we must adapt
to keep our rights and safety. Me an my lil 357mag snubbiie been close
friends for years.
)

Have fun and be safe.

Doug

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
agrarian.....exactly right

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
Big difference between a hand tamed harmless snake, and the wild ones where who knows if it's deadly
or not. Some people simply do not like snakes, period.
I am one of them. I let all garder snakes roam free and do not hunt them down.
If I find or see a dangerous snake, I will hunt it down until I do find it and eradicate it.
A black rat snake that was in my chicken egg box was over 5 feet long and did strike to bite me
quite a few times before I shortened him up a bit with the shovel.
Not going to let my wife get bit just trying to collect eggs.
It is all personal choice what you want to live around, snakes have plenty where else to live other than on my property.
If I let them feel safe on my property, Im only inviting more trouble.

Doug

Subject: Introducing East Martin Luther King Replies: 24
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I have both in my orchard.
If you would like pictures of both, just ask.

Doug

Subject: Snake in Fig Tree Replies: 40
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 690
 
Rat snakes are black with white under bellies.
At least here in South Carolina.

Purple martins are insect eating birds.
Great birds to have around, I plan on building a Martin house
with 15-20 nesting boxes.
They fly together almost in formation eating skeeters n such.

Doug

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
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ARMANDO rare only = $


Doug

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 205
 
Cool!


Doug

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 1,196
 
Just poking in fun.....at least it is a rare one.



Doug

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 1,196
 
tenne, I do with them as I feel.
I do not need suggestions how to take care of my orchard or whats in it.
Plain and simple.
Thanks anyway

Doug

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 205
 
Send me a pm this fall.
If you don't have anything to share back, it's ok.

Doug

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
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If I don't know what it is....yes I do.
I have an acre and a half of orchard so I have plenty of room to plant what I want.
I call my figs what I was told they are called, then I prove it with the produce.
One fig was called LSU Scotts yellow, produced purple figs......
Before I burnt my 2 of them, I went back to the man who gave me the cuttings.
He researched where he got it and confirmed it was lsu Scotts black not yellow.
So it was spared. There has only been those 2 and one other so far that did not produce
the right colored, flavored fig.
Yup, burnt up the one.
Too many well known fantastic figs with background and their original name to be had for me.
It is only a matter of personal preference.

Doug


Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 205
 
I will consider that.
Thanks for your input.

Doug

edit: I will never stop growing and sharing figs.
Once they are in the ground for 3 years they are very little maintenance.
My trees need pruned back each year so cuttings will always be there too.
I'm disabled to the point I need my mobility cart I made just to get around.
What better to do with what's left of my life?
Sharing would make the whole world a better place and I want to do my part.

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 1,196
 
Unknown's are just that. Unknown.
That is why I never put any unknown figs in my orchard.
If a fig produces something other than It's name and description, I dig it up and burn it.
It is just my preference.
If I give a fig away, I want the person knowing they got what it is supposed to be.
I could grow a bunch of unknowns, but why when I don't have to.
Looks like a tasty fig anyway.

Doug

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
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Sure I have a couple. One is 5-6 feet tall and just as big a diameter.
The point made to me is name confusion on the same variety fig.
I don't care either way, but what is good for one is good for all.
Imagine all the duplicate named figs we already have. Adding to it does not make
sense to me.
Nothing against the poster, but everybody will start doing it as well.
Many varieties have fmv for one person and not the next.
There are too many variables to consider to just say one is rare because it does not appear to have fmv.

Just my opinion and just common sense.


Doug

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 205
 
Sharing is as much fun as growing.
Some are out only for the money with figs.
I'm too broke for it to make a difference whether I sell or give away.
There are good people out there, making friends has more importance than money to me.

Doug

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
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After showing George my pictures of the gm8 and discussing names we settled on  "White Bajtra"
Georges brother in law (where the original gm8 cutting was taken) used to call this fig Bajtra (breba)
so it only makes sense to use the name from the originator.
This fig is the san pedro type that will produce a breba crop but the main crop needs the wasp.
So when I spread cuttings around, it will be the gm8 "White Bajtra"
Those who actually have the gm8 can call it what they wish, if you end up with a "White Bajtra"
it came from my gm8 and my orchard. Even George no longer has this fig as his died.

Enjoy.

Doug



Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 1,196
 
If there is already a black ischia why re name it?
Just more confusion.
Where's all the complainers when I am renaming the gm8?
If I happen to find a green ischia do I rename it to green ischia db?
Doug

Subject: aphids Replies: 18
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 237
 
Im no bug expert, I just used the common sense approach that gas dumped in the center of
the mound flows straight down then evaporates.
It is those fumes that fill the cavities then ignite and burn the mound.
All though not 100 percent every time, it does usually only take one burning off the mound
and it settles right back down after a good rain. They do not just move and rebuild.
When I said 2 tablespoons it's probably more like a quarter full on a paint can cap of gas.
Try it.

Doug

Subject: aphids Replies: 18
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 Done very carefully, I apply 2 tablespoons of gas on a fire ant mound.
The gas fumes saturate the mound and when lit will burn for 5 minutes.
This kills queens, eggs, and workers/biters.
It also does not leach chemicals into the ground that figs drink from.
Now, be very careful.
Do not carry the gas jug around or use a sealed container to hold the gas.
I put a dab of gas in a old paint can top and walk it to the mound.
Pour it on top and around the edge and lite with a rolled up newspaper
so you don't get too close to where fumes can collect.
Done carefully this works best and cheapest for me.
Of course normal precautions with gas is important.

Doug

Subject: FMV? maybe, Mites? yes! Replies: 69
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I use pyola concentrate.
If you read this article it will explain why I use what I do.
It's good stuff.

http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-pyola-oil-spray.htm

Doug


.......and it does not defoliate your tree

Subject: Propogation method up north Replies: 13
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Ordering overseas will bring the usda knocking on your door,
It happened to me when I bought a wuhan from china.
Just a heads up for ordering from other countries.

Doug

Subject: New kid on the block-Introduction Replies: 19
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Welcome

Subject: aphids Replies: 18
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 237
 
LOL, the benefit of safers soap.
It removes the leaves completely on its own.

Doug

Subject: Rust Speckled Leaves on My Green Ischia Fig Tree Replies: 6
Posted By: SCfigFanatic Views: 180
 
Air circulation through the tree is important.
A over abundance of leaves can trap moisture
that can help to cause rust spots.
I remove a few inner leaves on trees showing signs of rust
to improve air circulation.
There are also chemicals that some use.
Hope it helps.

Doug

Subject: Best figs at your location Replies: 266
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Dang looking at the chart, I see why I moved to the south east part of USA.
Growing up and farming in ohio.....what a nice change of location here to retire.
Then I learned I could grow figs here. No wonder all my varieties seem to grow
as good as any other. All about location.


Doug