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Subject: Lyndhurst White breba Replies: 4
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thanks for sharing. looking forward to my first crop.

Subject: ASAP help Replies: 11
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does the polyethylene tent have to be clear see-through? or it has to be solid color plastic? or its doesn't matter? thanks

Subject: Should I thin out some figs? Replies: 9
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cheryl is correct, resize in paint

Subject: Firs figs of the year Replies: 11
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nice and thanks for sharing

Subject: Rob's Genovese Nero breba Replies: 27
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No way it's a Texas BG

My goodness rob's was good. Reddish internal with a layer of sweet purple nectar between the skin and flesh. Below is a Texas BG. not even close

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Subject: Rob's Genovese Nero breba Replies: 27
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i agree that keeping it Rob's GN , at this point, would mitigate additional confusion.

Rob had a mix-up, and Harvey realized later what he thought was the real GN was not, so the name Rob's GN was born.

I would recommend changing its name only if Rob is able to trace its true origin.

my brebas are identical to Gary's pictures above. they are so identical, i decided to not post pictures. so we definitely have the Rob's GN

Subject: Rob's Genovese Nero breba Replies: 27
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this is an excellent tasting fig!! my wife and I had brebas and were unbelievable. too bad its in the shadow of the real version, but whatever it's origin, it is outstanding. i am keeping both my plants received from harvey. very productive main crop as well

Subject: Productive MBVS Replies: 20
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great insight on this thread...I live in coastal southern California, where its almost mid June and still very mild cooler temperatures and marine layers keeping the sun in check. I notice that some of my figlets are dropping probably due to very limited heat and sun (e.g.., atreano has dropped 10 of its main crop figlets already). so I can see the value of having a versatile, resilient, and hardy variety like MBVS

Subject: Productive MBVS Replies: 20
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how good is the taste? Frank (FMD ) in his recent video says its his favorite. Others also say its good, but smaller figs and inferior to black madeira. Should I pursue the MBVS in an already congested orchard of my backyard? i am leaning towards pursuing this variety...

Subject: Maltese Falcon GM-5 picS Replies: 17
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great way to start the morning

Subject: Lebanese Black/Purple Breba - Today's Harvest Replies: 7
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absolutely Nick.

Subject: Lebanese Black/Purple Breba - Today's Harvest Replies: 7
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thanks, would love to have your variety as a cutting or plant. will keep an eye out as well

Subject: Lebanese Black/Purple Breba - Today's Harvest Replies: 7
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are you selling any? i am right down the 405. looks delicious.

Subject: Sultani fig in ground tree. Replies: 7
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the leaves look just like the leaves of my sultani, which i obtained from Aaron

Subject: Calling all Doctor of Figs (FDs) or FhD (Doctor of Figology) to help a sick plant Replies: 8
Posted By: akrouus Views: 313
 
thanks ALL sincerely for the feedback. i am planning to increase water frequency on the rob's genovese nero. i have also picked off all the yellow/rusty leaves "just in case" its rust to prevent further spreading.

Chris, thanks for the complements. I am already adding lime, but will be challenged to move it to a shadier area since i have a south facing yard and we are entering summer season as well.

thanks all again

Subject: Calling all Doctor of Figs (FDs) or FhD (Doctor of Figology) to help a sick plant Replies: 8
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thanks guys, would love to hear more thoughts on this....
so far, based on the above comments, it looks like more water is the cure. i have been watering all my potted plants one good drenching a week.

Subject: Calling all Doctor of Figs (FDs) or FhD (Doctor of Figology) to help a sick plant Replies: 8
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I have over thirty-five 20 gallon pots, and only this rob's genovese nero (shown) and khdari (not shown, but right next to the subject Rob's Genovese Nero) exhibit this symptom or problem. not all the leaves, but sporadic as you can see. They fall immediately as they get this yellow color with black or brown dots on the yellow. 
i water just like the other pots, and i made sure it is not water logged - it it draining very well like the other pots. only water once a week like all the other pots s as well. there is a sprinkler near by, but i doubt this it the cause? Please help! thanks in advance


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Subject: Nazrati Brebas Replies: 8
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Eli, absolutely gorgeous. God Bless you and may you feast this summer on an abundance of figs. P.S. Now you have me looking for cuttings of this variety

Subject: Any USA members growing Shenshary aka Shenshari aka Shenshare Replies: 1
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have a question if you can please inbox me. thank you

Subject: Memorial Day Replies: 7
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 thanks to all of the men and women who have served to protect our country

Subject: My 2016 season figs Replies: 56
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wow...pots? what size?
please post your soil, watering routine, and fertilizer....

Subject: OT - 2016 Backyard Fruit Tree Project - Episode #7 Eva's Pride Peach Tree Replies: 13
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thanks joe.
I have a santa barbara peach and a blenheim apricot. I was clueless when i planted them 5 years ago about chill requirements. They require about 300 hrs each, and we have been averaging about 100 hrs each winter in my area.  So no prize for me thus far. But i have been doing my research and eva pride stood out due to its 150 chill hr requirement and due to its dave wilson constant taste award. I think you've pushed me to get the Eva pride now. looks delicious!

Subject: Tallahassee Fig Orchard 2013 Update Replies: 51
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LOL...thanks again for the great video. i really enjoyed i. i am no expert, but that looks like a ponte tresa for your avatar?

Subject: Tallahassee Fig Orchard 2013 Update Replies: 51
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what a great tour again, thanks again for the time

I noticed you have some trees that are given room to grow and other trees in rows 3 ft apart? Are the latter trial/pilot trees that you intend to move based on results? Or do you plan to keep them that close long term?

Also, would love to hear how the New Jersey Red got flattened by the SUV...LOL

Subject: Help for a Doofus? My rooted VDB is stalled out. Replies: 10
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not sure where you are, but it recently started to warm up in Los Angeles and I am immediately starting to see growth after what appeared to be slow/no growth (like your situation).

Again, i am not aware of all the variables in your case, but I am assuming its  hardened due to the 3 month outdoor environment and especially the one hour of sun a day. So i would move it to an area that gets more warmth and more sun. And do not overwater. I use 100% pro-mix for my new plants that are up potted to 1 gallon size and I only water well once every 7 to 10 days. Key is warmth, light and balanced watering.


Subject: Help for a Doofus? My rooted VDB is stalled out. Replies: 10
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do you see any buds or leaves? Did you root it using the bag method, then transfer straight to 3 gallon with minimal/small roots? or did you root using cup method  and transfer only after strong root growth? 1 hr of sun definitely seems on low side, but maybe not? depends on how long ago it was up potted, and under what conditions (hardened leaves, etc)

Subject: Does Trees Of Joy ship cuttings worldwide Replies: 4
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they sell cuttings too, but only during pruning season. ebay site/store is  "treesofjoy"

Subject: Black Maderia Figlets Forming Replies: 4
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thank you Tom, figs are coming into full swing

Subject: 2016 Backyard Fruit Tree Project - Episode #4 Desert King Fig Tree Breba Crop Replies: 22
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another excellent video. i watched it twice!

Subject: dying rdb: help save this guy Replies: 13
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i agree with richie and brian. its most likely rotting from underneath.

Subject: Stargate Fig Tree Replies: 4
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Nice eye....
It looks like a monrovia or Lowe's tag

Subject: Share your Drip Irrigation Schedule- Pots , zone 10. Replies: 13
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Eli, i am in zone 10 in los angeles, very similar conditions to what you describe. i almost started a similar post a while back, so i am glad you started this

I have 20 to 25 gallon pots, 100% potting mix similar to pro-mix called proven winners (drains very well), 5 drain holes at bottom, plastic brown resin pots, and full south facing sun

I water once a week, yes only once a week, and all my figs are thriving.

I saw that the former belleclare folks watered twice a day! and I was worried i might be under-watering. But so far, no signs of stress, lots of lush green leaves, and plenty of figlets all at one good watering a week.

Subject: Tallahassee Fig Orchard 2013 Update Replies: 51
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this is a great video that i backed into searching videos. would love an update from Frank sometime

Subject: Sultani Fig = Fayumi Fig? Replies: 26
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for those who recall Aaron started a thread on his sultani which was of Persian decent/origin. Bass, in the same thread informs Aaron that there is another sultani variation from syria.

The sultani cited by richie, eli, and binbin is the fayoumi synonym, of egyptian origin/decent.

however there *may* be two additional varieties, one from Aaron and one from Bass, which *may* not be the Egyptian fayoumi. Or are they?  hmmmmm

see thread

the sultani fig

Subject: Should I Up-Pot? Replies: 11
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honestly, all my cuttings i up-potted with root formation/maturity just like your middle and right cups, and i have had a 95% or greater success rate. Your left cup looks a bit premature, but it may be the angle. Some on the forum may be conservative and tell you to wait longer, and it is fine to do so to increase the survival rate, but in my cases, your cups were just about when I up-potted and mine survived.

Subject: Should I Up-Pot? Replies: 11
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you're just like me when i first subscribed to the forum...LOL

please show us the sides so we can see any root formation...that's is the key variable for readiness to up-pot

Subject: 2016 Backyard Fruit Tree Project - Episode #3 Havasu Fig Tree Breba Crop Replies: 14
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Never heard of this variety. Doesn't look appealing.
Enjoy your videos very much. Thanks

Subject: Do I win the award for most overcrowded mini fig farm? Replies: 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sas

The good news is that you are on the first floor,


Yummy fresh figs within striking distance of pedestrians??

Subject: Up Potting Ponte Tresa Fig Cutting Replies: 4
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thanks. i got two from harvey and both have been up-potted into 1 gallons. i then kept them outside in shade for 1 week to transition, and now they are in full sun...ready to go!!

Subject: The Old Belleclaire Nursery Replies: 15
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this is the lime i use. I do not believe it is of  "agricultural" grade, as alan mentions above. The directions do prescribe recommended amounts per 100 sq ft based on PH levels, and in the absence of a soil test, recommend only 2-4 tbsps. per plant into the soil.

Subject: The Old Belleclaire Nursery Replies: 15
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if you go strictly by their instructions in the belleclare fig brochure (page 3), it appears they fertilized their container figs every 2 weeks with miracle-grow 15-30-15. so I am guessing they needed that much lime to offset the impact of the fertilizer on the soil. i don't fertilize that often, therefore i don't think I need that much lime. but to answer your question (i am not an expert), i think too much lime may adversely affect the fig tree

Subject: El Molino baby Replies: 11
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good luck to you both. i have three trees successfully rooted and transplanted into 1 gallons last weekend. Thanks to the generosity of its founder.

Subject: Vasilika Sika - (can someone compare the 2 varieties please) Replies: 3
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great question.  i would bet most would consider the one the greek people love (without the long finger/pointy leaves) the better variety, but really want to hear responses since i have the BC version.

Subject: Genovese Nero (summary of the 2 varieties please) Replies: 11
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great question. i take it you mean rob's version versus the real version

Subject: Cuttings and plants on ebay Replies: 4
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dave, what is your ebay handle. i would like to follow you

Subject: Easter Replies: 23
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Happy Easter! Christ is truly Risen!

Subject: OT: Peaches and Plums Replies: 21
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nice thread. thanks all for the inputs
Gary, i think you might have nailed it. i searched and my blenheim apricot  requires 400 chill hrs below 45 degrees. I am in LA, its probably not getting those hours. anyone have a good site for searching chill hrs by zip code?

Subject: Who is Ebay seller valarie1582? Replies: 25
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brian, the atreano you sent me is the most vigorous by far. its an animal.

Subject: OT: Peaches and Plums Replies: 21
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i have a blenheim apricot and santa barbara peach. both fruited for us first year in ground in 2011. nothing since...

its either no pollination occurring during bloom period, or maybe the lack of regular fertilizer . any thoughts would be appreciated from stone fruit experts.

the apricot started to bloom this year , and then got hit by a monster rain storm, so not too confident this will be the year.

i am in socal

Subject: Famous Fig Wasp Spotted Today in Los Angeles Replies: 6
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Igor, thank you for the awesome cuttings. you even threw in some strawberry teardrops which was very kind. I live near LAX and I have never seen a capri tree, or maybe I am not looking hard enough

Francisco, those look exactly like the wasps I saw today! Lots of them! thank you for the photo and your comments. In your opinion only, do you feel that I do not need a capri tree? I am not an expert on fig wasps -- can the wasps be random or coincidental on a year by year basis?