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Subject: Ripening Order Replies: 12
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There are brebas and main crop, but what do you call this one forming on the side of a breba?

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Subject: 884,736 Cubic Inches Replies: 9
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One thousand in cups??!!

Subject: Brebas Replies: 1
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The only brebas I have on now are Peter's Honey. The ones that formed on Celeste have fallen off.

Here's how big Peter's Honey are now.

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What other varieties produce good brebas?

Subject: Black Madeira UCD cutting Replies: 10
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It's hard to see, but that little 1" cutting has 3 intact nodes. I probably wouldn't have taken a chance if these little cuttings didn't have so many nodes for their length (they were at the tip of the cutting). The Black Madeira and Barnisotte only made initials in the bag for me--no roots-- so I have also put the longer cuttings into a salad container horizontally.

I think I got cuttings on March 18, they went into bags or into the salad container that day and most (except for ones in bag) were rooted enough to pot in clear containers last week.  All my bagged cuttings are now in salad containers with potting soil and perlite. They're only buried 3/4" deep so I can gently dig the soil off and check them out.

We'll see, they may all die, but I wanted a balance of roots and leaves if possible when they went into the pot. This method is copied from postings others have made on this and the GW forum (elder, plumfan & maybe you Georgi). 

Subject: Black Madeira UCD cutting Replies: 10
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I only received one  cutting each of Black Madeira and Barnisotte from UC Davis. I made several 1" cuttings from the tip of the cutting where there were numerous small nodes close together. These were layered horizontally in planting mix and perlite in an 8x8x3 plastic container that we get salads in. One variety went into each corner of this container. The longer section of the cutting went into the bag in a wet newspaper. 

Rooting in the potting soil was much faster and roots were better developed on both varieties than the larger cutting in the bag.

Black Madeira cutting
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Subject: Lattarula Replies: 7
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I have both Marseilles (like Lattarula) and Peter's Honey. PH definitely needs heat to ripen well. I have it in my hottest spot against a brick wall.


Subject: I Lead The Dogs out Replies: 7
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Now I feel guilty, I only hauled my potted figs into the garage for a couple of nights this winter when it was supposed to be in the 20's. The rest of the time, they lived quite happily on the deck, despite multiple sub 32F nights. All have leafed out well.

Subject: UCD Cuttings Rooting Replies: 9
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All Col de Dames have been potted along with one from each of the others except Black Madeira. Some of the Alma cuttings are growing long branches in the bag, but no roots.


Subject: UCD Cuttings Rooting Replies: 9
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Hi Linda,

That is the mix I like--I like it better than the 100% vermiculite that I used before. Good drainage and clear containers are important. I cut off the top of old water bottles and burn 3-4 holes into the base. It is hard to get the little rascals out once they've rooted well without cutting the bottle apart, but I like the feeling I'm recycling trash into something useful.

Good luck and let me know what roots for you first.

Scott

Subject: UCD Cuttings Rooting Replies: 9
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I have had my UCD cuttings two weeks today. Of all the varieties I ordered--

Alma
Mary Lane
Barnisotte
Black Madeira
Col de Dame
Yellow Neches
Enderub (228-20)

Col de Dame is first out of the gate with two cuttings out of the bag and into the pot today. Initials on most varieties except only very small ones on Barnisotte and Black Madeira. What vones are first to sprout roots for you other UCD recipients?

Subject: Brebas 2008 Replies: 5
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Just beginning to form brebas here. Peter's Honey has them up and down the limb. Even celeste has two on each limb, paired on the very tip of the branch (I assume they will fall off later as Celeste is not known for its brebas?).






Notice the Celeste brebas are on a little bit of a stem?

Subject: Has anyone successfully rooted a moderately mold prone cutting? Replies: 12
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Hi Ottawan

No, I don't rinse the bleach off I don't think it hurts the cutting. The roots are really fragile and won't stand scrubbing or bleach. So for me, if they mold at that point, they're gone. I think you're right, the moisture level is the key. Mine are always too wet, so I have been leaving the bags open (unzipped) for a day or two.

Subject: Has anyone successfully rooted a moderately mold prone cutting? Replies: 12
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I have had some moldy cuttings when rooting in the bag. The cuttings had been scrubbed with soap and sprayed with 10% bleach before going into the bag. When they became moldy, if roots hadn't formed, I took them out, cleaned them with soap and water and 10% bleach, discarded the paper wrapper and rewrapped. I had more problem with paper towels than newspaper and generally, if there was mold, the paper was too wet or I had not been opening the bag enough to exchange air. Now I leave the bags open for a day or two to get humidity levels right before I close them and make it a point to air them out every day or two. Some formerly "furry" cuttings are now happily growing roots and leaves, some aren't.

Subject: UCDavis cuttings shipping out Monday Replies: 17
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Received my cuttings today (Tuesday). Everything I ordered + pomegranates. All in the bag,etc.

Subject: New Figs 4 Fun Varietal site almost ready Replies: 75
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Jon,

I sent out L yesterday. 



Subject: New PIX N-Z, #s, USDA/UC Davis collection Replies: 2
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In case no one has said it lately, thanks for all you do (both of you) to make this information so widely available.

Subject: Question about Peter Danna Replies: 10
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If Peter's Honey, dotatto, binella, and kadota are one and the same it might explain the double figs I've noticed on my Peter's Honey.(or mine is a mislabeled kadota) 

It's hard to see, but the fruiting pattern is 1 fig, 2 figs, 1 fig, 2 figs (although I had already picked one of the last pair)

 

's Peter's Honey leaf

Also see by sergio on kadota
http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg0614090722373.html

Subject: Question about Peter Danna Replies: 10
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Some candidates for Peter's Honey could be in this list of figs from the

1890 report of state board of horticulture

Regarding sicilian figs--

Sicily--Dottato-best for drying. Sangiovannaro, Datternolo (early fruit), Natalino (late fruit), Melanzana, Olivuzza (small fruit), Ficazzana (very large --6 figs weigh 2 pounds black, bears twice a year only for eating fresh)

Messina--Brogiotto, Adottato, Graziano, Catalano, Palermitano, Verunio, Lardaio

Catania--Sangiovannaro, Sottuno, Melinciano, Ottato (Dottato)

Subject: Question about Peter Danna Replies: 10
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That's something I've been curious about, too.
 
The figs 4 fun site has a quote "I met Peter Dana in the early 1980's. Of Italian roots, he was in the produce business in Portland. A true gardening pioneer, he defied convention and planted many fruits unusual for our area. On one side of his house were Asian Persimmons, in the front Pawpaws, and on his patio he grew a delectable fig which he brought from Sicily. This was so good, I named it in his honor, Peter's Honey Fig."

Subject: First Frost in Zone 6b,Southern New Jersey Replies: 8
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Last two Hardy Chicago picked today, shriveled, very limp, and DELICIOUS!
They sure didn't look like much from the outside, half green and half purple-black.

Subject: First Frost in Zone 6b,Southern New Jersey Replies: 8
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First frost today in Georgia too, Herman. Only figs that I have that might finish ripening are Hardy Chicago (since I took it into the garage). Brown Turkey had its leaves pretty well cooked and the last figs probably won't make it.

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
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I think I have both Marseilles (EL) and Peter's Honey (Monrovia). I haven't had any figs from the Marseilles yet, but the leaves are definitely different and the Marseilles seems to be a more energetic grower.

Scott

Subject: Pix of Sal's #1,and Hardy Chicago ,fruits,on 1st.of Nov.,2007 Replies: 2
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Thanks for the pix, Herman. I take it first two are Hardy Chicago and last Sal's #1?

Subject: Would like to see pics Replies: 7
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I have Peter's Honey

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Subject: Dwarf varieties, propagating fig Replies: 13
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When I lived in Missouri and grew figs in the garden, I would tie my fig tree branches up in a similar manner and wrap the limbs and trunk with burlap. I would then dig a trench next to the tree, cut the roots on the far side and near side and lay the tree down in the trench. Then I would cover the tree with 6 inches of soil and a layer of leaves. In the spring, I would stand it up and unwrap and untie it. The tree never seemed to mind.

Subject: fmv how is it spread? Replies: 15
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I keep wondering about propagating cuttings under heat (some type of greenhouse arrangement) and then air layering the top of the cutting. Not to eliminate the virus, but to weaken it?? I kept noticing on the GW forum that people in warmer climates seemed to have better success with UC Davis cuttings and less trouble with FMV than those farther north did.

Subject: fmv how is it spread? Replies: 15
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It doesn't really involve the vector, but something I read suggested that FMV is not evenly distributed throughout the entire plant and that is why apical meristem culture is capable of clearing the virus (not as much virus in the apical bud because of rapid growth). Anybody else hear of such?

Subject: USDA / UC Davis pix No.6 Replies: 4
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Jon,

What was the taste of Native de Argentile like?

Scott

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
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Hi Woody,

I only have Brown Turkey (2) and "Giant" Celeste (I don't think it is the Louisiana Giant Celeste, just an oddball sold to me as Celeste) in the ground. The rest are in pots, but I am plotting on sneaking some into some sunny spots in the yard. Celeste and Brown Turkey have tasted the best and done the best for me so far, but most trees are still young. The season in mild here and we might have one snow a winter (or not). Fig trees can grow quite large (my neighbor has a brown turkey 25 feet tall). We did have a late freeze this spring that took all the leaves off the fig trees, but they recovered and fruited. I envy you guys your large collections.

Scott

Subject: What varieties do members grow and where? Replies: 40
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Hi Woody,

I have the following, but some* have not fruited yet. These are in  northern Georgia.
Only Peter's Honey and Brown Turkey are still bearing, both also have a lot of green figs that won't ripen before frost.
 The last few Peter's Honey have had a nice large drop of honey to seal the open eye.

Brown Turkey
Celeste
Peter's Honey
Hardy Chicago*
Violette de Bordeaux* (EL)
Marseilles* (EL)
"Giant" Celeste

scott

Subject: USDA / UC Davis pix No. 2 Replies: 3
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Beautiful pictures, really works of art. Were these taken on a shadow box?