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Subject: Phoenix fig varieties rising from the ashes Replies: 11
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 319
 
There is some good work on logging the qualities of cold hardy figs you can find here:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ihfyIwZ8l5DyVMFvTOAthQf65jn-2bRRMPGR57AKSyw/edit?usp=sharing

I can't remember who put this together, but it's great work and a good start for what you're talking about.

Subject: Witch Finger grapes Replies: 20
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 4,983
 
http://grapery.biz/index.php/grapes

That's their official site.  You can see all the varieties they currently offer. But as I said previously, you will probably have a very hard time getting these as a home grower.  These people are trying to be "the" premiere grape breeder. I would expect their plants to be as protected as possible.  

That being said, there might be some other oblong varieties that are out there that one could get their hands on. I'm just not sure.

Hope that helps.

Subject: Witch Finger grapes Replies: 20
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 4,983
 
These witch finger grapes are bred by the same people who bred the "cotton candy" Grapes.  I used to sell them when I was in the Produce business.  The witch fingers are good, but really just a novelty, I wouldn't say they are any better than most black or red seedless grapes.  I read about the breeding program they came from in the past, but I can't look it up right now. I'll come back and post here if I find it later.  

I will say though that they are most likely patented varieties and only carefully sold within the industry.  

I do remember that they are NOT GMO though. They were bred using traditional methods.

Subject: Nero 600M question Replies: 39
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 1,500
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by helike13
Grafted tree or sport. I have Panachee with a Jolly Tiger-like sport branch.


I with helike13.  Odds are good it's a Sport.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sport_(botany)

Subject: I have a cutting problem.(Too many) and need advice Replies: 28
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 585
 
Ok, I stayed up till 3am the other night and this is the result: 



It might not be the perfect solution, but I worked with what I had and now it is done!  I can move on to my other projects (mushrooms anyone?) and when the cuttings start to root they can go easily into pots.  Thanks, everyone for the advice!

Subject: I have a cutting problem.(Too many) and need advice Replies: 28
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 585
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by don_sanders
With that many, I would probably plant them straight into the ground if you have the space.


If that would work, I would do it. I have the space.  I'm just afraid that sticking them in the ground is less of a sure thing than pampering them indoors.

Subject: I have a cutting problem.(Too many) and need advice Replies: 28
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 585
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by cyberfarmer
Where did you acquire so many cuttings?


I bought every single cutting from generous people on this very forum!

Wow, everyone! You have all given me some great ideas and suggestions.  I'm going to plan and decide what to do, then update this thread!

Subject: I have a cutting problem.(Too many) and need advice Replies: 28
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 585
 
UPDATE: See my post further down for what method I went with!



As you can see in the video, I have a lot of cuttings to deal with and need advice on what is the best way to root this many cuttings at once and ASAP.  It is almost May, after all.

Early in the year, I attempted the 3-cup method and failed miserably.  I had about a 80% failure rate.

Any supplies needed, I can probably get. I have rooting gel and coco coir already.

Here is the complete list of cuttings: 


in no particular order  
(^ = duplicate variety)


Petite Negri    
x2

Mare de Deu   x2

Atreano Gold  x1

Conandria      x2

Kadota          x2

Hollier          x2

Mary Lane     x3

Figo Branca   x3

^Marseille VS Black   x2

Violet De Bourdeaux   x2

Ronde De Bordeaux    x2

Molla Vermellax1

U. Abruzzi            x3

U. Somerset            x3

U. Natelina BI            x3

U. Purple Portugesex3

U. Italian Yellow Westfield   x3

U. Italian Yellow BI            x3

U. Italian Yellow II             x3

U. Texas Blue Giant            x3

U. Greek Cephalonia           x4

U. S. Plainfield                   x4

U. Orangeburg                   x3

U. Yellow Portugese            x3

Brunswick                         x3

Danny’s Delight                  x3

Negronne                          x3

Paradiso                            x3

^Patrick Super Giant           x3

^Sal’s Corleone                  x4

Sweet George                    x4

Trojano C                          x3

Texas Everbearing              x3

U. Carini RG                      x3

U. Manalapan Red              x3

U. Naples Dark                  x3

U. Prosciutto                     x3

Gino’s Black                      x3

Verdal Longue                   x2

Lyndhurst White                x1

^Sal’s Corleone                x2

^Italian Honey                 x2

U. NJ Red                        x2

JH Adriatic                       x1

FiggyFrank's Carini          x2

^Marseilles Black VS       x2

Alma                             x3

White Marseilles              x2

O’Rourke Improved Celeste x2

Strawberry Verte            x1

LSU Tiger         x2

^Italian Honey  x1

California Brown Turkey  x1

Salce  x1

Nero 600m   x2

Latarolla    x2

nycfig's U. Sweet Diana x6 MOLD

Adriatic x2

Afghan-E  x2

Algerian   x2

Armenian x2

Unknown Owensboro  x2

Trojano Calabrese      x2

Unk. Green Italian      x2

Subject: Figs at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 250
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bamafig
they wanna keep 'em all to themselves I guess, for "research", I'm sure.


Well, I doubt they would care if anyone sampled a fig here and there, but the poachers in the story tried to make off with a couple gallons of them.

Subject: Figs at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 250
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bamafig
Hmmm...seeing as i live here in the Magic City, I might have to "visit" the garden in mid July or so.


Fair warning, while I was at the office one of the staff members told me a story about what happened to a couple of poachers who got caught harvesting the figs.... Let's just say they didn't get home with them.

Subject: Figs at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 250
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nkesh099
oldoneeye, Nice photos. Thank you for posting them. If you get a chance, make a trip to Petal FromThe Past in Jamison, AL (30 miles South of Birmingham) and visit their fig orchard as well. You'll be pleased. Navid.


I just visited Petals a few days ago actually, and yes, they have a nice little fig orchard.  I purchased a few trees while I was there. I recommend anyone in the area visit there.  The figs are just a small part of their offerings.

Subject: Figs at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 250
 
Ok. Update time.  I counted seven trees. I found three labels.  Only two had the variety names.  LSU Purple and Blanche. I inquired at the garden's offices as to how I might find out the rest of the varieties and am still waiting to hear back. I will update again once I do. Pictures are below, in no particular order, although I will say that all of the large brebas are from the Blanche tree.
















Subject: Figs at Birmingham Botanical Gardens Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 250
 
I'm there now. I cant find tags on a lot of the trees, but two that are labeled are LSU purple, and Blanche.  I'll take some pics and post again later. Some good brebas setting in here already.

Subject: Hello/figs/NW AR/ hoophouse Replies: 6
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 184
 
You should consult with GreenFin about hoop houses. He grows bananas in his sunken hoop houses in cold Kansas.  There's probably some useful info on his blog:  http://www.greenfingardens.com/

Subject: Cuttings @ $3 ea + Shipping Replies: 22
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 1,404
 
I sent you an email. Thanks for the offer.

Subject: Shameless Plug Replies: 11
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 346
 
Put a link in your signature, like so many people do. It doesn't seem to be a problem.

Subject: Clone your cuttings & never see gnats! Replies: 400
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 9,298
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by SCfigFanatic



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Doug


What is that plant between your cloner and the figs on the windowsill?  It looks a lot like my Mamey Sapote.

Subject: Where to find Fresh Figs? Replies: 10
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 256
 
Our Trader Joe's here definitely has frozen figs. They keep them in the freezer pit with the rest of the frozen fruit. I have a few bags in my home freezer right now.

Unless you can get someone in a warm climate who has a tree that's still ripening fruit to ship you some, frozen, canned, or dried is your only option in store right now.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 28,721
 
This is a wonderful and generous offering. I am so far happy with the cuttings I received from Greenfin and decided to take him up on this new offer. I feel there is some risk involved, but I'm willing to give Greenfin a chance at this. I ordered five trees and might order more.

I have offered many people I know in my daily life some of the few fig trees I have. You know why? Because I love figs and love growing things and want other people to love them too.

I'm not going to hold it against someone who wants to sell his rare varieties cheaply. Figs live, breathe, and reproduce. They should not be hoarded like rare gems.

Merry Christmas and may more figs grow this year than last.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 28,721
 
Wow. This is a great offer. I'm wondering though... how will you get the trees into dormancy for bare-root shipping?  You will have to do that right?

Subject: Sweet Diana Unknown Cuttings for Postage 2015 - - 12/18/15 4:30pm EST All Gone! Replies: 26
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 434
 
PM and Payment sent! Thanks!

Subject: LSU CUTTINGS For Trade Or Sale Replies: 3
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 331
 
I PMed you.

Subject: Looking to buy cuttings of productive LSU/LSU-ish figs Replies: 3
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 164
 
If he hasn't sold it yet, Adelmanto has Scott's Black listed on his cutting sale here:

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/cuttings-for-trade-or-sale-7798227?pid=1289901413

Subject: OT: anyone selling/trading lingonberry plants? Replies: 5
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 152
 
Stark Bros has one Variety of Lingonberry:

http://www.starkbros.com/search?query=lingonberry


Subject: $2 cuttings, 19 varieties Replies: 132
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 4,335
 
I received my cuttings in the mail today. All are accounted for. Thanks!

Subject: Fig Trees in San Francisco Replies: 10
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 468
 
Lisascenic, If you get chance to head into San Fran sometime, would you mind taking a close look at the tree and possibly take some pictures for identification?  You'd be a hero!    If you're so inclined you might take some cuttings too, but I really don't know the legality of doing so.  

I posted the exact location above.  If you do visit the tree, come back and tell us about it.

Thanks!

Subject: For all you northern gardeners, you gotta see this guys garden! Replies: 8
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 334
 
Very cool! Looks like a TON of work to winterize.

From the Youtube comments: 

do cut all these down in the winter and if not how do you winterize, lovely plants

[photo]
+shukiesha thompson Yes, I cut them down & cover with wood chip mulch just before the first frost in the fall. Right now, I'm looking at a few more weeks:(


Subject: OT - Nursery Pots... Replies: 15
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 446
 
here's a 25 gallon pot that IS exclusively for prime member and has prime shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/Gro-Pro-Premium-Nursery-Pot/dp/B00WC00LPA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1447217889&sr=8-3&keywords=20+gallon+pot

You can also select smaller sizes, but they aren't as good a deal as those linked above.  But this is a 25 gallon option for those interested.

Subject: OT - Nursery Pots... Replies: 15
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 446
 
The link you posted goes to the seller page, but not a specific pot. If you search for pot then you see a list of some, but it looks to me like yes, the shipping is free, but not related to prime. Looks like shipping is free for everyone unless I'm missing something.

Subject: Do figs exert mind control over any one who grows one Replies: 29
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 343
 
Hahahaha! I think you might be right. Now that you mention it, the first time I tasted a fresh fig I was suddenly motivated to find a fig tree and plant it. But that wasn't enough. I wanted another one. And another one. It seems your theory holds up. We might be under the influence of the Ficus Hive Mind!

Subject: Protecting figs with hoophouse Replies: 9
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 273
 
You should check this out.

http://www.greenfingardens.com/2015/07/semi-pit-tunnel-greenhouse-update-lots.html?m=1

The guy has a 2 foot deep trench hoop house and kept bananas in it that thrived and fruited. The link is just one post about it, you can find others, including the one about building it, in his past blog posts.

Sounds very promising, I'm thinking about doing one myself.

Subject: OT- Apples Replies: 6
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 154
 
I have a Witney Crab, but it's in its first year. I planted it this spring.  I also have newly planted:

Saint Edmund's Pippin (enthusiastically recommended by a friend who swore it tasted like vanilla ice cream)
Niedzwetzkyana (red fleshed variety I got for the novelty)

I also have an old espaliered Apple, which I think might be a Fuji, but it hasn't fruited since it's first year planted. It hadn't been taken care of. I'm trying to change that.

Your Apples sound interesting, but I don't have any experience with them.

Subject: Question on Growing Plants Indoors Replies: 3
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 129
 
I've overwintered some of my figs in a sunny window in the past, and they came out of dormancy and leafed out months ahead of time.  When the weather warmed and I put them back outside they just seemed to adapt and continued as normal.  Honestly, since figs are from the middle east/mediterranea they get by fine with an extra long growing season.  They are grown in places where they never lose their leaves at all, just ask any fig growers in southern Florida.  

I wouldn't worry about your plant getting burned in the sun after moving it outside. If you give a sunny window during the winter and take care of it, it should be hardened enough to put in direct sunlight when the weather warms.

Hope that helps.

Subject: Good Nursery Websites Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 436
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenFin
Unfortunately they don't sell rooted cuttings, they'll sell tc (tissue culture) plants.

I bought about 20 plants from wellspring, and not one of them looked to me like they were tissue cultured. I'm no expert, but I've seen pictures of tissue cultured figs and they are delicate, green, wiry things. The plants I received were woody, lignified. They were tiny though. I planted them in pots and every one took off and is doing fine. No figs yet though.

Subject: Good Nursery Websites Replies: 13
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 436
 
A lot of those links COGardener posted are broken, but you can just cut out everything after .com for most of them and get to their homepage and make your way to the fig sections from there. 

I can personally vouch for the following, pasted from a recent post I made: 

http://www.treesofantiquity.com/ Probably the best quality of any trees I have ever received.  They ship bareroot trees only during the dormant time of year and have been personable via email.  

http://www.starkbros.com/  A big nursery company. In business since 1816 as they like to brag.  The plants I've received from them have been pretty small, but healthy. Just don't expect personal customer service.

http://wellspringgardens.com/ Quite a few figs to choose from here.  They ship tiny little newly rooted cuttings, but have low prices and usually throw in a couple bonus plants of your choice.

http://ediblelandscaping.com/ Plants of varying sizes to choose from.  They ship year round in pots.   I've bought mostly Pawpaws and Pomegranates from them and not been disappointed.

http://hirts.com/ These guys have their website and are also on Amazon, Etsy, and ebay.  I've ordered a few things from them and their figs come in 4" square pots.

http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/ I haven't ordered from this one yet, but I've heard good things and they have a good selection of figs.

https://www.fourwindsgrowers.com/store/ I didn't order figs from them, but their finger limes came in phenomenal condition. (they specialize in citrus but offer 12 fig varieties)

http://isons.com/ They only offer 5 basic fig varieties but I thought I would mention them.  If you want muscadine grapes they are THE place.


Subject: Fig Trees in San Francisco Replies: 10
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 468
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by striveforfreedom

 There's more . . . 

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 ...two officers get out and go into the Starbucks....



Ok. I'm reviving this thread because striveforfreedom, you have helped me to find the fig tree that has been haunting me ever since I passed it by during my trip to San Francisco a couple of months ago.  My party and I were waiting at the nearby crosswalk, and I spotted the tree and walked over to it, it had huge, beautiful golden figs adorning its branches and I was about to try and get closer to it when my party started yelling at me to come on because the light had turned.

I tried searching on https://fallingfruit.org/ to find where it was I had seen it, but failed.  Then I searched on the forum and saw your picture and instantly recognized it!  Then I read your post and searched for Starbucks on google maps.  

Here's the link: https://goo.gl/maps/rwQZEkgkTTk

The address is: 679 Beach Street

Now we just need someone in the area to get some information on it and/or collect cuttings!  I have to find out what variety it is!



Subject: decisions,decisions,decisions (variety) Replies: 6
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 198
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AZFig
Also check ebay for rare fig trees and cuttings, you probably won't be able to do what you want to do with less than 150 varieties.....just saying. You will probably become addicted like most of the crazy fig nuts on this forum. :)


Yes, but be wary of scammers. That's another helpful thing about this forum.  Just see these recent posts:

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/suspected-ebay-scammers-with-f4f-ties-7247685?highlight=ebay&trail=50

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/anybody-can-told-me-about-13figgerebatihk-7229729?pid=1285632705

Subject: decisions,decisions,decisions (variety) Replies: 6
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 198
 
Well, I'm new around here too, but I think I can start you off with a few resources.

Firstly, the figs4fun variety database is very helpful:  http://figs4fun.com/Varieties.html

There you can look up varieties by name, of which there are many, and get the basic information on a lot of varieties.

Second, you should make good use of the search function here on the forum:  http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/search

If you find a variety available somewhere and you want to know more about it, you can search and see if it's already been discussed here on the forum. I've learned a lot that way.

It's not limited to varieties. You can search for "zone 8" "hardy" or "extending" to find posts about your zone, hardiness, or extending the season.

I don't know of a variety database that has figs listed by season, size, or hardiness. Someone else here on the forum might know of some.

One thing I do is use Google's site search feature to search for specific qualities.

For example, if I type ( hardy site: http://figs4fun.com/Varieties.html ) into Google, without the parenthesis. it'll return every page where the word hardy occurs.

One of the results it gives me is:  http://figs4fun.com/var_s_info.html  Open that page and you'll see that it's a long list of varieties and we were just looking for the word hardy, so press Ctrl+F and type hardy again.  That'll highlight "hardy" everywhere it appears on the page and give you an arrow you can click to skip to each one.  This should work in any web browser (Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.)

You can use that technique with any word or words ( midseason site: http://figs4fun.com/Varieties.html ) ( "late season" site: http://figs4fun.com/Varieties.html ) etc.

Now, you might already know all that, but hopefully that information will help someone else who reads this.

If you find a tree using that method that sounds like it'll suit your needs, getting your hands on it might be another issue.  Only a small fraction of fig varieties are available at plant nurseries, even those that specialize in figs.  That's where this forum comes in handy.  This time of year especially, there are users posting that they have cuttings available to sell or trade.  This is probably the best way to get your hands on rare varieties.  

You should search for other fig growers in your area or in zone 8 and see what information they've posted and private message them for more info on the specifics you're looking for.  Chances are there's someone growing figs near you or in an environment similar to yours and it's important to find them because what is a tasty, late season fig in one region might not be worth planting in another.

Ok. So.... I hope that wasn't an overwhelming amount of information and that it was helpful.

While I'm here, I'll also post some links to online nurseries I have dealt with:

Most of these don't specialize in figs, but offer a limited selection.

http://www.treesofantiquity.com/ Probably the best quality of any trees I have ever received.  They ship bareroot trees only during the dormant time of year and have been personable via email.  

http://www.starkbros.com/  A big nursery company. In business since 1816 as they like to brag.  The plants I've received from them have been pretty small, but healthy. Just don't expect personal customer service.

http://wellspringgardens.com/ Quite a few figs to choose from here.  They ship tiny little newly rooted cuttings, but have low prices and usually throw in a couple bonus plants of your choice.

http://ediblelandscaping.com/ Plants of varying sizes to choose from.  They ship year round in pots.   I've bought mostly Pawpaws and Pomegranates from them and not been disappointed.

http://hirts.com/ These guys have their website and are also on Amazon, Etsy, and ebay.  I've ordered a few things from them and their figs come in 4" square pots.

http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/ I haven't ordered from this one yet, but I've heard good things and they have a good selection of figs.

https://www.fourwindsgrowers.com/store/ I didn't order figs from them, but their finger limes came in phenomenal condition. (they specialize in citrus but offer 12 fig varieties)

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/durio-nursery-fig-list-for-20152016-7780512?pid=1289754254 This is a post on the forum right now about Durio Nursery, who I have not ordered from, but it looks like they offer a LOT of varieties compared to most nurseries.

http://isons.com/ They only offer 5 basic fig varieties but I thought I would mention them.  If you want muscadine grapes they are THE place.


Subject: End cutting sealed with max Replies: 11
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 327
 
Well I learned something... I'll have to try preserving cuttings with wax. What kind of waxes can be used? I have plenty of bees wax.

Subject: End cutting sealed with max Replies: 11
Posted By: OldOneEye Views: 327
 
I'm a little confused by your post.  Do you mean the ends of the cuttings were sealed with what looks like wax?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wax

If the cuttings have been sealed in wax, you will almost certainly need to remove it if you are going to root them.

In fact, the sealed end should probably be cut off, insuring that the end you try to root is clean and wax free.

I'm just making an educating guess.

Someone with more experience than me please chime in here...