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Subject: OT Blackberries Replies: 18
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@sobelri

Ha, thanks!

Subject: OT Blackberries Replies: 18
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My Triple Crowns are late. First year plants and they took awhile to take off :/

My Kadota is still loaded! Got my first one last week (8/13). The rest should follow in the next month.

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Subject: My first video: The Power of Graft & A Giveaway! Replies: 4
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Blackfoot!

Thanks for watching. How's the Imp Celeste I sent ya? I put mine in ground and it's doing fantastic. Even is putting out a few figs for me.

Umm, my first few experiences were not too successful. Luckily that Smith graft was an early one that did end up succeeding. I think my failures had a lot to do with a lack of sap flow to the graft. Essentially the same problem Richie is having above. When that happens the rootstock dries out and the cutting doesn't because it's Parafilmed. I had a large success rate though with them taking. Whether or not they pushed through that's a different story. Tried at least each graft once.. cleft being the easiest and most successful.

Subject: *My Second Video* Using the DiPaolo Brothers Method: Granulated Limestone as a Mulch Replies: 3
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After further review it seems I am using Pelletized Lime and not the Granulated Lime that Belleclare Nursery recommends. Home Depot has deceived me. This is what I've been using: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Soil-Doctor-40-lb-Granular-Limestone-54055026/100343171?keyword=granular+limestone

It says "Granulated," but it's not the real deal.

I may try again next year, but for now I'll just be adding that stuff to my mix.

Subject: OT Blackberries Replies: 18
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I'm on top of the pruning, haha. Limited each plant to 5-6 upward canes. Finally topped them and are letting the side shoots do their thing.

Definitely go thornless! The only way I'd ever go back to thorned varieties is if they tasted so much better.

Subject: *My Second Video* Using the DiPaolo Brothers Method: Granulated Limestone as a Mulch Replies: 3
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Hello everyone,

I wanted to showcase the pros and cons of using the DiPaolo Brother's (The past owners of Belleclare Nursery) method of adding granulated limestone as a mulch.

Let me know if you enjoyed the video! Thanks.

Subject: OT Blackberries Replies: 18
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Last year I received it kind of late in the season, Vito, so it didn't grow much! This year I finally planted it and it took off really quickly. The closest plant in the bed is Prime-Ark 45. The second closest is Prime-ark Freedom. I should also note that these only get 6 hours of light. They're on the southwest side of the house. The Triple Crown's which haven't ripened yet are first year plants.

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Subject: OT Blackberries Replies: 18
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Wanted to showcase two varieties I'm growing: Prime-ark Freedom & Prime-ark 45.

Freedom is the larger of the two (the one pictured was huge!), tastes similar to something you'd get at the grocery store.. very good berries off this one.
45 tastes slightly different, not as good as Freedom, has thorns and produces similarly sized berries to the ones you'd buy at the grocery store.

Still waiting on Triple Crown to ripen, but it's looking like I may replace 45 with something else next year. Note: all of my blackberries & raspberries (among others) are grown on the southwest side of my house and only get 6 hours of light per day.

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Subject: Violet Sepor 2016 Replies: 10
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It's one I've been looking for, Leon. 

When does it ripen for you?

Subject: Just Some Pictures from My 2016 Season Replies: 4
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Sas! 

If you see my cultivar list, there's a spreadsheet that lists all the other fruits I'm growing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i3l2K21bbaAkHjmSnqPX4yvoWEYJ7-YjHOtMPFoe1ME/edit?usp=sharing

So far I haven't had much luck with Goji Berry (tastes horrible), Che & Hardy Kiwi.

Subject: My first video: The Power of Graft & A Giveaway! Replies: 4
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Richie,

I'm glad you enjoyed it. You'll have to send some pictures of your SV. I'm interested to see the results!

I had a few very similar to your BM. The graft takes, but for some reason the tree doesn't have enough sap to force growth through the grafted bud. My theory is that the rootstock eventually dies because no sap is flowing to any new growth, so the tree naturally gives up on it and tries to put out new growth from the base or a lower bud. I figured taking off those lower buds would probably be the best bet because then the tree would focus its energy on the graft, but that's not the case because the tree eventually gives up on the entire trunk and you've got nothing left.

Subject: My first video: The Power of Graft & A Giveaway! Replies: 4
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Hello everyone,

I wanted to showcase one of my first grafting experiences. Feel free to share your own first time grafting experiences & please tell me what you did or didn't like about the video, thanks! Enjoy~!

Subject: Just Some Pictures from My 2016 Season Replies: 4
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Hello everyone,

I thought some of you would be interested in some pictures of my 2016 season. I put everything in an album here: https://goo.gl/photos/rebD38djP9EeKb1D6

The album is also in my signature. Enjoy! And feel free to comment!

Subject: Deanna fig Replies: 25
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Holy crap, Sas. That's a god damn orange.

Subject: Little miss figgy? Replies: 10
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Anyone got fruit yet?

Subject: Little Ruby Fig from Well Spring Gardens Replies: 19
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Did this ripen for anyone yet?

Subject: JF&E black Madiera ( not) Replies: 15
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Could this and Madeira Island Black that Kk sells be the same?

Subject: LP main crop now drying for winter Replies: 18
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Lampo,

Have you dried other varieties? For those without the wasp.. what would you recommend?

Subject: Cold hardy zone 6 in ground suggestions (specifically honey type) Replies: 7
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White Marseilles would be a fantastic choice for a honey fig. So would Brooklyn White.

Subject: Central NJ/ Philadelphia - trade 18" brown turkey plant for??? Replies: 4
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Small world! I'm right by Sesame Place.

Subject: Madeleine des deux Saisons Replies: 14
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Sas, 

How would you rate the variety?

Subject: My 16 month old Aubique Petite! Replies: 8
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Can't see any pics.

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
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@Figinfever & Doug

This hobby is only rewarding if I can share it with others. I'll be in contact with you both this fall. 

Subject: Found rare black fig Replies: 58
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I'm with Herman & Tony. Looks like Negretta to me! 

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/show_single_post?pid=1279529959&postcount=10&forum=0

Subject: Gm8 now "White Bajtra" Replies: 11
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Doug. Good stuff. I'm glad to see that you're still willing to spread the joy of growing figs around!

Subject: Goodwill tree Replies: 56
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Looks fantastic. I love the exterior color, Meg.

Subject: Prolific Peter's Honey Replies: 18
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Here's a pic of mine gary. A fig on every node and an extra double fig on every 4th node.


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Subject: Prolific Peter's Honey Replies: 18
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Lol yes. My Kadota is very similar. It's incredible. Also have some double figs at some nodes.. You also have some really close node spacing. Any idea how you're getting close node spacing, Gary? What do you fertilize with?

Subject: Re Kadota Fig Tree Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ricky
Ross area is warmer than our area,  Rightnow, Its average 80F/27C, warmer than our area of 70F/20C

Kadota(Dottato, Florentine, White Kadota)
Medium, skin is yellowish green, flesh amber, tinged pink at center. Flavor rich. Resists souring. Little or no breba crop. Tree upright, requires annual pruning to slow growth. Requires hot, dry climate for best quality.

What do you think?


That is a pretty good description. Although my tree has historically set lots of brebas. Really it's just an incredibly productive tree. It's the most popular fig in Italy if I'm not mistaken. I would not recommend this for the PNW. This baby needs heat!

You can check my spreadsheet in my signature, but the Kadota fig family is one of the largest. These are what I find to be similar to Kadota:

KadotaBanana
 Bebera Branca
 Dottato
 Excel
 Moscatel Branco
 Peter's Honey
 Pingo de Mel
 White Texas Everbearing

Some may be synonyms, but without genetic testing we may never know. There's also White Kadota & Janice Seedless Kadota. I wouldn't worry too much about the name. Finding a good strain is the most important thing. Many say Peter's Honey is the best strain and I also hear White Texas Everbearing (JF&E) is quite good as well. Mine was labelled "Kadota" which I bought from Lowes.

Subject: Re Kadota Fig Tree Replies: 24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pacifica


Thanks Ross.
How is the taste of yours ? Is skin tough or more thick ?


Pacifica,

I had no idea you were in Canada. Definitely don't go with this one, haha. Kadota is a zone 8+ fig. Needs a lot of heat & a longer season. Fortunately I can get an earlier start than most zone 7's, so it works for me. 

I would recommend this to anyone in a hotter climate for productivity alone. Cajun Gold is another, but there are tastier figs. 

Hope that helps!

Subject: Re Kadota Fig Tree Replies: 24
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Kadota is one of those varieties that can fruit two figs on the same node. There aren't many that do that. Mine is loaded this year. 25% of the nodes have a double fig on it.

Subject: Marseilles vs St. Anthony Replies: 10
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Marseilles (EL) is in fact St. Anthony. At least by the one we know as to be similar to:

Blanche
Italian Honey
Lemon
Lattarula
St. Anthony
White Marseilles

I have no idea what that Sicilian St. Anthony is though, but I'm interested if you think it's better than Marseilles (EL).

Subject: A few container trees in the back. Replies: 21
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Dennis,

How would you rate Brogiotto Bianco?

Subject: Should i remove figs? Replies: 7
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You may not have enough leaves to properly ripen the fruit. Pics would definitely help.

Subject: Nero fig from JF&E Replies: 3
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Well, there are many figs labeled Nero out there, but the difference between this particular one is huge. Just look at the pictures on JF&E's site. It's a reddish black fig with an amber interior. Nero 600m is very similar if not the same as VdB, which has a totally different shape & coloration.

Subject: Raspberry Latte Replies: 31
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@Sas 

Interesting theory. I wonder if others feel the same.

Are there any other slow to produce varieties?

Subject: Nero fig from JF&E Replies: 3
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I believe that this fig is on the edge of extinction: http://www.justfruitsandexotics.com/JFE/product/nero-fig/

It seems like few have it, and JF&E's mother tree is supposedly dead, so they're not offering it anymore. Judging from the description, I think this one would be great for any short or rainy climate. If anyone has this variety, I'd gladly be willing to trade and help preserve this fig by spreading it around the community.

FMD is also working to get this one back in the hands of JF&E, so send him a message too if you're willing.

Thanks!
-Ross

Subject: 7th Annual Northeast fig growers gathering Replies: 25
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Yup, it was a lot of fun! I honestly didn't know what to expect, but I'm sure glad I got to meet everyone that attended. We really have some great people apart of our community. I was so interested in everything around me that I forgot to eat... that literally never happens.. Eventually Bass pretty much forced me to stop chatting and eat some pizza, haha. I still have so many questions! Bass has a crapton of interesting plants, a huge greenhouse, chickens & bees. All next on my list! Couple that with nice people with similar interests and you've got a great time. I want to thank everyone again... especially Bass and his wife for the hospitality, and I can't wait to see everyone at the Staten Island Fig Festival. 

Special shoutout to Sal (sppsp), BrooklynMatty, JohnnyK, Jaime & Rafael!

Subject: Little Ruby Fig from Well Spring Gardens Replies: 19
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Does anyone have figlets on this one this year? I've got this one on the chopping block and it's too small to give me any figs this year. Considering it for rootstock for next year.

Subject: Should I thin out some figs? Replies: 9
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Pictures would definitely help!

Subject: Should I thin out some figs? Replies: 9
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Sounds like the trees with 50 figs a piece are much older than 2 years old. In which case I would keep the figs on. Again, make sure the tree is growing. And be sure to fertilize if you haven't, and up pot to a larger pot next year or root prune and keep it in the same sized pot.

Subject: Should I thin out some figs? Replies: 9
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It is necessary, and especially if they aren't pushing out leaves. I would take half off or continue taking more off until they start growing vegetatively. There's a nice balance there that I think is acceptable. If the tree isn't getting bigger you won't have nearly as many figs the next season because this year was too much to handle for them. 

Subject: The "Sultani" Fig Replies: 49
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Would you guys say this one is a Black Mission type?

Subject: Lampeira Preta -2016 Replies: 32
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If anyone has an extra of one of these in the states, I'd love to trade. Been after this one for a while now for it's fantastic brebas.

Subject: Petite Negra /Desert king Replies: 21
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If you want something 'dwarfed' I suggest you do the pruning to keep it short by inducing scaffolds low.

Subject: Black Italian pic sooooo good Replies: 19
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Does it remind you (taste wise) of any other fig, Dennis? Not many pictures of this one floating around! So any additional info would be nice!

Subject: Bellone fig tree Replies: 7
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Paully, 

How would you compare it to Kathleen's Black, Noire de Caromb or Maltese Falcon in taste?

Subject: Tracking or Cataloging a Fig Collection Replies: 22
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The one Jamie shamelessly stole from me is in my signature :D

Subject: Honeyberry YES or NO? Replies: 26
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Yup. The cultivar has a lot to do with it. I'm hoping it's not too warm here for them. I went with Maxie & Solo from EL. They're a little cheaper than Honeyberry USA.

I think Honeyberries or Haskaps are the earliest fruiting plant for northern climates. That's why they're desirable. I've heard tons of mixed reviews, but knowing when they ripen is huge.

Subject: Any great Breba figs apart from ... Replies: 24
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Definitely want to see more of this thread.