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Subject: Now, the heavy weights - Bêbera Branca Replies: 20
Posted By: andreas Views: 608
 
great pictures and excellent figs Francisco.
i am waiting to see zidi again this year and the other smyrma inchario... something.... i think i killed the name. :-)

Subject: Quarteira - an old, flavored and popular variety Replies: 16
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Francisco, i love the cracks on the skin and that pulp looks very rich!!!
thank you for sharing another great one with us.

Subject: kitrinosyka karyas Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 290
 
thank you Vito
i am glad you guys like them.

Subject: kitrinosyka karyas Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 290
 
Thanks everyone for the kind words

Francisco  the taste is great, but the color is what made me get this one.
its unlike most other greek figs i own.

Vasili i hope all is well in Sydney.

Don   most great figs find their way to the other side of the pond.
i am sure this will make it there 

Subject: kitrinosyka karyas Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 290
 
this is Greek fig named kitrinosika karyas.
its a common fig with deep complex taste and with nice red flesh.
i hope you like it. [smile]

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Subject: I May Have Outdone Myself! Replies: 9
Posted By: andreas Views: 352
 
i cant stop my self from looking at the pictures... wow!!!

Subject: Difora Fouskounia Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 260
 
Eli   this is a 2 crop fig... things have not been good in greece so i was not in a very figgy mood...
i dint up pot any of my figs didnt water most of tem and because they were in pots most of fruit and leaves droped.
i dont know if any of the breba made it or not but i dont have any pictures of it.
there are some more figs on the 2 trees that i bought, i will try and get some more pictures since this is a new addition for me as well.

Subject: Difora Fouskounia Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 260
 
thank you Tyler.
we had some choppy waters...

Richard. i only baught 2 small trees from this just to try it out...
i dont know if ill have many.

Francisco you will always be a fig guru in my eyes.
i learn many things just going back to read some of you posts.
thanks for the knowledge.

Subject: Difora Fouskounia Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 260
 
Difora Fouskounia is a very nice dark greek fig.
its a nice size fig with a rich taste 
sorry i have not been posting much but things have been compicated more than i like...
i hope you enjoy the pictures

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Subject: Galicia Negra Replies: 7
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nice one Harvey.
thanks for the info.

Subject: Cara Lisa - smyrna Replies: 32
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great pictures Francisco
thanks for the info. and all your hard work.

Subject: New member Replies: 16
Posted By: andreas Views: 453
 
Welcome to the forum ,Larry!

Subject: Fig Fans NorCal Get-Together Replies: 27
Posted By: andreas Views: 980
 
i wish i could come...
 i hope its a great Get-Together.

Subject: Fig pics after dark. Replies: 17
Posted By: andreas Views: 510
 
wow Chris,
 you are greek but have no greek figs on your list.
we need to do something about that next season
ill start putting some on the side for you.

Subject: Fig pics after dark. Replies: 17
Posted By: andreas Views: 510
 
Very nice looking collection Chris!

Subject: When to collect caprifigs for shipping? Replies: 20
Posted By: andreas Views: 527
 
Igor you might want to tape the eye.
the person that will receive them will just remove the tape...
i dont think they should slice the figs...
if you cut some with the wood cuttings on them they will have some energy to feed the capri for the trip.
a damp towel might help... but just on the cutting not the fruit.

Subject: When to collect caprifigs for shipping? Replies: 20
Posted By: andreas Views: 527
 
igor i am guessing that you need the capri to sync with the common they need to pollinate.
so they would need to be in the same zone as you are or have the figs started in a greenhouse.

Subject: Green Greek vs White Greek Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 347
 
Hi Marcus
both of those are unknowns
they could be the same or very different.
here in greece we have many awesome named figs, but just as many unknowns.
i hope that helps you.

Subject: 6th annual Northeast fig gathering. Replies: 72
Posted By: andreas Views: 2,773
 
i would love to come...
ill bring lots of cuttings for a cheap ticket. lol

Subject: Very cheap rooting - in water Replies: 20
Posted By: andreas Views: 1,034
 
very nice info and pictures Francisco

Subject: Napolitana fig tree in central EU. Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 668
 
the one i know looks like the one that Vladis posted.
its a great fig

Subject: Wind blew off leaves - help? Replies: 5
Posted By: andreas Views: 260
 
@ MJBARANSKY
that is not a problem, just make sure you water your plant so it does not lose all the of them but even if it does it will come back without any problems

Subject: up potted my greeks Replies: 19
Posted By: andreas Views: 535
 
thanks for the kind word guys but richard is close to getting fruit in under 5 months...
all i do is ignore them and because i am lazy i dont up pot...
that seems to work out... lol
i dont think that is the right way of doing things though.

Subject: up potted my greeks Replies: 19
Posted By: andreas Views: 535
 
very nice and healthy looking plants Richard.
here is a picture of a peloponnisiaka aspra i rooted last july. IMG_2622.JPG  IMG_2623.JPG 

Subject: Fig heaven, South Florida? Replies: 18
Posted By: andreas Views: 1,061
 
Rob yes you are right.
wind and animals might eventually pass the nematodes but by that time you will have given your tree a good head start.
after the roots go deeper the nematodes will not reach them. sure they will take any roots that form close to the surface,
but the ones that are deeper will be able to suport the tree and grow happy.
Wayne did it without having that problem and so did Wills.(both in florida).
my uncle is in clearwatew florida and has not had any problems with RKN just by giving them a head start.

Subject: Fig heaven, South Florida? Replies: 18
Posted By: andreas Views: 1,061
 
nematodes is a big problem with an easy fix.
just plant it with a big pot and remove the bottom of the pot
so the roots can grow out from there.
nematodes only stay in the top 50cm of soil and dont go any deaper.
if you plant the pot to be just above ground and the bottom lower than 50 cm you have solved the nematodes problem.

Subject: Cuttings. Am I too late...... Replies: 12
Posted By: andreas Views: 509
 
if they are long enough to cut the fruit (why oh why??? did you do that. hahaha )and the new growth you will have no problem?
the cuttings in the picture are wraped in strech wrap and its old wood not fresh green new growth. that is why they look dark. lol

Subject: Cuttings. Am I too late...... Replies: 12
Posted By: andreas Views: 509
 
costas if you remove all green growth and ship from say UK to Cyprus its a trip that the cuttings can handle. (about 5-7 days...)
ill send you a picture my greek friend so you can see what they look like after 20 plus day trip

Subject: Have you ever Opened such Beautiful Cuttings? Replies: 17
Posted By: andreas Views: 964
 
Good luck Suzi!!!
they look awesome!!!

Subject: greek tseligato Replies: 11
Posted By: andreas Views: 1,218
 
Suzi you are in Cali. the American version of fig temptation LOL
hopefully this year ill have many more to share :-)

Subject: greek tseligato Replies: 11
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great job with them Richard
i cant believe ohra tabahanosika gave you a hard time... sorry my friend. LOL
this is one of the fastest growers for Rob Ster here in the forum.
he even posted pictures.
here are Robs pictures.
ohra tabahanosika rob 1.jpg  ohra tabahanosika rob 2.jpg 

Subject: Galicia Negra Replies: 34
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@ Exoticplants 1
it looks like you are off to a great start!!!
welcome to the forum Jeremy.

Subject: Rooting in Coir Replies: 93
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@ Harvey
both of my cousins are dentists in Florida.
i am guessing they would love the idea of more people making their own coir.

Subject: What is "Flor" ? Replies: 7
Posted By: andreas Views: 462
 
flower, blossom

Subject: Fig wasps in March Replies: 9
Posted By: andreas Views: 384
 
thank you Francisco.
great pictures and info as always.

Subject: Interesting discussion about parafilm Replies: 10
Posted By: andreas Views: 439
 
that is all high tech for me.
ive used electrical tape for years with 100% succes rate. (plums pears apples...and so on.)
just have not done many fig grafts, but i see no reason it should be any different.

Subject: It's No Big Deal Or Anything, But... Replies: 50
Posted By: andreas Views: 1,038
 
Congratulations! i wish you have a long and happy life  together

Subject: My Frankenfig Replies: 141
Posted By: andreas Views: 10,268
 
i have to go with Frank on this one... 
just awesome!!!  THANKS!!!

Subject: I think I killed it... Replies: 11
Posted By: andreas Views: 442
 
the picture does not help much, but it looks ok. 
i would wait it out. after that i would airlayer it because its getting a bit tall.
that way you can have a 2nd tree for free

Subject: grafting tool review Replies: 41
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Vladis
all 3 of your pictures look awesome!!!
did you do all 3 with this tool?

Subject: grafting tool review Replies: 41
Posted By: andreas Views: 904
 
nice job Richard. i hope you used grafting tape like you said or it will not take.
the union needs to be air and water tight.


ChrisK i think its early for you to do it.
you need to have the tree pushing buds open and then you graft.
if its a potted plant make sure you have watered it well the day before.
the graft must be out of sun until it takes.

good luck to all who try it. make sure you use the omega or the U cutter not the V.
the V is for much softer wood.

Subject: Caprifigs in March (2015) Replies: 24
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no Francisco i do not pollinate figs. (to lazy i guess) but this year i will try and airlayer a caprifig and bring it to my figs.
i hope that works out...

Subject: Caprifigs in March (2015) Replies: 24
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thank you for the awesome photos and info Francisco.

Subject: My first attempt at grafting GT3 gafting tool and buddy tape Replies: 2
Posted By: andreas Views: 346
 
Pino
a fig cuttings can be grafted to any type.
you can do it on capri, a smyrna, a san pedro or a common
it will work as long as its in the same family group.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
Posted By: andreas Views: 1,283
 
Hershell i dint put citrus in the 100% list because in greece they do bud grafting n citrus and i am very bad at it.
you are doing several per minute... i need severral minutes per graft. lol
you graft and make a living from it, i graft my plants and some for friends.
you are like a grafting guru... i play with sticks.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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Hershell i do the whip and tongue on most types except figs.
what do you do on fig trees and what is your success rate on figs?
i am at 100% on plums apples pears peach trees, just not very happy on my fig success rate.
can you give me your opinion on the best graft type for figs?
ps i dont like bud grafting... (i am not good at it)
thanks

Subject: What are the best grafting methods? Replies: 19
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pino you can buy them on ebay for $10-$15 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis.html?_kw=Fruit+Tree+Professional+Grafting+cutting+Tool+With+2+Extra+Blades+Black+HG&_id=271773109508


here is one for about $14
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Garden-Fruit-Tree-Professional-Pruning-Shears-Grafting-cutting-Tools-2-Blades-/261753079706?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3cf1b3079a

Subject: First Attempt at Air-Layering - Success! Replies: 8
Posted By: andreas Views: 374
 
GREAT JOB!!!

Subject: Graft took and bud open, what to do? Replies: 20
Posted By: andreas Views: 506
 
it looks like packing tape. grafting tape is like having your cutting dipped in wax, its easy to break free. please do remove that VERY, VERY, VERY, carefully.
Suzi did give you some great advise.
good luck with it

Subject: Graft took and bud open, what to do? Replies: 20
Posted By: andreas Views: 506
 
do you have pictures to show? it would help for better feedback