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Subject: Container size and spacing question Replies: 0
Posted By: ThaiFig Views: 77
 
A question for those of you growing figs in containers with at least 20 plants that are two years old, or older...

What size container did you end up with for the majority of your plants? Why did you choose that size?

How many figs do your plants generally yield per season? Looking for typical numbers here, we all know some varieties are very prolific and others may not be. Please include in your count the unripe figs left on the tree at the end of the season, I'm looking to get an idea of container size vs potential crop yield, ignoring weather/timing influences.

And finally, what kind of planting density did you arrange your figs in?

The reason for my question is I plan to repot about 100 figs from 3 and 7 gallon containers, and then double that number with air layers. I'm trying to decide on pot sizes and spacing. And I think asking this question will result in a lot of interesting discussions :)

Subject: Air Layers - Go big or go home! Replies: 24
Posted By: ThaiFig Views: 644
 
Compared to fig trees, mangoes are much harder to air layer.  But this series of photos illustrates how it's done in Thailand, and I can't think of any reason it wouldn't work for a larger fig tree also.

Step one - prepare the main trunk...

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Subject: Figs in SE Asia Replies: 19
Posted By: ThaiFig Views: 830
 
Since joining this site and also connecting with many new FB fig growers in SE Asia, I've come across many interesting photos from those Asian FB friends.  I thought members here might find these pictures equally interesting, so I thought I'd highlight a few that I found especially unique.  As these posts were originally in languages other than English, it's quite possible that members here may not have seen them before, so I hope these pics will prove enjoyable.

I will include the names and occasionally links in these posts for anyone who wants to follow up and make contact with the original posters.  I am not claiming ownership of the content, and will remove any posts if someone objects to them being shared on this site.  Since these were all public posts, I seriously doubt the growers will mind the additional publicity of having their pics shared here.

So without further ado, here is the first FB member and the pics I found most interesting.

Subject: Favorite Fig Replies: 44
Posted By: ThaiFig Views: 1,529
 
I did a search on "favorite" and it came back empty.

So I'm almost afraid to ask... but as a newcomer to growing figs, and given the large number of varieties available, it would be really useful information to have.

Currently, do you have a favorite variety? If so, what makes it your favorite?

Subject: Figs in Thailand Replies: 71
Posted By: ThaiFig Views: 3,268
 
I have been reading about the wonderful winter storms stateside and thought maybe some pictures from a warmer client might cheer some of you up.

Figs are virtually unknown here in Thailand, as the local varieties are inedible. However there is a small but growing interest (pun intended) in unusual fruit trees among some people here, especially edible figs. While I originally moved here from the US, I had never had a fresh fig there, only the dried versions. But recently I visited a small fig farm here and tasted a few of the earliest ripening brebas, and discovered how much better the fresh fruits taste. I went home with a dozen small plants of my own.

In my next post I'll upload some pics from my farm visit.

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