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Subject: They have started again. Replies: 37
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,517
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by Caneyscud

Do squirrels read?



Nope.  We have an owl nesting box installed in our maple tree.  It says "Owls
Only" and "Hooterville".  We see squirrels in and out of that thing all the time.

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
OK, what makes sense to me now is to quit messing with it and see if it grows.
That was the goal all along, right?  Then next time I get an opportunity to try my 
hand at rooting cuttings, I can try burying the whole cutting and see what happens.  
Or root two identical cuttings and leave one node showing on one cutting and bury
the whole other cutting.  That should tell me what would work best here.  I'd read
somewhere that sphagnum moss has anti-fungal properties, so I guess it would make
sense that you could store it to use later.  I'll just let it dry out and keep it in its bakery
box- worked for me once- could work for me again!

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
Martin, thank you!  I put the 2nd cutting in its syrup bottle all by myself, and I 
am pretty sure it's right-side-up.  Between you and Jason, I think I understand
now.

Thanks Ken- my "greenhouse top" does have 15 holes in it, so it's not airtight.
I had my cuttings buried, but then I got an email that said to leave one node above 
soil level.  So I took a teaspoon and scooped out about 3/4" of soil.  I'm only going
by what I'm told- I won't even pretend to know what I'm doing here.  So should I 
put it back??  As for my climate- it's HUMID here- most of the time- so you may 
be right about not needing the top.  I figure I can sniff at it and take the top off if it 
starts smelling moldy.  The main reason I have a top is because they are outside, in
the shade, but outside nonetheless, and we have rain forecast for the next 2 days.
I realize that a few drops could get through the ventilation holes, but it's not likely to
be much.  I don't want them getting a lot more water than what they are starting
with.  ALTHOUGH (just thought of this) the cutting isn't below the drain holes, so
maybe the roots won't rot since any excess moisture should drain out below the
cutting itself.

This question goes out to everyone:  About the moss that I used to root the first 
cutting- can it be re-used?  Or is it discarded at this point?

Ugh, so much to think about.  I need to just stop thinking and enjoy my plants!

Thanks all, for your help!  I couldn't have gotten this far on my own.  ♥

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
I just had a surprise!  I realized I hadn't aired out my other cutting- what with all the
excitement of roots for the first time and all- so I went out and pulled the dome off 
the pot (this one was rooting in 4 parts perlite to 1 part mushroom compost- in a pot
with a 2-liter bottle dome) and there was a little white root on the surface of the soil.
I got the other bottle ready- figure if there isn't really a root there, I'll just put it back.
I very carefully rolled the pot in my hands- to make sure everything was loose in
there, and made sure I had my phone with me, and dumped it out.  It all stayed pretty
much in a pile, so I don't think I stressed the roots.  I brushed away the perlite little
by little, and I had way more roots than on the one I already posted!!  Snapped two
pictures and put it in its clear bottle.  Then pictures of the bottles that I used.

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jpeg Black_Mission_#3_fig_cutting_with_roots.jpg (34482, 20 views)
jpeg Black_Mission_#3_fig_cutting_with_roots_2.jpg (48997, 15 views)
jpeg Syrup_bottle_with_rooted_fig_cutting.jpg (26017, 16 views)
jpeg Syrup_bottle_with_Pepsi_bottle_dome.jpg (22651, 16 views)

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
Ahhhhh thank you Jason!  That is exactly what I needed.  I should be able to figure out
the next one by myself.  (But I'll probably post a picture and ask again, anyway.)  The
color-coding on the illustration is very helpful.  I am bookmarking it for future reference.  
You should save this to share with other newbies.  I'm sure I'm not the only one with
this question.  Thanks again!

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah
What kind of fig are the cuttings from?

Those are Black Mission cuttings that a fig friend from New England sent to me a
couple weeks ago.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah
And how many fig plants do you plan on getting?

Yeah, that's a good question.  Was thinking about ONE- then within a week I 
had FOUR.  Now I'm learning to root cuttings.  If I don't kill them, I'll have two
from cuttings.  I want MORE!  I may be turning into Dominick!  LOL 

OT- This is a picture from my front yard this AM.

Attached Images
jpeg Tiny_Todd_lily_06092011.jpg (49189, 5 views)

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah


Maybe someone that speaks better than me will chime in?

They shouldn't be hard to find.

Cecil- HUSH!!  
Even Jason said you gave me great advice- that is high praise in my book.

Jason- that cutting was out of the moss for a minute to take a couple pictures, then it
went right back in the box.  I knew it was OK there this AM, so I figured it would 
be OK for a while longer, until I heard from you all on what I should do next.

My moss is fluffy and moist, and I haven't watered it in 2 weeks- other than flicking
the condensation off the lid of the box every day.  I think I will mix up some perlite
and soil and see if I can attain that same texture.  

Oh, can that moss be re-used?  Or should I discard it at this point?

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
Hi Cecil- thanks for the advice.  

I have one more question though.  Do you know which end of this cutting is UP??
Both pictures were taken with the same end to the left/right; I only just rotated it a 
little to show the roots on the opposite side.  The end that is on the left in the pictures
should be UP?  (If anyone can answer this, could you please explain to me how to
figure it out for myself next time?) 

Thank you all so much for your help!

Subject: I have ROOTS! Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 848
 
I don't have the little circle of tiny roots that I see on some of the cuttings-
I have longer roots here and there.  This cutting was started in a bakery box
with damp sphagnum moss.  I "watered" it by using my finger to flick the top
and knock the condensation back into the moss before I opened it to air out
every day.  I was doing that today and there was a white linear thing in the
moss, so I uncovered it, and lo and behold, it was a root.  So now what?
Does it need more time in the box to develop more roots, or should I get 
it out of there now?

I have a syrup bottle (think DaVinci or Torani) ready- clear plastic with 16
holes burned into it (10 around the side and 6 on the bottom) and a Pepsi
bottle fits perfectly into the top (has 15 holes on the bottom only), so I figure
that should contain humidity without cutting off air supply.

Cutting was rooted in sphagnum moss ONLY so I guess what I need to know
is-- what do I use in the clear plastic bottle now?  Same stuff?

Attached Images
jpeg Black_Mission_fig_cutting_with_roots.jpg (35472, 55 views)
jpeg Black_Mission_fig_cutting_with_roots_2.jpg (42483, 44 views)
jpeg Bakery_box_with_sphagnum_moss.jpg (68912, 32 views)

Subject: Pics om my fig in the ground Replies: 5
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 710
 
Thanks for sharing pictures of your fig story.
I love looking at others' pictures- especially 
since I don't really know what to expect of my
plants yet.  I just started with figs this spring 
so my plants are babies yet.

Subject: Cherry Time! Replies: 9
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 869
 
I read that- it said you should use GRAPE KoolAid,
or 5 pounds of sugar in 1/2 a gallon of water.

Subject: MY Violette De Bordeaux FIG Replies: 12
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,830
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Herman2

Only in August leaves take their final shape,and it is possible to ID,easier.

Thank you Herman, I didn't know this.  My leaves are all kinds of shapes right now.

Subject: Is my Fig tree dying? UPDATE! Replies: 39
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 4,731
 
Noss,  Gia, thanks- we're fine.  We have had a brief thunderstorm already today, but
no severe weather warnings yet.  Local TV stations are breaking in every 30 minutes 
give updates but so far everything is OK.  We've had 1.5" of rain in the past 24 hours
(including the 0.6" that I mentioned earlier) and they are forecasting strong storms this
afternoon.  My prayers go out to those hit with worse weather than we have- nobody
injured here- just some power outtages, broken limbs in roads, etc.

Subject: Is my Fig tree dying? UPDATE! Replies: 39
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 4,731
 
We just had a torrential downpour with tornado watches and warnings, short break,
heavy rain/hail with more tornado watches and warnings.  Temps dropped about 15° 
in an hour.  Rain gauge is showing 0.6".  I'm pretty sure my figs are wet.  LOL!

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
PTAggie do you grow FIGS using this system?  My trees are tiny yet, so this may be
something I can look into, in future years.  This is what they look like over a period of 
6 weeks or so.  Something is wrong with my camera, so the bottom picture is not a
great quality- taken with my phone.

Attached Images
jpeg Figs_0410_to_0525.jpg (272826, 30 views)

Subject: Is my Fig tree dying? UPDATE! Replies: 39
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 4,731
 
I have left my little trees out, unprotected, ever since early April, unless temps were
projected to go below 40°.  They are now in pots, buried about 5" into the ground,
so they don't come in at all now.  I could show you a picture, but my camera is being
wonky and I don't know what to do to fix it, so the only "current" pic i have is from
my phone- and it really shows.  I think you can leave yours out, but keep it protected
from too much sun during the day.

Oh, I got one of those meters too, but I had to get it at a nursery- amazingly only $15
there- Lowe's, Home Depot, WalMart (around here) didn't have them.  Mine also has
a measure for "fertility".  I guess it tells you how much plant food is in there?  I've only
used the moisture and pH functions (I can tell by looking around how much light they
are getting!).

Subject: Is my Fig tree dying? UPDATE! Replies: 39
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 4,731
 
GIA, Hi!  Welcome!

I am brand new to growing fig trees too, and these guys haven't steered me
wrong yet!  They will give you good advice- they know what they are talking
about.  I am looking forward to pictures of your new little acquisition!

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
Got the holes drilled, got the pots in the ground, watered the loose soil around them and now waiting for camera batteries to charge.  Thanks for all your help!

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
I just got home and read the next batch of replies.  You guys are amazing!  One of you knew exactly how I was going to bury my pots (not sure where I got the idea, but I didn't think of it myself, otherwise I wouldn't have bought four matching pots- why would I need to?  Who would see them anyway, if they were completely buried?) and got the pros and cons already ironed out before I even opened this thread!!  Did I ever tell you how much I love this forum??  

So tomorrow morning, DBF is going fishing, and I'm getting out the power drill.  I can make bigger holes than 1/2", if necessary.  Yeah, leave me alone with a power tool, and my planters could look like SpongeBob SquarePants by the time he gets home from fishing.  <evil grin>

Seriously, I'm going to try to get the side holes drilled and get the pots sunk about 3 to 4" into the ground early tomorrow, and weather permitting, will snap a pic so you can critique what I've done.  Thank you so much for all your help!

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
Yep, have two square holes dug, need two more, then I get to use power tools!!  May not be a big deal for y'all, but DBF says I can't use them because they have "man-handles".  But I can show him on here where you guys TOLD me to, so he has to let me!!  ;)  Thanks for all your help- will post pictures when I get everything in place. 

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
Ken, thank you.  I'm really trying to understand and not make any fatal (to my baby fig trees) mistakes.  Sorry if I sound like a first-time mother.

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
Well, I put a square of weed-barrier fabric in the bottoms of all my pots before I began planting them- not because of the possibility of roots coming out, because to be honest, I hadn't thought of that yet.  I just always put something in my pots to cover my drainage holes- piece of screen, weed-barrier, heck I've put a coffee filter in the pots where I've planted some annuals before.  I don't think the roots will grow through that fabric?

Gorgi, yes, I'm planting the POTS in the ground- because they're tiny and it gets hot here.  I'm concerned about cooking the roots.

Cecil, the point at which I drill the holes is at the point below which I have standing water, is that correct?  So the lower, the better.  And then don't sink the pot so far into the ground?  Will the roots stay cool enough in these little pots??

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah

You can get by with the pot buried at about 5" in the soil.


Hi Cecil!

Thanks for your response.  Being a newbie, I don't want to argue, nor do I have any basis for argument, but my thinking was along the lines of  "I have my figs in tiny containers (base is 10 x 10", top is 13 x 13" and they are about a foot deep)- therefore if I sink the entire container into the ground, I will have some of the ground as insulation, and maybe avoid overheating my containers and therefore my roots."  Is it true that tiny containers can become overheated very quickly?  That makes sense to me, but I've never used containers this small for outdoor plants.  

Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah

The holes need to be drilled as close to the bottom as possible.


Once again, not an argument, just an explanation of my thought-process.  The holes are drilled in the sides of the container to allow roots to wander out and grow in a less-confined environment?  The soil nearer the top of the ground is much better for roots, so that is why in my drawing I made the blue marks a little less than halfway down the planter.  And I was thinking, at that time, that the pots would be almost fully sunk into the ground.

Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah

I would drill at least a 1/2" hole (about 3 per side.)


Is that on two opposing sides?  Or all four sides?

Thanks for all your help.  One day I hope to understand this, and maybe not ask so many "basic" questions.  Who knows?  Maybe someday, I may even be able to answer a question here and there.

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
I made blue marks on the pots in this picture to show where I think the holes should be drilled.  Close??  or way off?

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jpeg Fig_pots_with_root_holes_marked.jpg (60279, 92 views)

Subject: Ready to put fig pots in ground Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,374
 
and I'm looking for any advice whatsoever.  The pots can be almost completely sunk into the ground (any deeper and there is a cable that I probably shouldn't cut) and I understand I should drill holes in the sides of the pots, correct?  The soil around the cable is very heavy with clay and doesn't drain well at all, so I don't think I'm going to have problems with the drain holes that are already at the bottoms of the pots.  The top 8" or so is pretty airy dark soil that has been amended over the years for various projects and plantings.  I guess I need to know- how far from the top/bottom of the pot should the bigger holes be drilled?  And how big?

Subject: Double embryos Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,008
 
So when this happens, do you leave them?
Or do you pick off the smaller one?

Subject: Double embryos Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,008
 
Thanks for the picture- it's so much easier for me to 
understand "two figs arising from the same node" if I
have something to demonstrate it.  Maybe I'm not the
only one.

Subject: 我是一个来自中国的无花果爱好者。 Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,321
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah
This is all I see when I go to this thread


So I guess I will not be replying to anything that hml597 says.

Hi Cecil!!

Per Google translator, that means: 
"I am a fan from China, fig."

I think s/he means it by way of
introduction, perhaps?

Subject: my figs Replies: 21
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,220
 
美麗的無花果植物和草莓！

Beautiful fig and strawberry plants!

(I wanted to say that we have little squashes
popping up between our strawberry plants, 
but it translates to:

"Our little pumpkin snapped a strawberry.")

Subject: 我是一个来自中国的无花果爱好者。 Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,321
 
I un-translated- 

Original message:

Welcome to the figs 4 fun forum 
These people are very helpful
You will enjoy it here

After translating, and un-translating:

Welcome to the Forum fig 4 fun
These people are very helpful
Here you will enjoy

Very close- I think it's OK

Subject: 我是一个来自中国的无花果爱好者。 Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,321
 
I used Google's translator-
man, I hope I didn't offend...

Subject: 我是一个来自中国的无花果爱好者。 Replies: 18
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,321
 
歡迎您到論壇無花果4樂趣
這些人是非常有幫助
在這裡您將享受

(welcome to the figs 4 fun forum 
these people are very helpful
you will enjoy it here)

Subject: Another newbie question Replies: 7
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 754
 
The fresh figs I had right from the tree were HOT, it was
in southern Turkey and the sun was blazing!!  I have never
had anything even close to that flavor since.  I don't know
about dried figs- would kinda like to taste them, but really
don't want to ruin that memory of fresh figs hot off the tree.  
LOL How's that for a phrase?  Hot off the tree?

Subject: Sad day for me Replies: 37
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,415
 
Gene she sounds like a wonderful woman.
She is at perfect peace now, though, and
we will all join her sometime.  My sincere
condolences to you and yours.

Subject: Another newbie question Replies: 7
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 754
 
Thank you Will- that was my thought as well
but I'm so new to figs- I don't want to wait!
I am thinking that it might be worth chancing
it to see if the one I leave might make it to 
maturity.  I was thinking if I knocked off all
but the closest to the stem, there might be 
enough energy for roots and leaves as well
as a single fig.  We can't even buy fresh figs
around here.  They sell dried figs in the prune
and raisin section of the store, but I've never
tried one- I've only ever eaten them fresh off
the tree- and I want that taste again!!

Subject: Are Latarolla breba worth leaving on ? Replies: 27
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,698
 
Thank you Ruben!!
Someone gifted me a heated throw a few
years back, and for some reason, I saved
the package.  Just dug it out of the linen
closet and measured it- it's cylindrical and
9" diameter, 12" high.  I knew there was 
going to be some use for it down the road!!

Subject: Another newbie question Replies: 7
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 754
 
I got a fig tree in early April that was marked "Celeste".
It was a single older wood stem and had three newer
branches developing on it.  We've had some ups & downs
(temperature-wise) but I've managed to protect it from
anything fatal (to this point).  Just yesterday I noticed that
there are three little figs forming on one of the new branches.
When I bought this plant, it came in a one-gallon container
and was root-bound.  It's now in a three-gallon container.
I'm assuming that means this is its second year.  My newbie
question is- do I leave the one little figlet closest to the stem
and remove any that form further out?  I understand that the
one I leave may or may not develop to maturity, but I think
I would like to try to get at least one, or one per branch, to
mature this year.  Is that unreasonable?  Thanks in advance
for your help!

Subject: Are Latarolla breba worth leaving on ? Replies: 27
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,698
 
http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/file?id=1130121

Ruben, what is this?
Looks like a sort of cosmetics pouch?
I'm intrigued...

Subject: Saturdays fig gathering Replies: 34
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,855
 
I'm so jealous-
green with envy.
Glad you all had
a great day!

Subject: Possible overwatering? Replies: 4
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 2,279
 
Ruben, Dan, Ken-

You guys have made me feel better about
all this rain we're getting here.  I used al's
5-1-1 mix to plant my planters and that is
mostly pine bark mulch so I expect that to
help with moisture retention when it starts
getting dry around here.  The pots drain
freely now, but when I place them partially-
buried in the ground, that might change.
They don't seem to have suffered damage
from our nearly 40° nights this week.  I feel
like, as long as they are in pots, it is easier
for me to have a little control over their temps,
water, light, etc.  We aren't supposed to have
a sunny day until May 2 (weather.com). 
I hope they remember what to do in sunlight,
when the time comes!

Thanks, guys, for all your help!

Subject: Possible overwatering? Replies: 4
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 2,279
 
I've read all kinds of cautions about over-
watering and I really haven't watered my
plants except for right after I transplanted
them into their larger pots.  HOWEVER, if
it wasn't me doing the over-watering, does
that make it any better?  We have had so
much rain lately.  Our ground is saturated
and we have flood watches/warnings out.
I moved the planters next to the house be-
cause the past two nights have been near
40°, but I have left them there because of
the eaves.  They are somewhat sheltering
the pots from getting a LOT of water.  I can
control the water to a degree, but what
about plants in the ground?  Do they suffer
in this weather?  Even if the soil drains well,
when the ground becomes saturated, it's
saturated.  I'm planning on sinking the pots
about 4" into the ground when I can work
the soil (probably not until May, this year).
Would excess rain hurt them at that point?
I wouldn't want to move them, in case they
were sending roots out of the side-holes, so
what would YOU do?  Maybe I'm just worry-
ing about nothing.  There is a chance that
only April will be rainy and May will dry up-
and I'll be back to watering with the hose.

On another topic- I bought little (2x8") bags
in a small lot (200), for $3.77, including ship-
ping, from eBay.  Bought them Wednesday
evening- and received today.  I know some
of you guys use them, but I don't need a lot
of them, so I thought maybe some of you
would be interested in a small lot.  I severely
pruned a hibiscus bush the other day, and
stuck cuttings in wet paper in the fridge,
then I came across these little bags, and I
thought I might be able to root some of the
cuttings using the method I read about here,
in the little baggies.  And I'll have plenty for
when the time comes for me to try my hand
at rooting fig cuttings.

Subject: Check out this huge tree.... Replies: 30
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,901
 
You're right, the pictures are far more impressive as
you scroll.  I especially like the one of your friend in
the tree.  You wouldn't think that tree was so big
without your friend or your foot as reference!  That
is one nice old tree.

Subject: Newbie question Replies: 8
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 673
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by saramc

@Pami...you and I are in the same phases.  I sat and watched a green bump for a few days trying to figure out if it was a breba or leaf.  Am now quite good at recognizing the leaves!!  No figlets YET!  But I am like a mother hen watching my plants and cuttings.   Have to go stay with my Mom for a few weeks and am loading all my figs in the car with me, as I do not trust my hubby (newborns here!!)    Take care.


I hope I don't have to go anywhere for any length
of time- I'm with you!  I don't want to have to trust
anyone else to take care of my babies!!  Hope you
have computer access at Mom's- to keep us updated!

Subject: Newbie question Replies: 8
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 673
 
I did- there was enough light before I
went to work this AM.  Baby fig is gone.

Subject: Newbie question Replies: 8
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 673
 
What is this red circled thing?
Is it going to be a breba?
Should I cut it off??
This is on the one labeled "Hardy Chicago".

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jpeg Hardy_Chicago_0413.jpg (43007, 29 views)

Subject: New here, Hello everyone Replies: 5
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 778
 
Hi southeastmo!  I'm new here, too.
I've learned so much just in the couple
weeks since I joined.  Just love this
bunch!!

Subject: Overview of bud/branch system Replies: 21
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 2,065
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by saramc
I am starting to see the light. So, Jason, you don't do anything to encourage your trees to branch out, just let nature take its course, and then manually prune?

Pami--thanks for helping out.  I just want to make sure I do the right thing at the right time, assuming I don't kill my cuttings and little trees before that time comes! (gasp gasp, tears)

Any pinchers out there??



I'm trying to learn, too!  I only have four trees- and two of them
aren't much more than a stick with a few leaves popping out here
and there.  I just want to do what's best for them.  If I were to
lose one or two, I would lose 25 or 50% of my entire collection!

That being said, I believe I will leave the pinching for those who
actually know what they're doing.  I can always prune when they
go dormant, before they are moved to the garage for the winter,
right? 

When I get more experience with these plants, I may try to root
some cuttings and do an experiment with two similar specimens-
one pinched, and one pruned- just to see what my preference
would be for future endeavors.

You joined shortly after I did, and we have similar zones, so I do
make sure to read the posts you write.  I figure you'll have questions
that I haven't yet thought to ask- and possibly vice-versa.  I believe
we could use the same advice and suggestions, zone-wise.

Best of luck to you with your figs, saramc!!

Subject: I moved my little figs to 3-gal containers Replies: 27
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,193
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah
Well Pami & Noss

I hate to tell you that ain't me!!!

And thanks Guys & Gals for not giving who it is away!

Now to Noss, I intend to answer your "where is fig paradise? right now.

That would be most of California!

That little mighty Handsome youngster being held by his Dad is none other than Jon Verdick/Owner/Moderator of this very great Forum(in San Diego)

He wasn't a newbie very long huh!


Of course it's Jon!!  I could tell the little guy
was scouting out a spot to plant some figs. 
Thank you Jon for providing this very inform-
ative (and fun!) forum for all of us!  ♥

Subject: I moved my little figs to 3-gal containers Replies: 27
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 1,193
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Figluvah
Pami,

I have only tried to use Al's gritty mix once so I guess I should let someone that knows more about it answer your question about your soil being water soaked!

But from what I hear that stuff is supposed to not be able to get flooded very easy. 

I'm not using the gritty mix (equal parts bark, turface and crushed
granite); I'm using the 5-1-1 mix (5 parts bark, 1 part perlite and
1 part sphagnum moss).  My understanding is that the 5-1-1 mix
is supposed to retain moisture a bit longer than the gritty mix?  I
have had containers before that wanted water twice (or more) per
day in the summer- and it doesn't even get dry here.  Our summers
are hot & humid.  Not sure how that water evaporated- but in any
case, that is why I chose the 5-1-1 mix- solely on the claim that it
should retain a little moisture.  I hope I didn't make a mistake!

Subject: Overview of bud/branch system Replies: 21
Posted By: Pami225 Views: 2,065
 

Quote:
Originally Posted by satellitehead
I have never pinched in my life.

Many people pinch to encourage branching and/or control height and/or make more branches to encourage more fruit production.

YMMV may apply here:  "Your Mileage May Vary".

Someone who pinches can probably chime in and sell the virtues of pinching.  I personally prefer upright tree format and manual pruning.


Hmmm...
when I have more trees (spoken like a true addict),
I may have to do an experiment with 2 similar trees-
one pinched, and one not.