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Subject: Mr. Robin's inventory list for the reminder of 2011 Replies: 16
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,459
 
@BLB. I think you will really like those Scott's Black. I  got two figs from one potted up this spring (more are forming) and they were at least as good as any from VdB or Black Jack. And those were the best I have ever eaten.
Dave.

Subject: first fig ever. VdB Paradise Nursery. Replies: 9
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Belated Thanks Pete.
Sounds like my VdB. The two figs I got this first year were very good. I would just like to find one with better looking leaves.
I saw one pictured over on GW but I never found where it was from.
Dave.

Subject: Nematode Replies: 35
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Just another thought on nematodes/compost/figs.
Some compost like 'mushroom compost' are alkaline as opposed to the normal acid compost,that needs limestone added (for figs).
Does the alkaline mushroom compost discourage nematodes because they don't like alkaline soil or does it just make the fig roots and plant happier and stronger and able to fight off the nematodes ?.
Are LSU Purple really nematode resistant , OR are they HEAT resistant (they seem to be) and therefore stronger and again,able to withstand nematode attacks ?
I picked up the bottem bag of pine bark mulch that had been stacked under a shade tree. I noted that roots had grown from the ground up into the pine bark. Could nematodes now have entered the pine bark and into my potting mix along with the roots?
Short of sterile lab conditions I think it's difficult to come to real answers as to how the todes get into our plants.
But I'm thankfull for all the ideas, as they all make us think.
Best to all.
Dave.

Subject: Nematode Replies: 35
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,728
 
Thanks for the tip on the compost Frank.

I agree . Compost and rich soil are recommended for nematode problems. I think that is one of the problems in our sandy soil,there is no organic material. Plus the soil in many areas were worn out by farming/pesticides/herbicides et al.
It may look like virgin forest,but 50 or so years it was all farm land.
Thanks again
Dave.

Subject: Nematode Replies: 35
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,728
 
I find I have nematodes on two of my oldest trees.
I planted my Jelly Fig and Green Ishia along with 3-4 other cultivars about 10 years ago.
I ignored JF&E's advice to enrich a large planting hole with at least one half mixture of pine bark or other mulch along with mushroom compost and cow manure along with half of the original soil (sand). First year lost all except the Jelly and GI. May have been the todes or my watering.
It is hard to describe how fast this North Fla sand dries out and actually repells water once dry. I think it would be hard to overwater in the summer in pure sand here.
The GI and Jelly survived,grew huge and after a couple of years produced big crops of figs. Coulda been the rabbit manure.
Then two years ago theystarted to weaken and decline.
So.... I don't know if the weakning of the trees gave the todes a foot hold, or the nematodes finally took over.
My later plantings were done with a big hole filled with pine bark,mushroom compost/cow manure, dolimitic limestone and soil, with a heavy mulch covering it all.  So far so good. Fingers crossed.
Still trying to save the two big trees with heavy mulch and compost and TLC. 
I want to try grafting onto some LSU Purple rootstock and have started several airlayers.
If all else fails I'll just airlayer the trees and go to large pots.
FWIW the ivermectrin (for livestock)MUCH Diluted, really does kill worms including heartworms in dogs. 
Wouldn't be hard to try some diluted on a potted plant that has nematodes to see if it really works.
I would advise great caution before eating figs from the treated tree though.
My best
Dave.

Subject: Will my LSU Purple taste better with age? Replies: 14
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I also have "LSU Purple" figs from two nurseries.
The trees from Just Fruits, seem to fit the description of
LSU Purple given by LSU themselves. 
Punch up' lsuagcenter LSU Purple fig'.
See fig4. The leaf looks a lot like the JF&E trees.
No ripe figs so far for comparison.
Dave.

Subject: first fig ever. VdB Paradise Nursery. Replies: 9
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,027
 
@Bullet08.  I have a VdB (NOT from Raintree (; ) that shows FMV deformed leaves.  Does your Raintree VdB show any signs of FMV ?.

Thanks
Dave.

Subject: Fig Tea Replies: 18
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,806
 
FMD you're right. 
Not too many years ago I was an avid runner,5'10'155lbs. little bodyfat, High Cholesteral. Doctor said I had picked the wrong grandparants.
All that being said, high Cholesterol in a lean athletic frame is better than in a fat lazy frame(mine at present). LOL.

Subject: Monstrueuse Replies: 25
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 3,788
 
I got one from JF&E this spring. Also no FMV. Still in pot has made several figs ,all split before really maturing. We've experianced a sudden onset of rain.
 The largest figs on the Monstreause so far aren't as big as the LSU Tiger or Miss Hall.
I've heard it described as a good fig with an "unfortunate name".
I'm going to set up some air layers.
Dave.

Subject: Ripe fig? Replies: 9
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 862
 
This year with Celeste and Tiger I left them on till they hung straight down ,dead soft,  outer skin split, color ran up through the neck.
When the Tiger made it all the way plus a drop of sugar syrup at the eye, they were chewy near the eye,like sweet gumdrop. But only 3 or 4 made it this far. 
It is allways a waiting/gamble with the rain,splitting,and the animals.
Luck
Dave.

Subject: Mr. Robin's inventory list for the reminder of 2011 Replies: 16
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,459
 
Right Saramc.
I tried to warn him, but he said he had never been burned. I'm astounded, HE must just bring out the best in folks I guess.LOL
The trees I got from him this spring were healthy and are thriving.
He's a good guy. Hope to meet him oneday.
I finally found someone older than me! Yea!
Dave.

Subject: That's it!!! It's war time boys.... Replies: 45
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,852
 
I'm going to throw this out, though I've not tried it yet.
Heard a lady online say she was losing prize koi and goldfish every night to a coon. She said she set a small radio (I assume in rainproof shelter or bag)  by the pond on a timer that came on every night to all night talk radio.
She said she never lost another fish to the coons. She thought they were wary of the human voices all night.
Sounds reasonable and cheap.
I just don't have a small radio or electricity near my figs.
If someone tries it ,let us know how it works at night.
Dave.

Subject: Fig Tea Replies: 18
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,806
 
@Georgia Fig
Hey John. I take Lipitor. Any idea of the natural remidies your friend uses. I would like to ditch the drugs.
Thanks
Dave.

Subject: A Tail of Air Layering Gone Horribly Wrong Replies: 29
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FMD checked the PMs. Thanks will do.
I feared it was Brunswick,but thought is was possible Vista Black Mission or one like on Jon's site. It was 10 Bucks. It was so dry I didn't expect it to live. Lowes will take dead ones back with refund so I figgured I would rescue it.
Fig plants must be a lot tougher than we usually think.It was dry as dust the plant and pot were weightless. I Potted it up and it has been growing ever since. No fruit yet though. Thanks Again.
Later
Dave.

Subject: Todays Candy Treat Replies: 7
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Beautiful Martin. I have a small (3.5ft&growing) RdB. Maybe next year! ((:
Dave.

Subject: That's it!!! It's war time boys.... Replies: 45
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,852
 
20 or so years ago (before figs) we had a red mini-daschound.We had a fenced in back yard in a subdivision. He hated all birds and squirrels (they would steal food from his bowl on the patio while he watched through the glass door) He mostly lived inside but he was a terror to all pest when outside Might be worth training one up and leaving him out 24/7. I'm sure any of the Russels or feist would do as well.
I live out in the sticks, so a scoped, $avage MK2,bolt action .22LR works pretty fair for the SQs.

Subject: A Tail of Air Layering Gone Horribly Wrong Replies: 29
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FMD  LMAO. Indeed we Figgers are a breed apart.((((:
BTW what is the fig plant in the first pic ?
I have one with very simalar leaves I bought at Lowe'$ as a Black Mission.
Dave.

Subject: Morning Treat For Me Replies: 14
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 913
 

There you go. Along with some dark crusty tough bread,and good chesse washed down with strong Black French Coffee ="Breakfast of Champions".  ((;

Subject: A little more info on cuttings that I gave away from Fredericksburg, TX. Replies: 22
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,312
 
Cathy
I sent you an EMail.
Dave.

Subject: The Tigers Have Landed. Replies: 12
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,012
 
Wow! Those look a lot greener and healthier than mine.
Maybe I should try packing mine in a box for a week (((;
Looking good Ghost.
Dave. 

Subject: looking for a Petite Negra Replies: 3
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 703
 
I all else fails I think EL has them.
Dave

Subject: Fig Trees and Deer Replies: 7
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 4,870
 
Could be he was trying to make a rub with your fig tree.
We have a lot of whitetail deer here but they have enough woods they don't have to bother us too much.
I hear the dogs barking at night sometime so they probably scare the deer away.
Something was digging around my Celeste and figs were dissapearing but I think it was a possum or coon. No deer tracks.
Dave.

Subject: My Panache Replies: 3
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 752
 
Looks good Martin.
I got one from JF&E this spring. Had two figs that got about as big as a dime and something ate them. ):
Maybe next year ((:
Dave.

Subject: It's RAINING FIGS in the Carolinas!!!!! Replies: 35
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Great Figs Dennis.
Thanks for the review. Some I can look forward to.
So far my LSU Tiger is not very sweet (first year, LOTS of rain)Lots of splitting=lots of preserves.
Agree with the Celeste some have a drop of clear syrup in the eye and are like candy with a ?taffy?aftertaste. 
Looking forward to the Smith and RdB.
Dave.
NWFla.

Subject: 2 story high fig tree transplant ? Replies: 26
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"Weed" is just a plant whose virtues we have not yet discovered.
I sure like these figweeds.((:

Subject: My first fig tree Replies: 8
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Welcome justaguy.
Hope my fig trees don't see the beautiful well kept bed your tree has. They'll all be wanting one.
Looks like you're doing a great job. Though I really know nothing about your climate .
I was advised I could leave a few figs on a new tree but to pinch them off near the terminal growth, so the tree could go on getting bigger.(If that's what you're aiming for)
Dave.

Subject: Chainsaws at the ready for Newcastle figs Replies: 15
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,238
 
Sounds like the "commisioners" wanted to remove the trees and commissioned a study to come out the way they wanted it.
In Tallahassee there is usually someone wanting to cut down the ancient oaks lining the beautiful,shady, canopy roadways.
Seems the trees cause accidents,WHEN folks drive twice the 35MPH speed limit DUI at night.
Cut the Trees,  That way we can drive twice a new posted 45MPH speed limit safely at night while DUI.

Subject: 2 story high fig tree transplant ? Replies: 26
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jpm1
Those wires look like insulated service wires to the home (neutral and 120v) all you have to worry about is NOT pulling them down.  Touching them with the tree limbs is ok.
You can still contact the power co. though if you're worried.
Luck.
Dave.

Subject: 2 story high fig tree transplant ? Replies: 26
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Jpm1.
I have to admit I have never dug up and moved a large fig tree.
The trees I've dug up in the woods and brought home were idealy done in stages. Trying to build and preserve as much roots in as little space as possible.
Dig a third of the way around the root ball you are keeping , another third this fall then finnish the digging and transplant next spring. 
I have, on  a have to basis done it all in one day. Sometimes it worked but mostly didn't. Talking about wild trees here not planted fruit trees. But the general strategy is the same.
I moved a 20+ft Japanese Maple from town to my place using a 1/2 day rented UHaul. I've used open trailors ,at night after soaking the foliage. Expect leaf loss.
If you have unlimited time make an air layer of the top half  then move it this fall and the bottem in the spring or whenever suits you.
If it's a rare or very disireable tree be sure to save the cuttings.((;
Just some ideas.
Good Luck
Dave.

Subject: Smoking Thread. Replies: 22
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Looks good Caney.
In Tallahasse past weekend had grilled duck with some kind of Fig Sauce.(small figs,garlic,rosemary,peppercorns,?green and other unknowns) Very good. 
A fig sauce should dress up any dark meat or game you are grilling , venison ,squirrel,coon,whatever. ((:

Happy Grilling
Dave.

Subject: Squirrelinator...works great! Replies: 3
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Good job Sue.
Squirrels can't seem to resist peanut butter. Wrens and a lot of other birds like it also, but with the live trap you can just let them go.
Go over to a site called $quirrel Dog Central, they have some good recipes for those little rascals.  ((;
You can even find some good dogs there too.
Good Squirrel hunt n
Dave.

Subject: LSU Golden Celeste (amber pulp strain) Replies: 24
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Let me add my encouragement Dan. The more we can find about figs that were  tailor made for our hot/humid Gulf Coast the better of we all are.
FWIW your figs pictured look a lot like my "Celestial" fig. Didn't split or sour during all this rain like my LSU Tiger did. This was it's first year in the ground and the taste was bland to sweet.Nothing EarthShaking like my one dried on the tree BlackJack was last year.
Keep up the good work.
Dave.

Subject: Stink bugs Replies: 6
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Hey Celt.  
We allready have "stink" bugs. Haven't seen any of the Marmorated ones from up North yet. Thankfully.
I've noticed on several of my fig trees the big 'Wheel'Assassin bugs sitting in the shade between leaves waiting. UUUgly.
Saw one eating a brown stinkbug and another one eating a little wasp?.
I've heard tufted titmice will eat stinkbugs.
Online I saw a couple of simple DIY stinkbug traps.Might be worth trying.
We keep a lot of water and food for the birds maybe they will eat more bugs than figs.LOL.
Saw a herd of SBs on a red pepper plant so I guess they like scicey food. Sprayed them with safer soap.
Hopefully we can find a  way to limit the damage SBs do w/o killing every animal in the garden.
Later
Dave.

Subject: FMV Free Black Ischia (??) fig Discovered in Louisiana. Replies: 38
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 5,178
 
Great find Dan. Hope it spreads out and becomes a great cultivar.Especially here in the South.
 Did you notice how the owner cares for the tree, soil,mulch, sun/shade ,fertilizer  ect ?
I was hoping for "Noire de Baton Rouge" (with a Justin Wilson accent of course) but Black Beauty10 will do. 'A fig by any other name' and all.((
Thanks for sharing
Dave.

Subject: Black and Purple BT's? Replies: 19
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,258
 
Nice looking figs. Course I've yet to meet a fig I don't like. 
Are these any of the ones you got at Lowes?
Later
Dave.

Subject: Fig Tea Replies: 18
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,806
 
Thanks Gene.
Haven't tried it but I will. Between Fig Tea and Sassafrass Tea I can cut down on the (price of gold) Coff$$.

Subject: Guess the fig and win Replies: 49
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Way to go Deb!
That was going to be my next guess. No Really !(((:

Subject: Guess the fig and win Replies: 49
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 2,644
 

UCD160-50

Subject: A couple of thoughts for the day Replies: 7
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 819
 
"A soft answer"ect Really Good Advise.
When my friends and I were 13 and 'Knew Everything'(Remember?) My Grandpa used to caution us
" You boys need to learn to talk softer. Ye words will be easier to eat that way (; ". 

Dave. 

Subject: I'm under attack Replies: 56
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PS I posted before reading the second page.
WOW. I should have looked before I leaped.
LOL

Subject: I'm under attack Replies: 56
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 3,437
 
If there are no babies in the nest I would move it, they will just build another. If there are babies I'd put up with it a couple of weeks til they're gone, then move it.
Robins don't nest here. Mockingbirds are the agressive ones.
I don't have a lot of bird damage here (knock wood). We have several feeders with black sunflower seed and peanutbutter suet and lots of water. Our birds are to lazy and spoiled to bother with figs. 
Grey Squirrels  are another story.
Good Luck
Dave

Subject: a disturbing fig video Replies: 58
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 2,745
 
Pretty strange.
I thought the 'comments' praising the"Nursery" for the vidio even stranger.
Scarier yet is that some people will reward them for the "entertainment " value of the vidio by buying their product.
Come to think of it I see some TV commercials that must insult the intelligence of anyone over ten years old... . but they must work.

Subject: Differences between Black Celeste and Malta Black Replies: 32
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2 Dan.
Dan, Is your Black Celeste a different strain than what Durio Nursery sells ? Or is it just a case different cultivation practice and personal taste ?
Thanks
Dave.

Subject: Rond De Bourdeaux (in-ground) Replies: 20
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I've had a Ronde de Bordeaux in a pot a short while , growing like a weed. I'm going to put it in the ground later.
Great fig pics Dan.
BTW I'm not the neatest guy in the world Dan, but your neighbor across the street really needs to mow his lawn. ((

Subject: Texas Everbearing/Brown Turkey figs Replies: 31
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Noss "Kids Huh"  
Indeed.  I grew up in NE Texas eating big Brn/Purple figs off of Grand Pa's fig tree. Don't know what kind it was . I remember the fist figs of the summer weren't good and I would wait a while (month?) then they were great.
It would freeze down to the ground  Every winter w/o fail, and then put out about a hundred spring suckers about 10ft tall and bear a heavy crop every year.
Ma canned figs every year tho I tried to eat all the fresh ones.
Went back a few years ago after 50 years. The house was being lived in but the old fig tree was gone.
I'm like you still looking for "Pa's" old fig tree. ((; 

Subject: Texas Everbearing/Brown Turkey figs Replies: 31
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 5,847
 
Noss, 
I noticed that Petals From the Past, describe their BT as having 'Red Eyes from an early age'.
Think I'm goning to try one this fall. Neither of my
"BTs" have this feature, or figs either for that matter LOL.
Dave.

Subject: Rotten luck with cuttings Replies: 27
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Well Sue. IF it were me and I thought my soil mix had killed all my plants but the last one. I would Carefully repot into a high percentage of course pearlite mix with pine bark or good potting mix. Then TLC , Shade maybe under plastic, then dappled sun  . 
I just feel I can't kill a plant that is dying anyway.
Just my way of thinking.
Good Luck either way.
Dave.

Subject: looking for a ronde de bordeaux Replies: 11
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Bass was selling some on EBay.
If you haven't allready try Trees of Joy.
Good Luck
Dave.

Subject: A Few Winner Celeste Strains Replies: 16
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 1,773
 
Thanks for the pics and info Dan.I gotta make more room.
Speaking of Improved Celeste, I was told by JF&E yesterday that the trees they had been selling as O'Rourke/IC had been Improved Celeste NOT O'R.
And I had passed on buying one of their O'R/IC last year because I wanted to wait and be sure to get a "Real" Improved Celeste LOL.
This must be the fun part of FigsforFun eh?

Subject: Hello and Thanks. Replies: 7
Posted By: DaveBNFl Views: 706
 
Thanks for the welcome.
Ruben, I just ate my first edible breba from the grn Ishia today.
Years before the few breba were like cardboard. The one today was kinda like a strawberry picked a day too early taste. Not spectacular but good.
I got some photos I'll try to figgure out how to poke them into the computer.
Dave.