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Subject: Very cheap rooting - in water Replies: 20
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I root cuttings in water and never had a loss. When I see roots into ordinary potting soil they go. You don't need any special supplies to root and grow figs.

Subject: It's a Miracle! Replies: 19
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you need to get over this concern you have about the opinions of others. We all make judgements and decisions about our trees and gardens that are no concern to others. God, I do hate a scold. You do what you think is right and let all others go hang. The solution to yield with organic methods is to plant another tree.

Subject: Is pouring Coffee into a potted Fig tree Ok..??? Replies: 23
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I compost all my coffee grounds and accumulate the left over coffee in a large jar. When the jar is full I pour it on the compost pile. It's water I've already paid for, why pour it down the drain?

Subject: 9-11-2001...Another Day That Will L:ive In Infamy Replies: 29
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I was as shocked and disgusted as anyone else when this murderous tragedy occurred. That said however I believe that our fig forum is the completely wrong place to discuss this event. There are thousand of websites and forums where politics and policy can be discussed, but not here. Moderators, do your job and delete this post and keep a sharp eye out for all posts political and religious. This post and the replies are completely inappropriate in this context. Let's all stay friends.

Subject: Is Brown Turkey bad? Replies: 27
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Unreasonable prejudice toward a Common variety(define common as hardy, reliable, productive and easy to grow) is unexplainable. Without the brown turkey there would far fewer figs here in Texas. If the BT is a failure, why the hell is it EVERYWHERE? If you have the room plant a brown turkey. Find out for your self why it is so long enduring and widespread. Plus, I refuse to eat anything that is not tasty.

Subject: Mushrooms in pots ... what to do?? Replies: 14
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they will do absolutely no harm to the plant. but do not eat them.

Subject: I tried this method this year/ lazy man's method Replies: 0
Posted By: winston61 Views: 534
 
I had some spare cuttings and did not want to devote lot of time to them. A zip lock bag 1/2 full of my ordinary rooting mixture(perlite, vermiculite and coir), slightly moist. Bury the cuttings in the mix, closed the bag and put in a bottom drawer. A few weeks later one of them has roots. The other has produced stems and leaves, but no roots. A little while longer. It's nothing new, but this method appeals to the loafer in me. I have to re size the photos before posting.

Subject: Rooting Cuttings Underground in Winter Replies: 29
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this method is  not new. It is the method outline in a bulletin published by the Texas A&M extension service. It is or was used by commercial propagators for rooting figs.

Subject: Available Cuttings from the family tree Replies: 27
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The cuttings I received were quite nice. I potted one of them whole and the other four were of such a size that I cut them in half to make a total of 9 cuttings. Thanks again for a very generous gesture.

Subject: Looking for fig cuttings. Replies: 8
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oh golly, another victim. You may find yourself surrounded by rooted cuttings and growing plants, thinking 'what am I going to do with all these?' Then like me you may turn into a fig 'advocate' and encourage others to plant figs instead of something else merely decorative. Do not worry, there are far worse preoccupations. Enjoy.

Subject: A question about soil for in ground tree Replies: 7
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the best thing you can do is to get your soil tested. Go to your local ag extension office and get the kit(it's a bag). Follow the instructions and submit to your state's ag college. The last thing you want to do is add nutrients that you don't need and could do harm to your soil. With test data you can proceed and do the right thing for your yard and your trees.

Subject: VDB fig tree wilting and drooping Replies: 56
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figs must be 'hardened off', meaning to gradually acclimate them to full sun. That's not to suggest that your plant will be damaged, merely set back a bit. I planted a vdb and an improved brown turkey in my backyard(northern exposure) in north Texas. They froze to the ground but now are coming back. Very resilient plants, these figs. Hard to kill.

Subject: fungus on my rooted cutting . Help pls .......... MY FUNGUS REAPPEARED !!!! Replies: 24
Posted By: winston61 Views: 1,157
 
I can only relate my own experience. When my cuttings grew a fine gray fuzz on them I asked a local expert what to do. He said to use the least harsh method first. He told me to mix a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda in a quart of water and spray the fuzz with that. It did the trick. Fuzz is gone and has not repeated.

Subject: I'm worried about my cuttings Replies: 1
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Hello to all. Most of the cuttings I have set to root are putting on leaves with no visible roots. I have them all in my clear 'rooting box'(a plastic container from wallyworld). Could these cuttings be vulnerable to failure? I keep my rooting mix moist and so far all looks well. Has anyone else had this experience? Thanks to all.

Subject: sphagum moss Replies: 8
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Orchid moss is indeed what you want. Nearly any diy should have it.

Subject: questions on grafting Replies: 6
Posted By: winston61 Views: 731
 

Like many of you I read with interest a previous post on the subject of grafting. There was also a photo of a fig grafted onto a brown turkey root stock. Is there any advantage to this? What I mean is can you graft a 'non localized' fig onto a rootstock of a variety that is established in an area and have better success with the plant? Here in north Texas Brown Turkey trees are very common, but I would like to grow one or two black figs. Any point in grafting the more 'exotic' variety onto the brown turkey? Thanks to all.

 

Subject: Pruning Back an Overgrown Fig Tree Replies: 10
Posted By: winston61 Views: 6,038
 

and a set of high quality hand pruners. can't wrong with Felco. No association with felco, just been using them for 30 years.



Quote:
Originally Posted by BronxFigs
What ever you decide...get yourself a good pruning saw!  A regular saw will stop cutting as soon as the teeth clog with sticky sawdust.  A good pruning saw is worth every penny that you spend.



Frank

Subject: Neptunes Harvest Replies: 5
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My rooting mix is perlite, vermiculite and coir. When I plant in ground, I remove all native soil(piss poor clay) and then backfill with homemade compost. And heavy mulch.

Subject: Neptunes Harvest Replies: 5
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I have a supply of Neptunes Harvest fish/seaweed fertilizer in liquid form. Is this product adequate for in ground figs as well as rooted and growing cutting? Thanks to all.

Subject: Welcome, March! Replies: 11
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how I do despise daylight savings time.

Subject: a black fig that will grow in north Texas Replies: 1
Posted By: winston61 Views: 439
 
Hello to all, just as the subject line reads, I'm looking for a black fig that will grow in north Texas. The weather here is changing, with winter ending in February the past few years. Thanks to all.

Subject: My 1st green cuttings started! Replies: 54
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I've done many green cuttings. You can cut the leaves off or they will just wither and fall. My mix is 50/50 perlite vermiculite with enough ground coir to give it some body. I use transparent plastic drink cups. I keep them in the shade and keep them moist. That's pretty much it, just be patient.

Subject: Sterile and porous mixes for rooting ? Replies: 21
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My  mix is 1 part perlite, one part vermiculite, and enough ground coir to make it look 'right'. It's not very precise, but I've never lost a cutting.

Subject: Unique Problem: Too Many Figs! Replies: 35
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would you please post your recipes for jam and chutney? Thanks very much.

Subject: Skardu Black Replies: 20
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I'm having very good growth using fish/seaweed emulsion mixed to label directions. My wife insists I use organic, but the results seem very good.

Subject: Sucker growing roots. Replies: 1
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the mix I have best results with is 50/50 perlite and vermiculite with a handful of ground coir thrown in. Holds moisture very well.

Subject: found this in VdB. Replies: 9
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Froggy went a courting and needs something sweet for his sweetheart. Growing figs and creating habitat, not a bad thing at all.

Subject: Taking safe food supply for granted Replies: 4
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I think it's a good thing to be more connected to the food we consume. Kids should know that milk does not just come from the grocery store. We can all be more informed about what we eat.

Subject: Too much rain? Replies: 18
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Hackberries and non fruiting mulberries are nothing but overgrown weeds. Eliminate them, they serve no purpose.

Subject: Is that normal? Replies: 33
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I've stopped using MG products and switched to fish/seaweed emulsion. So far, so good, but will know more by the end of the season.

Subject: summer cuttings Replies: 16
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I've had good luck with warm weather rooting. I use a homemade rooting mix in clear plastic cups. I keep them moist and leave them in an uncovered plastic dish pan. I've only lost one cutting and that was my fault. Good luck.

Subject: Best mix for potting up started cuttings Replies: 14
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I usually use what I have on hand. Some non Miracle Gro potting soil, sifted compost, perlite, vermiculite, ground coir(I like this stuff), maybe some small woods chips. I mix it up 'til it looks right, then moisten and let it sit overnight. I know my compost so I can correct my fertilizer to half strength fish/seaweed liquid.

Subject: Rooted cuttings Replies: 4
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Thanks to all for the excellent info.

Subject: Rooted cuttings Replies: 4
Posted By: winston61 Views: 668
 
My three rooted cuttings are showing top growth and vigorous rooting. My question is should I pot them up now or wait until more top growth is shown? And should I try and remove as much of my rooting mix as I can or should I plant it as is? I have no idea what variety I have, I took the cuttings from a tree I found in the neighborhood. They may well be Brown Turkey or Texas Everlasting, they are the most common varieties here in north Texas. Thanks to all.

 

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Subject: 我是一个来自中国的无花果爱好者。 Replies: 18
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Hello and Welcome!

Subject: Some Varieties More Likely to Look Heat Stressed? Replies: 18
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I would counsel more and deeper mulch. Can do wonders. However, ymmv.



Subject: Miracle Gro waterings vs Slow release fertilizer Replies: 24
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Thanks for the link.



Quote:
Originally Posted by Dan_la
winston61,

Yes, you sure can grow figs in an area where persimmons grow.

FYI.....here is a link to a discussion that I am having on the other fig forum right now concerning growing fig trees "in the ground". You might find this information helpful to you.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg052216352618.html?7

Dan
Semper Fi-cus

Subject: Miracle Gro waterings vs Slow release fertilizer Replies: 24
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I usually use fish/seaweed fertilizer at half strength once the plants are in the ground. My potting mix for rooted cuttings is a mix of perlite, vermiculite and sifted compost, maybe a little non Miracle Gro potting soil. The compost will provide what little nutrition the plant needs until they are set out. The soil in my yard is so poor(north Texas) that I have to dig the hole(twice as wide and a little deeper) and then back fill with compost around the plant. I experiment with a little root stimulator one on two plants and some with diluted fish/seaweed. Oh, and I mulch with garden fabric and deep wood chips. My improved Brown Turkeys are growing like Johnson grass(vigorously) while my Black Italian and Negronne were slower to take off. I read a lot and use this forum for info and then just rely on my observations of my plants. For me it's a new adventure. But I reckon if I can grow persimmons(got a 20 year old Eureka that thrives on little attention) I can grow figs.

Subject: USA Replies: 41
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yes, we all have the right of free speech. However we are not entitled to say anything we please on a discussion board devoted to the tree we all love and care for. There are hundreds of other sites that we can all pour our political hearts out on. Two subjects I always avoid in polite company- politics and religion.



Subject: USA Replies: 41
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Moderators- this is a subject that can get out of hand very quickly. I hope that you will take this thread down asap.

Subject: Rooting in baggies - 3 wks, green tips, no signs of root growth Replies: 8
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My rooting mix is 50/50 perlite and vermiculite with just a little bit of ground coir that was in the bottom of the bucket. Last year I used just perlite and did have success. I would counsel patience. Even my brown turkey cuttings will take awhile. Figs are very vigorous and rarely let us down.

Subject: Easter 2011 Replies: 24
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I don't remember the exact wording,but isn't there something in the book about eating from your own vine and fig tree? I planted my own fig trees, but I reckon it was the mockingbirds that brought the seeds for my mustang grape vine. Have a calm and peaceful day and life, everybody.

Subject: Figs for Central Texas? Replies: 3
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I just jumped in last year. I found a local unidentified tree and took cuttings in June, they did root and I planted one just the other day (April 2011). No idea what variety, but an old tree and well established. Then I went to the nursery. Bought one tree of Improved Brown Turkey. Next, a Black Italian. Then I mail ordered a Violette De Bordeaux. Planted the nursery trees in late summer and they did well. I kept the cuttings indoors all winter. The three I planted out all died back to the ground over our very short winter. But they are coming back, new growth on all. Please do not follow my example, do some research, don't just roll the dice like I did.