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Subject: Anyone order from Hidden Springs Nursery? Replies: 4
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 555
 
I got some Guava and Passion fruits
For the price, the plants were nice and arrived in good condition. They are thriving.

Subject: Pomona Italiana : Trattato degli alberi fruttiferi di Giorgio Gallesio Replies: 7
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 646
 

This site offer good pictures of Italian figs varieties

http://www.ficuscarica.com    (right click for traslation)

Subject: Shipping cuttings question Replies: 10
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 795
 
I know there is a restriction on fruits and flowers also so I would assume it applies to living plants or parts of it, unless inspected and certified. Since cuttings are a part of a plant, it would apply.
Organism like scales are transmitted even from a cutting.
I have asked myself if it is "really legal" to ship cuttings from the East USA to California!

Subject: Jeffy Mix Replies: 2
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Has anybody tried this product? I have used Espoma but it is pricy while this one is very affordable.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Jiffy-Mix-10-qt-Seed-Starting-Mix-5088/100349751

Subject: Fig of the day - Sucrette 08-26-2013 Replies: 11
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,889
 
Mine is still young, about 3 yrs old.
Productivity will be determined in the next 2 or 3 years.

Subject: Bolzano Nero - Just another fig? Replies: 11
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,373
 
That fig looks delicious!
PM sent

Subject: Grafting Replies: 12
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 949
 
This is one of the best article on Figs Grafting. Sorry it is in French but the pictures are good and to the point.

http://www.greffer.net/?p=7

http://www.jardin-mundani.com/Frances/GREFFES/Ecusson-majorquin.htm

Subject: Lemon fig Replies: 19
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,308
 
I thought Lemon was a synonym of Marseilles

Subject: The best rooting method i found over the years. Replies: 60
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 5,126
 
This year I am putting a cutting directly into a plastic glass with (and some without) holes, in damp sphagnum moss and storing them in 71 quarts transparent plastic containers with lock leads. I keep them in a room at 78F. They have all rooted. Once a day I open the container for a few minutes.
It is simpler and less steps. I did not see any mold. I can see the condensation in the bin.
I will wait (patiently) till the glass is filled with roots and then transplant into one gallon. If all goes well it will be my method.

Subject: Transitioning figs out of SIPs to other environments Replies: 27
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,118
 

By experience, it is better to transplant during dormancy. When there is growth, it seems to be the worst time.

Subject: Binello: a fig for cool area Replies: 1
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 543
 

I am not really familiar with this variety and when I found this info I decided to share it.

http://planetfig.com/cultivars/fcveng8585.html

Subject: Starting figs in ProMix Replies: 120
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 7,014
 
http://www.pthorticulture.com/en/pro-mix-hp-biofungicideplusmycorrhizae-growing-medium/

This ProMix has got a biofungicide and prevents fungus gnats: has anyone tried it?
How were the results?

http://www.pthorticulture.com/en/growin-media-newsletter/fpxpgx/

Subject: What are my odds of this working? Replies: 12
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 723
 
I tried a similar method and it worked well in September-October but when the temperature became unstable later in the year, I lost a lot of cuttings. I put the container outside in the shade. Now I keep them inside where the temperature is at a steady 78F in container stored in a 71 quart storage totes to maintain the humidity high (I spray the interior sides with water using a spray bottle).

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 

Over or about 100grams

Dalmatie
Doree (breba)
Stella
Longue d'Aout
184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g   Black Jack         http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6467746
California Brown Turkey
Lindhurst White
Atreano
143-36
BC Kronos Sika are enourmous
Pied de Boeuf is Ginormous but bland in low heat summers.  I've never had it in a warm summer place
Panache   http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6447603
Deanna
Magnolia
Dauphine breba
Madeleine des deux Saisons breba 100-120g
Fannick's Texas Blue Giants
Jurupa
Vasilika Sika

 

 

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
Can anyone comment on the size and even taste of:
Mega celeste
LSU Tiger
Cucumber
Orphan
Bull's Balls
LSU Thibodeaux
 Hunt
Bebera Branca (Abebereira}
Ficazzana
Gillette
Colar
143-36 (Emerald Strawberry)
Smith
Vasillika Sika
Fiorone di Ruvo
Capelas
Zecchini
Melanzana
Nero 6oo
Tarantella
Libanese Red
Jurupa
Bournabat

Any other you think of............close or over 100grams

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 

Over or about 100grams

Dalmatie
Doree (breba)
Stella
Longue d'Aout
184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g   Black Jack         http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6467746
California Brown Turkey
Lindhurst White
Atreano
143-36
BC Kronos Sika are enourmous
Pied de Boeuf is Ginormous but bland in low heat summers.  I've never had it in a warm summer place
Panache   http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6447603
Deanna
Magnolia
Dauphine breba
Madeleine des deux Saisons breba 100-120g
Fannick's Texas Blue Giants

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
Thanks Harvey: correction done

Madeleine des deux Saisons breba 100-120g

What abut Grosse Monstreuse de Lipari? How big is it?

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
Dalmatie
Doree (breba)
Stella
Longue d'Aout
184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g   Black Jack         http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6467746
California Brown Turkey
Lindhurst White
Atreano
143-36
BC Kronos Sika are enourmous
Pied de Boeuf is Ginormous but bland in low heat summers.  I've never had it in a warm summer place
Panache   http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6447603
Deanna
Magnolia
Dauphine breba

Subject: A few VDB cuttings for grabs or trade Replies: 36
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,247
 
Very nice of you Suzi

Subject: Cheap small fig trees on eBay Replies: 20
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,608
 
coralgroher Thanks
I received the trees and you send me a "bonus": what a nice surprise! The trees are nice and they look good.

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,558
 
I have to admit that the cuttings were fresh and now they are rooting really well but I guess we will have to wait and once they fruit we will be able to establish with certainty if we got the "real thing".

Subject: Small potted trees for sale Replies: 11
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 993
 
Aaron4USA
I do not believe it to be funny.
I posted that topic because I believe it to be a good deal and several members responded saying they had bought from that seller and they were satisfied.
If you have proof to the contrary, post it otherwise I do not believe that it is constructive to advance false informations just for the fun of it. I have ordered from a nursery and received BT's and posted it because it was my experience and because it was true.

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
According to Baud, Dauphine breba is between 100 to 150g

Subject: Fig for zone 10 Replies: 4
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 722
 
From the one I got (in SWFL) LSU purple is the better one as far as adapting and production. Deanna is one the worst. Atreano and Conadria do well. Others are too small..
According to Baud:

CLIMATS CHAUDS

 

zone naturelle du figuier

 Production en juillet puis septembre et octobre

BROWN TURKEY  -   BRUNSWICK  -   DALMATIE - DOREE  -   FIGUE DE MARSEILLE  -   LONGUE D'AOUT  -   MADELEINE DES DEUX SAISONS   -   NEGRONNE

ABICOU  -  DAUPHINE  -  GRISE DE SAINT-JEAN  - NOIRE DE CAROMB  -  SULTANE  -  TENA

Production en août, septembre et octobre

PASTILIERE

RONDE DE BORDEAUX

 Production mi-tardive de fin août à fin octobre

MARSEILLAISE  -  NEFIACH  -  SUCRETTE

BELLONE -  NOIRE DE BARBENTANE  -  PANACHEE

Production tardive de septembre à début novembre

SUCRE VERT

BOURJASSOTTE NOIRE  -  COL DE DAME

 

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
Dalmatie
Doree (breba)
Stella
Longue d'Aout
184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g   http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6467746
Black Jack
California Brown Turkey
Lindhurst White
Atreano
143-36
BC Kronos Sika are enourmous
Pied de Boeuf is Ginormous but bland in low heat summers.  I've never had it in a warm summer place
Panache   http://www.figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post?id=6447603
Deanna
Magnolia

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,558
 
timmy
It is not a question of judging but at the beginning I was looking for references and later reassurance.
When we do not know and we admit it, there is nothing wrong if we inquire and ask questions around us.
That is how I found out about many good people but also about tyty.

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 

Herman
My Conadria are from EL
The larger size might have been because they had only one fruit while Atreano had several.
PS: Looking back at my notes, I have to admit you are right Herman: Atreano breba was bigger.

184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g
Black Jack
California Brown Turkey
Lindhurst White
Atreano
143-36
BC Kronos Sika are enourmous
Pied de Boeuf is Ginormous but bland in low heat summers.  I've never had it in a warm summer place
Panache
Deanna

Subject: Visit with fig breeder Replies: 53
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,354
 
Most people seem to agree that most of the very large figs are less flavorful: is it because they must have more heat to reach their optimum flavor? In many warm areas they have good figs so it must be that we should adapt the a fig variety to a proper climate in order to get their best fruits.
What would be his opinion?
Thanks

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
This is what we got till now: if you copy and paste before you add your next one, we will have a list:

184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g
Black Jack
California Brown Turkey
Lindhurst White
Atreano
143-36
BC Kronos Sika are enourmous
Pied de Boeuf is Ginormous but bland in low heat summers.  I've never had it in a warm summer place

I have Atreano which I consider medium to large but not a very large one. My Conadria are bigger than Atreano.
My Black Jack did not fruit yet.

Subject: Fig propagation video Replies: 0
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 287
 


I found this one interesting and thought it could profit some members. Enjoy!

Subject: figs over 100 grams Replies: 24
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,952
 
I have seen many fig lovers inquire about larger fruits but I have never found a list of figs that are very large. Without starting a polemic about breba being bigger we concentrate on varieties with very large fruit. Maybe we could come up with something with the contribution of the members. Please copy and paste before you add so that at the end we have a final list.

184-15         100g
Sequoia         130g

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,558
 
Gloria
Did you ask to buy Black Madeira or Black Mission?
I asked for Black Madeira but the cuttings I received has a white-moss-like on the bark. A household in my vicinity has an old Black Mission and the bark has the same white-moss-like appearance. Time will tell. At the moment the cuttings are beginning to root.

Subject: Cheap small fig trees on eBay Replies: 20
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,608
 
Aaron
Even a Brown Turkey at 1.99 is cheap.
The varieties he sells are very common in the South.
I finally ordered a Mission, a Celeste and a Alma.
Shipping is on the high for one tree but if you buy more it is an additional dollar only.
I believe it is the best deal on eBay and elsewhere too!

Subject: Why some fig cutting is so expensive ??? Replies: 132
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 7,508
 

We should stay away from BM for a while and praise Black Mission or even Brown Turkey!
I feel the best figs are the ones you can grow successfully and eat them before any critter gets them.
It is supposed to be "Figs 4 Fun" and not a competetion. So, just enjoy!

Subject: Cheap small fig trees on eBay Replies: 20
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,608
 

http://myworld.ebay.com/coralgroher/

One year old trees for as low as 1.99 which is the price of a cutting.

Sounds good. Some members might be interested. Click on "See All Items"

Subject: FIG TREES: WHITE-WASHING TRUNKS Replies: 18
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,420
 
I remember as a kid, my father painting the trunks of many fruit trees. At the time he used no chemical but only copper, sulfur and Hydrated lime that he used to prepare himself. Everything was sprayed but sulfur was also applied as powder and hydrated lime was painted on the trunks to prevent borers and also ants from climbing the trees and get to the fruits

Subject: Festivus Green Ischia Cuttings Offer Replies: 44
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,121
 
Finally opened the package and there was a bonus cutting: thanks Frank!
The cutting has got what I believe is the letter "M"; is it Marseilles?
Thanks again Frank

Subject: Fresh cuttings now Replies: 22
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,691
 
PM sent

Subject: Festivus Green Ischia Cuttings Offer Replies: 44
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,121
 
Got mine today
Thanks Frank

Subject: Anyone tried this? Replies: 62
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 3,170
 
Interesting. Thanks for posting and I will certainly try it

Subject: Rootcup Replies: 6
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 470
 
I was wondering how long could a cutting, once rooted and the roots suspended in the perforated container over the water but not touching it, be kept; eventually some water soluble fertilizer could be added as the roots get close to the water but by then the roots should also have filled the perforated container.

Subject: Rootcup Replies: 6
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 470
 
Pete
In this case the roots can be out of the water and be suspended in the container: it works in hydroponic and this is similar.
The plastic glass cover could be cut in the middle (radius of the circular cover) to allow the roots to come out easily.

Subject: Rootcup Replies: 6
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 470
 
http://rootcup.com

I was wondering if anyone has tried rootcups.
1)It root in water, so it is cheap to use.
2)Can be re-used
3)Can be used for other cuttings than figs

The principle is the same as Sphagnum Moss: the humidity keeps the cutting from drying up and encourages rooting.
This method could be tried by using a drink glass (from 7eleven or other source) with a cover (to see how well it works) instead of buying the cups: the only difference with regular rooting in water is that the cutting does NOT have to be immersed in water but instead it can be suspended and use ONLY the high humidity in the container. It could replace replace the BAG STAGE and maybe even the GLASS.
What do you think?

Subject: Zida Fig Tree Got one today.. Replies: 9
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 803
 
I have a Zidi and it does not fruit in my zone (Florida). It needs the fig wasp! Might be good as a collection or as shade tree.

Subject: Festivus Green Ischia Cuttings Offer Replies: 44
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,121
 
Thanks and Merry Christmas
Done

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,558
 
When I received mine, there was a green tab labeled "Black M".  (would that be Mission or Madeira: he affirmed to have both)
The deal was for 8 Black Madeira cuttings but if they are Mission I will still be happy. Hope they are not BT because that would really .....disappoint me! (BUBBLE)

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,558
 
Thanks for the input. As I said before, I might end up with BM. I will keep an eye on it.

Subject: Easy to make embossed plant tags. Replies: 29
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 1,575
 
I use plastic blinds (windows treatment) cut strips the lenght I want (usually 4") and cover it with the HVAC tape, then punch a hole with a paper punch. I use the same paper punch to make a hole on the pots top. When I repot, the tag follows on the new pot

Subject: New genetically altered Apple on the way, 12/16 last day to comment Replies: 6
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 715
 
A GMO fig as big as baseball, very tasty and scary to birds...LOL

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
Posted By: vitalucky Views: 2,558
 
I finally bought some Black Madeira cuttings from him. They arrived and looked fine. He even added a couple of extras. He charged $20 for 8 cut tins, including shipping and added 2. If they are Black Madeira it is a good deal!
Only hope that since he was selling Black Mission and Black Madeira, that I do not end up with 10 Black Mission. LOL (Black Mission is not so bad but I have it already)
It happened before I was familiar with this Forum and ordered Peter's Honey, and Kadota from TyTy and ended up with another 2 Brown Turkey (had 2 already).
I tried to get informations before I ordered and than took a chance! Time will tell. The name is "Victor Gonzales from Escondido, CA". Does that ring a bell to anyone?