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Subject: Beware: Monsanto at it again Replies: 79
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Monsanto is one of, if not the most powerful company in the world. A farmer found Monsanto wheat growing in his fields. Monsanto said they destroyed all there samples of wheat and weren't doing any testing on wheat.  Monsanto had a bill passed with the USA budget months before hand that offered broad protection from lawsuits, and other things.

It hurt the wheat market because genetically modified food is banned in over 50 countries. Several of which said they postpone or cancel wheat importation this year from the USA. It also stated that there seed could be marketed no mater what the Supreme Court said. So in short they had a broad protection bill added to the USA budget, and were put above and untouchable by the Supreme Court. At the same time saying they would, and could legally, market there seeds even if there was considerable know health risks. 

No company should be able to control our government like this, or be above the supreme court.

http://singularityhub.com/2013/07/02/monsanto-unapproved-gmo-wheat-escapes-into-oregon-fields-lawsuits-follow/

http://www.globalresearch.ca/monsanto-protection-act-signed-by-obama-gmo-bill-written-by-monsanto-signed-into-law


The Monsanto bill did get repealed in September it looks like, but still very scary to think a company can do this.

Hope the links are ok
Chad

Subject: Hello Replies: 15
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Hello and welcome!

Subject: Anyone sell figs? Replies: 4
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Has anyone made wine with the dehydrated fruits?

Subject: Anyone sell figs? Replies: 4
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Hello, Does anyone have any extra fresh/frozen figs they would ship?  I would like to make some fig wine.

Subject: Promix HP Replies: 7
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The fungus itself  shouldn't cause lung issues. There is a small chance someone could be allergic to the spores but it is like that with any fungus. I would be more worried about the other stuff in the mix. I use promix hp and use to grow mushrooms. I would recommend a mask for the other stuff in the mix.

Subject: Hopeless Replies: 17
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I don't talk to my trees, but I do find myself wanting to relocate so I can plant in ground. :)

Subject: Almost got another tree Replies: 1
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I walked into my local nursery today, and they had a hardy Chicago fig tree. I was excited about it because we don't have any fig trees around here. It was the first and only one I have ever seen locally. I think the owner ordered some because I have been getting stuff for figs for a little while now.

When I was looking at the other plants a older guy can in and asked if they had any fig trees, which was odd because there not around here. The owner hesitated and looked at me so I told guy he could have it. The guy told me that he hasn't had any figs since he was a kid. He told me that where he grew up there were huge fig trees and he remembers all the kids would climb them to get the fruit.

So all in all it has been an odd fig day for me.

Happy 4th everyone be safe!

Subject: Granulated Lime Replies: 12
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I'm using a pretty airy soil. Will the lime fill in the soil over time or will it flush out?

Subject: Happy 4th of July!! Replies: 28
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Wow, I didn't know that was possible.

Happy 4th everyone!

Subject: Air-Layering Replies: 70
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I have to ask. :)
Did you use a weed eater with sandals?

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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Thanks Pete for the pictures. I think that's what's going on with mine. I will get them in a spot with more shade
tonight after work. Will any of these leaves recover?

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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I didn't add any fertilizer to the mix when I made it. I was following the directions in the mg feeding about every two weeks. On the dyna gro liquid fertilizer I'm following the maintenance directions with is 1/4 tsp with every gallon of water. With that I'm feeding every watering. I water every day or every couple of days as needed.

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0036ZZZ74

This is the bloom fertilizer. I also bought the foliage pro

http://www.dyna-gro.com/936.htm

It is dyna gro

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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All of these were up potted last fall. I don't have enough experience to know if they are root bound or not.

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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Also, the lime is dolomite. I can't find the crushed limestone. I'm really not sure how much of this to use at this point so it is trial and error. I think the pH should be good but I will retest next week. I can also test the nitrogen.

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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I'm using pelletized lime. I had a ph of 6 and I top dressed with about 1 tbsp last week. I was using mg fertilizer wand just switched to dyna tech bloom booster. I will get them to a shader spot tonight. Do you think it could be to much fertilizer? Thanks for all the help

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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Thanks Pete, I ordered a water meter the other day. It looks like the water drains pretty well, but it could be holding more than I think. They have been out in the sun in the same spot for several months. Do you think I should move them into a shot with afternoon shade?

Subject: What am I doing wrong Replies: 21
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Can anybody give me some ideas as to what could be causing this? This figs are in a 5:1:1 mix with added lime. I have a lsu gold in the same mix and gets the same fertilizer and it looks great with dark green leaves.

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Subject: Soils and Fertilizers Replies: 26
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Thanks everyone this has turned into a very informative thread.

@Calvin your edit just about made me about fall out of my chair :)

@Dave thanks for the offer I will get ahold of you this winter.

Subject: Soils and Fertilizers Replies: 26
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Lol thanks for a laugh :) seems like a lot of work but will give it a try

Subject: Soils and Fertilizers Replies: 26
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@Jason. I do have lime in my mix. I will edit that. I had to use pelletized so I've done soil testing to figure out how much and when I need it.

Subject: Soils and Fertilizers Replies: 26
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@Steve, I will get some pictures posted of my leaves in a different thread. It is odd some leaves look good others look bad. I don't think the soil and fertilizer is the problem. I think it was to much rain over the past months and then it got really hot and dry. I had several nice rooted cutting I put into 1 gallon container over the winter and I lost all of them due to over watering. I believe that figuring out how much water and when to water is the biggest problem I have had.

@Pete, how do you modify your 5;1;1.

Subject: Soils and Fertilizers Replies: 26
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Thought it would be interesting to see what everyone else is using, and the results.

I live in Missouri and this is my first summer with figs. My containers are black and are sitting on a concretes slab.

I've been using the 5:1:1 mix. 5 Parts pine bark fines, 1 Part perlite, and, 1 part promix hp instead of the s. moss. I also add lime to the mix and as needed.

I was using mg fertilizer and have switch to dyna-grow Foliage Pro 9-3-6 and dyna-grow Liquid Bloom 3-12-6. I am going to start fertilizing with every watering.

I have been having some problems with my leaves, but I'm not sure if the problem is the soil mix, rain, or heat. Time will tell. I'm looking forward to doing experiments on several mixes and fertilizers next summer.

Subject: Annual Wish-List of 6 Cuttings for 2013-14 Replies: 77
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Here is my list:

Rdb
Vdb
Nero 600
Petite Negri
Cajun Gold
Lsu Purple

I should have a few cuttings for trade. I'm not sure what I will prune. I have:

JH Adriatic
Green ischia
a tree that is thought to be a "Votata" golden honey
lsu gold
celeste
excel

I also have some very small unknowns

Subject: Whats going on with my leaves? Replies: 7
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Thanks , that makes sense we have had and extremely wet spring. Is there anything I can do for them? I really don't want to haul them inside when it rains. Should I try to put something on the pot to keep some of the rain out?

Subject: Whats going on with my leaves? Replies: 7
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Do you think the wind and rain would cause that?

Subject: Whats going on with my leaves? Replies: 7
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Ya both.

Subject: Whats going on with my leaves? Replies: 7
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Hey, can anyone tell me what is going on with these leaves?

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Subject: Loaded Replies: 11
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Thanks for sharing!

Subject: Cold hardy fig cuttings for postage Replies: 90
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Got mine last week. Thanks Again. Let me know what to name it.

Subject: looking for Wuhan fig cutting(s) Replies: 24
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I'm wanting this fig as well. I hope I can get some cuttings this winter. Thanks for the pictures.

@sirlampsalot Do you have a lot of problems with dear eating fig trees?

Subject: New to the forum Replies: 22
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Welcome !

Subject: Anybody worried about cicadas? Replies: 36
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Dont they eat anything green?

Subject: Time to pinch, pinch, pinch! Replies: 29
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lol, Thank You

Subject: Time to pinch, pinch, pinch! Replies: 29
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@javajunkie Thanks I wasn't sure what was getting pinched.

Is there any need to pinch if I'm trying to create more vegetation growth and not figs?

Subject: Time to pinch, pinch, pinch! Replies: 29
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I'm sorry, I'm completely oblivious to what you are talking about. Do you have a link to the rules or something I can look at. What is being pinched? Buds, figs, limbs? Also, is this to produce figs or to cause more branching?

Subject: Time to pinch, pinch, pinch! Replies: 29
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What are you pinching?

Subject: BEWARE...Wrong Fertilizer Formulas Replies: 28
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Does anybody add lime to there fertilizer or water?

Subject: Pellitized, powder or granular ?? Replies: 22
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I'm going to bump this because I'm curious about Al's ph recommendations.

Subject: Pins for general info? Replies: 8
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Rewton, I did notice all the variations. I wasn't sure if there was a general consensus on parameters or if every likes something different. I started will Al's 5:1:1 mix, but I have slightly modified it as well so I see your point. What made me think about this was the lime question. I had no idea about top dressing with that much lime. Seems like anytime anyone asks a question they get answered with links to great info that I have never seen. Would love to see all that info in a central location, and not lost to the web.

  

Subject: Pins for general info? Replies: 8
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Ya, I know when I say something about figs here people look at me like I'm crazy. I ask people if they have ever eaten a fig and I always get the same answer or some variation of "I've had fig newtons." lol

I would prefer the country to. I would love to move out that way somewhere like Washington state or Oregon. I doubt I ever will though.

Subject: Pins for general info? Replies: 8
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I'm going to be heading up to KC in July for a show at the sprint center.

Subject: Pins for general info? Replies: 8
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Thanks rcantor.  I see that you are in KC I live close to Columbia MO. How did you like Oregon? My sister just move to Portland about a year ago and loves it.

Subject: Pins for general info? Replies: 8
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Is there anyway to do pins for soil/recipes, amendments, possible fertilizers, and other general info. 

I know Al has a lot of info spread through out the internet as well as everyone else. Some pins for general info would be very handy, and would save a lot of time. Would also cut down research time, and the info would be up to date. There is a ton of great information, but a lot of us cant find it easily if at all. When we do some/most of it is way outdated.

Would be a great way to put knowledge from older growers in the hands of new growers. Would give more experienced growers a place to compare growing parameters. We could throw related links into the thread. Would also keep a lot of the repeat questions down.
 

let me know if this is completely insane.

Chad

Subject: Do I pinch this fig or leave it? Replies: 8
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What do you mean pinch after 5 leaves?

Subject: mycorrhizal fungi Replies: 45
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Thanks I will be purchasing as well.

Subject: mycorrhizal fungi Replies: 45
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@rcantor Have you use the http://www.amazon.com/Xtreme-Gardening-4402-Mykos-2-2-Pound/dp/B003STB5N6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1367703685&sr=8-3&keywords=mycorrhizae

It is just the mycorrhizal fungus I think. I was planning on using diluted mg for my fertilizer with every watering.

Also, Paul Stamets has several good books. He has done a ton of research on fungus.

Subject: My Figs Replies: 5
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@Charitup they are a celeste, green ishia, Adriatic, and an unknown was told it looks like a "Votata" ( Golden Honey ) when I got it. I lost several cuttings this winter including an rdb, Wuhan, and several others. Believe I potted to early and watered to much. All part of the learning experience.

@javajunkie Thanks, I will post more pictures as they age.

I have an excel and a lsu gold on the way. I'm really excited about those as well.

Subject: My Figs Replies: 5
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I had to bring them back in because we had a cold front move in. I plan on adding lime to the top and some pine fines on top of that. Thanks for looking and any suggestions.

Subject: My Figs Replies: 5
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Here is a pic of the trees I have now. I have a few more on the way. I'm really excited, but also worried. This is my first summer with figs. Looks like they all have fmv but I'm not sure. Also, not sure how to keep it from spreading to clean trees.

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