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Subject: I'mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm back Replies: 18
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So what happened to the bear? Glad to hear that you're ok.

Subject: Think I have to pot up now! Or not? Replies: 24
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Johnny

I have nothing protected this year. I promise to report as soon as spring arrives.

Subject: Think I have to pot up now! Or not? Replies: 24
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The two in the front are over a month old and the two in the back are over a year old. The mixture is regular potting soil from Home Depot. No fertilizer or rooting coumpound was ever added so far. I will not add anything until I up pot.
If you look at the one in the back(one year old), there was a time a couple of weeks ago, that I forgot to water it so it got stressed and shed all its leaves. It's pushing new growth now.
There's really no specific time to up pot unless you want growth. It's like a bonsai tree, if you have the right humidity nutrition and light, it could last in a pot for a long time.
So the larger the pot the faster the growth for figs, especially if you have a great potting mixture.
When I up pot, I usually like to do it after the freeze threat is gone.I usually leave the new ones in a shaded area for a couple of weeks outside until I start to see active growth then I move to a partial sunny location.
The ones I left on the patio in the shade for a whole summer, hardly grew compared to the ones in full sun.
In your area if you could have the pot in a shaded area and the plant in full sun when ready then it's better. This way you can maximize sun and keep the roots cool. In my area the ones in partial sun do better as root heating is a problem. This is one of the reasons, I don't like to use one gallon pots and prefer larger SIPs, but in this case space could eventually become a problem.



Subject: Think I have to pot up now! Or not? Replies: 24
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Most retailer moved them off the shelves over here too. As soon as it starts to warm up, you'll have more choices. In the next couple of months I would check at Walmart Canada also.
One thing I don't like to do us up pot too soon. I've lost a couple of plants that way. My goal is minimum root disturbance when up potting.

Subject: Think I have to pot up now! Or not? Replies: 24
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This would be the result of lack of light in a garage. When rooting new cuttings, the ambient light in a sunny room is more than enough.
I don't know how sunny your room is, but I've done it for a while now, and I even left some by the window for a whole year and they kept their leaves indoor. Being in small containers growth is almost at a stand still.

Subject: OT - Big Winter Storm coming to the Southeast Replies: 21
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Perhaps some blanckets might help. Hope that all goes well.

Subject: Need experienced help in planning planting area. Replies: 13
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Col de Dame Blanc my preferred variety appears to grow upright. The Col De Dame Gris which has a great flavor also grows like a shrub without any interference. One thing I like about these varieties is the closed eye
and rich flavor.
Here's a four year old Col de Dame Gris.


Subject: Think I have to pot up now! Or not? Replies: 24
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Hi joe,

I never used lights except to grow tomatoes indoor.
All my rooted figs stay by the window until it gets safe enough to take outside and keep outside. That's when I move them to 7 gallon SIPs if I want super fast growth using the moisture control potting mix from Home Depot. By adding some perlite to the mixture, you will have to add water more often, but get better results.
I stopped adding perlite. I use Osmocote and some gardening lime when I up pot.
In your area, you should get better results in pots since root heating might not be as large a problem for you.

Subject: Need experienced help in planning planting area. Replies: 13
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Cannot give you advice on specific variety yet, but noticed that some grow like shrubs while others tend to grow like trees and mixing and matching might become a problem later. I also found that some varieties if pruned heavily won't produce the following season or produce very little. A 15x25 space could easily be taken over by just one or two varieties if allowed to grow to proper size. I would plant a maximum of two or three varieties in such a space allowing at least 8ft spacing between the trees. Even that might be too tight.
It all depends on whether you want a crop or a sample when picking your fruit.
No matter what you chose, it's a multi year project. So getting it right early is better than late. Removing a tree later is much harder than when it's young.
I'm in zone 8b and currently have six trees in my yard and in full sun. The space between my trees is at least 12 ft. I want to make sure that they get plenty of sun.
After four years, I can safely say that my trees are not even close to being mature nor productive. The results will vary from one zone to another depending on the elements.



Subject: Cold spell in Houston Replies: 18
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If your potted trees are first leaf, you might get some losses. I've seen 18 degrees at night in North Austin and damage was restricted to branches. My potted trees are near a wall or a fence and protected from open wind, that helps.
The in ground ones are usually covered with mulch and despite winter damage, so far come back every year.
Since the low temperatures occur mainly during the night and don't last, I found that the wind is more damaging than just the low temperature by itself, especially that it always warm up during the day.
A sheltered location is important, when trees are young.

Subject: Visit from USDA Replies: 38
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If you're paying attention, Babylon is gone, I suggest you follow him if you have any dignity left and please try not to morph into another alias.

Subject: Brown Plate Replies: 11
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How many Hangarian varieties do you have?

Subject: Forgotten Fig Videos Replies: 26
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Your description of flavor in this video is very accurate. That is exactly what I experienced this past summer when I picked my first few fruits, not much flavor. Perhaps it will improve with time as there are some good reviews of this fig.

Subject: Penachee Replies: 8
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This was one of the first trees that I've gotten after tasting the CA fruit. I keep hoping next season perhaps. Your fruit looks perfect, enjoy.

Subject: Visit from USDA Replies: 38
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Pofigist, Are you still in high school? Just a simple yes or no. Either way, I suggest you grow up fast.

Subject: Haygrove High Tunnels Replies: 5
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Very nice pruning video!

Subject: Fig Tree From Godfather Movie Update Cuttings Available Replies: 12
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This is a tree with a great story.

Subject: Problems Posting Images? Storage Limit Exceeded? More Than 1MB? Replies: 45
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Bump, still hoping for this issue to be resolved.

Wrote the following for further simplicity. Hope that you don't mind Joe.

Go to http://postimg.org register an account for free. Then click on chose images icon to find photo from your device and upload it.

Click Done. When photo uploads click on thumbnail for forums to copy then paste in your post.

You will have to copy the URL for forum at postimg and then paste over here.
When you click on the thumbnail it will copy it automatically then you come over here and paste it.

There are several urls that you can copy and paste when you click on share, the one that says thumbnail for forum will show the photo in the post and not the link.


Subject: Weird Leaves on Petite Negri Fig Replies: 4
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I had a petit Negri from a nursery a few years ago and the shape of leaves indicated to me like the tree had FMV. Growth was very slow, but the tree still produced, but I was never happy with its performance from day one. If you could find a non infected dark variety, I think that it could outperform this one.

Subject: Forgotten Fig Videos Replies: 26
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These videos are like a breath of fresh air. I don't recall if my flanders gets this dark. I'd have to pay more attention next season. Thank You for posting.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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I'm not defending anyone. I happened to be one of the ones that don't mind delays. If you ordered anything and have a problem with delays you could write James and ask for your refund. It's that simple. Now if you wish to discuss figs then welcome to the forum.

Subject: Penachee Replies: 8
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How old is your tree, how productive and what size container are you using. My four year old tree is in a seven gallon SIP container and still hasn't produced a single fig. I tried pruning it last year but it did not help.
There was a couple of days when it did not get any water and I almost lost it. It is still alive and I might move it to a larger pot soon.


Subject: Greenhorn intro Replies: 29
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My son is Military too, I'll be glad to send you something when I prune my trees just send me your address. Thank You for your service.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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Rob_Steven, it's nice of you to jump right in with your first post asking James for an update ASAP using the word sincere. So how many trees did you order?
Last time I checked my yard all my trees in TX were dormant. Unless you're expecting trees to grow on your iPad by pressing buttons, give the man a break.
I don't know what happened to camaraderie. It's called a fig community but all I'm seeing is a shark tank.

Subject: Herman2 Replies: 30
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Susieqz, you know that you have lots of friends over here.

Subject: U. Prosciutto Fig on ebay Replies: 11
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Thank You for your generosity.

Subject: Brown Plate Replies: 11
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You will have to copy the URL for forum at postimg and then paste over here.
When you click on the thumbnail it will copy it automatically then you come over here and paste it.
Credit goes to TorontoJoe.

Subject: U. Prosciutto Fig on ebay Replies: 11
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Let us know if you manage to plant some over there. Take lots of pictures. Safe Trip.

Subject: Remember figs4fun?Time to turn this bus around! Replies: 55
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Two numbers are still available number 30 and number 10

Subject: Brown Plate Replies: 11
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Go to http://postimg.org register an account for free. Then click on chose images icon to find photo from your device and upload it.

Click Done. When photo uploads click on thumbnail for forums to copy then paste in your post.

Subject: Remember figs4fun?Time to turn this bus around! Replies: 55
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Running out of numbers? The guy who posts number 10 first gets my number.

Subject: Remember figs4fun?Time to turn this bus around! Replies: 55
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I'll take number 10

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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If anyone still have any doubts of who Taifigs is, just take a look at his Facebook page and you'll understand his motivation. Hopefully, he will not delete some of his posts before people get the chance to know who he is.

https://www.facebook.com/thaifigs/?ref=page_internal

@Thaifig, If I were you, I'd call it a day.


Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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Thaifigs Is this one of your photos?



Subject: Visit from USDA Replies: 38
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They already know if you bought even domestically.
With the list in their hand, they just need a verbal confirmation from you that you already bought from overseas. It's just a formality, so try not to lie.
I recall you saying that you do not want a visit from the USDA, so why did you get one? Here's my honest opinion.
They scrutinize sellers more than buyers, but both could get a visit depending on what is being traded. You really don't need anyone to report you, by purchasing from overseas you reported yourself. Now it's up to the agents to decide what to do with you. If you are rude, they could confiscate all your collection along with the soil. If you are nice, they might allow you to keep some. If they don't like you they might even make you pay a fine. One thing for sure no one appreciate rats, especially if they broke the law themselves. So I'm not really sure what you're trying to accomplish here.

Subject: Visit from USDA Replies: 38
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I'll save you the trouble. The USDA has its own list of every overseas purchase and does not need anyone's assistance. You can take this to the bank.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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@Alan, I'm surprised about your decision to leave after all these years. Perhaps, I missed something here. It's not where we write, it's what we write that counts.





Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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A $7 Black Madeira is a high return tree, but certainly not for James and the only return that I expect from my Black Madeira, which by the way I received from UCD for free is delicious figs at some point in the distant future. I might even make some money selling fruit at the local farmers market if I chose to do it.
The man continues to expand his business/green houses and gave everyone a chance to pull out at anytime if they wish to. I don't see anyone stepping up to the plate claiming that their money has been lost.
My gut feeling is that James business is here to stay. The question to ask is who stands to benefit the most from his failure?
I believe in competition, it's healthy for the consumer/hobbyist and in the absence of fraudulent practices, what seems to be going on here is that some people are talking the mans business down especially after the customers not investors knew the scenario and the offer for a full refund stands.
There are plenty of sources for trees and most sellers are reputable and I can say that it was a pleasure to deal with most of them if not all but in this particular case, I for one expected delays, and over the years know that when you're growing trees many things can go wrong and still don't have a problem with it.
After being offered a full refund, it has become clear to me that the only people who have a problem with it are mainly the ones who did not order anything. It makes you wonder why. If these competitors have the consumers interest at heart, perhaps some might offer $7 Black Madeira trees for sale.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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Thai fig
In order to respond, I must dissect your previous post, but I'll be brief.
This forum is read in your country whether you admit it or not, and one of the questions that people might be asking is how come someone is selling $7 trees in the US while your trees are selling for $100s. The gentleman's response would be something like my cost is higher rather than attacking the character of someone you don't know.
I don't know James, nor am I trying to win any favors from anyone. If James was to contact me and tell me that he cannot make delivery for any reason, I'd understand get my money back and move on.
You keep referring it as a Ponzi Scheme. We have seen pictures of the greenhouses (Not on the moon) and the explanations that came along with them and we all know where James is. I've also seen nice pictures of what you grow.
FYI "Ponzi scheme (/ˈpɒn.zi/; also a Ponzi game)[1] is a fraudulent investment operation where the operator, an individual or organization, pays returns to its investors from new capital paid to the operators by new investors, rather than from profit earned through legitimate sources".

This whole concept does not apply over her, since James disclosed to everyone involved that the products were not available. I'm one of the believers that's it's simply a matter of time before he delivers and I get the feeling that you many not happy about that. If you were genuinely wishing him well and contemplating purchasing from James, the right thing to do would be to wait for the outcome rather than attacking his character.
You say that you represent some fig buyers. If you are a seller yourself then how could you represent buyers?
In the end I don't see any buyers raising the alarm level and if I'm not mistaken PayPal does offer some kind of protection for your purchases.
The fact that you keep beating a dead horse, it's becoming clear to me now that there is an international fig syndicate that may have found its headquarters in your country and is not happy about lower prices.





Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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In this particular situation buyers knew that the product was not readily available and the seller described his approach to this venture in order to meet demand. He's been busy putting up structures and hustling to stay on schedule, while fighting the elements. It's not like he is mining for gold and ended up with a copper.

I simply don't understand the hostility and must conclude that other sellers/potential sellers are upset that prices have dropped significantly as demand dried up. The pool of potential buyers cannot keep growing exponentially and at some point there will be a lot of supply on the market, the main reason for lower prices across the board.
Now if my neighbor decided to start his own business, I'd wish him luck with all my heart. In this case I see a lot of jealousy, nothing more and nothing less and most of the negative comments are coming from people who did not order anything.
If I'm not happy with a service, I end the relationship and here everyone has a chance to get their money if they wish.
Everyone who ordered is an adult and does not need to be reminded every single day that he's about to lose his or her money. Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.
It's ok to advertise that coke is better (or has a better service) than Pepsi but it's not ok to say that the CEO of coke is more honest than the CEO of Pepsi especially if the claim is made by the other CEO. It's poor advertising.
If people are enjoying this conversation, perhaps we should start a new thread called anger management, since this forum has turned away from the main topic.

Subject: How's everyones cuttings coming along? Replies: 84
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I haven't even begun to prune my trees yet, but found myself rooting a bunch of names despite having said that I'm done adding trees. Due to space restriction and after realizing that not all cuttings succeed, I crammed in many cases two or three cuttings in the same container. I figured that I really need one successful specimen, and when sprouting from multiple cuttings I get to reduce the space needed for my pots and maximize the odds of success. I could always propagate more plants if I succeed in getting at least one healthy specimen.
Most of my cuttings this year came from generous individuals, who gave me the chance to grow some names that were not available a few years ago and might still be rare. Whether you sent it to me directly or indirectly, the least I can say is Thank You and hope to be able to contribute more and more to the fig community in due time.
Since I could not keep everything inside I kept the majority of my cuttings on my patio and hope that they will begin to show some growth around February.
As for the ones that I was able to keep inside even in the smallest SIP, it looks like by covering the cutting with a plastic cup ensures a very high rate of success.
All I have to do is keep them near a sunny window at room temperature (around 72 degrees) and leave them alone for the winter.
I'll be buying more of those tiny SIPs next season since they are not available at Walmart at this time of year.
I'm almost sure that I have most of the figs that I need at this time, but know that perhaps there is always one more that I may have missed.
P.S. Drilling a hole through the bottom of plastic cup, will allow some circulation when using the cup to cover the cutting.



Using a larger container outside is a must.


Subject: OT - Look what Santa brought me! Replies: 15
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Congratulations Dennis.
I was thinking about getting one for using around the property to move water buckets and use as a dump cart. Does it have slots for lumber lining?

Subject: New Year's Day "Ripe" Figs Replies: 4
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It's 73 and sunny over here, but the recent brief cold spell killed all the fruit. I've been in short sleeves all week long. At this rate my trees will start waking up soon.
Use http://www.postimg.org I like it (Thanks to TorontoJoe), register a free account upload your photos and click on share to copy the URL then paste when replying to a topic.
You could create as many galleries as you wish and then copy the URL for one photo or the whole gallery then paste it over here.

Subject: Brown Turkey Problems Replies: 19
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The following photos are of my Col de Dame this past summer. They are planted a few feet apart from each other and are irrigated fertilized and in full sun. The soil is clay and I think that it has something to do with them stalling. The one that started to take off in its fourth leaf is the Col de Dame Gris. The Noir and Blanc are not even half the size of the Gris.
Despite being much smaller and suffering from ice damage the Blanc has been more productive with a couple of dozen figs each season from the start. The Gris still needs time to produce and is producing much less than the white. The Noir has stalled.
So in addition to soil and elements, the variety does matter when it comes to rate of growth, since all three are growing under the same conditions.
The first one is the Black Madeira.
I should add that FMV depending on its severity slows growth down too.
















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Subject: Happy New Year 2017 Replies: 13
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Happy New Year everyone!

Subject: Brown Turkey Problems Replies: 19
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This is a non maintained non irrigated either Brown Turkey or a Kadota from a big box store that I planted about two years ago at a remote location. I only wrapped it with some chicken wire to protect it from boar and deer. The original tree was in a five gallon container when I planted it, died to the ground and this is how it looked this past fall. This confirms my theory that it will take much longer than I wish it for the trees to get established, but once this occurs, I expect a much faster growth and different results. This is tough for many of us to hear, but my rule of thumb (in the right zone) for in ground take off is around seven years.

https://postimg.org/image/9pcwiqu1n/

Subject: Brown Turkey Problems Replies: 19
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It must be the heat. That's why I believe that in my zone the trees will eventually do better in ground. Most of my fig trees are in five gallon containers and except for a few varieties, my results are totally different than yours. In fact my Florea is sitting neglected in a five gallon pot producing a few figs and my four year old Ronde de Bordeaux did not produce at all this past summer.
I finally realized this year that five gallon containers are not good for my hot zone. Even seven gallon trees are not doing as well as I would like. I just got some ten gallon containers and Moved a couple to 25 gallon containers, but still have a feeling that the extreme heat will initially slow them down.

Subject: Brown Turkey Problems Replies: 19
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Hi Joe, I know what you mean by life is too short.
Here's my experience after I moved my trees to inground.
I currently have six in ground fig trees. Col de Dame Blanc,Noir, Gris, Violette de Sollies, another yellow French variety and a Black Madeira.
Due to the type of the soil they're all extremely slow growers. In its fourth year the only one that looks like it's really ready to take off is the Col de Dame Gris, but fruit production remains very low. The only one that produced a couple of dozen fruit each year without missing a beat has been the Col de Dame Blanc UCD, but growth has been at minimum since it was moved.

The variety that you have does matter. Perhaps you could tell us which fig trees produce that many figs after one year in ground. I would love to grow them.
For me out of 85 varieties in containers, the only one that could put out so many figs after four years in containers has been the Celeste.

Subject: Brown Turkey Problems Replies: 19
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The fact that you are seeing fruit is a good sign, but the trees might not be fully established and ready to deliver. I would continue to fertilize and leave them alone for a few more seasons, especially since you already have a crop from your CH.