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Subject: Insect ID? Replies: 5
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 108
 
Yeah, they are another imported pest, i started seeing them about four years ago. There seems to be quite a lot of them this year. They leave a residue on your plants that looks like whitewash. They carry a vector that causes a very bad disease of grape vines, that I believe has no cure. I smush 'em when I see 'em.

Subject: Insect ID? Replies: 5
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 108
 
Are you in Southern California? Do they run around to the other side of the branch when you try to grab them? If so my guess is glassy winged sharpshooter.

Subject: bringing back cuttings from Sicily Replies: 31
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 803
 
Ah, thank you for clarifying. Still, the imported disease scenario (a similar situation to citrus greening) is still something to think about.

Subject: bringing back cuttings from Sicily Replies: 31
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 803
 
I assume you are refering to the asian citrus psyllid, the insect that transmits citrus greening?

Citrus Greening disease got into California on an illegal scion brought from China and grafted onto a citrus tree in the L.A. Area... Google citrus greening, and think about what it could mean if some awful killer pathogen that effects FIGS, got into the US... And how fast it would be spread by folks in this forum alone. Just some food for thought.

Subject: What is your experience with fungus gnats using Coconut Choir as rooting medium? Replies: 16
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 287
 
In my experiance, fungus gnats seem completely disinterested in coco coir. For me coco coir is the perfect rooting medium.

Subject: Ugliest Sap Sucking Critter Ever Replies: 8
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 264
 
Wekadog is definetley correct, it's Icerya purchasi

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icerya_purchasi

Subject: My old unknown fig tree? Replies: 10
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 583
 
They were probably not gnats, they were probably fig wasps. Fortunately we have fig wasps in Southern California.

Subject: I need HELP finding post about nicking ? Replies: 10
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 461
 
This article explains the technique very well.

http://www.weekendgardener.net/tree-information/notching-buds-120912.htm

Subject: Picture of a Spider on my Tree. Good or bad? Replies: 9
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 485
 
Spiders are predators, they are good.

Subject: Kadota and Mission Replies: 11
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 422
 
Holy Moly!!!

I love those pics from inside the canopy "tent".

Subject: When to collect caprifigs for shipping? Replies: 20
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 527
 
I have a small Purple Smyrna but no figs on it yet, and a small Dauphine (San Pedro type). So next year I expect they should be good to go!

This carping was a seedling that sprouted on it's own in the yard, and is about five or so years old, growing in a 25 or 30 gallon planter. I also have another seedling that popped up last year that has red leaf stems that I potted up and am going to keep an eye on.

-Mike

Subject: When to collect caprifigs for shipping? Replies: 20
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 527
 
Francisco,

I took some pictures of the fat caprifigs on the tree...

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and then I went out an hour later, and lo and behold, you were indeed correct, wasps!

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I couldn't get the iPad to focus on the figs wasps but if you look closely you can see them on the outside of the fig. So I don't need to introduce them they are already there.

-Mike

Subject: When to collect caprifigs for shipping? Replies: 20
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 527
 
I see, thank you for the info.

Right now my tree has fat soft caprifigs all the way down to little buttons, and it did hold figs over winter. so I have high hopes I can make this work.

Thanks again,

-Mike

Subject: When to collect caprifigs for shipping? Replies: 20
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 527
 
Francisco,

Once transported to an area that is conducive to the wasp, (and assuming that there is a caprifig tree present) will that caprifig tree now become a host for the wasp?

Subject: Last large airlayer coming off Replies: 10
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 487
 
Nifty! That is the biggest air layer I've ever seen done, and it looks absolutely fantastic, healthy, and well balanced.

Nicely done.

Subject: Growth on Fig Tree Replies: 9
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 421
 
Shot Hole Borer (Ambrosia Beetle)

http://jenny.tfrec.wsu.edu/opm/displaySpecies.php?pn=530

Subject: OT: Mysterious 'Pawpaw' Fruit in High Demand Across Japan Replies: 24
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 1,219
 
There are three small pawpaw trees at the Fullerton arboretum here in Southern California, so it is possible to gro them in SoCal.

Subject: Best size for cuttings Replies: 9
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 487
 
Now that is an impressive cutting!!!

Subject: Napolitana Negra Replies: 6
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 615
 
Mohammed,

That looks like a happy healthy little fig tree now. :-)

Subject: Figs in Thailand Replies: 71
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 3,269
 
I for one would certainly be interested to see fig development in the tropics.

Subject: Selecting cuttings? Replies: 9
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 571
 
A tree grown from a cutting is a genetic clone of the mother tree.
Every once and awhile a tree can have a mutation at the bud of a branch, where that branch is different than the rest of the tree. That is called a sport. It is however a rare event.

Subject: Heat treatment cure for FMV Replies: 11
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 787
 
That was a very cogent explanation, thank you hoosierbanana.

Subject: Figs in Thailand Replies: 71
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 3,269
 
I wonder if you couln't induce a kind of dormancy by manually pulling off the leaves. Maybe when temps. Plumit to the frigid 60s. :-) I've read of doing that somewhere, I can't recall where unfortunataly.

-Mike

edit - I remembered where

http://www.cloudforest.com/cafe/gardening/leaf-stripping-induce-dormancy-t3631.html

Subject: Figs in Thailand Replies: 71
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 3,269
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ThaiFig
...and a lime tree with split leaves that we use like a bay leaf to season curries.


Kaffir Lime

I have an Australian finger lime also, they're really nice to sprinkle on fish.

Subject: Figs in Thailand Replies: 71
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 3,269
 
I see by your pics they are propagating by air layering. I like the idea of using concrete pipes as open bottom pots.

Thanks for uploading pictures.

-Mike

Subject: what wrong with this posting Replies: 5
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 446
 
Ha!

I saw a posting today on eBay for "Non-Variegated Jolly Tiger" and I thought exactly the same thing.

"I may be a newbie, but..."

Subject: I need Technical help please. Replies: 7
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 706
 
Quote:
this won't become a Legal issue in future for my website?


Maybe, since they specifically told you no, and the youtube page states "Embedding disabled by request".

just as an example this is the embed code for it...

Code:
<iframe width="640" height="385" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen  src="//www.youtube.com/embed/xy86ak2fQJM"></iframe>

Subject: CRFG scion exchange Replies: 22
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 1,044
 
It was a pleasure meeting you tyro.

Subject: Single node cuttings experiment Replies: 244
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 11,936
 
Since fungus gnat larva eat roots, is it possible that those cuttings dying off might have had their root eaten by gnat larva?

Subject: Use of induced apomixis in the breeding of figs Replies: 32
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 1,034
 
A recessive trait just means it is hidden by dominant traits. Like blue eyes are recessive for example. It has nothing to do with the trait being a positive or negative trait.
Remember learning about Gregor Mendel and his pea plants?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_Mendel

edit - though I guess if they are saying the traits are valuable, they must be saying that they felt that they were useful traits in some way.

Subject: Unknown Isabella Fig Replies: 14
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 720
 
This post makes me want to go fig hunting, who knows what fig may be lurking out there in the uncharted hinterlands waiting to be re/discovered!

Subject: Use of induced apomixis in the breeding of figs Replies: 32
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 1,034
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by aphahn
Yes mulberry and Lilly pollen as well as others. It is not that the pollen is compatible with fig, it is more of an irritant that induces apomixis. Maybe there are hormones in the pollen that trigger it, I'm not really sure what the mechanism is.


I was thinking that perhaps the pollen was tricking it into "thinking" it was pollinated, which makes sense with mulberry, as it is related to the fig.

Subject: Use of induced apomixis in the breeding of figs Replies: 32
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 1,034
 
The one that made me do a double-take was the lily, why would lily pollen be compatible with a fig?

Subject: Possum? Bird? Or Rat? Replies: 14
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 605
 
Now I'm thinking it could only be the "extinct" Giant Sloth...
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(I still think the culprit is a rodent)

Subject: Possum? Bird? Or Rat? Replies: 14
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 605
 
I'm with pitangadiego on this, it looks like rodent damage to me.

Subject: Confused about hardiness/planting zone Replies: 9
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 451
 
There are also local micro-climates to consider. If your trees are on a hill facing the sun, or at the bottom of a valley floor where cold air pools.

The zone map is a useful guide to point us in the right direction, the rest is up to us.

Subject: Confused about hardiness/planting zone Replies: 9
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 451
 
It looks like the second page is using the outdated USDA zones "The 1990 USDA Hardiness Zone Map"

The USDA zone map has been updated in the last couple of years to reflect changes, so you are probably 9b.

Subject: Caprifig Question Replies: 18
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 973
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lisascenic
Is there a map or any other source of information on the distribution of fig wasps in the US?


That is a fantastic idea, a map that users on the forum could post locations on, when spotting fig wasps in a specific area. It may also have some scientific value for researchers studying the distribution of the wasp.

The problem may lie in the user being able to differentiate between the pollinating and non-pollinating fig wasps.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fig_wasp

Subject: Can someone suggest a grafting knife/tool? Replies: 28
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 5,277
 
For those who want a disposable alternative, Personna Carpet Trimmer blades fit in a standard utility knife, and are edged like a grafting knife.

http://www.amazon.com/Personna-Carpet-Trimmer-Blades-Wrapped/dp/B00GU2ZMYG/

Subject: Caprifig Question Replies: 18
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 973
 
I'm in South Ventura County

Subject: Caprifig Question Replies: 18
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 973
 
Things are going great, and thank you Elfarach.

Subject: Caprifig Question Replies: 18
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 973
 
Good to know brianm.

My thought was to nab a cutting of it to root, and keep a tree in a pot as a home for the wasps.

Thanks,

-Mike

Subject: Caprifig Question Replies: 18
Posted By: So_Cal_Mike Views: 973
 
In June I picked a couple of figs from a tree over-hanging a wall and they had fig wasps in them. Does that necessarily mean that the tree was a caprifig? 

Fig_Wasps_L.jpg 

Fig_Wasps_D.jpg 

Thanks,

-Mike