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Subject: OT Carolina Reaper Replies: 42
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Every time I have tried to overwinter them I have ended up with an aphid infestation.

Subject: OT - Southeastern Fig Festival - Charlotte, NC Replies: 116
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I'm in!!

Subject: Ice crystal Replies: 17
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I don't believe the Ice crystal is winter hardy at all.

Subject: Self-fertile that tastes like Calimyrna? Replies: 18
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One thing I'd like to bring up, "self fertile" is wrong, they just produce edible figs without pollination. They don't produce any viable seeds.

Subject: OT - Southeastern Fig Festival - Charlotte, NC Replies: 116
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Was a wonderful gathering!! Dennis you are a great host!! And Jackie is a delight, loved her impression of you eating a fig. Look forward to chatting with everyone again soon.

Subject: "Lebanese Black/Purple" Figs Replies: 41
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Greetings and welcome

Subject: The mist cloner is complete Replies: 124
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I ended up with one more group of cuttings this year, here they are three weeks in to the bubbler. 11390165_10207074578566505_2850035032530488257_n.jpg 

Subject: OT - Southeastern Fig Festival - Charlotte, NC Replies: 116
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Yeah this was the first email I got with a notice about this thread too....

Subject: Very cheap rooting - in water Replies: 20
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I changed it once a week and added hydroponic nutrients.

Subject: Very cheap rooting - in water Replies: 20
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Greetings,
I have do disagree with Jarrett, I found if you gave them enough time in the water and added food they would develop feeder roots and transfer great to dirt. I had my biggest success with water rooting because by the time they were transferred to dirt they were strong enough not to be killed by shock. It is also the first year not to lose half to gnats. Also waiting till the roots are brown and no the brittle white makes a big difference.

Subject: SARI ZEYBEK any one growing this? Replies: 26
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That one looks nothing like what I was growing..

Subject: Cutting with leaves Replies: 3
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Where is it now?

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
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I find this diagram helpful a897c5f5484f7609f44e22f7edca0ad4.jpg 

Subject: What are the chances of survival ? Replies: 6
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I have bare root cutting sent to me that were in transit almost a month...they are doing great, mine did have more roots and were almost in a dormant state with no leaves...

Subject: Hello I'm a new member. Replies: 39
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Welcome to the forum!! Glad to have you aboard.

Subject: Mystery fig cuttings "Final Call" Replies: 75
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Thank you, but I really don't have space for anythingelse anyway

Subject: Mystery fig cuttings "Final Call" Replies: 75
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I still think it is wicked funny that it rooted for everyone but me.... guess it has had enough of Fort Mill...

Subject: UC Davis Cuttings Replies: 49
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I was a bit surprised last year by the 78$ charge for shipping , but they did send it next day. 
I did place another request this year as I am working on starting an orchard for the local school system and teaching the children about rooting and growing all manner of plants.
I think that this is a wonderful thing, otherwise these cutting would just go to waste as the trees need pruning no matter what and when talking with Dr Johnson at LSU I know that he at least uses it as credits for some of his grad students. 

Subject: OT - Southeastern Fig Festival - Charlotte, NC Replies: 116
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Looking forward to it..

Subject: Fig trees and plumbing lines? Replies: 6
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1-800-dig safe, they will come mark the ground where the different lines are... at least that is how it works here.

Subject: The mist cloner is complete Replies: 124
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Yeah there is what you should do and what you get around to...lol This past two weeks was the first time in a long time I have changed the water, I have been letting it go till it was kinda icky looking... I will say I do notice a perking up after I change the water and add the new nutrients..

Subject: The mist cloner is complete Replies: 124
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I potted up one recently that had roots over a foot long, it had no shock at all in is growing like a weed. I have only lost one to shock so far and that one I just should have waited but I got impatient.

IMG_0988.JPG  This first one is the ones that are no longer in the humility bin
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2.23.15.jpg  These are some I have just started and few that you can see have been in a long time, I am running out of room outside of the bubbler so I am working on making room before I pot some of these up, but it seems they are not hurt by staying in longer.
Bnr4H.jpg  This is the first cloner I got, the other I made. So far I am very happy with the results I have had.

Subject: OT-Ever wonder what our members look like? Replies: 313
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Brian, that looks like one little tough dude!!!

Subject: Celeste Cuttings Replies: 52
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Very cool !!

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
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Well if they are selling Harvey's cutting, then the cuttings look great when they get them... and by the time they know they were ripped off it is too late to leave bad feedback. I have 100% positive feedback and if the person I am thinking of buying from doesn't I am sure to check why.

Subject: Celeste Cuttings Replies: 52
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Looking great!!

Subject: The Fig GodFather Replies: 27
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I defiantly prefer to trade or just give cuttings to someone.... and I don't do a good job of knowing who I have given stuff to, I would not make a good Mob member...more like the Lolly Pop gild.

Subject: OT - Scared the CRAP out of ME!!! Replies: 18
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We know where Dennis stand in the fight or flight question.... never gonna sneak into his fig orchard!!!

Subject: OT - Scared the CRAP out of ME!!! Replies: 18
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Dennis- Ninja Fig Warrior!!

Subject: The mist cloner is complete Replies: 124
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I just found that my cutting were much happier in a dome... when I pot them up they go into a tube with a dome also, right now they trees are doing well with it sitting open and no dome but at first they would go very limp without it... when I have tried rooting cutting without a cover they have not done well.
I use domes when I start seeds and micro greens, just seems to get them stronger faster.

Subject: Morality Question Replies: 18
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I had something like that come up once where I knew someone that was looking for the same thing I was so we chatted and pooled our money deciding we try for it and split it... we were out bid anyway...

Subject: Celeste Cuttings Replies: 52
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Looks fantastic!!

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
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Ha! Abcd... I sent you that after Harvey and I decided there was something off about you.... you neglected to mention that you asked me for cuttings when I was offering them for free and I turned you down and put this post on my offer "This is for active members who have filled out a profile and done some posting. Happy Black Friday!! "
So don't say you didn't seek to be given cuttings...
This was the message you sent me.. Abcd-Would like to get 3 packages /  7 cuttings in each/.
Trying to get an idea , how to handle cuttings, no luck so far.
I looked at your profile and posting and decided not to answer you...
You make no sense why would anyone ask you who is suppose to be a newbie to sell for them on eBay when there are many people on here with good reputations that could help them.

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
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I think your right Joe, and it was a gut feeling that got Harvey and I talking and then he talked to others....I think it is important as a community that we look out for each other. So when I notice something hinky I will say something and some times seek the advice of others to see if they noticed anything either.
I hope that this makes us a better group and helps new people not get suckered and then soured on growing figs.

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
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Funny enough, abcd told me someone was selling him hundreds of Celeste cuttings for 50 cents each... I wonder what they are sell as on eBay. I have no problem with anyone selling anything they got legally, but saying they are something they are not is the problem.

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
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I'm afraid figs have become big business with so many selling to for top prices, and with cutting you don't know for a year or more if you have been scammed..... it seem obvious there is a recent rash of scammers coming out of the woodwork. 

Subject: Hello Everyone- new guy Replies: 37
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Welcome aboard.

Subject: OT Carolina Reaper Replies: 42
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Some people make insect repellent out of it

Subject: OT Carolina Reaper Replies: 42
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I grew the reaper, ghost and scorpion last year. I brought the plants in to winter inside the are bigger than some of my figs. Hubby loves hot and super hot, he decided to try just taking a bite of a fresh reaper, about two chews in he was running to the sink and then to the freezer. I think he had thre frozen pops before he could speak again. Wish I been taping that LOL

Subject: Finally Lebanese Red! Replies: 17
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Can't wait to see your tree!! Happy Birthday!

Subject: Ask how to grow Rimada ? Replies: 10
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Send them to Charlie and he'll make them into sigle node cuttings and grow twelve trees..

Subject: Yellow Greek cuttings for sale. Replies: 43
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They do root like crazy!! The ones I put in the bubbler have more roots than others that have been in there a month...

Subject: Face Book Fig Collectors... Replies: 32
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It seems to be a recent fad in Indonesia and Malaysia. Most of the one I chat with a fairly new to fig growing and hungry for info and figs...

Subject: Path to building a cloner Replies: 5
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I think you have been caught in the "but first" cycle..... 

Subject: Ot pain Replies: 17
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Glad your home, I hope you feel better that couldn't have been nice.

Subject: Cutting Progress Replies: 15
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Very nice!!

Subject: wish list posting Replies: 3
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It is also nice if you add something to the name like an # or * so that when someone searches that tree name they don't just end up finding all the wish lists..

Subject: How Much Does Your Wife Love You? Replies: 11
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You know some of us fig growers have husbands......mine never asks where the sticks come from or what i think I'm gonna do with all those trees.... he gets more than kisses...lol

Subject: Is this a Black Mission? Replies: 22
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That's very funny!!!

Subject: NC fig grower joining the fun Replies: 29
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Welcome aboard, I'm just over the boarder in Fort Mill... good to have another "local' around