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Subject: Productive MBVS Replies: 20
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Love mine!
strong grower and large crops of delicious fruit!

Subject: Triple Crown Blackberries Replies: 102
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am I too late for the last late mailing mentioned above?

Subject: MBVS 2015 Replies: 19
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My MBVS is a vigorous grower and like yours, this year they are bigger than last.
Great flavor, lots of fruit.  A definite keeper for me!
One thing I really like is that over ripe fruit will not sour (at least not for me) it starts to dry and get a "jammy" texture with concentrated flavor!

Subject: Annual Wish-List of 6 most desirable cuttings for 2015-16 Replies: 90
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So far, will have to think on others. looking for cold hardy
Have some 30+ figs for trade or postage

1) LaRedek's EBT

Subject: Malta Black,best producer after Winter die back Replies: 16
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Thanks for the info!
very helpful as usual!

Subject: Who said Organza bags worked? Replies: 48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mgginva
The green ones work better for me.

THIS

Subject: manure tea help. Replies: 8
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iron deficient?

Not manure tea, but alfalfa tea and other suggestions

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/how-good-was-your-fertilizer-program-6522666?highlight=alfalfa&pid=1279507470#post1279507470

Subject: Pisa anyone? Replies: 4
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This cultivar was collected many years ago as cutting from a tree near the Leaning Tower (hence the name).  Mine is young yet, first year to fruit.

No pics of leaves but a mix of spade and 3 lobe.

Anyone want to venture a guess and help identify?

Any help would be appreciated.  I know it is a long shot.

BTW, a GREAT fig, one of the better breba, if not the best, of the season.

Thanks

Greg
pisa 1.jpg  pisa 3.jpg  pisa 2.jpg 



Subject: True crunchy figs Replies: 13
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Look GREAT!
I love a little seed crunch in my figs!

Subject: Figs Fort Smith! Replies: 1
Posted By: greg88 Views: 155
 
Charlie,
I have several in ground, most will be 3 year olds but spending their first winter in ground (with protection). I have a MBVS and a Ginos that have spent the past 2 winters in ground and have done well (in ground).  About an hour north of you.  Looking forward to what info you may have to share.
Greg

Subject: In ground tree yellowing leaves Replies: 9
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I am not an expert but does not necessarily look like severe FMV to me. Others may chime in with more knowledge than me.,
 maybe inconsistent watering / heat combo?

Subject: Atreano with spade leaves? What is it otherwise? Replies: 7
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I have a couple Atreano's including a RR. I will try to remember to look tonight.
Question,  the Atrreano breba I have tasted so far were less than impressive.
Is this a function of younger trees or is the main crop significantly better than the breba?

Subject: Now, I see what all the hoopla was about now!! Replies: 16
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Congrats!
RDB is among my favorites!

Subject: OT. MEGA slug Replies: 3
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Thankfully not near my figs but found this GIANT slug the other night.  Canister of salt next to it for size comparison.  Roughly 4" long.
mega slug.jpg

Subject: German Black anyone? Replies: 5
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Thanks for the comments. It is  a great tasting fig that turns jammy as it ripens / dries on the tree.
Someone suggested BAYENFEIGE VIOLETTA,,
Thoughts anyone? Feifgenbaum?

Subject: Putting my photos on Facebook, FYI Replies: 8
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I will be sure to check it out Harvey

Subject: German Black anyone? Replies: 5
Posted By: greg88 Views: 326
 
Got this one from a friend.  Not much known about it other than Mother plant had German origins. Hoped to be somewhat cold tolerant (I have in ground now for testing) Mostly closed eye, smaller ant can get in it.  Will at least partially dry on the tree.  Good Flavor, not dis-similar from MBVS in flavor.  Gets nice and jammy as it gets riper / dryer. Any thoughts among known Cultivars?
german black.jpg

Subject: Adriatic JH 2015 Main Crop Replies: 22
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Look great!
hope to have a couple to try later this summer myself

Subject: Introducing the town of Baskinta Replies: 15
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Great pics, thanks for sharing.

Subject: McCool, Atreano, RDB Replies: 2
Posted By: greg88 Views: 316
 
Best was RDB, followed by McCool and Atreano. Atreano could have used another day or two in it defense.
figs 0815.jpg

Subject: Is Danny's Delight and Desert King the same Fig? Replies: 16
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There are two Danny's Delight,
one green one dark.
Neither are DK

Subject: Air Layers. Do you really have to wound the limb? Replies: 8
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No, you don't have to. BUT in my experience you get better results if you do.
BUT (another one, I know,,)  I do not girdle,  I take an old fork and scratch lengthwise, covering the area to be rooted.

Subject: JH and SV, a strong couple! Replies: 20
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very nice.

Looking forward to my first taste of JH this year

Subject: Colorful Harvest - July 21st 2015 Replies: 11
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really nice!

Subject: Figs in Russia. Replies: 66
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beautiful, jealous

Subject: Thinking About Poisoning my Figs Replies: 47
Posted By: greg88 Views: 975
 
Suzi,
Traps like mentioned,
if you are serious about the other way. PM me

Paully,

http://www.trailcampro.com/browningstrikeforcesecuritypkg.aspx

couple of these, put out signs saying they are being photographed and you will prosecute.

Subject: Will the real Brown Turkey please stand up! Replies: 53
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Dennis,
My Sweet George (Marius) is one of my most vigorous growers with little to no signs of FMV.  Have one  in pot and just put one in the ground. This year will be the first year for me to really try the figs. Had ONE last year, and it was good.  
My B.V. just went into the ground.  Was not impressed with the fruit last year, but it was young, it looks to be suffering from slight FMV.

Subject: is it too late? Replies: 6
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Thanks, I thought it was probably ok if I kept an eye on moisture

Subject: Protect your figs from sun Replies: 2
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I have painted my pots white and found that that helps. I think it is highly related to soil temperature in the pot.

Subject: Will the real Brown Turkey please stand up! Replies: 53
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Any more thoughts on Sweet George or Bayernfeige Violetta?

Subject: is it too late? Replies: 6
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To put a fig tree in ground?
Been crazy busy with work travel and then flooding kept me from getting a lot of stuff done.
Zone 6b  NW Arkansas.  have a couple 3-4 year old trees in pots that need to go in ground, just haven't had the time yet.  Is it too late?
Thanks
Greg

Subject: Figs in Russia. Replies: 66
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beautiful figs!

Subject: Questions about figs Replies: 9
Posted By: greg88 Views: 307
 
Welcome,
my thoughts for what they are worth:
1) go in-ground in an area that has good drainage, figs don't like wet roots. they generally do MUCH better in ground.
2) keep pots for back up (airlyaers)

Subject: Help from Florida Fig Growers Replies: 4
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he will have MANY to choose from.  others will chime in on ones that do well in humid conditions w/o splitting.
I can tell you that Sals Corleone is one prone to splitting so may not be the best choice

Subject: Can Marseilles Black VS survive zone 5a? Replies: 5
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Like Rewton said, with extensive protection it may,,,,

Subject: Over ripe De La Reina(MP) Replies: 10
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Nice!

Subject: Gain ebay reputation Replies: 18
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Thanks for the thoughts everyone. ready to get started.

Joshua

PM's sent RDB 1.jpg 

Subject: relationship between hardiness and age Replies: 14
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Maybe some of the more wise will chime in, but my understanding is that some are more cold tolerant, those that are, become more so as they gain age and diameter, the larger girth being less susceptible to damage,,,

Subject: Figs in Russia. Replies: 66
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thanks for the pics!!

Subject: Fig Tree Raffle for Bruno (rescue dog) UPDATE Replies: 30
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Thanks for doing this Harvey.  Looking forward to the new cultivar.

Subject: Fico Blanco breba NOT!! Replies: 1
Posted By: greg88 Views: 223
 
?

Subject: first 2015 fig Takoma Violet breba Replies: 2
Posted By: greg88 Views: 227
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rewton
The spelling is Takoma (not Tacoma).  Looks great!  I have a good number of main crop figs on mine.  Because mine is in-ground (and we had such a cold winter) there are no brebas this year.

thanks, fixed it

Subject: first 2015 fig Takoma Violet breba Replies: 2
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young tree, tasted pretty good but not GREAT, I expect it to get better as it matures.
Nice closed eye.
 Anyone know quality of Breba vs main crop?
tacoma violet3.jpg  tacoma violet4.jpg  tacoma violet2.jpg  tacoma violet1.jpg

Subject: Fico Blanco breba NOT!! Replies: 1
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Experts please help.
I acquired this labeled as Fico Blanco. I am guessing this is NOT accurate.   ;o(
Any thoughts on what it is?
Young tree in 3 gallon pot.  Leaves are consistent with the one shown. fico blanco NOT4.jpg  Not much flavor and what flavor there was, was not very good...
fico blanco NOT3.jpg 
fico blanco NOT2.jpg  fico blanco NOT1.jpg

Subject: "Lebanese Black/Purple" Figs Replies: 41
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Welcome!
Looking forward to Bass' cold variety evaluation!

Subject: Gain ebay reputation Replies: 18
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Will have to inventory.  Off the top of my head, MAYBE,
 Black Mission, MBVS, Ginos black, Danny Delight, RDB, Hollier, Civil war, Sicilian black, "Awesome unk"

Subject: Gain ebay reputation Replies: 18
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Great points everyone. Thanks

Subject: Gain ebay reputation Replies: 18
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These all sound great so far, thanks!

Subject: Gain ebay reputation Replies: 18
Posted By: greg88 Views: 808
 
Question,
I have bought but never SOLD on ebay. I have numerous extra plants I want to get rid of. 
I know when I buy I tend to look for buyers with good ratings and numerous sales.  Is there any way, other than to jump in and start selling, to help give buyers confidence that I am genuine?
Greg

Subject: MBVS vs Ginos Bl observations Replies: 14
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Susan,
A tip from Bass that I use, Mothballs under the wrap.  Never had any issues to date!