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Subject: To those I owe trades... Replies: 42
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I'm so sorry. You are in my prayers.

Subject: Need help with 2 unknown varieties--lots of pictures Replies: 12
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aaa, Could be I be guess. No idea what tree #1 is. It turned out to be a large yellow skinned fig with amber pulp. Most people have said #2 is probably Green Ischia. tree # 1 ripe 1.jpeg

Subject: Anyone want to swap fig for iris? Replies: 28
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Wow, greysmith, I'm almost tempted to send you all of my cuttings in exchange for one each of all of your irises....lol. I love irises and have always said I want one of every color.  It's late and I can't remember off hand what all I have right now. I will message you tomorrow.

Subject: Need help with 2 unknown varieties--lots of pictures Replies: 12
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No, I don't have any pics of the Stanmore and I the cuttings I had didn't make it. The Stanmore figs are large and green but I don't think I got a pic of the leaves. 

Subject: tamara: Spam Alert Replies: 20
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Same here.

Subject: freeze tonight in North Texas Replies: 8
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28 here tonight. I put a wire cage around my in ground tree and filled it with leaves and pine needles.  All the others, 1 to 5 gals, I put under the shed at the east side of garage and covered them with pine needles and leaves.  They are mostly out of the direct wind so I've got my fingers crossed.

Subject: Hard freeze tonight and tomorrow in NVA Replies: 8
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We will be in the high 20's the next 2 nights here in northeast Texas.  I put all of my trees in the unheated shed on the east side of our garage and covered them with leaves and pine needles.  I hope they all survive.

Subject: Southern Fig Information Page 2 Replies: 25
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Great info. Thanks.  =)  I'm going to have to cut back on my trees.  This is my 1st year and by Thanksgiving I will have approx. 50 varieties!  I have limited space so I don't really have the luxury of waiting 3 or 4 years for these to mature before I start to pick out the best and give away or sell the rest.  Ultimately, I'd like to keep about 10-12 trees of the very best varieties.  

Subject: Looking to start first fig. What makes for a good indoor container fig for 5b/6a, and where can I acquire cuttings? Replies: 4
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Welcome to the forum.  I live in the south so I really have no advice for you but there are many very knowledgeable people here.  I'm sure you will be able to find everything you need to know.

Subject: Encanto Farms Email Replies: 4
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Welcome to the forum Tylt33.  =) 

Subject: Another Explosion Replies: 8
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I must agree, Steve is the winner...or loser....in this comparison.

Subject: year old cuttings rooted Replies: 23
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My Joe Dark is the same way; lots of roots, no leaves.  The Joe Light I have did very well and is outside with all the others now.

Subject: You know when you're a fig addict..... Replies: 57
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You know you're an addict when you go to sleep thinking about figs, wake up thinking about figs, try to watch TV only to realize you are thinking about figs.....lol.  You also know you are a new addict when you go outside to look at your fig trees 5 or 6 times a day.  =)

Subject: green house for dormant winter storage Replies: 8
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I'm only concerned about a place to put them if the temps drop into the mid 30's or lower.  We haven't had a lot of temps that low here in a while but it could always happen and I don't want to be caught with no plan for them if it does get that low.

Subject: LSU Tiger Root Bound SIP. Planted in ground today. (Pics) Replies: 14
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From what I understand, clay is one of the best soils for growing fig trees and apparently roses as well.....lol.  It's just a booger to dig a hole b/c if it's been a long, dry spell, it becomes hard as a rock.

Subject: trading time Replies: 20
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Congrats on passing your CNA finals.  

Subject: green house for dormant winter storage Replies: 8
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I'm in the same situation.  I was considering a greenhouse to keep them from freezing.  I don't think I have room for all of them in the garage.  Any suggestions?

Subject: LSU Tiger Root Bound SIP. Planted in ground today. (Pics) Replies: 14
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I love your little fig helper.  =)  Let me know how your tree does.  I was told you should make your hole 2 to 3 times the size of the root ball.  You can imagine how big of a hole I dug for mine when I put it in the ground...lol.  If such a big hole is not necessary, please someone post it here.  I will be much happier about planting more trees if it's not as much work as the first one.  =)  

Subject: Chicken and Fig Flatbread @ The Ranch in Irving, TX Replies: 7
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Looks yummy.  =)

Subject: My First Cuttings: Progress Report Replies: 14
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Very good job with the trees.  Thanks for sharing the pics.

Subject: Marseilles VSB, Fico Preto and Celeste Replies: 11
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Looking forward to sampling these varieties.  Thanks for sharing.

Subject: Donation to Fig Foundation? Replies: 11
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I must admit, I didn't read all of the info sent to me when I signed up so I didn't know about donors having preference over others.  I just donated b/c it's a good cause.  =)

Subject: Maltese Falcon Replies: 23
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Looks amazing.  =)

Subject: Côtia Verdeal still growing and ripening Replies: 15
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They look amazing!

Subject: Fig Braid Replies: 51
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Oh what a unique idea!  I have got to try this.  Thanks for sharing this.  =)

Subject: uppotted my peters honey to 17 gal swp. Replies: 10
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Out of the 2 you gave me, I'm giving one to Meghan.  Neither of my two are really flourishing but they may be like yours.  I may up pot one of them and see what it looks like.  Thanks for sharing the pics.  Where is the cheapest place you've found to get the 17 gal buckets?

Subject: Black Madiera finally ripening Replies: 8
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Very nice!  Let us know how it turns out.  =)

Subject: Sorry, been too busy and sick of late. Replies: 19
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Feel better soon, Pete.

Subject: Zaino's Black Italian Replies: 8
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Good looking fig.  It's funny how different climate can make a big difference in taste.  Thanks for sharing.

Subject: UCDAVIS cuttings suggestion Replies: 25
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Figaro, congrats on our email too!  =)  Maybe we all will be getting emails in the near future.

Subject: a few unknown cuttings available Replies: 7
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Bob, I was laughing so hard by the time I finished reading all that, I had to go back and read it again.  I'm just gonna take James' word for it when he says I'm accounted for b/c with all the #1's and #2's AND all your time travel, I'm just glad to still be in the mix somewhere....lmbo.  I will put you down right now as my #2.  =)

Subject: a few unknown cuttings available Replies: 7
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 Thanks, James.  I should have some unknown cuttings also after the trees go dormant.  I'll post something about it later on.

Subject: my unknown fig fruits Replies: 29
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Beautiful figs!  Thanks for sharing the pictures.  =)

Subject: UCDAVIS cuttings suggestion Replies: 25
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Tami>> Oh no!  You're not going to send ninja fig trees to assassinate me are you??  >=)   LMBO.

greenfig>> I don't remember there being a place on the order form that I used asking for a FedEx/UPS account #.  I may not get mine if it's a necessity.  =(  If anyone hears or knows for sure, please post.

Subject: UCDAVIS cuttings suggestion Replies: 25
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I think if you are the only one to get cuttings from them (I haven't gotten an email), you should have to share yours with ALL of us....and if you don't, we are ALL going to call you Tamera....teehee....j/k.  Glad you heard from them.  At least we know now that they are still planning to send out cuttings.  =)

Subject: mobile version of F4F Replies: 24
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I see the signatures on each post on this thread.  Is that what you are talking about, James?

Dave, that bug freaked me out at first, I thought it was ON my screen.....lol.

Subject: Unknown yellow fig Replies: 13
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Maybe Figgy Frank could weigh in on this thread and give us his opinion.  

Subject: Dag Nab It! Replies: 7
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Thanks, Bob.  I did not know that.  Martin, I love the pics and descriptions too. =)

Subject: Unknown yellow fig Replies: 13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazway
Thanks for the replies.  I got the tree at a roadside produce stand. The seller really didn't have clue about what it was called.  I'm thinking it could be this but, mine are a deeper red  http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/fig/msg090000277029.html  Larme de Jaune  a  french fig. The only reason I know of the LDJ is because Figgy Frank gave me a small rooted cutting last winter.  It will be a few years probably before I can compare them. I gave the  LDJ to an organic farm in the area.
Mike



The pictures you posted in the above link for garden web look just like the figs I got from my friend.  Below is a link the thread w/ pictures of my friends figs.  Do you know now for certain the figs pictured on garden web are the Larme de Jaune or a Carolina Lemon as the other lady calls it.  I'd be interested to find out as this one is still an unknown also.

Thanks for sharing.  =)


http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/post/big-yellow-figs-6507995

Subject: Mary Lane Seedless Replies: 42
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James, you gave me the other Mary Lane Seedless (thanks).  It put on a ton of new growth this summer but it looks very infected with FMV.  Nearly all of the new leaves are deformed.  I'm hoping in the spring it'll snap out of it with a good dose of fertilizer.  

Sas, I'm looking for ward to hearing your description on the 2nd fig.  So far, I'm really liking your description of this fig.

Subject: Dag Nab It! Replies: 7
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Tam, hopefully, by the end of the week, I will be able to share pics of the ripened figs.  =)

Subject: Dag Nab It! Replies: 7
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Thanks, I'll try that.

Subject: Dag Nab It! Replies: 7
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No rain to speak of for the last 3 months and now that I've 4 Strawberry Verte figs trying to ripen, it goes to raining and the largest of the 4 has already split and nowhere near ready to pick.  =(   I put it on the porch out of the rain so maybe I can salvage the other 3.  Crossing my fingers.

Subject: Sneaky fig Replies: 15
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James, you're too funny....lol.  

Subject: Jack's Quarter Pounder Replies: 4
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Please keep us posted on this one.  It's one that I've been thinking about getting.

Subject: Sneaky fig Replies: 15
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I currently have 6 on the Strawberry Verte, 4 of which should be ripe by the end of the week and 2 on the Black Jack that will be ripe by end of the week.....I hope.  They will probably be my last figs for the season.

Subject: Unknown yellow fig Replies: 13
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Lemon has more of a honey colored pulp not red....at least the pictures I've seen aren't red inside.

Subject: Catalina island Replies: 12
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Very cool pics.  =)

Subject: Unknown yellow fig Replies: 13
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Nice looking fig but I have no idea what it is.  I'm sure some of the more experienced members can help though.

Subject: Mystery fig, TASTE ON PAR WITH VDB needs ID Replies: 24
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Good looking figs.  Hope you get an ID on it.  =)