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Subject: Ficus racemosa Replies: 2
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Today when I was out going for my buggy walk with my daughter, I found what they call jungle fig behind my home in a bambooed area. I believe it to be Ficus racemosa. If you are interested a cutting let me know. I will take a picture of the tree tomorrow and upload it . I have included the cutting I took.

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Subject: Fig on cutting Replies: 5
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Thanks for the info...

Subject: Fig on cutting Replies: 5
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I thought when i saw it, that it was a leaf but then bam a fig.... It will not kill the cutting will it

Subject: Fig on cutting Replies: 5
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My maltese fig finally arrived..... My problem is should I take off a newly sprouting figs. The cutting does not have leaves but a fig. Is it safe to rip the fig off? Or will the cutting die.

Subject: Desert King Cuttings !!!!!! Replies: 20
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Will you ship overseas

Subject: --- Maltese Beauty trade question Replies: 11
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Are Maltese Beauty and Maltese Falcon the real names? The reason I ask is I am getting Tin San Gwuan, and I was wondering if those were alternative names?

Subject: Maltese Figs Replies: 7
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I am but have never lived in Malta nor can I speak the language. My father uses tin for fig. As for spelling there was a moderization of the language, which would perhaps explain the variations in spelling....I know my grandmothers last name orginally was spelled xini but changed cini. I learned this when I was filling out my papers for citizenship....

Subject: Is Manure good for the fig tree? Replies: 49
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What about worm castings. I have had some plants grow well with it. But could be luck as there is no proof it was the cause for growth.

Subject: Maltese Figs Replies: 7
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Thanks. I am even more excited to get the cuttings. Tin = fig in maltese. I am so ignorant of my cultural background. Thanks again.

Subject: Maltese Figs Replies: 7
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My father just emailed me and said Tin San Gwann - Saint John's fig.  He was telling me that the maltese tend to shorten things like crazy.  So I was searching Tin like a mad man. THanks Now I can put the pieces together.

Kevin

Subject: Maltese Figs Replies: 7
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Thanks for the info and pictures.  Are these self pollenating or need the wasp?  Thanks again

Subject: Maltese Figs Replies: 7
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My Uncle has come across some fig plants and has aquired cuttings for me. My uncle is not an English speaker so it is hard for my father to try to put these into English.  Does anybody know the below types of figs.

bajtar fig (green figs) in June 
tin fig (white or dark figs) in August.
farkizzan fig (small and oblong shape).

Thanks

Subject: Larger Cuttings Replies: 12
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Thanks for the input on this from everyone.  I will keep you posted if I am sucessful.  I usually put my cuttings into potting bags.  I have had about 85% sucess rate.  I had a lower rate because we had rain for week non stop and I lost some of them do to being too damp.  Other than that most root and sprout with a problem.

Kevin

Subject: PVSUCCESS19@aol.com Replies: 38
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I talked with him via email and he had a good offer but the shipping was way too much. I mean 50 to ship to Thailand is too much considering it should only be 15-25. i have paid 32 but that was for books that weighed over a kg

Subject: Larger Cuttings Replies: 12
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Are larger cuttings just as easy to root as smaller ones.  I recieved a huge cutting that looks more like fire wood than a fig cutting.  So I am wondering if anyone can give me some pointers.


Subject: Off topic? - Olives Replies: 24
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I have tried about 3 times to grow them from cuttings but with no success.

Subject: one more off my wish list :))) Replies: 18
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My father is Maltese but he would tell you there are no beauties to be found..... Good luck with that

Subject: First air layer Replies: 13
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how big is your air layer?  I will attempt first later this year.  Can you take picture to show me the hight of plant.  Thanks for sharing this.

Subject: Succesful Black Madeira Rooting Help Replies: 10
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I have only 60 % success with black mission.  I will try some more.  I will try the cup thing with that was in another post.  I think that will work with a bag to control humidity

Subject: Fig of the Day - Alma 08-28-2013 Replies: 10
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Tam nobody bothers your trees that close to the road.... btw nice pictures

Subject: Cuttings in Cups.....losing some weekly...What am I doing Wrong...??? Replies: 61
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Norhayati what do you use to root yours in Malaysia....I am in Thailand and I was told to try coconut husk that is mulched... has anybody tried this before?

Subject: Cuttings in Cups.....losing some weekly...What am I doing Wrong...??? Replies: 61
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Perhaps you guys are losing them due to being too damp...... Armando the leave look awsome.  I usually plant them on the first leaf being sprouted, However I am never to this.  I lost 8 cuttings because the bark became soggy.  I was mad about that so, can understand 65 cuttings.

Subject: air layering Replies: 6
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Thanks for the good pointers.  I will wait a little for I start to layer.  I will practice with my lime and mangos a bit more.

Subject: Disappointed eBay Buyer Replies: 30
Posted By: purplesandwich Views: 2,150
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by FMD

Your plant is the least good looking, though the most expensive I paid.



I am not a master gardener but what he is really telling you is he lacks the skills to take care of the plant you sent him.  By the way that plant is very nice....Move on and do what you have been doing.... selling awsome fig trees.

Kevin

Subject: air layering Replies: 6
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So nobody scars or cuts the bark like in the videos.  Tonycm, why do you take off the leaves?

Subject: air layering Replies: 6
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I have not seen any pointer on the question I am going to ask. 

When I cut/scrap off the bark to air layer is there any particular place that will root better than others?  Or is it all the same regardless where you put it? 

I keep looking at my tree with guilt like I may kill it and just stop my shelf from doing it....... I had the bag, the string and utility knife ready...then stopped

Subject: Long Yellow Replies: 8
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This fig is very nice...

Subject: Texas Ever Bearing in Indonesia Replies: 2
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THose are nice.  How is the taste of this variety?

Subject: "Brown Turkey" in Pot Replies: 6
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how will you know if the bud you have on the plant is a leaf or fruit.  My leave fell off but are growing on the lower section now.

Subject: Need Opinions on Air Layering Replies: 19
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Frank I am not sure the name of the moss but the my anut told me it is called Hermit Beard in Thai.  She only know the Thai name.  It take in water in two ways... if it gets wet or through air-roots.  It was free and cool.  I hang it on a wire that is a circle with zzzz partern bends in it.  They sell them here in Bangkok for 25 cents.(wire rack included)

Subject: Pollination Replies: 22
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Chivas          Thanks.... I went on the website but could not find where this was. I just found the order section which I placed my order.  We will do propagation with our Year 6 students.

Subject: Need Opinions on Air Layering Replies: 19
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here is the fig tree that I want to air layer

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Subject: Need Opinions on Air Layering Replies: 19
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Is there a special time to do air layering?  I want to attemp this with my really tall Brown Turkey but what I fear is the lower half does not have any growth on it.  Would you recommend this?

Subject: Pollination Replies: 22
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I found out that the varieties I have are self pollinating.  I want to thank the vast amount of info posted.  Thanks

Subject: Pollination Replies: 22
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How do I know what varieties of figs need pollination?

Sorry for simple questions

Subject: Fig choices Replies: 6
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greenfig          I am located in Bangkok, Thailand.  For those who responded to this post thanks. 

Kevin

Subject: Fig choices Replies: 6
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I will check on these types at the nursery.  He gave me only 6 of the names but has 20 varieties.

Subject: Fig choices Replies: 6
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I finally found a nursey that has fig trees which of these do you recommend.  I am looking for fruit taste and production. 

King
Panachee
Duphine
Kungming (unsure as I cannot fing this one anywhere)

I have only tasted turkish brown and black mission figs that were dried.  So I have no clue about what my perference is as for taste.

Subject: 6 month old cuttings question Replies: 9
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My trees are about 120 -150 cm tall. They grew quickly here in Thailand.  As you can see they are single branches and I  want them to bush out without killing them.  Each has a green bud on top and a few have starting figs(or so I believe)..... I am not sure my trees will go dorment due to the climate.  Any suggestions.... thanks for the links and tips.

Kevin

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Subject: 6 month old cuttings question Replies: 9
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I have trees from cuttings that are growing up to the heavens that are merely single branches.  Is there a way I can prune the tree to make it bush out?  What I am worried about is killing the tree as I am not sure when I can prune.  Just so you know I am located in Thailand.

Kevin