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Subject: Who is Ebay seller valarie1582? Replies: 25
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I'm also a happy customer. Thanks

Subject: Sudden Fig Tree Death Replies: 14
Posted By: Hershell Views: 547
 
It was raining almost daily so I put some back in pots and others I mounded dirt up and planted them above the water level. The ground is very flat here so ditches are a must also. Most recovered and are doing well once they got established.

Subject: Sudden Fig Tree Death Replies: 14
Posted By: Hershell Views: 547
 
It could be that the hole they are planted in is staying full of water because the potiting soil is so pours. This happened to several of mine last spring.

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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Thank you Calvin. I suppose Ponte Tresa's are now worth only $7 so I guess I'll just give mine away.

Subject: You can stop people from offering cuttings here or you can encourage them to continue offering cuttings here. Here's how. Replies: 29
Posted By: Hershell Views: 740
 
Great advice!

Subject: Burnt many times... JT Replies: 11
Posted By: Hershell Views: 388
 
Just a picture.

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Subject: Want seeds, v2015 ? Replies: 87
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IMG_1146.JPG These seedlings are grown from greenfig's seed. They need fertilize but till I get them reported I wouldn't be able to keep up with them. The seed germinate like weeds so be careful with them.

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Subject: Trade fig plants: RdB, St Rita, Battaglia, LSU purple, maybe Preto Replies: 11
Posted By: Hershell Views: 472
 
I would be interested in a Preto if I have anything that you would like to have for a trade.

Subject: Cuttings in Oil Dry Experiment (Discontinued) Replies: 32
Posted By: Hershell Views: 570
 
Good luck Charlie.

Subject: Fig lover from Turkey, Istanbul wants to meet friends Inn NC, Carry Replies: 16
Posted By: Hershell Views: 351
 
Welcome to the forum.

Subject: OT It's a Boy! Replies: 51
Posted By: Hershell Views: 617
 
Congratulations Danny! He chose a great birthday!

Subject: ¡A new member appears! Replies: 13
Posted By: Hershell Views: 324
 
Welcome to the forum.

Subject: Who is all going to the Lsu field day on the 11th Replies: 10
Posted By: Hershell Views: 272
 
I will be there

Subject: OT- prayer request Replies: 59
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,367
 
I will rember you in my prayers. May God bless

Subject: Two big specimens Replies: 11
Posted By: Hershell Views: 463
 
Nice looking fruit Fico. Never mind cuttings, could I just have one of the abandoned trees? Why are they abandoned? Are they from old homesteads that the people moved away from or is the fruit to common to be desired? Are the figs caprified? Sorry about 40 questions but inquiring minds

Subject: Two big specimens Replies: 11
Posted By: Hershell Views: 463
 
Whow Fico, those trees are huge. Do they produce good fruit? Any idea as to the variety? Do you think you could spare a cutting? Just kidding

Subject: Lsu jack lily Replies: 14
Posted By: Hershell Views: 899
 
Nice Paul!

Subject: Jolly Tiger Pruning Replies: 6
Posted By: Hershell Views: 295
 
Danny, I am no fig expert but I do grow a lot of verigated plants and I have found that the pale green stems do not do well and the solid green will take over. I would remove all of the green back to the first verigated leaf and remove some of the pale green stems. Some have tried to grow the pale green ones out but they fail due to a lack of chlorophyll.

Subject: new in forum Replies: 12
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Welcome to the forum. I would love to see pictures of your trees and fruit.

Subject: anyone heard from Charlie? Replies: 6
Posted By: Hershell Views: 481
 
He is on Facebook I will ask him to give us an update.

Subject: Big Thanks To Tina Boni aka Figpig_66 Replies: 22
Posted By: Hershell Views: 692
 
I agree! Very nice. I like the custom work.

Subject: Peanut shells in potting soil Replies: 8
Posted By: Hershell Views: 581
 
Get some pure shells and wet them. They will not stay wet.

Subject: Peanut shells in potting soil Replies: 8
Posted By: Hershell Views: 581
 
I used peanut hulls one time in a mix. I bought 35 yards of it and it was a huge mistake. When the wetting agent is gone you cannot wet it again. I can buy really good soil for $18 dollers per yard but it is bulk only. The delivery is the killer.

Subject: i didn't mean to ignore everyone.. Replies: 41
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,042
 
I know it's an ecco, your health is more important than any tree trade. I also miss your posts. Welcome back and take care of yourself. I also have trees available.

Subject: Growth on Fig Tree Replies: 9
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Insecticide will not help now. Cut it off to save the stump if it's not too far gone already. Sorry for the bad news but you will know what to look for going forward.

Subject: The Reason I am a Jerk Replies: 10
Posted By: Hershell Views: 603
 
You poked yourself pretty hard posting this thread.

Subject: The Reason I am a Jerk Replies: 10
Posted By: Hershell Views: 603
 
Tim, I have ate my share of crow before. I applaud you and is shows that you are a big man.

Subject: ENDERUD UCR 228-20 I like it Replies: 13
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,279
 
I'm also looking for edible caprie figs. I have several varieties to trade or will but them.

Subject: Wood Chips on potting soil. Replies: 9
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I use wood chips as mulch. The companies that trim under the power lines need a place to dump that is dry enough that they don't risk getting stuck so I allow them to dump on my property. It is a huge pile every 6 to 8 years and this is the year that they trim this area. You can see pictures over at Ourfigs.com. It is titled Flat to greenhouse.

Subject: Wood Chips on potting soil. Replies: 9
Posted By: Hershell Views: 454
 
Wood chips decompose rapidly and are usually not added to potting medium unless you are using cedar shavings and I understand they work well. Pine bark is usually used as the bulk in potting soil other than peat.

Subject: Help with ID Replies: 7
Posted By: Hershell Views: 309
 
Sorry but it's an oak.

Subject: JT cuttings Replies: 29
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Nice Dave!

Subject: CA water restrictions Replies: 99
Posted By: Hershell Views: 2,408
 
Why can't you use a pool for water storage? I'm sure it's not legal but eventually it will be released or evaporated. You could burry a cheap pool and build a cover over it.

Subject: Suspected eBay scammers with F4F ties Replies: 264
Posted By: Hershell Views: 17,042
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by snaglpus
Jon, it's time to lock this thread.

That's a very nice comment! If anything move the post that are not on topic. Harvey has done a great job of keeping buyers informed. So why would anyone want this thread to fade away? Better yet, Harvey why don't you start a thread somewhere that it can be kept on topic and won't have the threat of being locked for no reason. And I know that this didn't come from Jon and appreciate that he hasn't done so.

Subject: Redneck greenhouse- almost free Replies: 27
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Nice greenhouse. It is my kind of a deal.

Subject: Malta Black - Belleclare Replies: 14
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,081
 
That is a nice line up.

Subject: There's figs at my new school! Replies: 15
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Congratulations in more ways than one.

Subject: JT cuttings Replies: 29
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,150
 
Very nice Dave.

Subject: Hello I'm a new member. Replies: 39
Posted By: Hershell Views: 763
 
Welcome to the forum Allen, have you discovered that growing figs is addictive?

Subject: Ficus Auriculata Replies: 13
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I'm not sure about grafting results but I would surely like to try. Thanks Igor for posting this. Would it be fesable to add to a wish list? I do have cows if that helps.

Subject: Shade cloth percenage for Green house Replies: 30
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I prefer the aluminet, it is cooler. 8 hours of sun is plenty and as you said we have an adequate supply in the south. 30 or 50 would be plenty. I don't use but it's just personal I guess. I learn to work in my houses in the mornings and evenings and don't look at the thermometers at mid day.

Subject: Shade cloth percenage for Green house Replies: 30
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Usually greenhouses with shade are for foliage plants and creature comfoth. I don't know of a single farmer that has a shade on a vegetable transplant house. You can't do what a retail nursery does because they are just maintaining them. Most of ours are sold with 50 percent and my recomendation is that while it in a bag to hide it. I'm just a contractor.

Subject: Cuttings at 3 1/2 months Replies: 44
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Whow. Talk about florist quality plants. Dave those look great.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,283
 
I started a grafting thread on ourfigs. I can post pics there.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
Posted By: Hershell Views: 1,283
 
Thanks Harvey, for explaining my thoughts. I ramble too much. If anyone wants to post picks that I sent them it's fine by me. I haven't mastered that yet on this forum.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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I was using it on citrus. I have found that they Claus together fast really fast so I figured it would work. Was I ever wrong, I never did get one to live very long. I have met other people that had them and none had success. I do wish y'all luck. In theory it looks really good.
Bob. You probably could sharpen the blade with a round file but it would be difficult. And it is pretty sharp to start with.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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Honestly. I have no fig grafting experience. We do mostly whip and toung. 100 percent, I can't compete with that. An average is about 75 percent but I'm doing several per minute. Some varietys are much better and vice versa. Some years are better. Two years ago the farm average was 30 percent. No clue why other than cold and overcast for weeks. We only get paid in full for the ones that live but you still have to keep up the volume.

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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In my openion the omega bruses the cambium and keeps it from bonding. Most grafters use a sharp knife. Mine will shave but some just use a box cutter but we try not to damage the cambium. In 4 flap the bark is pulled back but mot smashed. I would be willing to help anyone in any way but it it easer when you can work together. I should have made a video. Bobby, I will PM you tonight

Subject: Great deal on Grafting Tool Replies: 35
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I've had one for years. Did hundreds of grafts. Worthless, they don't take or break at graft. Someone can have mine for shipping.

Subject: Dall 'Osso on eBay Replies: 65
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The decimal kept me from winning. Dave did you get my text?