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Subject: Smith Fig Replies: 12
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 841
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by AL_Blake
Just Fruits and Exotics sales Smith. Awesome folks to deal with too.



I second this one. Beautiful plants. Don't know if they ship to California though.

Subject: Hello I'm a new member. Replies: 39
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Hey 
I tried to send you a PM.  Last night.  Not to site sharp here.  Anyway I am offshore until next week but can definitely hook you up.

Subject: Hello I'm a new member. Replies: 39
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 763
 
Welcome and hi from Louisiana.  I live below Alexandria.  I have quite a few trees.If you would like to swap cuttings let me know.  Hopefully our winter is done.  Took a chance and set a few figs in the ground last week that were budding out.  

Subject: Oh Deer.... Replies: 29
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Maybe it depends on available forage. I live in Louisiana so the mild winters could offer more forage opportunities. My goats or certainly overfed and don't touch them. But they do chew on pine and apple tree bark. No figs though. Also I am surrounded by woods. Maybe if deer are nibbling in open areas its more habit than hunger.

Subject: Oh Deer.... Replies: 29
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 665
 
Deer should not bother figs at all unless just to rub there antlers on in the fall.  I have quite a few deer around and never a problem.  I also have goats around fig trees every day and they just ignore them

Subject: Chill requirements for different fig varieties Replies: 7
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They grow many apple varieties in Africa by pulling the leaves off the trees and fooling them into blooming.  It would be interesting to see what other fruit trees this could work on.

Subject: LSU's Hammond Research Station Facebook Page Replies: 22
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 927
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by figpig_66
No sir Lsu ag center is at lsu. At the burden center. its the reseach field. Remember i live here and been there. . Baton Rouge is were Dr o'rourkie did his fig research for many many years And created all the lsu fig. Hence the name Lsu gold etc. Hammond is a branch were they must be growing a new feild. Lsu fig trees are huge and very old. They have all the trees mentioned above . Just for your info. I have a thread were i took pics of the reseach field. and took cuttings... At lsu in baton Rouge. Richie


There are several LSU Ag centers across the state. Not just in Baton Rouge.

Subject: Morality Question Replies: 18
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 1,258
 
Great question.
I was raised going to house auctions and the like. If I were standing in a crowded auction with a friend and we both wanted the same item we would naturally discuss it and decide which should bid on it. To watch a friend bid against you while standing next to you would be pretty strange. Nothing illegal there just common sense. Not to mention saving you from an awkward ride home.
Just my two cents

Subject: Article About Dr. Ed O'Rourke | "The Fig Man On Campus" Replies: 15
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 1,012
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NativeSun
I enjoyed the article as well...but wasn't the Hunt fig developed by a gentleman in Georgia?


Hi
You may have misread the article. It stated he used the celeste and hunt in his breeding program. Not that he bred them.

Subject: Fig tree starts grow. Replies: 4
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 318
 
I am in the same boat here in Louisiana. Big beautiful trees still growing strong. The only fig in my yard that knows enough to shut everything down is good ole celeste. I don't think it's a coincidence.

Subject: White Triana JM Replies: 7
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 444
 
Everyone should order a tree from Joe Morle.  His accent will make you smile and you cant help but picture his hand gestures while he talks to you.   His name is Giuseppe for god sakes.  That alone is worth 25 bucks.

Subject: Making dried figs Replies: 27
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 837
 
I have this same dehydrator.  When I wanted to expand I got a used one from ebay.  I got four extra trays and now have a spare bottom.  Works great and I have had mine for over twenty years.

Subject: LSU fig goals. Replies: 5
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 478
 
Makes sense. Thanks guys. Getting close to first fig of the year!

Subject: LSU fig goals. Replies: 5
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 478
 
The papers mention ripening times as one of the positive traits that prompted these selections out of the hundreds of trees that didnt make the cut. Just seems odd to me.

Subject: LSU fig goals. Replies: 5
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 478
 
I recently read the release write up, by Dr. Johnson I believe, on the LSU figs. It states that one of the main concerns when making their selections was that the varieties ripened about the same time as Celeste. It seems to me that their goal would have been to extend the season. At least that is one if my main reasons for planting different varieties. Just curious if anyone had more insight into their thinking.
thanks

Subject: LSU field day ? Replies: 2
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Hi all
It might be a bit early but I was wondering if there was any word for a date on an LSU fig event this year.
Anybody heard anything ?

Subject: The best prosciutto for figs Replies: 26
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 916
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichinNJ
Quote:
Originally Posted by jerrybrother83
If I can ask a silly question. If I were to order an $80 ham and have it sent to good ole Louisiana does it need to be refrigerated after I slice off of it. How long would it last in or out of the refrigerator after being cut on.
thanks


http://www.tienda.com/reference/jamonslicing.html


Thanks RichinNJ
very helpful

Subject: The best prosciutto for figs Replies: 26
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 916
 
If I can ask a silly question. If I were to order an $80 ham and have it sent to good ole Louisiana does it need to be refrigerated after I slice off of it. How long would it last in or out of the refrigerator after being cut on.
thanks

Subject: origin of Celeste Replies: 13
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 748
 
Just a side note about figs in the south.  During prohibition 
and the depression widows and poor folks made moonshine from supplies 
furnished by well off folks or organized criminals.  Thats where
they got the sugar and jars to can figs.  A poor folks staple has
been established.  

Subject: origin of Celeste Replies: 13
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 748
 
Thanks Harvey C
very interesting

Subject: origin of Celeste Replies: 13
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 748
 
LOL  Chapman.  Sounds like you've heard of the place!
They may have slowed down a little on the writing and
just started charging more for the tickets.

I don't know about the Black Malta.  I have googled the
subject several times in the passed year or two and
Have never seen a reference to origin.

Subject: origin of Celeste Replies: 13
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 748
 
I live near Pine Prairie, Louisiana. Right in the center of the state. My mother has a Celeste in her yard that I know was a mature very tall tree seventy years ago. I have three trees from it and was just curious about how they were so wide spread. Seems like they might have been part of an ag. Program or something.

Subject: origin of Celeste Replies: 13
Posted By: jerrybrother83 Views: 748
 
Hi everyone.
First time posting but I have been reading post for about a year.
I was wondering if anyone new the origin of Celeste and if at one time way back when state or the federal government played a part in its wide spread cultivation across the south.
Thanks in advance for your time and all that I have learned from your earlier post. I'm from Louisiana and really enjoy reading about the LSU figs.