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Subject: Q. Vasilika sika fig and Salem white fig. Replies: 4
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I believe Salem White and Syrian Honey are two different cultivars, both introduced by Bass. Check his website, Trees of Joy, for short descriptions. Good luck with your trees!

Subject: Rosario's Fig Tree - Children's book Replies: 5
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You're very welcome! I hope the special kiddos in your lives love the story as much as my son does!

Subject: Rosario's Fig Tree - Children's book Replies: 5
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Hey guys! My three year old son's favorite book now is Rosario's Fig Tree and it is awesome! I highly recommend it to those with small children, who you want to encourage gardening and growing figs to! You can find it on easily amazon.

The story is about a little girl who is friends with an older man named Rosario, who she considers to be a "garden magician". He buries a fig tree in the yard and she greatly confused, but then sees it come back to life. Such a sweet book, hope y'all enjoy it as much as we have!

Subject: Merry Christmas to all!! Replies: 32
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I know I haven't posted in months, but wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, safe New Year. My husband and I recently bought our first house and we welcomed our daughter into the world...words can't express how grateful we are. May your blessings be many and your fig trees prosper!!!

Subject: OT It's a Boy! Replies: 51
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Congratulations on your precious little one!

Subject: Figs looking for a new home Replies: 19
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I'm so sorry you have to part with your beloved trees, Rui. Best of luck in your endeavors!

Subject: Small red bugs on my VdB figs Replies: 7
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Yes!!! Thank you veggie girl that is exactly what they are! Have you ever had trouble with these bugs on your figs?

Subject: Small red bugs on my VdB figs Replies: 7
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Hello! I noticed some red bugs that appear to be sucking liquid out of my baby VdB fig crop...I think they might've caused one to drop. Any idea what they might be? They run away when I knock them off and don't appear to fly. I am in northwest Arkansas, never noticed them before.

Subject: NEW Fig Fine In Louisiana Replies: 6
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Congrats on your find! That's a beautiful fig and I love the slight blush color of the pulp!

Subject: Easter Replies: 23
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A very blessed Easter to you all!

Subject: What pH is your fig tree? Replies: 28
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Anyone have a recommendation on which pH meter has worked well for you? I'm hoping to make some better educated decisions on fertilizer applications this year. Thank you ☺️!

Subject: OT - Very painful injury Replies: 77
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It hurts just to see the pics! So sorry you are going through this, but that's great you have such a positive prognosis! Take it easy and be patient with yourself!

Subject: Growth Explosion! Replies: 7
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This is one of my favorite times of the year when it comes to growing figs, because watching them come back to life is so beautiful. It never ceases to amaze me how very fast they grow!

Subject: OT: Sidewalk Flower Bed Ideas Replies: 31
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Check out Swan Island Dahlias and David Austin roses as well. Gorgeous and a bit different!

Subject: OT: Sidewalk Flower Bed Ideas Replies: 31
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Botanical Interests sells flower seed mixes in small and large packets (large are around $6) and cover a lot of area. I planted the Save the Bees mix and it was actually really low maintenance and very beautiful. They attracted honeybees, bumblebees, mason bees and tons of tiny metallic green and blue native bees. Low cost, low care, and easy to change to something else the following year of you want to mix it up. I don't remember anything reseeding the following year, but basil is included in the mix and I have had that self seed every year from other sources.

Subject: My fig is breaking bud! Replies: 3
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Three days in the lower 70s and my figs in Northwest AR (in a dark garage) are waking up as well. With all the low temps we'll be having periodically between now and April, I guess I'll just start the fig shuffle early this year!!

Subject: Favourite in ground figs for cold climates Replies: 63
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Check with Bass which trees have done best for him in ground. I think he is in zone 6a or 6b. In 2014 he sent me a message saying his Sumacki tree had made it to -3 degrees F so far, unprotected, against a south facing wall. I don't know if that tree has had new record lows since he messaged me last. He's a wealth of knowledge and very helpful.

Subject: Found this fig tree in downtown Greenville SC Replies: 10
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That tree looks like an old soul, beautiful trunk! Glad you had the chance to grab cuttings before anything happened to it!

Subject: Best LARGE containers for figs Replies: 29
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Thanks for all the advice and for sharing tour sources! It looks like the best answer may be to just experiment with some of these different options and see what works best here/is most convenient.

Subject: OT Heirloom Tomatoes Replies: 56
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http://www.heirloomtomatoplants.com/Growing%20Tips%20and%20Garden%20Products.htm - check this out! Yes, it is totally worth it :)! Also, if you are looking for some healthy plants, I have never found any as strong as Laurel's. She is a delight to talk to over the phone as well, she'll give you all the info you need if you buy some plants from her!

Subject: Is lime required to plant fig tree in ground ? Replies: 41
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Do you have any favorite soil testing kits or are they all pretty much the same? Is the process is the same for potted or in ground soil testing at home? Great info! I was just looking into lime!

Subject: Best LARGE containers for figs Replies: 29
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Greenfin, my husband would laugh and say "I'm not moving that ;)!" He is already incredibly sweet for being cool with me filling the window sills, driveway, and garage with figs...I don't want to push my luck, lol!

Subject: Best LARGE containers for figs Replies: 29
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Hey guys, I've had my large fig in a 25 gal , plastic, dark brown pot for a 3 years...time to root prune and consider an even larger pot. I've had problems with roots overheating, but no other noticeable issues (other than it is certainly a bit root bound).

What are your fav large pots for the hot southern sun? Fabric? Via grow bags? A plastic pot of some kind? I'm concerned some of the aforementioned pots wouldn't be appropriate in a 30, 35gal, or larger size...are bags plastic or fabric strong enough for a huge tree?

Thanks so much for your time!

Subject: Trade! Hardwood cutting boards for figs Replies: 13
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Truly beautiful work! Your mailbox is going to blow up before next Christmas!

Subject: Magical Citrusy Fig Replies: 6
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I have seen some descriptions that include "melon" or "cantaloupe" flavor, but haven't tried any of them myself yet.

Subject: OT anyone want to trade pomegranate cuttings this fall Replies: 22
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Has anyone has luck growing (and getting them to produce fruit) parfianka, eversweet, or other soft seeded poms in zone 7a/6b? Also, any advice on whether or not parfianka would be a good candidate for a large container? Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us!

Subject: OT anyone want to trade pomegranate cuttings this fall Replies: 22
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I'd love to grow a pom, but I was wondering:
1) Is rooting pom cuttings is any more difficult than rooting figs?
2) How many years does it take a cutting to go from newly rooted tree to bearing fruit?
3) If you have a tree well suited to your climate in a large 25-30 gallon container with optimal fertilizing/drainage...how productive can one expect a potted pomegranate to be? I saw Bass post one of his younger trees (less than 5 years I think) in ground ripened 30-50 fruits in ground. Thanks guys :)!

Subject: fungus gnat help Replies: 38
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I'm a newbie, but here is how I saved some of my baby fig trees last year with BT spray. If you have no roots on your cuttings, it may be easier to just remove them from the soil, spray with BT, put them in a ziploc wrapped in a damp paper towel for a night, and repot them when you see no more gnats on your cuttings.

If you have lots of roots and need to save what is left, spray the soil with BT until saturated, repeat according to directions on bottle. This worked for me and I could see when it worked, since my cups were clear.

Lastly, prevent re-entry of future gnat hoardes with a layer of sand over top of soil and make sure they can't reach drainage holes either. This was a great tip another F4F member posted last year. So sorry, those gnats are a pain!

Subject: Prune main branch in favor of side? Replies: 6
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YAY!!!!!!!!!! Thank you Chapman!!!!!!!!!

Subject: Prune main branch in favor of side? Replies: 6
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Lastly, the main and side branches are a bit close together since they are growing alongside each other. I'm concerned they may start to crowd each other as soon as they start growing/branching out this spring. Thanks again!

Subject: Prune main branch in favor of side? Replies: 6
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I guess I forget to include some info! I'm in Northwest Arkansas, zone 6b/7a, my tree is dormant, this tree produces no brebas and must be pruned back to some degree to get main crop development, and unfortunately my phone isn't cooperating (maybe I can post a pic tomorrow).

This tree is potted (25 gallon) and will stay that way for a few more years at least. I'm keeping the main trunks shorter (around 16-18 inches) per a F4F article I read on pruning. I wanted to create a bush habit on a shorter tree, so my toddler can reach some of the fruit on his own (definitely a forager in the garden!).

I really wish I could find that article! If I remember correctly it started out talking about pruning of kadota fig trees in CA, had black/white pics, and it went through the pruning cuts made each year to achieve a tree with great air flow and maximized fruit production. It might not have been kadota fig trees though, since I never could find the article earlier today.

Thanks so much for the responses!

Subject: Prune main branch in favor of side? Replies: 6
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One of my four main trunks on my four year old tree grew a pretty, healthy side branch about 4" above the ground, so I have two choices:
1) Prune the main trunk itself down to 4" and let the side branch become the new main branch, which would result in a more spread out bush habit with better air flow and space between branches or...
2) Prune the side branch and have nutrients flow along its natural path up the main trunk, but have main trunks grow a bit closer together.

I wasn't sure if it was considered poor practice to train a large side branch take the place of the branch it is growing off of. Would this result in a weaker or less productive trunk? Thank you in advance for your advice!

Subject: OT - Got Calamondin? It's Marmalade time! Replies: 15
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Hi sbmohan, there is some good info on the California Rare Fruit growers website about tropical guavas and reputable sources if I remember correctly. Guavas aren't all tropical, there are pineapple guavas, strawberry guavas and some others. I think tropical guavas are supposed to be bit harder to grow, but not impossible. I have a soft spot for tropical guavas as well and hope to grow some in pots in northest Arkansas (6b/7a), too :)! Best of luck!

Subject: cucidati fig cookies Replies: 19
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Those cookies are beautiful! What a sweet wife you have!

Subject: .......... Happy New Year to All my Fig Friends .......... Replies: 21
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Wishing you all a safe a joyful New Year! May it be filled with good health, happiness and blessings, Cheers!

Subject: Hardy pomegranates Replies: 72
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My 2 yr old son developed a taste for pomegranates this winter and I'd love to grow one pomegranate tree in a very large pot (25 gal). I had previously contacted a nursery where they recommended sweet and eversweet, but I noticed a post where a F4F member chose to remove these trees in favor of others. I'm in zone 7a, any recommendations on which variety I should choose that would have excellent taste and would produce in my climate? Thanks so much in advance! I always appreciate how you all so freely share your knowledge and experience with us newbies :).

Subject: It is NOT SPRING!!! Replies: 12
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Here in northwest AR, our baby's breath flowers started blooming when it was around 70 degrees on Christmas and Easter flowers are sending up leaves...and now that we've had flooding, tornado warnings and temps drop back down to the 20s at night it is all dying back.

The temp instability really concerns me for all of our in ground trees that wake up early, get frozen back, and then have to try to grow a new set of leaves in spring (not to mention the loss of blossoms on fruit bearing trees). It stresses even a large tree to expend so much energy losing/regrowing leaves. I fear how they will suffer if this happens multiple years in a row.

Subject: Hardy pomegranates Replies: 72
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Are pomegranate cuttings anymore difficult to start than fig cuttings? Also, can the same methods (ziploc bag) be used?

Subject: Christmas Replies: 38
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Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Wishing everyone a safe and blessed holiday!

Subject: Matta Replies: 9
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Bump! Just wondering if anyone is still growing this variety?

Subject: Looking to buy some special provenance cuttings Replies: 14
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If you look at Bass's website (trees of joy) there is a tree called Matta that a man wanted Bass to save for future generations. Tough to find, but looks delicious and beautiful.

I of course want trees with wonderful tasting fruit that are productive, but I too feel it is imperative that we preserve as many varieties for future generations as possible. It is a crime that junk food is cheaper and more readily available to our children in this country. Any efforts made by individuals to successfully grow figs (or any kind of fruit/veggie for that matter) and use it to benefit their local communities is frankly amazing in my book. I have nothing but gratitude and respect for people involved in saving cultivars and spreading a love for them with their family, friends and neighbors.

On F4F I have seen no shortage of people being generous not only with cuttings, but their time and knowledge. Sharing a few cuttings feels like a small gesture, but collectively who knows how many trees we are saving? Sorry for the long rant! If I end up having any spare trees with a story later this spring, I'll PM you!

Subject: Long Range Weather? Replies: 18
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It is going to be 68 degrees on Christmas here and then the temps should finally drop next week. I'm honestly just hoping my trees don't attempt to break dormancy in December! How long does a winter warm spell have to last for this to happen? Have any of you had this happen?

Subject: $7 fig trees for spring/summer delivery, around 150+ varieties Replies: 775
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I wish I had more space for more trees, what an awesome deal/service to the F4F community! Hopefully I'll be able to place a small order at a later date after making space for a few more trees. Wishing you the best of luck with this endeavor and Merry Christmas!

Subject: Weird bug ident Replies: 10
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Stink bug or soldier bug? I'm not sure if a stink bug would be much of a threat now without any fruit to damage, but soldier bugs are great at getting rid of pests. You can google them both for pics to be sure what you are dealing with. Sorry I don't have experience growing blueberries!

Subject: HOLIDAY GREETINGS Replies: 11
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A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone here. I really enjoy getting to read posts and watch people help each other out just out of the kindness of their hearts on this forum. God Bless you all and everyone have a safe holiday!

Subject: What is this drippy syrupy "stuff" leaking out of the bottom of my cutting? Replies: 9
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Last year when I pruned my tree I noticed the white/clear sap and was afraid it was an indicator the tree might not be fully dormant. Sounding like this is normal, but as for the brown discharge I've had a few cuttings rot that way. I never tried the bleach solution at the time unfortunately, because I didn't know about it. Hope your cuttings make it!

Subject: Winterizing Replies: 6
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Moving the trees in the garage wasn't a big deal (most of my trees are young), but I am nervous about bare rooting and root pruning my 25 gallon tree for the first time! I'm curious as to how long the process will take the first time...

We moved them all in the garage yesterday for the winter and I happily started taking off dead leaves this morning. They look beautiful in their resting state, just waiting for spring to bring them back to life.

Subject: OT - Got Fuyu Persimmons? Replies: 63
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Thanks so much for sharing! Now to find the persimmons!

Subject: Bare-Rooting / Repotting a Fig Tree (video) Replies: 14
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Bump! It's almost that time again to care for our dormant trees. James, thank you so much for posting these videos! These were so helpful to see before attempting for the first time.

I have to ask this question that has been gnawing at me...all of you experienced fig growers, how common is it for a tree to die from the process of bare rooting, then root pruning? Do trees die as much as half the time? Or just rarely...trying to figure out how many back up trees to keep

Subject: OT - Got Fuyu Persimmons? Replies: 63
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I just have to ask, does your persimmon cake recipe include eggs? My two year old is allergic, but I would LOVE to make a persimmon cake for him. If there is only one egg, I can usually get away with substituting applesauce.