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Subject: Mangos Replies: 1
Posted By: DKrush Views: 62
 
Does anyone know any nurseries or fruit places that sell and ship mangoes?

I have been looking for some mangoes to ship to Philadelphia but every place I found does not ship.
I am looking for some Pickering or Glenn or Cogshall or other types to buy. There aren't many any around here or the places I found online will not ship.
I am also trying to find some cherimoya or sugar apples to purchase.

If anyone can point me to someone that would be really helpful.

Thanks

Subject: Ronde de Bordeaux Replies: 1
Posted By: DKrush Views: 261
 
I am looking for an RDB.I found one for sale in PA but it is a little out of my range. Anyone know where to find a tree that isn't too expensive? I tried my first cuttings from this tree and they started to grow and now everything turned black and they are covered in mold. So I want to try one already started.

I have a Violette de Bordeaux that I still haven't had any figs from yet. Are the two really similar or is it worth it to get both? I live in Philadelphia and am going to keep all of my plants in pots.


Thanks for any help

Subject: Violette de Bordeaux Replies: 2
Posted By: DKrush Views: 180
 
I live in Philadelphia PA and it is starting to get warmer out now. My Violette de Bordeaux is my first fig tree that I have, it was bought dormant and still is. When should I be able to take it outside to start growing again? The tree is only a straight single branch with no branches coming off of it. Will more grow out from the trunk area over time?
Thanks for any help anyone can give

Subject: Potting first fig Replies: 3
Posted By: DKrush Views: 124
 
After a holiday shipping delay my Violette De Bordeaux finally came today. I bought a 3 gallon pot to put it into a bigger one. It is about 3 foot by itself. I am not trying to pay a lot and get all fancy but I have miracle grow self feeding potting soil, vermiculite and pearlite, and I bought some rabbit fertilizer. I can get some organic Soil for pretty cheap I just want some nice healthy figs eventually. The tree will be kept in a pot and I live in Philadelphia PA. Just want to get some advice if this would work or any idea on mix ratios? Any help would be great.
Also I purchased a few Ronde de Bordeaux cuttings that will be here tomorrow. So I am excited for my plant and to try to root some cuttings.
Thanks again for any help anyone can give me.

Subject: First fig tree help Replies: 13
Posted By: DKrush Views: 249
 
Ok so the plant was delayed a few days for the holiday and I got it today. The plan was to put it in a pot and place it in the window so it can get sun and still stay dormant. Now I have a problem, the plant is supposed to be 2 foot high and it is bigger and came with a pot. With the pot it's 4 foot and it will not fit in the big bay window. I know the house and rooms are always around 72 and now I guess I am going to have to buy some artificial light bulbs. But is it too warm in the house will it come out of dormancy?     If I put a plant bulb on it would warm it up i think too? Right now its about 30s and 40s highs for the next 10 days. 
Thanks again for any help

Subject: First fig tree help Replies: 13
Posted By: DKrush Views: 249
 

And Ross the window does face south and it is usually between 60-65, and i will do a mix of pearlite and good draining soil.

Is this well draining soil and pots when they are young or is this the entire life on the tree?
Thank you again 


Subject: First fig tree help Replies: 13
Posted By: DKrush Views: 249
 
Thanks again. I live between zone 6-7, I think more closer to 7. I was kind of planning on keeping it in a big bay window when it is dormant or at least until it gets bigger. I will water it about once a month but just do not want the soil to dry out. Going to keep it in a pot for sure it will need to be in during winter months.
I feel like I am learning a lot already so thanks to everyone giving me advice.

Subject: First fig tree help Replies: 13
Posted By: DKrush Views: 249
 
Thank you very much BlueMalibu and everyone else. I can not wait to try some figs from my plant.
Only think still a little confusing is fertilizing. I read somewhere too much or too little can kill the tree and what kind should I use?

Thanks again,
Have a nice newyear

Subject: First fig tree help Replies: 13
Posted By: DKrush Views: 249
 
Hello everyone I am new to growing figs and the forum. Getting my first fig tree tomorrow in the mail from Peaceful Valley Farms. It is a 2 foot Violette De Bordeaux plant. I know it is dormant now but I am not sure what to do with it for the next few months. If anyone can help me out at all that would be great. Thanks