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Subject: 2016 Backyard Fruit Tree Project - Episode #4 Desert King Fig Tree Breba Crop Replies: 22
Posted By: Adriana Views: 377
 
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Originally Posted by ricky
Not really sure that it is " Desert king", Our "Desert king" figs look different and very good taste.

Desert_king_fig1.jpg 


MODERATOR PLEASE! I'm new to this forum. I would like to report a serious incident of FIG PORN!

Subject: One more time/last time good Ebay sellers/members Replies: 85
Posted By: Adriana Views: 7,521
 
Has anybody bought LSU Purple from Sheila's Tropicals in Fruit Cove, Florida? They sell on Etsy and on their own website. LSU Purple is the only fig they sell, the rest are citrus and other tropicals.

Subject: Ischia figs at Walmart - should I get one? Replies: 11
Posted By: Adriana Views: 398
 
Elfarch, unfortunately Canton is 30+ miles south and at least 1,000 foot elevation below me, so I can not go by "the stores stock what is appropriate for your zone" concept.

Tylerj, was White Marseille any good?

Subject: Ischia figs at Walmart - should I get one? Replies: 11
Posted By: Adriana Views: 398
 
I was at Walmart yestrday in Canton, Georgia and spotted some absolutely beautiful fig trees. The label said Ischia but did not specify green or black. They were a good 20" tall, loaded with fruit and very fresh lush, healthy plants.
I did not buy one and now am kicking myself, beause I wanted to research the variety and was unsure whether they would thrive at my higher elevation which put me in zone 7a. Because of extreme winds, and freak storms, etc. I usually plant as if I am in zone 6b.

QUESTIONS:
1. FLAVOR/QUALITY - Am I correct in assume that Green Ischia is the more common variety? If it is either green or black it is a good fig?
2. HARDINESS - will Ischias require special protection in zones 6b/7a or planting in a container and moving into a sheltered area in winter?

Subject: OT: Peaches and Plums Replies: 21
Posted By: Adriana Views: 510
 
Our 80# mixed lab Miss Kitty can smell them coming, but she wont take kindly to being outside full-time. She's a spoiled Papa's Girl. I'm thinking an electric fence will be necessary, Tractor Supply, here we come again!

Subject: OT: Peaches and Plums Replies: 21
Posted By: Adriana Views: 510
 
Newbie here in the North Georgia Mountains. Just planted two Mirabelle plum trees, one Metz and one Parfum de Septembre I ordered them from Raintree after I got back from a trip to France last fall when they were in season and fell in live with the delectable jam. Was super impressed with the quality of the trees which were 4 feet tall. Our challenge immediately after planting them was to address the need for deer and bear protection. We installed an 8' fence around them and will be spraying with some type of deer spray. I am not confident at all that the fencing will withstand a bear attack. Any suggestions on keeping bears from the trees?

Subject: How to contact Dan the LSU fig man Replies: 20
Posted By: Adriana Views: 1,037
 
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Originally Posted by snaglpus
Knowing what I know now about LSU fig trees and growing them in Charlotte, I'd say there plenty others better tasting and hardier than O'Rourke.  I've got 3 "true" O'Rourkes and about a dozen LSU Improved Celeste.  Both are totally different---LSU IC being ten times better tasting and 10 times hardier!  If I had known this about O'Rourke, I would never have purchased mine years ago!


I am so glad ai found this comment. I'm in the N Georgia mountains zone 7A, so it looks like I should for get about O'Rourke and go for the IC (Improved Celeste? ). Is there a recommended source?

How does Native Black do in Charlotte?

Subject: Looking for improved Celeste cutting. Replies: 16
Posted By: Adriana Views: 620
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie


CAJUNB can probably help you with that.
Great thanks!!!! And where or how do I find him/her?

http://figs4funforum.websitetoolbox.com/profile/1944640

The profile link say User has been deleted. Is he still a good source?

Subject: Where to find a true O'Rourke? Replies: 16
Posted By: Adriana Views: 1,085
 
New member here, resurrecting this thread. I am lookimg for a true ORourke for my North Goergia garden, any sources would be appreciated. I have family in New Orleans and Chalotte NC who can help if there are sources in those areas in addition to N Georgia and Atlanta.