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Subject: first attemp with cuttings Replies: 4
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thanks chuck.  I put them back in the frig. since I am bored, I am going to try to graft some cuttings,,, like L S U  on black mission, and try to root them in April

Subject: first attemp with cuttings Replies: 4
Posted By: Sparky Views: 182
 
I collected many cuttings this fall.  I waxed the ends , wrapped them in dry paper towels and stored them in boxes in my garage  ( temp 50 f )  Before I root them , should I scrape the wax from the bottom or just leave them as they are ? another though !! should I dampen the paper towels if the ends are waxed ?

Subject: "pennsylvania " fig people Replies: 39
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Happy New Year  Chuck, Dr. Ed, and Tony and Craig.  Mark me down from New Kensington.... small grower now,. but have BIG plans for 2017.

Subject: Fartigelli fig ( sic) anyone ?? Replies: 0
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anyone ever hear of a fig close to this name ? suppose to come from Calabria region ? owner passed so i can`t get any infomation. thanks

Subject: Grafting Tool Replies: 22
Posted By: Sparky Views: 376
 
i am going to purchase a grafting tool. does anyone have an opinion on model or price.
does the $20 model do a good job ?

Subject: question on cuttings Replies: 16
Posted By: Sparky Views: 389
 
thanks men, you saved me $199. just finished wrapping with scott towels and bags.  hoosier, i like bobby knight, Chuck, stay warm.

Subject: question on cuttings Replies: 16
Posted By: Sparky Views: 389
 
i waxed many cuttings and put them in plastic bags and stored them in the frig. i noticed a small amount of condensation on the inside of the bags.  Is this a problem. since the ends are waxed, i would think that they could survive the condensation. Or should i spend $199 on a food saver??

Subject: Rooting question Replies: 5
Posted By: Sparky Views: 158
 
i waxed the ends of my cuttings. Do i remove the wax before i root them in coco coir, ?

Subject: Cuttings Sale. All prices reduced. Replies: 58
Posted By: Sparky Views: 3,107
 
gorgi
a man rented a boat and was fishing in a lake.. He caught more fish than ever. he wanted to mark the spot so he painted an x on the bottom of the boat. The next day he went back to catch more fish, but someone had rented the boat.

Subject: REFRIGERATED CUTTINGS Replies: 6
Posted By: Sparky Views: 257
 
setting on the refrigerator was too low, and small amount of ice deposits were on my cuttings.
The cuttings are local unknowns that i can get again, but i am curious as to saving these cuttings. does the ice on the cuttings mean the cuttings froze and are "RIP" ?

Subject: Calimyrna question Replies: 3
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i rooted Calimyrna cuttings that are doing well. i was told that the mother tree did produce fruit when it was in a large container. A few years ago it was planted in ground ( zone 6) and only produced a breva crop. i don`t think it was winterized properly. Doing research, it states that "Caliomyrna" needs pollination. Has anyone had any experience with this variety ??

Subject: Fig gathering in Western Pennsylvania?? Replies: 27
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Thanks Ed, Dolly and I enjoyed the outing. Your operation is great and your hospitality was appreciated. I received a " Fig education" from Chuck likes to fish,  Chuck Amid, and TonyCM .It was a pleasure to spend the afternoon with Shailesh and Judy, Dennis and Barb.  Again, i thank you hope we can do it again !!

Subject: root them now ??? Replies: 3
Posted By: Sparky Views: 127
 
i expect to receive several cuttings soon, should i root them now or store them until spring ?

Subject: Beall Fig Cuttings for you? Replies: 9
Posted By: Sparky Views: 313
 
mimma 1.JPG mario, this is a leaf from my unknown plant.  is it a match to your plant ?

Subject: Malanzana ??? Replies: 0
Posted By: Sparky Views: 53
 
mimma 1.JPG i am trying to verify my new fig plant. Until i get a fig,do you think this is a malazana ? or smith ?

Subject: eggplant Replies: 18
Posted By: Sparky Views: 4,497
 
i have an unkown first year plant. does this leaf match your eggplant ? mimma 1.JPG 

Subject: Can you name this Leaf ?? Replies: 8
Posted By: Sparky Views: 150
 
i have been advised to call it unknown until i am sure ... so it is an " unk...maybe smith " for now

Subject: Can you name this Leaf ?? Replies: 8
Posted By: Sparky Views: 150
 
Thank Haslamhulme, Dave, Mario an Arachyd,
I`m going to call it a Smith until i get some fruit .... then i`ll ask for your help again.

Subject: Smith 2013 Replies: 20
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mimma 1.JPG better photo !

Subject: Smith 2013 Replies: 20
Posted By: Sparky Views: 1,537
 
do you think this is a Smith ?? The owner does not know what it is ! 101.jpg

Subject: Can you name this Leaf ?? Replies: 8
Posted By: Sparky Views: 150
 
mimma10.JPG Can you name this fig leaf ??  I mimma 1.JPGfound a few that were close, but no matches. I don`t have any fruit to compare !

Subject: Fig Bushes ??? Replies: 4
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my friend has a garden  full of fig bushes. Six or eight finger thick stock come up from the same root. they get 4-5 ft tall. Each year they they die and do not produce fruit. If they were potted, and protected in the winter, would they produce figs ?



Subject: Too late to airlayer in zone 6 ?? Replies: 9
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Is it too late to airlayer in zone 6 ? should i just wait until november and take cuttings ?