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r3tic
08-16-2009, 02:05 PM
I am interested in purchasing a fig tree or two. Can anyone recommend a supplier, possibly one that will sell fresh cuttings as a cheaper alternative to rooted plants. Has anyone heard of Trees of Joy (http://www.treesofjoy.com)? They have a photo of some Bajoo bananas that I think I have seen on the org before. Thanks

sunfish
08-16-2009, 02:14 PM
You could try Encanto Farms. Pitangadiego is a member here.

momoese
08-16-2009, 02:15 PM
Jon aka Pitangdiego has a website about figs and he sells them too. I'm having trouble with his website at the moment. Maybe he'll see this and reply.

jjjankovsky
08-16-2009, 02:46 PM
and a fig tree question...

i purchaced a fairly anemic start and after a year...it's almost inert...just not growing after fert, cutting back, etc...

location istropical Mexico, and just down the road, a gal is chopping on hers all the time to keep it small...

i'll probably go beg some cuttings (new or woody?), but what can i do for the waif?

and yes, i can handle, "Compost it!"

r3tic
08-16-2009, 02:49 PM
Not sure what might be causing the problems with your fig, they like a fertile well draining soil. If you get some cuttings they should be woody stems, last years new growth.

jjjankovsky
08-16-2009, 02:53 PM
thanx...i just rebuilt my 'shade shack'...for propagations and i think i'll go be neighborly tomorrow...

sunfish
08-16-2009, 03:02 PM
Encanto Farms site back up.

Dalmatiansoap
08-16-2009, 03:03 PM
Maybe I could trade some fig cuttings with U guys :). They are fruiting right now but fall is comming...:woohoonaner:

Richard
08-18-2009, 12:27 AM
sneak preview ...

Figs for San Diego Climates (http://www.plantsthatproduce.com/column/PTP_2009_09_Figs.htm)

jrozier
08-18-2009, 03:40 PM
Have any of you guys ever gotten fig cuttings from the USDA?

Nat'l Clonal Germplasm Rep - Tree Fruit & Nut Crops & Grapes Products and Services (http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/Services.htm?modecode=53-06-20-00)

Patty in Wisc
08-18-2009, 04:54 PM
A few years ago I got about 20 -30 diff fig cuttings from them & none rooted for me. Other people did get lucky & they rooted.

Richard
08-18-2009, 11:51 PM
Have any of you guys ever gotten fig cuttings from the USDA?

Nat'l Clonal Germplasm Rep - Tree Fruit & Nut Crops & Grapes Products and Services (http://www.ars.usda.gov/Services/Services.htm?modecode=53-06-20-00)

Every year.

Taylor
08-19-2009, 12:19 AM
Why every year?

Richard
08-21-2009, 12:06 AM
Why every year?

I only order about a dozen varieties each time, and there are hundreds figs to choose from -- plus pomegranates, grapes, mulberries, ... Then of course there are all the other National Germplasm sites: Repository Home Page - National Plant Germplasm System, GRIN (http://www.ars-grin.gov/npgs/rephomepgs.html)