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Re: Figs

Posted by Ron (DE Zone 7a) on April 9, 2009, 16:59:43, in reply to "Figs"

Jim,

I didn't know what the exact number was for fig damage - I'd heard anything between 5'F and 15'F. But 9'F seems very reasonable and would certainly explain why my fruiting has not been very consistent!

Not having the greatest fig micro-climate in my new house's backyard, I plan to try "Chicago Hardy" in the ground this year. I don't think it's branches are really any hardier than others - the original plant came from Sicily, after all - but reports say it is supposed to have a better than everage ability to bounce-back fast from damage and fruit well on new growth. The amount of early versus late crop is something that varies between fig varieties - so I wanted a fig with a larger late crop since the early crop may get eliminated if the plant freezes back (my goal was a fig I wouldn't have to protect much but one I would still get fruit from). If you protect them really well or grow them far south enough, the timing of the major fruiting is less of an issue.

I also have a potted Lattarula (Italian Honey) Fig - a personal favorite that produces figs that are light green or yellow when ripe - but I believe they have a large early crop so that one will stay potted for now and spend winters in the garage.

Message Thread:

Palms For Central NJ - Mike C April 7, 2009, 21:56:54
- Re: Palms For Central NJ - Ron (DE Zone 7a) April 7, 2009, 23:21:47
  - Re: Palms For Central NJ - Mike C April 8, 2009, 0:48:38
    - Re: Palms For Central NJ - Joe K April 8, 2009, 7:10:40
  - Re: Palms For Central NJ - Jim, Wilmington, DE, 7a April 8, 2009, 10:52:12
    - Jersey's 7b coast can be misleading for palm growers - Ron (DE Zone 7a) April 8, 2009, 15:13:12
      - Re: Jersey's 7b coast can be misleading for palm growers - Jim, Wilmington, DE, 7a April 8, 2009, 15:28:07
        
        Re: Jersey's 7b coast can be misleading for palm growers - Ron (DE Zone 7a) April 8, 2009, 16:07:58
        
        Figs - Jim, Wilmington, DE, 7a April 9, 2009, 8:13:32
        
        Re: Figs - Ron (DE Zone 7a) April 9, 2009, 16:59:43
        
        Re: Figs - Jim, Wilmington, DE, 7a April 10, 2009, 12:05:17
- Re: Palms For Central NJ - Terry 6b/7a NJ April 10, 2009, 4:42:17
  - Re: Palms For Central NJ - Mike C April 10, 2009, 21:17:56
- Re: Palms For Central NJ - Terry 6b/7a NJ April 15, 2009, 4:34:43
  - Re: Palms For Central NJ - Mike C May 2, 2009, 14:09:37
    - Re: Palms For Central NJ - Terry 6b/7a NJ May 3, 2009, 7:24:28
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