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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 1:48:10 PM
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My fig tree that my father planted in our yard was hit by lightening some ten years ago. There are three big branches left, but it has never produced figs again. Any suggestions. I would hate to dig up the fig trees. The memories are much too precious for me.
Thanks,
Marly |
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Sagewood
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
South Carolina
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
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Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 06:35:05 AM
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Hi Marly:
Cut off a small branch (say, not too much thicker than your thumb, and not too much bigger than 18") and put into a pot of good soil. Keep soil damp. Within a few weeks, the branch will sprout new leaves and roots. You could probably do without the pot and simply put into the ground, but will need to remember to keep the soil damp so the new roots will form.
We've cuttings from a fig tree that Spouse's grandfather brought over when he immigrated from Italy, so I understand the sentimental value!
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 06:46:07 AM
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Thanks D.A. Should I keep the old tree, or cut in down. I will cut off small branches. A fig tree from Italy!! How cool.
Thanks for the post.
Marly |
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
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Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 06:53:10 AM
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quote:
Originally posted by Bear5
Thanks D.A. Should I keep the old tree, or cut in down. I will cut off small branches. A fig tree from Italy!! How cool.
Thanks for the post.
Marly
If it were me, I'd probably keep the old tree until the new cuttings are reliably bearing fruit. That way you'd still have the original tree for memories even if the fig cuttings didn't work out. And you're welcome! 
 Farm blog: http://farmnatters.blogspot.com
Tips blog: http://allingoodhealth.blogspot.com
Heart of Texas Farmgirls Chapter: www.maryjanesfarm.org/HenHouseSnitz/default.asp?CAT_ID=46
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chickabella
True Blue Farmgirl
177 Posts
D. A.
Austin... ish,
Texas
177 Posts |
Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 07:03:02 AM
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Just spoke with Spouse: he suggests that if the big tree had a shock, you might be able to "shock it back" into producing figs with an application of fertilizer. Try 8-8-8 or 10-10-10 if your soil is poor, or just some nitrogen if your soil is good.
EDIT: The 8-8-8 and 10-10-10 recommendations are from a site for fig-tree growing in Georgia - hopefully, the soil isn't too different where you are.
Farm blog: http://farmnatters.blogspot.com
Tips blog: http://allingoodhealth.blogspot.com
Heart of Texas Farmgirls Chapter: www.maryjanesfarm.org/HenHouseSnitz/default.asp?CAT_ID=46
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Edited by - chickabella on Jul 27 2008 07:04:31 AM |
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