wanted Fig cutting purchase?

Jackson13

Jackson13

Does anyone in the forum sell fig cuttings or know where they could recommend a good place to purchase. I would like to try a shot at growing some. Live in NY and would like an idea for a colder climate fig.

Thanks
 
Could also get starter plants

4 Chicago Hardy Fig Starter Plants - Cold Hardy Fig Tree - Easy to Grow - Etsy

TSE Nursery’s Chicago Hardy Fig plants come in a set of four. This variety is well-known for its ability to thrive in a variety of climates—even in regions with cold winters. The medium-sized figs have a rich, jammy flavor with smooth skin and a deep purplish-brown color when ripe. Unlike some fruit
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The Hot Pepper said:
Could also get starter plants

4 Chicago Hardy Fig Starter Plants - Cold Hardy Fig Tree - Easy to Grow - Etsy

TSE Nursery’s Chicago Hardy Fig plants come in a set of four. This variety is well-known for its ability to thrive in a variety of climates—even in regions with cold winters. The medium-sized figs have a rich, jammy flavor with smooth skin and a deep purplish-brown color when ripe. Unlike some fruit
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Just beware!


https://www.etsy.com/listing/1146021171/authentic-scotch-bonnet-pepper-seeds-20?ref=yr_purchases
I have had problems with ETSY when it come to seeds.
 
Go to local nursery and look for established plants if you are just starting to get interested. You can find trees for $30 ish dollars that might give you a fig or two this season. I know that is a lot to spend on a plant but if you grow it in a container and put it in a garage for a couple of the ridiculous months a year we get up here it will pay for itself in tasty fruits for decades.

The Chicago Hardy Fig mentioned here does not survive -15 degree temps we get inland in the North Atlantic. I had an 8 year old beauty die this past winter from leaving outdoors. They might survive and put out sparse,unproductive runners at best. Any fig you can buy will produce ripe fruits late August through September if you winter in a garage and put out in May.

The biggest issue with growing figs in this region is the inevitable up potting that happens from not being able to grow in the ground. Start in as small of containers as possible and spend the extra time watering and fertilizing. It gets difficult to bring 8’ tall by 6’ wide plants inside. Buy a cheap hand truck or dolly to strap them to once bigger.
 
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CaneDog said:
I'm sure it comes with the expected caveats, but there's FigBid.com I came across while researching figs.
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FigBid.com is run by a member of OurFigs.com. He goes by the username NYCfigs. It's a good group. They're quite vigilant at watching out for scammers and fraudsters and call them out when they find them. I post over there from time to time and have purchased cuttings directly from members on the forum and from sellers on FigBid. It's a great place to find uncommon and new varieties, and Our Figs is a great resource to learn all the tips and tricks to growing figs. It's pretty much the fig equivalent to The Hot Pepper.

But as Pr0digal_son suggested, if you're just getting into it, go to a local nursery and find an established plant. It is possible to overwinter figs in-ground in cold northeast locations. You'll need to prune the tree back, tie it up, wrap layers of blankets, then cover it with a tarp and tie it at the base. This will keep enough insulation to prevent the crown from being killed by the very cold temperatures. The other option is to grow it in a large pot (15 gallon, or so), and then move it to a sheltered location in winter. Some growers in cold regions put them in their basements over winter then pull them back out about when the snow thaws.
 
TigerTom said:
FigBid.com is run by a member of OurFigs.com. He goes by the username NYCfigs. It's a good group. They're quite vigilant at watching out for scammers and fraudsters and call them out when they find them. I post over there from time to time and have purchased cuttings directly from members on the forum and from sellers on FigBid. It's a great place to find uncommon and new varieties, and Our Figs is a great resource to learn all the tips and tricks to growing figs. It's pretty much the fig equivalent to The Hot Pepper.

But as Pr0digal_son suggested, if you're just getting into it, go to a local nursery and find an established plant. It is possible to overwinter figs in-ground in cold northeast locations. You'll need to prune the tree back, tie it up, wrap layers of blankets, then cover it with a tarp and tie it at the base. This will keep enough insulation to prevent the crown from being killed by the very cold temperatures. The other option is to grow it in a large pot (15 gallon, or so), and then move it to a sheltered location in winter. Some growers in cold regions put them in their basements over winter then pull them back out about when the snow thaws.
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The old Italians in my neighborhood lean them over and bury them. One guy puts a small greenhouse over his. Year in and year out I get probably 10 times the harvest of them combined from per 15 gallon potted plant that I have putting out new growth while the ground is still frozen. This past winter was extremely brutal and I haven’t seen any green on their plants yet.
 
Thanks for all the input and direction and appreciate everyone’s help. I did purchase some cuttings that are budding on the top and looking locally for a small tree to add to my starts. I live in Syracuse Ny so I would typically bring them indoors instead of covering and wrapping outside.
 
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I purchased some cuttings that were budding from the top but no lower roots yet. I planted them up ward in my grow tent. I watered them but the tops buds seemed to be browning. My question is 84 degrees in my tent too hot or too much water. Not sure and would appreciate any suggestions or advice.

Thanks
 
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