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Old 24-12-2003, 04:16 PM
Jerry Meislik
 
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Default [IBC] Figs? On a Green Island Ficus

Jeff,
Sorry to say they won't be fertile.
Put them out after they get red and the birds will eat them all!
So they won't go to waste.
Jerry Meislik
Whitefish Montana USA
Zone 4-5
http://www.bonsaihunk.8m.com/
Last winter I purchase a nice little Green Island Ficus from Dale Cochoy
(it's doing very well, by the way Dale). At any rate, the thing is loaded
(literally) with what I believe are figs. I know I've read on the list that
most figs are not fertile unless pollinated by a small wasp. Well, small
wasps are in pretty short supply indoors in Cleveland in the winter! So,
are these "seeds" fertile or not...can I plant them and expect them to grow?
Seems an awfule shame to waste such an abundant harvest. I will - if I have
a successful Christmas ;-) - post some pictures.

Jeff Isom
Cleveland, OH / Sunset Zone 39


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