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Oiling of the fig

Posted by treesofjoy on Jan 10, 2013 09:36 am

Here's a method that has been practiced for hundred of years to hasten the ripening of figs. I have done this with success and the figs were about 1-2 weeks earlier than normal. A few fig growers benefit with this process which allows them to sell their fresh figs 2 weeks ahead of normal fig season.

Grafting fruit trees using our own Z grafting method

Posted by treesofjoy on Apr 02, 2013 08:17 am

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The process of Caprification

Posted by treesofjoy on Jan 01, 2013 10:54 pm

Certain class of figs is referred to as a Smyrna type. It requires pollination by the fig wasp. The process of pollinating the figs is referred to as "Caprification". The fig wasp can only be found in the Mediterranean region, but in early 1900's it was imported to California from Turkey.

Here's the common method used in Syria.

What to do with all the unripe figs in the fall?

Posted by treesofjoy on Oct 13, 2012 02:59 pm

Make fig preserve with your unripe figs. It is easy and delicious. Pick the unripe figs that have developed a decent size and discard the smaller ones. The unripe figs have a white sap that can irritate the skin, so handle with care.

Breba, the bonus figs crop

Posted by treesofjoy on May 19, 2012 01:38 pm

Fig trees bear an abundant crop starting mid August into fall, but many varieties also provide the grower with a bonus crop early in summer, this crop is called Breba. Breba (from the Spanish word Breva) is the fig produced on previous year’s wood. The breba crop varies from one variety to the other, some varieties produce a heavy crop of brebas, some only a few, and will only produce the main crop.

Plant hardiness zone

Posted by treesofjoy on Feb 13, 2012 03:24 pm

The new cold hardiness zone has been updated. You can check what zone you live in based on your zip code here.

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Roasted figs with walnuts

Posted by treesofjoy on Jan 08, 2012 06:26 pm

Figs can be enjoyed anytime of the year. Here's a quick and easy recipe that is made with dried figs and stuffed walnuts.

Persimmon varieties.

Posted by treesofjoy on Nov 05, 2011 10:14 pm

Asian Persimmons or Diospyros Kaki are very beautiful trees that bear delicious fruit. They are very common throughout Asia and subtropical areas. They are rarely seen growing in zone 6 or colder where temperatures fall below 0°F. Not all varieties are cold hardy in zone 6. We have planted several varieties in our garden.