North American Fruit Explorers mailing list at ibiblio

[mIEKAL aND <qazingulaza@gmail.com>]

Another indispensable resource is the Fig Forum.  I usually get an
answer to a question in an hour or two.  Also good source of info for
specific varieties that you might be looking for, free cuttings,
identification & anecdotal wisdom.

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/fig/

~mIEKAL



On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 12:51 PM, Bassem Samaan<bassem@gardener.com> wrote:
> Fig are ripe when the brown variety is fully colored, or when the green
> variety turns into a lighter shade. Also when the fig is drooping, feel it
> for softness when very soft it's ready. When you notice the figs are soft,
> leave it on an extra day it will get even sweeter.
> For more information on growing figs check out my website www.treesofjoy.com
>
> Bass Samaan
> zone 6, Pennsylvania
> www.treesofjoy.com
>
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