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Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
Lollipop
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Date: August 12, 2008 05:29PM I saw a fascinating program on the life of a fig tree awhile ago. If I remember correctly, some figs require wasps in order to develop properly. In this case, the wasp goes inside the developing fig, lay eggs, and then gets dissolved by enzymes.
So...does anyone know which fig varieties do NOT require wasps? Re: Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
happyway
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Date: August 12, 2008 06:14PM here's one that's supposed to be self pollinating
[gurneys.com] Dwarf Fig 13893 - For each offer ordered, get 1 plant. Price: 1 to 2 - $14.95 3 or more - $13.75 Zones: 6 - 10 ( 0° F.) Height: 36-48 in. Spacing: pots or 10' x 10' outdoors Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the pot it is shipped in Spread: varies Sun/Shade: Bright, indirect sunlight Pollinator: self-pollinating Yield: varies Color: insignificant Foliage: smoky, gray-green Fruit: Sweet flavor, about plum-size Re: Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
happyway
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Date: August 12, 2008 06:19PM another web site says "Italian (mediterranean) fig trees are self-pollinating" Re: Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
davidzanemason
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Date: August 12, 2008 06:24PM It appears that most varieties grown for fresh consumption do not require pollination by the specialized wasp. This includes Black Mission and Brown Turkey. It appears that the Smyrna fig (a Caprifig) does need such a wasp. Just some quick research.
-David Z. Mason WWW.RawFoodFarm.com Re: Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
la_veronique
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Date: August 12, 2008 07:55PM those wasps are smart
they know where its at they take advantage of a perfect "home" (e.g. fig) i give them some credit  Re: Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: August 13, 2008 02:29AM nt Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/13/2008 02:32AM by therawpsychological. Re: Figs - which ones don't need wasps?
Posted by:
Lollipop
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Date: August 14, 2008 03:19AM Thanks for all the input! Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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