ISO cuttings

You said you are new to growing figs, so I am assuming you are a newbie with growing them. If not, I apologize in advance.

FigBid is a good place to buy cuttings and trees, BUT keep in mind people get carried away and over pay for varieties which can be purchased at a more reasonable price. Shop around and do comparison shopping before spending money. I try to never pay full price for anything as almost everything comes down in price as times goes by. Compare prices with Tinkerbug and Off the Beaten Path for instance. Keep in mind that the earlier you shop, the more expensive plants can be. As the season winds down, sellers are eager to get rid of cuttings and will discount them. Keep in mind as well that early cuttings may not be lignified enough and probably need to be rooted right away.

The trees you listed are not entry level varieties so don't be shocked at the prices on the market for what you want. Have you rooted cuttings before? If not, be prepared to lose some of them due to inexperience. Many newbies have challenges with rooting cuttings and some varieties are easier to root than others. When you find somebody who sells cuttings, make sure they are reputable and know what they are doing. I cannot stress enough to know your seller. I have received cuttings in the past which were disappointing and didn't have a chance of rooting because they were so thin.
 
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DCallahan said:
A few places to look.
Here in the Trading section
Figbid, maybe you can narrow down the location in the search criteria.
Facebook- Local Fig groups
Never hurts to seek out the members here to inquire about any "Cull" trees.

To me, hunting these beauties up is a lot of the fun.

Look into the Barkyard Fruit Growers Association. they have events nearish to you. March is their scion exchange, Free event if you are a member $15 for 2 years. There were 10-15 fig varieties there last year. I think a member here was the donator of them.
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Awesome - thank you so much! I will check into these places.
 
BucksCountyFigs said:
Awesome - thank you so much! I will check into these places.
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Also consider the various Figfests.
I know for certain that the DMV Figfests bring 20+ large trees for the event raffle and giveaways. In addition to many 1 gallon class size offerings. Guessing 70-100 trees available for event benefit. Some very sought after varieties show up. Spring and Fall
Additionally many vendors along with group members selling their own trees.
 
BucksCountyFigs said:
Hi,
I’m new to figs (3 months) and am trying to source cuttings before cutting trading time arrives and people’s dormant cuttings sell out fast.

I’m happy to either buy them or trade.

I am really hoping someone will consider selling or trading with me since I can’t do time sensitive/higher pressure things like Harvey’s sale, since I had a stroke.

Here is my WL:
  • Borda Barraquer
  • Calderona de Miner
  • Cessac
  • Con Planetes
  • Dahrouge
  • De La Roca
  • Mario 48
  • Miralla
  • Nero de Roca
  • Ondata
  • San Biaggio
  • Santa Claus Lane
  • Unknown Prosciutto
  • Vince 3
  • White Madeira #1
  • Margarita
Thank you! 😊
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Please be patient you're jumping the gun. Though some of the varieties you are wishing for will have to be purchased. Still this is not the time to buy anything. OTBP NURSERY will be having a very reasonably priced cutting sale. That's where some of the best deals will be happening. Make sure you know the date and times of this sale. Please don't waste your money right now. Plus has been mentioned by @PapaFig many Fig cuttings will be given by the membership to new members. I'm so sorry about your stroke. My ex-wife survived over 40 of them caused by endocarditis vegetative growth creating embolize. Do not accept fig trees from California. They may come with BFF larva in the soil. Cuttings from California at dormant time are safe
 
ohiobruce said:
I don't know if you're up for a road trip, but in the Ohio Fig and Fruit Growers group there is a guy selling the following:

Tree pick up in Fairfield Ohio by appointment only First come first serve.
Violet De Bordeaux 5 gallon $55 (2)
Violet De Bordeaux 30 gallon $125 (4)
Greek Black 15 gallon $85 (4)
Olympian 20 gallon $85 (5)
Chicago Hardy 30 gallon $100
BorDissot Grit 30 gallon $125
Planera 30 gallon $125
Panache 20 gallon $100
Constans 30 gallon $125
Sangue Dolce 30 gallon $125
Negra D' AGDE 30 gallon $150
CDD Roja 30 gallon $150
Constantine D'AlGERIE $125
Nuestra SeNora Del Carmen 30 gallon $150
Little Ruby 30 gallon $125
Burgan 30 gallon $150
Rhehane 30 gallon $150
Desert King 30 gallon $125
Fignominal 3 gallons $45 (5)
Albacore Comuna 30 gallon $150
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Small world! I’m from Centerville!
 
I may be against the grain here but as figs spread north as a hobby you will see dormancy and cuttings show up earlier in the season. For us we’ve been having night temps in the 40s for weeks and I won’t allow my trees to be hit with a hard frost as Iowa easily drops 5-10 degrees below forecast temps so early on it causes lots of top growth death when I was told “let them get hit with a couple light frosts”. That said I’ve listed cuttings to figbid as buy it now so it’s no rush to the buyer and state it’s not completely dormant and will cut day before shipping. Some cold zone growers will cut them and store in the fridge for weeks with their auction listings cycling over and over, these cuttings will be trash when you receive them. Others will be dry and not very viable. If someone has good reviews and cuts as they are purchased hands down is the best purchase even if there isn’t exact photos of what you’re getting. Some growers like the frost to knock the leaves off but once rooting you can tell what cuttings have had frost damage quickly. In the end it will take experimenting on your part of who to buy from as we all have differing preferences on quality. Bottom line is look for deals and don’t overspend on anything, we’ve all done that at some point, by February people will be looking to clean the crisper drawers of cuttings before spring and almost give away. For me starting in October/November has produced trees with 30-40 figs the first season but I have a nice light setup indoors to keep them going. If you have the space early is better at least for me.
 
Bofig said:
I may be against the grain here but as figs spread north as a hobby you will see dormancy and cuttings show up earlier in the season. For us we’ve been having night temps in the 40s for weeks and I won’t allow my trees to be hit with a hard frost as Iowa easily drops 5-10 degrees below forecast temps so early on it causes lots of top growth death when I was told “let them get hit with a couple light frosts”. That said I’ve listed cuttings to figbid as buy it now so it’s no rush to the buyer and state it’s not completely dormant and will cut day before shipping. Some cold zone growers will cut them and store in the fridge for weeks with their auction listings cycling over and over, these cuttings will be trash when you receive them. Others will be dry and not very viable. If someone has good reviews and cuts as they are purchased hands down is the best purchase even if there isn’t exact photos of what you’re getting. Some growers like the frost to knock the leaves off but once rooting you can tell what cuttings have had frost damage quickly. In the end it will take experimenting on your part of who to buy from as we all have differing preferences on quality. Bottom line is look for deals and don’t overspend on anything, we’ve all done that at some point, by February people will be looking to clean the crisper drawers of cuttings before spring and almost give away. For me starting in October/November has produced trees with 30-40 figs the first season but I have a nice light setup indoors to keep them going. If you have the space early is better at least for me.
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When you mention overspending, why do I think your talking about me 😆
 
ohiobruce said:
I don't know if you're up for a road trip, but in the Ohio Fig and Fruit Growers group there is a guy selling the following:

Tree pick up in Fairfield Ohio by appointment only First come first serve.
Violet De Bordeaux 5 gallon $55 (2)
Violet De Bordeaux 30 gallon $125 (4)
Greek Black 15 gallon $85 (4)
Olympian 20 gallon $85 (5)
Chicago Hardy 30 gallon $100
BorDissot Grit 30 gallon $125
Planera 30 gallon $125
Panache 20 gallon $100
Constans 30 gallon $125
Sangue Dolce 30 gallon $125
Negra D' AGDE 30 gallon $150
CDD Roja 30 gallon $150
Constantine D'AlGERIE $125
Nuestra SeNora Del Carmen 30 gallon $150
Little Ruby 30 gallon $125
Burgan 30 gallon $150
Rhehane 30 gallon $150
Desert King 30 gallon $125
Fignominal 3 gallons $45 (5)
Albacore Comuna 30 gallon $150
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I am so envious - that would be amazing to have a real tree size one, even a 5 gallon
Figless said:
Please be patient you're jumping the gun. Though some of the varieties you are wishing for will have to be purchased. Still this is not the time to buy anything. OTBP NURSERY will be having a very reasonably priced cutting sale. That's where some of the best deals will be happening. Make sure you know the date and times of this sale. Please don't waste your money right now. Plus has been mentioned by @PapaFig many Fig cuttings will be given by the membership to new members. I'm so sorry about your stroke. My ex-wife survived over 40 of them caused by endocarditis vegetative growth creating embolize. Do not accept fig trees from California. They may come with BFF larva in the soil. Cuttings from California at dormant time are safe
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Thank you for your advice. Yes, I’m not buying yet, just trying to figure out who has which varieties.

I’m sorry to hear that your wife had so many strokes. I can’t even imagine.

Thank you for the info on CA fig trees - I did not know that. Yikes, what a terrible mistake that could have been.
 
Bofig said:
I may be against the grain here but as figs spread north as a hobby you will see dormancy and cuttings show up earlier in the season. For us we’ve been having night temps in the 40s for weeks and I won’t allow my trees to be hit with a hard frost as Iowa easily drops 5-10 degrees below forecast temps so early on it causes lots of top growth death when I was told “let them get hit with a couple light frosts”. That said I’ve listed cuttings to figbid as buy it now so it’s no rush to the buyer and state it’s not completely dormant and will cut day before shipping. Some cold zone growers will cut them and store in the fridge for weeks with their auction listings cycling over and over, these cuttings will be trash when you receive them. Others will be dry and not very viable. If someone has good reviews and cuts as they are purchased hands down is the best purchase even if there isn’t exact photos of what you’re getting. Some growers like the frost to knock the leaves off but once rooting you can tell what cuttings have had frost damage quickly. In the end it will take experimenting on your part of who to buy from as we all have differing preferences on quality. Bottom line is look for deals and don’t overspend on anything, we’ve all done that at some point, by February people will be looking to clean the crisper drawers of cuttings before spring and almost give away. For me starting in October/November has produced trees with 30-40 figs the first season but I have a nice light setup indoors to keep them going. If you have the space early is better at least for me.
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Thank you, that is extremely helpful advice on the quality of cuttings.
Opiem10 said:
BucksCountyFigs, if you don’t find cuttings of UNK Prosciutto and WM #1 this winter, check back here in late May. I will be attempting to root multiple cuttings from my trees for giving away here on the forum.

Both varieties are very good adriatics for our region.
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Omgosh, that would be AWESOME!!!!

Coincidentally, I’m going to be in Hillsborough tomorrow morning to pick up a 5’ tall rising sun redbud that I got from a local tree grower in your area for only $45! He buys overtstocks, end of season, etc trees from local growers and sells them for so cheap.
 
Figless said:
Please be patient you're jumping the gun. Though some of the varieties you are wishing for will have to be purchased. Still this is not the time to buy anything. OTBP NURSERY will be having a very reasonably priced cutting sale. That's where some of the best deals will be happening. Make sure you know the date and times of this sale. Please don't waste your money right now. Plus has been mentioned by @PapaFig many Fig cuttings will be given by the membership to new members. I'm so sorry about your stroke. My ex-wife survived over 40 of them caused by endocarditis vegetative growth creating embolize. Do not accept fig trees from California. They may come with BFF larva in the soil. Cuttings from California at dormant time are safe
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I agree. Focus on early varieties and try to get a range of types (HC, Adriatic, breba, etc.). You could add HDA and NdE, RLBV, unk Schoenck, loads of solid choices for $3-6/cutting.
Nobody's perfect, but Bill is a well known seller who is conscientious and pro-active about improving the quality of his cuttings.

Maybe someone can post OTBP's PDF catalog from past years? I'm not at my shop computer right now.

And looking at your list again, WM#1 stands out as one I would also focus on if I were you.

Are you going to be strictly in pots?
 
PapaFig said:
I agree. Focus on early varieties and try to get a range of types (HC, Adriatic, breba, etc.). You could add HDA and NdE, RLBV, unk Schoenck, loads of solid choices for $3-6/cutting.
Nobody's perfect, but Bill is a well known seller who is conscientious and pro-active about improving the quality of his cuttings.

Maybe someone can post OTBP's PDF catalog from past years? I'm not at my shop computer right now.

And looking at your list again, WM#1 stands out as one I would also focus on if I were you.

Are you going to be strictly in pots?
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Hmm…I never thought about growing a variety just for its breba, but it makes total sense in our zone.

To answer your question, I don’t have a lot of space and will be growing 98% in pots, and what I really want are the flavor standouts - those really stupendous tasting figs, which hopefully also do well in my humid 7a/6b PA area and can ripen here without a greenhouse.

Great minds think alike, since I think my new fig friend might be gifting me HDA, NdE, and WM #1 cuttings (fingers crossed).

I haven’t heard of UNK Schoenck before. That’s cool that it’s from Amish/Mennonite country, which isn’t too far from me (and is AWESOME to do a plant crawl through the Amish/Mennonite nurseries in the spring!! It’s my version of a pub crawl, but WAYYYY more fun!!)

Any and all suggestions are much appreciated. I haven’t tasted that many, so I rely on what I read from others’ posts. So please do share what you find to be the standouts for flavor!

That is an awesome suggestion for last year’s OTBP’s catalog - please and thank you. 😊
 
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