Fukushu #2 is bursting out with new growth
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Just planted 6-1-2015. Both gifts from Cory
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Comments (23)Thanks for the excellent advice everyone. I had read somewhere about the seed mother being the the most likely parent to pass on the variegation, and was hoping to have the newer variegated plant be the "mother". But you mention the time it takes for seed to ripen and I realize that means a few things. It will likely be late winter or early spring before i have seed, if it is viable. And thats only if I disbud, and then only if both plants will flower at the same time, and thats if I like the flower type of my first plant. And of course the cross has to take and survive until maturity. And so on. So I think I have decided to make myself a drink (thankfully not on call tonight), maybe play some Marvin Gaye, and attempt to facilitate a little self-pollination in my newer plant. Just kidding. I suppose, given the timescales involved, if I am successful by this time next year I may be waiting on seeds from offspring crosses from that plant. Perhaps. I'm far too new to this to begin trying to create a certain type of plant in my opinion. That might lead to frustration. Instead I'd rather make a cross and see what interesting things pop up and then meddle with genetics from there. That being said, maybe it is better to purchase some seeds and do some learning on seeds and seedlings that i have not invested what will amount to a great deal of time and possibly emotion. I have really only seen plants for sale and only a few mentions of seeds for sale. Can anyone recommend a reputable place or internet site to buy some seeds? Thanks, I know this is now far off topic from the first post and I appreciate the time you have all taken to help me. Kerry...See MoreHardy chicago fig tree bursting out for spring in Cincinnati, OH
Comments (22)Hi Martin It never recurred to me to photograph the fruit. I eat it to fast. However I did find one picture. I also have a link to photos of the figs life story over the last 3.5 years. They are out of order Steve Here is a link that might be useful: http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/wreristhechimney/slideshow/Hardy%20chicago%20fig%206-14-13...See MoreCenter of new leaves/new growth turning yellow/white....
Comments (8)First of all, how do you post pictures here? Second, the link 'effects of glyphosate on tomato' left above by jean001a has a picture of a glyphosphate effected tomato plant and it looks just like mine do. To: dickiefickle, all my garden plants are planted in a garden, in the ground, except for a cucumber and a pepper. One problem I had, which is why I'm having such a bad weed problem, is that when I first decided to plant this garden, my plan was to use the rear-tine tiller owned by my landlord to till all the soil in the garden area, then to till in some bulk combo soil. However, the tiller has both a seized transmission and engine, so its useless. This meant that I had to plant the garden in what was currently a lawn area, with grass and weeds. So I planted the plants just like I would plant a shrub or perennial. I dug holes about 14"-16" in diameter, about 14" deep, then I mixed my soil up and filed these holes, then planted the plants in the holes. Before planting, I didnt spray Roundup on the garden area, because I figured my landlord would want it to be a lawn again in the future, after the garden was picked. But later, she agreed to allow me to spray it, but by that time the garden was 3 weeks old. However, the grass and weeds are still growing, so I first just weed-wacked them, but as the veggies grew larger, I couldnt take the chance of weed wacking the veggies by accident. But there are too many to pull every few days, so i did what I would normally do in an ornamental bed. I first pulled the weeds under the drip line of the veggie plants, then I carefully sprayed Roundup to the other weeds, with the wand very low to the ground, on a non-windy day. Also to dickiefickle: As far as my soil being too moist, the holes I'm growing in are 14-16" deep, and we live on the East coast where we have a drought just about every summer, where it wont rain for weeks at a time. Most watering is done by hand, and I never water too much or too often. Usually every 3 days or so, unless it rains, so the soil is never too wet for very long. However, I planted a Dahlia, a 40" variety called 'Contraste' back on about May 5. It already had a long stem growing out of the tuber, so once I planted it, it immediately was 3" above ground and started growing leaves at once. Then on about May 20, we had an extremely rare 7 day long rain spell, where it rained on and off every day, and was constantly overcast. It actually rained about 3-5 hours per day. One day after the rain ended, the sun came out and some plants were wilting a little initially due to the bright sun for the first time in 8 days, but then most plants perked back up, except for the one Dahlia. It continued to wilt for 8 more days, til I dug down to the tuber, and discovered that it had rotted from the bottom up and was slimy and easily crushed in my hands. ****Anyway, my most important question at this point is: Now that I've pruned the tomatoes back below the yellowing areas on top of main stem and laterals, will those tomatoes grow new stems from the area where pruned like most plants do(2 or more new stems), or will no new growth start where pruned, and only new lateral will grow from between the main stem and leaf branches? How do tomatoes normally react to their stems being pruned?...See MoreWhat's currently putting out new growth for you in the winter?
Comments (21)This Schefflera is finally starting to put out some new growth. Got it for $12 at Lowes the day before Christmas. Repotted a month ago into 5:1:1. Hasn't done anything since I bought it. Glad to finally see something happening. These two little ficus alii cuttings are also putting out some new growth too. This asparagus fern won't stop climbing. this fern below wasn't looking so great due to lack of light and humidity. I moved it into the room with lots of light and high humidity. I removed all of the older growth and two months later it's starting to fill out and look much better. Dember 2015 Today. Below is all fresh growth this winter. These dracaena's always seem to do well no matter what Peace lily never stops flowering. Needs a repot badly...See Moreponcirusguy6b452xx
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoYes They spent the winter of 15/16 and went in the ground 3-8-2016. They spent last winter in ground outside.
NZL under trash can light. Meiwa kumquat under brooder lamp and the 2 Fukushu kumquat trees are in the front and middle setup on the right.
fall 2015 to go under bucket lights. The short tree is Fukushu#2 and the one with the flower.
under floor lamp. 2015
Susanne Michigan Zone 5/6
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Steve I have a question for you. I got some cuttings couple of weeks ago. Among the kieffer and persian, there was also a Nagami. Loks really dark nice green and think came from a well nourished plant. I did stick the kieffer and persian in a pot and covered with plastik and placed in a rather not so bright and warm place. Lost some of the leaves but today still very green and I'm hopeful that roots are forming. The nagami was smaller and I thought I put it in the seedling grow station with light and warmth. This cutting dyed after three weeks. Is the kumquat difficult to root or did I totally do it wrong? So would have loved a Nagami to my meiwa and fukushi. Plus it came from a good friend.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoFukushu going into glass
2 layers of double glass Low-E window. the next story up will get the same. All my windows are odd different sizes. This leads to the first story of glass to take the 4 sided shape known as a cattywampus. The second story will also take a very unique 4 sided shape known as a womperjog.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoIn ground Fukushu just topped 4.5 feet in Height. Both the flowers dropped off so no fruit this year.
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