SD, That's a good looking fig. I'm going to have to search around tomorrow and see if I have figs on mine. Because of the flood everything here is in chaos. I'm not 100% off of f4f but I do know there is a long history of folks getting very upset because Jon will not set and uphold a few simple rules about personal decorum. Insults and personal attacks and name calling just aren't acceptable,but f4f is part of a commercial enterprise controlled completely by Jon so complaining seems a waste of time.

Hi fignewbies, I don't really have any info like that, unfortunately. It can really vary with climate and plant health.

Those Bormioli jars should be fine for high-acid product. They should be made in Italy (assuming those at your link are not a knock-off) and replacement gaskets are available, both Italian originals and Chinese copies. What you would have to decide is how much you're willing to invest and whether you plan to ship the empties back home if/when you return. For a few jars or small batches it should not be a problem. Can you obtain or have someone send to you citric acid? Perhaps a local pharmacy could obtain it. You need something to acidify those tomatoes and given where you are that's the easiest option. If mailed, make sure it's sent in the original sealed container. Obviously, white powder might elicit suspicion in customs. The pressure cooker will work if it's large enough to accomodate 4 1-quart jars. That's the size limit for a pressure canner as opposed to a cooker. With the citric acid it would not be an issue as boiling water bath would be an option. Carol

Welcome! I too have plants from him. Never got a bad one. Nice selection! Turface will break down faster in your soil but will work to open it up in the short term. Think about adding reptile bark (will take longer to break down) or perlite or some kind of rock ( lava, pumice, chicken grit, cherry stone, ect.). Rock addes weight but will keep soil open for draining and roots. That's just my thoughts and there are as many ways to grow them as there are people that grow them. Good luck but your off to a good start. Peg