There have been several brief discussions on the productivity of tissue culture (TC for short) fig productivity, I thought it would be good for people to share their experiences so we can get a better handle on things. Some people have reported no delays in fruiting, others have plants for years with no fruit. There was a report from a fig researcher that TC plants needed to reach a certain height before maturing enough to fruit.
I have had 4 plants that I am 98% certain are TC plants from Agristarts (purchased from a garden center). All were about 8-12" tall when purchased, 2 Brown Turkey and 2 Lattarula.
My first BT was purchased 2 years ago and planted out. Only ever produced 1 fig that didn't ripen in 2 seasons, but it was killed to the ground. Has been removed. The other BT was purchased last spring and is a vigorous grower with lots of suckers but no fruit yet. It's in a pot, so we'll see what this year brings. I'm considering using it as a rootstock for grafting.
2 Lattarula were purchased last spring. One was planted in ground and for some reason never grew, so it was removed in the fall. The other is in a pot and grew very well, I don't think it set any fruit last year but it is loaded with brebas this spring (2nd year).
I have had 4 plants that I am 98% certain are TC plants from Agristarts (purchased from a garden center). All were about 8-12" tall when purchased, 2 Brown Turkey and 2 Lattarula.
My first BT was purchased 2 years ago and planted out. Only ever produced 1 fig that didn't ripen in 2 seasons, but it was killed to the ground. Has been removed. The other BT was purchased last spring and is a vigorous grower with lots of suckers but no fruit yet. It's in a pot, so we'll see what this year brings. I'm considering using it as a rootstock for grafting.
2 Lattarula were purchased last spring. One was planted in ground and for some reason never grew, so it was removed in the fall. The other is in a pot and grew very well, I don't think it set any fruit last year but it is loaded with brebas this spring (2nd year).
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