Hello figophiles

[cwujek Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close cwujek]

Been snooping around here for the last couple weeks, finally registered after I got my first few cuttings in the mail. Already feeling the draw towards a (hopeful) fresh fig next year, will probably be bugging some of you members for more cuttings as I develop my rooting technique. Thanks for all the knowledge that I've read through, looking forward to our shared future.

Chris

[Taverna78 Vetern Member Fabio Find all posts View Profile Close Taverna78]

Ciao Chris,
Welcome to you new home

[Hershell Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close Hershell]

Welcome Chris

[JohnnyK Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close JohnnyK]

Welcome to the forum Chris.

[fitzski Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close fitzski]

Hello Chirs,

Welcome to the forum.

Here's link some new folks find helpful.

http://www.ourfigs.com/forum/figs-ho...erenced-topics

It has user setting information and other information on propagation, etc.

[Erick Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Erick]

Welcome Chris. You can search just about any topic and find information here.

[DBJohnson Fig Phenom Find all posts View Profile Close DBJohnson]

Welcome, Chris, from another newbie! This is a fascinating hobby that will get into your blood. I went from a single tiny tree in June to 18 potted trees now sleeping in the basement.

[newnandawg Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close newnandawg]

Welcome Chris!

[eboone Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close eboone]

Welcome! Yes we are all figophiles here. Or fig collectors. Or fig fanatics. Or fig addicts.

[Chrisk]

Speak for yourself buddy!!!
Some of us are none of the above.
We just love figs ...to death

[pppldj Veteran Find all posts View Profile Close pppldj]

Welcome to the forum Chris!

[Chrisk Spirit of Community Find all posts View Profile Close Chrisk]

Welcome Chris.

[AscPete Fig Phenom Find all posts View Profile Close AscPete]

Hello Chris,

Welcome to our figs forum community.

[growcrazie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close growcrazie]

welcome Chris

[Sarahkt Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Sarahkt]

Welcome, Chris! Are you East Coast, West, or somewhere in the middle?

[don_sanders Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close don_sanders]

Welcome.

[cwujek Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close cwujek]

Updated my signature to include my location. In NE Oregon, right along the base of the Blue Mountains. Picked up some peat today to root a couple cuttings. Going to mix with some vermicompost from the worm bin and put it on a heat mat, will post my results. Thanks for the warm welcome!

Chris

[DBJohnson]

I'd recommend avoiding the peat moss and replace with vermiculite and perlite for rooting. Peat holds a lot of moisture that can cause problems while trying to get the roots established. I lost a higher percentage of my cuttings this summer when I used mixes with very much peat moss.

[Rafaelissimmo]

Vermicompost, unless sterilized or nuked, may breed gnats, I'd stay away from it until up-potting.

[WillsC Admin / Owner Find all posts View Profile Close WillsC]

Welcome Chris, beware the Hershell.

[SarinaP Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close SarinaP]

Hi and welcome!

[jmaler Fig Phenom Find all posts View Profile Close jmaler]

Welcome Chris. The world of figs is a great place hang out.

You live in a beautiful state. Some years ago I rode my Goldwing from Portland to Seaside on US26. Somewhere around Elsie I remember the ride just after a rain shower was like riding thru a rain forest with rays of sunlight shooting down thru the tree tops.What a memorable ride that was.

Hope you enjoy hanging out here.

[Harborseal Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Harborseal]

Welcome! I used to live an hour south of Eugene. Good luck with your cuttings.