The curious case of ‘Crépuscule’
Nollie in Spain Zone9
14 days ago
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Melissa Northern Italy zone 8
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Comments (24)Yes, I've documented it. This picture shows a breba bud to the right, and a main crop Paradiso fig to the left. This picture is a main crop Conadria to the left and breba bud to the right. But most of the potential brebas would not be visible to the naked eye. The embryonic tissue would be present, but unless activated by heavy pruning such as Jon or Xon did, it would not develop. I think we are all familiar with the growth that results when a mature tree (oak, maple, fig, etc.) is cut to the ground. A thicket of stems sprouts from the base. The buds that produce this growth are invisible until this point. But they were present from the initial formation of the trunk - growth layer over growth layer. A branch stub without a node doesn't grow new buds. It dies back to latent buds. I don't think figs grow new breba buds on one year old (or more) wood. I think the embryonic fruit tissue is put down in the initial growth. Some of this tissue develops into main crop figs immediately, some the next year as brebas, and some never develops. Just my opinion....See MoreStubborn to the 'n'th' in the case of a non-bloomer
Comments (4)Thank you for the comments, and I'm still watching the one lone bud that seems to be growing, but very slowly and that could be in response to some very up and down temperatures, so it's not been consistently warm enough for faster growth. I must admit, I'd guess the plant in question had not even flowered for many years after a nearby very large tree put it into heavy shade most of the day, and of course it hadn't been watered or fed in years. Unfortunately as I moved it to a sunnier location, it must also contend with some very thick invasive tree roots where it's now growing , so it seem there's almost nowhere in my entire yard I can avoid those nasty and very overwhelming tree roots these days. I have been very careful with the planting depth etc. so that may not be a problem, but as for dividing the plant in the first place, it's a case of that poor plant being in such a poor state of health , that the youngest rhizomes were very tiny indeed, with the older parts fit only for disgarding, since they were full or holes etc and perhaps long dead, so it was also a case of having to regrow a good strong rhizome once again, with no good divisions possible at the time. Oh well, but I had the time and space wasn't an issue, though something else more immediately rewarding would have been better taking up the space. I'll keep you posted, if indeed the thing does reflower after perhaps over thirty or so years without a bloom! I think in many cases and in general , folks who plan to stay put in one house for many years, and who have young shrubs and trees, fail to take note of the decreasing amount of sun over the years as many of those sun loving plants end up shaded by ever increasing and spreading trees etc. I also have an ancient old peach tree or should I say the sucker from the mother plant, now in complete shade , perhaps thirty or fourty years after it was planted in what then was probably full sun!...See MoreJust Curious
Comments (15)Northeast here . . we have too much of everything! Not a good thing and I tend to over-research. We are DIYing as much as possible but called in a window company to replace/move the window (needed new header) on load bearing wall; cabs and faucet from HD (used their KD to finalize layout - she was a doll!) . . I am shopping around for sink and countertop. Still undecided about u/c lighting and backsplash. Appliances came from various stores (wherever I could get the best deal). Did find the original pine floor (which we are sanding/sealing) underneath tile which needed to be redone as layout changed and tile was discontinued. Found GW to be a great source of accurate information and wonderful design advice! Part of me says next time write one check to one person and let them do everything but I kind have grown to like the journey after being totally overwhelmed in the beginning by all the decisions to be made. Thanks for this post!...See MorePicked up "the big sick" from Redbox. I'm curious if anyone
Comments (4)Now that I know how old he is - I don't think it was apparent to me. The point he's at in his career doesn't make him seem that much older than where she is in her schooling. Your point about him still trying to be a comedian at his age is interesting. He lives with roommates and is pointed out to him his place is borderline dangerous. She has the nice apartment. Although he has his family home which is very nice and he does relate foremost to his family until the very end. Thanks for commenting....See Morefig_insanity Z7b E TN
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