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Why don't I see a way to pay for my order?
I have obtained my nursery license and I have rooted much of my fig stock. I anticipate varieties will go on sale in April 2026. I am considering pre-sale reservation on stock while they await maturity. When available, you'll see "Figs are Available in the Shop." If you have any questions, email me at c3voyage@gmail.com.
Often, shipping can raise a $75 tree to a whopping $100 tree due to shipping costs. When this happens, your tree is actually $100. You're forking it out. This is why I offer free shipping with inexpensive, tailored upgraded shipping options. I am doing my best to save you EVERY penny. Trees are an asset. After cost, protection of your tree, can be a huge concern for many. How you ship can determine if your plant survives or not. Tailored shipping offers YOU full control. Lol. I sound like an infomercial. But, yes, my basic ground shipping is free! Whatever you choose, I believe I can reduce your overall cost for that $100 tree by a lot. I use a shipping company and can get the most reasonable USPS/UPS rates, should you upgrade, including overnight rush and 2-day Air. I only charge what the courier charges, and that is based on where I'm shipping to, weight of package, box dimensions, and how fast you want it. I do not add shipping supplies (boxes, tape, filling) or PayPal fees as part of shipping charges. Let's get you that tree safely and by the least expensive way possible. Email me, c3voyage@gmail.com, and tell me what product you want. The "Cart" function works so adding what you want to an email is as easy as a screen-capture/paste, copy-n-paste, or simply type in choices. I will respond to you promptly and answer any questions. I am very customer-oriented. If you want to see your specific tree(s), before buying, no problem. Once satisfied, I will email you an invoice that will include several options of payment including credit card and more. This has saved so much for my customers over the years and is wildly popular. Personal Choice. Who would've ever thought to include the customer?
Why do some varieties have an actual fig picture and some don't?
I only put pictures up of figs that I actually harvested, from my plants, here at my nursery. They are pics I took and feel certain are the actual variety it's supposed to be. I usually will have a review of it on my YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@BrentsVegFig/videos. So, if you see a picture, I believe it's validated to be true to type to the best of my ability. If you see the generic fig icon, or the plant only, it almost always means that the tree has not produced fruit to evaluate (young). My original purchase of fig trees/cuttings was very selective using only trusted sellers, but as Reagan said, "one should trust, but verify." In the description of that variety, I will put something like "This is a very young tree that has not fruited." Please understand that it should be correct, but without fruit to make sure, I cannot guarantee it. Keep this in mind if you take a chance on an unvalidated tree I haven't fruited: First, I will tell you where I purchased my source stock. Eventually I will validate all my trees. If I find a tree I've sold is not the correct variety, I will reach out all those who took that chance that it was correct. I will make that right with a full refund and a comparable tree for free as well. Of note: If a variety has "Unknown" in the name, it's just part of the actual name. The variety is actually known. :O) Google to research.
Do you sell fig cuttings?
Most of the time, no, but it never hurts to ask. I may trade sticks for new, premier or top-tier figs that I do not have.
What is your return, replace, and refund policy for fig plants?
I do not accept returns or replace trees. Being responsible for a tree is tricky, whether it's the sender or recipient. There are things you can do and there are things I WILL do to make sure it arrives in good shape. My Controls: I will package your tree very well and take a picture of it just prior to shipping so you can see your tree as well as know it's condition at shipping. Your Controls: If you choose to ship your tree in a HARSH environment (very hot/cold) by the slowest, most inexpensive (and free) method, you're taking a chance. I will ship it, but you'll accept full responsibility. Most of the time, insurance is provided with free shipping. I will remind you of the chance you're taking and we will have to agree before I ship. You will also have inexpensive upgrade options at the time of purchase as well. You have control and I make ZERO money on shipping. If your tree is damaged by the courier, by crushed damage, you'll have to take that up with the courier. For an expensive tree, I will highly recommend overnight shipping with increased insurance, but your option not to take that advice is, well on you especially with rare, expensive trees. For everything else, I will work with you to make it right. But, you'll need to SHOW me that your intentions are honorable. Here's how: We both will know when your tree arrives at your place via tracking. I will refer to tracing information on contested orders. I would ask that you please use your tracking number to watch when your package is delivered. Make sure you get your plant within hours of delivery and video unpackaging it. Contact me by email and send me your video within a day or two so I can evaluate it. If your video isn't clear, I cannot evaluate, and will decline any refund. If you cannot video your incoming package, please do not expect any action on my part. I'm not as tight as it may come across. Things happen and reasonable cirmcustances will certainly be met positively and promptly. I sure appreciate your business. Courier shipping is where we both don't have control over the matter so I'll include this information at time of purchase to agree upon.
What is your return, replace, and refund policy for seeds?
I do not want to get into seed production and sales. I don't have the real estate to grow it all, it's exhausting work, and there's very little return. Actually NO return in my case. Instead, I offer seed samples for those who donate to my breeding efforts. You would be donating to my work, not buying my seed. That gifted seed will have no guarantees whatsoever. Many people have been asking me for seed for a very long time, and this is the fairest way I can imagine to release my work to the public. I know that each donating person has a preference in what they'd like to grow and I will accommodate that with your sample. It should be obvious that the less you donate, the less the sample. You can ask for clarification on sample size per dollar if you like then make your decision on whether to donate or not. All of my work is open-pollinated varieties so you can save the seed. There will be no other way to get my unique vegetables, but once you get them, and if you like them, you are free to grow it, save the seed, and share to your heart's content. I do want my work out there and I will remain the source for each variety's quality for as long as I'm able. Please follow the applicable laws if you claim your donations on your taxes.
Where do you ship?
I will only ship plants to the lower 48 contiguous United States due to restrictions and complications. There may be other restrictions depending on individual state laws. This will be clear with our back and forth email conversation as that will be latest updates are known. Of note: There should not be any issues with gifting seeds to any state. I'm sorry, there will be no international shipping outside of the United States or to states within the United States that do not allow it at any point.
How long does it take to ship an order after purchase?
As fast as I possibly can normally. Seeds are easy. Live plants are a tad complicated. They require special packaging and tailored shipments. There's also the possibility of handling lots of orders to ship. So, it's variable, but as quick as possible in most cases. My preference is shipping on Monday so that a "regular" shipment doesn't sit over the weekend if free, ground shipping is chosen because it's always slower to arrive. So, let's discuss when you email me. If really busy, I'll tell you when to expect the shipment to go out. If there's a needed delay in shipping (hot or cold weather), I can make an accommodation for reasonable requests. Shipping is critical and I want to tailor it to fit your needs. If you're not happy, then there's no need to purchase. We'll settle it before you pay.
Do you give nursery tours?
Only with purposeful reasoning. A chef visiting for "you-pick" collections for restaurants, yes. I also occasionally approve a private "you-pick" customer. But, generally to look around just to check things out, no.
How do I ensure my fig plant will surive? What should I do?
My suggestions: Meet your plant at the mailbox! It's a mini-oven if hot. Take plant inside or a cool place to open. If leaves are wilted, that's normal. Keep your plant inside for a day or two to "bounce back" as needed and give it a drink of water from a healthy source. Move outside, but do not place your plant in direct sun at first. You will need to acclimate it to where you live. Keep in full shade for 2 days. On the 3rd day, slowly expose the fig to indirect sun. The best is early morning or late afternoon when the sun is rising or setting and casting long shadows. Start with 30 mintues the first day and up it 30 minutes daily. Do not let the soil dry out. After about a week, you should be fine for full sun, but watch your plant. Curling leaves means it's too much sun and wilting leaves means it needs water. If curling, reduce the full sun exposure for a few more days. This is especially true in high-heat areas during summer. Replant your fig into a larger container of choice at any time. Give the whole process 2 weeks. If it's too hot or too cold, obviously don't expose your plants to it. Your tree was fed with water-soluble fertilizer. If you don't feed your fig, it will die. Container figs require you feed the plants fully. Start with a very weak solution of water-soluble fertilizer like Miracle Grow 1/4-strength increasing to full strength by the end of the two weeks. You can also use liquid organic or other water-soluble fertilizer. I use Masterblend. Water-soluble (chemical) fertilizers ensure plants feed immediately while organic feeding often takes a while for bacteria to make nutrients available to the plant. I HIGHLY recommend water-soluble for quite a while to establish, but you can supplement with organic as you transition over to full organic if you wish. I do not recommend planting your fig in the ground for the first year, but rather the following Spring. Note that some zones are too cold to plant in ground. Check your zone, do some research, and make an informed decsion. Figs are easy to grow, but colder temperatures can impact them significantly.
The word "parthenocarpic" in the fig's description, what does it mean?
Most figs are what's called "Common" which means the figs will grow and ripen without needing to be pollinated. That's a great thing because it means they can grow anywhere. The scientific term for "Common" is parthenocarpic. Except for a very few "San Pedro" types, I only sell common. The "San Pedro" fig, like Desert King will set fruit parthenocarpically, but only the first crop known as "Breba". The ones I sell are prized for that particular first crop. See below for what a breba and main crop mean. There are other types of figs that need to be pollinated, but only isolated regions allow the particular pollinator to survive. Figs like this will drop the baby figs if they're not pollinated. Not a good thing for most of us who want to grow the delicious fig.
I see the term "Breba" and "Main Crop" used regarding figs. What does it mean?
Breba. A term used for figs that grow on branches that already exist in Spring sometimes known as "older wood" or "last year's wood". The benefit of Breba figs is that the figs are earlier than "Main Crop" figs. Not all figs have a Breba crop, but some have both Breba and Main Crop.
Main Crop. A term used for figs that grow on "new wood" meaning shoots that only begin growing after Spring starts. It can be shoots from the tree's main trunk, shoots popping up from the roots, or new growth that grows on the tips of last year's branches. It's easy to tell because they're always much lighter in color when they first start growing. Main Crop is the prized crop in most cases. They're often the best tasting and most productive.
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