Borda Barraquer (MP)

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Up for auction is this grafted Borda Barraquer.  It was one of my favorite new varieties in 2022.   Borda Barraquer is a Spanish variety that is part of the collection of Montserrat Pons. The fig was named for its mother tree which was discovered on a property called "Can Barraquer" that was owned by Pep Feliu i Planas. Planas’ property was said to be home to over 500 varieties of figs, which are able to thrive in the ideal climate of the Balearic Islands.  This is a standout variety and a top tier fig!  Limited numbers will be offered this season.

I used Hardy Chicago as the rootstock on this one and it seems to be making it grow like a weed!  I recommend using the Bamboo stake that I used in shipping or staking this in some way to support the plant so that it can grow with the stake.   In my experience, grafts are a good way to improve the vigor or the plant, but the graft union can be a weak point when young.   It's a smart way to ensure your plant isn't damaged by a random bird or strong wind in the first few months.    Often times, I support my first year cuttings with bamboo anyway as it seems to help them grow tall and straight.   So, I would strongly recommend supporting the union for the first growing season in some way just as an added level of protection.

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The starting bid on this variety is the "Reserve" and I believe it to be a more than fair price based on demand and this years recent sales. Buy it now disappears with the first bid.

You will receive the exact plant that is photographed.  This one is grown in a 3.5"x 9" Stuewe & Sons Tree-pot along with a professional growing mix.   These pots make shipping and growing cuttings a breeze and are easy to transplant.   It should have a very nice root system and should rebound from transplanting easily.  Once transplanted, I think it’s always a good idea to place the newly planted tree in a shadier location for a week just to make sure it can recover adequately in its new environment.   This is especially true when replanting in a southern location or when the temperatures are above 80.   The Heat and sun intensity can be quite different in Texas for example compared to Michigan.

Some notes on Shipping: 

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My growing operation has been inspected by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.  I'm licensed to ship to ALL US states.  However, I will not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico simply due to the distance and cost associated with this.  In my opinion, sellers that ship plants with the comments "buyers are responsible for knowing their states laws on importing live plants." or "buyer assumes all responsibility for confiscated plants" do so irresponsibly.  Selling and receiving plants without a proper inspection should be avoided. 

I will ship Tuesday-Friday purchases on Saturday and Saturday-Monday purchases on Monday/Tuesday (in case of a holiday, this may change slightly).  The faster your invoice is paid, the faster I can get your plants out.   Please make sure your Figbid and Paypal shipping address is current and accurate.  Please be able to receive your plant after completion of the auction.   Holding plants becomes very confusing and time consuming for me.   I can do this if absolutely necessary, but I will need to add a $15 charge to the invoice for the extra care involved.  Combined shipping is available automatically upon invoice with multiple auctions being won or purchased through FigBid within the same week.  Figbid combines these automatically, so it's best to wait and pay after all of the auctions you're bidding on for that week are complete, otherwise you will be charged the full shipping charge with each invoice.  I usually prefer USPS, but boxes over 22" cost quite a bit more to ship.  I will also gladly use UPS if you desire, but I must know this as soon as the invoice is paid.  I reserve the right to use UPS if plants go over the 22" mark.   Please reach out to me beforehand if there is an issue with that.  Again, I STRONGLY suggest using Route insurance: Click here to read about it!!!!.

Thank you for your support and happy figging!!!!!

Dan Foster