Quick to bear. Produces delicious, medium sized purple skinned figs in great profusion. High yield of fruits in midsummer in northern regions. In hotter locations, LSU Purple fig can bear a large 2nd crop in late summer/fall. A small closed eye at the base of the fruit keeps bugs out. Suitable to growing in a pot or in the ground. A widely adapted selection from the LSU fig breeding project. Zone 7-10.
ZONE: 7-10
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Self-fertile.
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full sun, warm & protected locations with balanced moisture. Reduce grass competition in root zone. Top dress with compost yearly - a heavy feeder. Needs good drainage. Dormant prune for height and ease of harvest. Pruning back branch tips periodically usually increases fruit production in figs. Mid-summer ripening. Figs are fully ripe when they hang down heavily from the spur, feel heavy for their size, and the throat has a slight puckering to the skin.
CHILL HOURS: 100 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Excellent. Fig Mosaic Virus is common but does not significantly affect health or fruit production; symptoms more visible in young trees than mature ones.
SIZE AT MATURITY: 15-30' x 15-30'
