From Brian (CajunB)
I obtained this fig in Parks Louisiana,this gentleman bought it from a former employee of LSU who worked with Dr.O'Rourke on the fig breeding program,he's recollection of this fig was that it was a very early fig and ripened in South Louisiana on mother's day and it was a favorite of LSU. It was very high on there list to be released to public,but the program was shut down due to lack of funds,If had to keep just one fig this would be the one..........
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A sugar fig with some complexity of flavor if well ripened. Unfortunately my tree has set very few fruit. It has been suggested that I try increasing watering and fertilizing to boost production, and will try that next year.
IC roots great. Grows strong. Produces good sized closed eye sugar fruit all season long. The first fig you should buy put in ground or pot and only one if you only have one spot. Best overall fig in my opinion for the average person.
Excellent variety to add, specially for the South, with hot and humid climates. Early season (as you can see from my pictures) they look red and the eye, pretty much closed. Mid-season, skin color is more of a caramel color with appealing ribbing showing thru but eye is a little open then. Handles rain pretty well, considering that in South Florida, rains are brutal. It is a sugar fig that I highly recommend.
