LSU Gold
Common fig(Ficus carica)
A large yellow fig from the LSU breeding program with outstanding flavor, considered a standout dessert fig. Produces sizeable fruit blushed with red.
Flavor Profile
Outstanding, rich, honey-sweet amber flesh with subtle berry notes
Visual Characteristics
Large yellow-gold fruit blushed with red and amber to strawberry-colored pulp; small eye that can leak honeydew when fully ripe
Growing Tips
Because the small eye can leak honeydew and attract insects, harvest promptly; a high-quality dessert fig for warm-climate gardens in full sun, though it also performs in cooler climates.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Resists spoiling well in the humid Southeast; ripens early and holds up to late-season rains
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.